42 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Happy Valley

“TokTok Food Cart – 3 Years In and Still the BEST Thing That’s Ever Happened to My Taste Buds

I’ve been coming to TokTok Food Cart for over THREE YEARS, and let me tell you… this place is UNMATCHED. I’ve tried food carts all over the city, all over the state — but nothing, and I mean nothing, even comes close to what TokTok delivers on a daily basis.

Let’s talk about the Lamb Gyro. This is not just food — this is a flavor explosion wrapped in a fluffy, warm pita. The lamb is seasoned to perfection, juicy beyond belief, and absolutely addictive. After one bite, you’ll understand why I’ve been loyal for years.

Then there’s the roasted potatoes — and listen, I know they’re a side dish, but TokTok treats them like the main character. Perfectly golden, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and bursting with flavor. I dream about these potatoes.

And the chicken shawarma? Pure magic. Smoky, savory, tender, bold — it’s everything you want and more. Some days I can’t even choose between the gyro and the shawarma… so I get both. Zero regrets.

And the staff? Absolute gems. They’ve known me for years, and every time I show up, it’s all smiles, good vibes, and fast service. They treat everyone like family, and they pour pride into every plate they serve.

If you’re reading this, consider this your official invitation to join the TokTok cult. You haven’t truly lived until you’ve had their lamb gyro and potatoes. Three years strong, and I’m still obsessed.“

“Best Mediterranean food around. BIG portions, you order from the owners, they really care with their hearts. Very tasty and full of flavor. Always lots of leftovers. thank you! Deb & Scott.“

“Sincerely impressed, I will recommend to anyone visiting“

“This is THE BEST mediterranean food truck. Their sauces are incredibly flavorful, meat is tender and perfectly charred. I have a gyro place right across from my house but come down here every time I'm in the mood and drag everyone else I know over here also. I LOVE this spot.“

“Turkish coffee was it for me. Friendly staff, good service and great food. I'll go there again and send other's to enjoy.“

“We each had a combo plate, which were very large, we could have easily share one and gotten some appetizers. The bread was so good- it was as if foccassia and pita /or Naan bread had a baby. The link sausages and their special Chevapi had such great flavor. You can really taste the mix of regional cultures in the food. it made me look up more about the region because I had no idea of the flavorful influences. Highly recommend!“

“Such great food and service!! Very accommodating for large orders as well.“

“Food is good. The prices are fair and the portions are generous. Service… when it’s any of the guys, the service is outstanding but there is a young lady that works there occasionally who just has a sour puss on her face and is very unwelcoming.“

“Falafels, chicken, and gyros all taste delicious.
The garlic sauce that comes with the chicken is to die for.
The restaurant itself is in kind of a sketchy area next to a plaid pantry.
There’s usually one person working so service can be slow and isn’t typically overly friendly.
I would not recommend dining in, but the food is worth a try!“

“Amazingly delicious food! Pizza was unbelievably good and unique. Roman and his crew were so genuine and accommodating. The cheese pie was perfect for the kids and the jalepeno pineapple, mushroom sausage and even dessert pizza... All excellent. Will definitely be a new favorite on our list!“

“Came here late night based of some yelp reviews and wow was it good! Had a lamb gyro which was amazing then we went right back and ordered a kafta gyro which was also juicy and delicious. Hummus was phenomenal as well! We will most definitely be back!“

“We had merguez tagine and Turkish coffee. Fabulous food and friendly service.“

“Best Gyros I’ve ever had. Would highly recommend. Quality ingredients, masterfully crafted! We make a point of stopping in every time we visit Portland!“

“Their lamb Shawarma seasoned with, I believe, cardamom and other things, was the most astonishingly delicious meat I've ever eaten in my life. And it's in a very nice part of town!“

“Awesome falafel 🥙 Awesome rice Awesome salad 🥗 Very decent price 👍🏼“

“Great service and great food! I love the gyros and am a frequent customer. The staff is always friendly.“

“Super tasty grub at good prices.“

“Nicholas’ did a fabulous job providing food for an event I am at. Everything was wonderful!“

“Tusk is great. Especially for a nice date night. The food is exquisite and the service is AMAZING.“

