We've been wanting to try this place for a while. The dining room is nice and clean and the menu is very fresh. They have a good selection of gluten free and being options as well. We ended up ordering the combo plate with 2 skewers and I was able to split split getting one lamb and 1 steak cut off steak kebab. I like the flavor of the rice pilaf it is on the wetter side. I ordered the side salad as well and and that was pretty standard the dressing was pretty good. My favorite part of the meal was actually the spicy feta sauce that comes with the meal. The lamb was very tender and the steak as well they were covered in a Olive oil emulsion with garlic which really made the meat moist. I wish they gave a little bit more pita as you only get 2 small slices. The wifey ordered the gyro sandwich, She said the lamb had great flavor and the tzatziki sauce was very good as well. We also ended up ordering a side of sponacopita which was a very flaky delicious cheesy spinachy morsel. The price of the 2 item combo was about $20 so definitely on the higher side but a good amount of food. We will definitely be back!
Well, I’m starting this review with a celebratory meal from Ladera Greek Kitchen as I was in the mood for something Greek and I’m finally heading toward a closing date so I can move! Anyway, I was pleasantly surprised with this place as there were a few options, but this one felt like the right decision to make and I’m certainly glad that I did. Now to the breakdown of things:As always, I start with the “As Delivered” section as I really feel that how things are presented upon delivery is just as important as the meal itself. I started with the three containers of food and found them to be high quality and seemed to hold their heat well. I then opened them to explore the bounty I was about to happily consume! The next three photos are a close-up view on the entrées and side in the containers with Feta Fries being first, The Classic Gyro Pita second, and The Greek Chicken Pita. Now onto what you are looking to read…First on deck is going to be the Classic Gyro Pita and it did not disappoint. The Tzatziki sauce was excellent! The flavor was there, but just the right amount. I’m picky on this as I have had some versions of Tzatziki that taste like I purchased the whole cucumber! In this case, it complemented the meat perfectly and I found nothing but bliss with each bite. The meat was excellent as it was not only tender, but flavorful and moist! As far as the Pita goes…this is probably one of the best I have had in years!! It was soft, light, and fluffy. It honestly almost felt like I was touching a smooth blanket and most importantly, it held up with each bite of a very well stuffed Gyro. I included two plate angle photos and one pre-bite photo for this one. You cannot go wrong with this one at all and without a doubt you will be full!The second Gyro I’m going to discuss is the Greek Chicken Pita. Since I already discussed the texture of the Pita above, I’ll just say that the quality is consistent between both Gyros. I did struggle a bit more eating this one as it was definitely packed with Chicken and I had a hard time keeping all the ingredients in when taking a bite. The Chicken wasn’t quite as moist as I hoped, but the flavor was great and complimented the veggies well, which were fresh and pleasantly bright with each bite that came along with the Chicken in the Gyro. You cannot go wrong with this Gyro either and I really feel that you get your money’s worth with this one as well. I took four angle photos and two bite photos for this one.Now, onto the mystery side of Feta Fries. In ordering this I had no idea what I was getting but figured it would look like a normal “run of the mill” fresh cut stick fry. I was wrong! What I got instead were these lovely, sliced pieces of fried potatoes topped with a fair amount of Feta Cheese. The great part about these is the flavor is excellent with or without the Feta. I further found that the price is quite fair for the amount and even splitting these with the dog, there were still some left. I think you could fairly feed three people with these. I took three photos of these from different angles for a better idea of the product.Final Thoughts:The Ladera Greek Kitchen is a small little place that I don’t think many in Temecula know about! Out of some of the Greek food I have consumed over the years (including in Greece) this is right up there in the top by not only value for the quantity of food, but more so in the quality and flavor that you are provided with. I didn’t get to try other items and wish that I could have, but well, the word “Budget” always comes up when I see the total! If you’re looking for a great Greek place, check out Ladera Greek Kitchen!!
Awesome as always. They BBQ their meats to perfection. Love the sides too. One of the best little restaurants in Temecula & Temecula Wine Country area. Never disappoints. Gourmet to go style. Nothing fancy — just great Greek food.
Friendly, efficient, hard working employees. Tasty food, great prices. We enjoy ordering a few sides, some Greek wine, and sitting outside in the evening. We are new to the neighborhood and from our first visit the owner made us feel like treasured regulars.
Place started out with all Greek employees. Food was fresh and hot. Over the past year they have hired a slew of teenagers. No more authentic Greek people making your food and it shows. The last 3 times I ordered my food took 25 to 35 minutes! I was quoted of 15 minutes when I ordered. Even with these delays, I don't care if the food is good. However tonight I arrived and there were 5 other people waiting for takeout. After waiting for an additional 15 minuets I take my food home and there I am presented with a entrée plate that has been sitting around long enough for the container to become soggy. Therefore, something took a solid 15 minutes to cook longer than anything else. All the food inside was cold and the hummus was filled with crunchy chickpeas. Even Daphne can make a smooth hummus.
Great Greek food. We had the Meat Gyro and Falafel Gyro, as well as a side of Feta Fries. The beef & lamb gyro was as expected from a fast service greek place, delicious and quick. The falafel was crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. The feta fries were a surprise treat, perfectly cooked potatoes with feta and some sauce.
Great food. Loved the fries AND the gyro. Huge portions.
Love it.. the potatos are Sssssooooo good.
Quality could have been better. Steak was salty and rice not as fresh as should be.
Very good restaurant. Great food, good prices. Service is fast and friendly. Gyros are the best.