Gyro Express

Reviews

• Garrett S.

  star star star star star_border 13 June 2026

  (original review, 3 stars) Thought I'd give this place a try, as there doesn't appear to be any viable gyro joints in a decent radius of the south/southeast side of Madison. Long story short, it's a serviceable gyro place if you're jonsin', but would recommend others if they're a viable option, location-wise.
  
  Ordering online was quick and painless, and I didn't have to wait at all for my food. I knew exactly what I was getting, and received exactly what I ordered: I ordered a take-out lunch portion of the gyro plate and fries, with an extra side of sauce. The fries were absolutely killer; the best part of the meal. The "plate" itself was essentially a build-your-own gyro kit, with enough of everything for two gyros. The pitas were not as fresh/soft as I'd prefer, and the lamb was plenty, flavorful, though quite dry and hard. The portions of tomatoes and onions were pretty small (I love them heaped on), while the tzatziki sauce was essentially flavored, very thick sour cream.
  
  On the whole, this was a serviceable attempt, but I've had better. However, I would return to get my gyro fix in the future, and can only hope some of the items improve.
  
  EDIT: Just returned from my second attempt at carryout. Aside from a small snafu in the online ordering process, this was a 5 star experience. Everything was much fresher, especially the lamb, while the tzatziki sauce was actually a great representation of "sauce" this time around. Will definitely return.

• Ri M.

  star star star star star 7 June 2026

  Ok, let's see, after my first review, I have been at this little restaurant sooo many times, I got to the conclusion they have the best gyros in town :)
  
  And I also noticed by accident (somebody ordered it when I was there) that they have Gyro burguers, I was like, do you mean that your yummy lamb can be stacked in a bun besides pita?? OMG, I have to try it next time. Three days after, I accomplished my goal and oh man, I LOVED it.
  
  Imagine this:
  
  A soft grilled bun
  2 patties (beef and lamb), cheddar cheese
  ketchup, mustard, mayo
  lettuce, tomatoes and pickles
  
  And getting to the specific, the bun it's grilled and soft, both meats are grilled (for the lamb, you have to request to be grilled, trust me, you get crispy bites you won't forget). It kind of reminds me of a big mac but in a 10 times better version, plus you get a bonus, it's homemade!
  
  For me, it is such a pleasure to eat it I don't want to finish it. I absolutely recommend it.

• Dynae S.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 2 June 2026

  Last night I grabbed a chicken shawarma meal here. I asked for the rice instead of fries. The meal was an extra $2.00 because of the rice which unfortunately wasn't as flavorful as it's been in the past. The chicken shawarma was dry with no sauce and the "vegetable side" was iceberg lettuce with tomatoes. I was very disappointed considering I paid 11.50 (that include my drink which doesn't come with the meal). It also came with 2 tablespoons of hummus. When I was asked if I wanted Tzatziki sauce and I said yes, I was told I already have hummus (that I didn't ask for) and then reluctantly given the sauce... it's sauce. The chicken was EXTREMELY dry to the point where it was just over cooked crumbles.
  The food took a good 10 mins
  I was extremely disappointed as I frequently purchase chicken shawarma at other local establishments and it's amazing and no more than $8.00 for a side and drink.. I will never order this meal there again.

• Rich F.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 26 May 2026

  Gyros are simple enough, and they're delicious when the ingredients are right. Not the case here. Lots of liquid dripped out which told me the meat came from a bin. The sauce was less tzatziki and more cheap sour cream. The pita was not very fresh. Try the other menu items instead.

• Cassandra B.

  star star star star_border star_border 21 May 2026

  I was moderately happy with my order here. I ordered baklava and the veggie plate which comes with grilled seasoned tomatoes, green pepper, shredded carrots and onion, and rice. The baklava was pretty good, your typical baklava. The veggie plate was ok, but a little too vineger-y / pickled for my taste. I don't know how they prepared the vegetables but it was just a little too acidic for me. It probably would have been a good side to a main dish but was too overwhelming for an entree.