“It was our first time at Gyro House SE Portland and we really loved it! The food was fresh, tasty, and the portions were big. What made our visit even more special is that we don’t speak English very well, but the staff were so kind and patient, helping us understand the menu and choose what to order. That was very important for us and made us feel very welcome. We will definitely come back again — highly recommend this place!“

“I love the food here it’s so good and the people working there are amazing and very nice and generous. Their portions are great and they give you your moneys worth. I recommend getting one of everything because everything looks and tastes so good! Love it so much!🥙“

“Don’t miss this yummy cart in the back corner! If you like a lot of sauces, this is your place. I got the lamb plate and it came with hummus, tzaziki and two other sauces. They have gluten free pita too. It was a lot of food too. And there’s some tables to eat at.

Dietary restrictions: GF pita“

“Great food“

“I'm a huge falafel fan and this was one the best I've had locally. Fresh, huge falafel balls that weren't overly fried, fresh veggies, fluffy pita, and a super great flavor with pickled veggies and an EXCELLENT (homemade?) hot sauce. Very very good flavors that are also very unique. My new falafel place ❤️“

“First time here, the Chipotle tahini really appealed to this LA-raised Arab-American �“

“Delicious neighborhood spot!!!“

“absolutely loved this place. food was amazing and the service was too! will definitely be back!“

“So disappointed... That I didn't know about this place sooner!! Last night my husband told me he had NEVER eaten a gyro. I knew I had to correct this immediately. So, I started looking for gyros near me. Now, since he's never tried one, I didn't want him to have a bad first experience that would put him off of them forever since I enjoy them so much. I chose this establishment based on very high google reviews (5 stars) and because it's so close to where we live (5 mins). This place has gone beyond expectations! The food is amazing! Perfect blend of delicious spices and ingredients. HUGE amount of food. It was so delicious that I scarfed it down so fast I got sauce up my nose. I'm so happy that we found this little gem. We will be eating here regularly from now on. Thank you, Gyro Grill Kabob!!! ❣️“

“This is such a fun place! the owner and staff made my daughter and I feel very welcome, including her Med alert dog. Their food was tasty and the Bellydancing show was great fun and very entertaining. The place was packed but yet they managed to serve everyone with a big smile. Thank you Aladdin's Cafe. I will definitely be back.“

“Very nice family friendly place with with lots of good food“

“Haven't been to the restaurant but they have a food cart right by my apartments on Hayden Island. Hands down the absolute best gyros I've ever had. I showed up literally minutes before they closed and the guy was super nice about it; I fully expected him to tell me it was too late when I realized the time. Even gave me some extra sauce! 10/10 food and experience, definitely going to be trying the full restaurant soon!“

“Excellent small family-owned & operated restaurant! Always great food & friendly service :)“

“Amazing service and delicious food!“

“One of the best Mediterranean food in the area“

“I was my first time at that location. Very cozy atmosphere and amazing hospitality from employees. Busy around lunch but everyone receives the best attention and service. Our group of 6 were very pleased. Food is very authentic, fresh and delicious“

“Delicious hibiscus drop…. Nice, dark, chill bar!“

“Is this place still open? Hours seem to be inconsistent. I don't live nearby anymore so I go by when I'm in the area, but have not caught it open in months despite being there during posted business hours. It's so good, I miss it“

“they make the best burgers and they are very friendly 😉“

“Best chicken in Portland. Order extra sauce! Yumm!“

“I love this place so much, I order from them on door dash all the time. I love that they have a huge menu of both Mediterranean food and American food. The prices are really good and I always feel like I'm getting a good amount for my money. I usually get a loaded fries or loaded salad with lamb and it's delicious! The baba ganoush is really good too.“

“Great food happy workers🤙“

“I come from the other end of the state once a year, I don’t have this option at home and really look forward to it. I love the food. I will say that this year will be the last time to your cart. The gentleman that took my order was a dick. I started by saying hello, only to be stared back at… ordered, to only be told my total… order ready, picked it up and said thank you, response was to have back turned to me as he walked away.. I’m not sure what I did to piss this p**** off, but I don’t like your food enough to deal with it anymore. “No soup for you!”“