TAVERNA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE

1072 E Vista Way, Vista - 92084
171 reviews
Greek Mediterranean Salad
(760) 536-3164

We went here for the first time based on all the great reviews but our experience was 'Meh'-diterranean. The only really good thing was the gyro meat; very moist, tender, and fresh with a delicious charred taste. The salads were also very fresh and nicely dressed. My husband's gyro plate was good but the spanokopita I ordered came out burned and too tough to cut even. I was offered a different piece or something else. I requested a different piece but the kitchen said the whole pan was like my piece so they gave me my money back. Why would they even try to sell it? Our babaganouch was just okay. I don't think we'll be back. No friendly service and the place looked a littly grimy ?

The gyro plate is amazing! Their food is consistently fresh and flavorful. I really love the Baklava cheesecake, it's absolutely delicious.

Food here is fantastic, price is good and portion is well above average. We have been eating here a few times ever since we moved to the area and have tried most of their dishes. They are all very very good. I especially love the Lamb Shank which is hard to find in ordinary restaurant. This is such a great gem in our neighborhood.

Its very rare to find food this good in Vista. Tender grilled meat on the kebabs, quick service. I will be a regular customer. Eating Mexican or Italian gets old fast, so it's nice to have something different locally that's not fried.

The food here was absolutely delicious! We came with a group that totaled 13 people last night. Everyone ordered different things: salads, hummus, gyros, fried zucchini, salmon. So many wonderful choices and everyone loved their meals. We were so happy that we selected this place to meet with this big group. The service was great. You place your order at the counter and your food is delivered to the table. The server/cashier was a really pleasant young lady. She was very polite and helpful. We will be back. The gyro meat was tender, juicy and very flavorful!

Its very rare to find food this good in Vista. Tender grilled meat on the kebabs, quick service. I will be a regular customer. Eating Mexican or Italian gets old fast, so it's nice to have something different locally that's not fried.

Excellent Greek cafe/restaurant. The falafels were so fresh and flavorful, moist too, baked to perfection! The lamb also perfectly grilled, flavorful, and salads robust with feta, olives, cucumbers, and onion. Highly recommended for lunch or dinner. In-person dining procedure- you order at the counter and they deliver to the table. There are televisions and music overhead, so a more casual spot.

I love this place! The hummus is so delicious. I’ve had the chicken kabob plate, the chicken is tender and juicy! The tomatoes they grill are so tasty too. Overall, the food is great and can’t wait to try more! Service is also fast and friendly!

Good customer service and great food!!!

This was a nice little greek restaurant. The people were extremely friendly. It was very clean and fresh. I had the gyro plate and while it was good it was not quite the flavor I'm used to. I'm blaming it on having an absolutely favorite gyro restaurant and this not being exactly the same. There was something about the texture of the gyro meat that was not quite right for me but I suspect anyone else would like it very much. The flavor was exactly what I would expect for a gyro.