Zorba’s Fine Greek Cuisine
11225 Montgomery Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87111
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Address :
11225 Montgomery Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM, 87111 - Phone (505) 323-2695
- Website https://www.zorbasabq.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Categories
Greek Cuisine
Greek food is a fine melody of the finest pressed olive oil, fresh fermented bread, colorful vegetables, juicy meat, sea food all cooked in spices and fresh rosemary. The people from Greek were great scholars who aimed to excel in everything they do. The results are quite visible in their food as they are the inventors of olive oil which is beneficial to health. Greeks also made different type of wines from the best quality of grapes fermented in controlled environment.
Today, you can find hundreds of restaurants offering authentic Greek food or popularly termed as Mediterranean cuisine in New York city alone. People wait in line to taste the exotic Greek dishes like saganaki, taramasalata, souvlaki, loukoumades, spanakopita, moussaka, and many more. One thing which most people like about these authentic Greek dishes is abundant use of lemon juice, olive oil, fresh rosemary and sea salt. A smart mix of few ingredients can virtually take you on the pebble streets of beautiful city of Greece.
For those who don't have time to enjoy fine dining should try tasting the famous souvlaki with pita which is type of meat dish, also a trademark Greek fast food. For those who are vegetarian, or vegan can try different versions of Greek Salad. So, if you wish to enjoy a hearty yet healthy meal that tastes divine then try dining at the best Greek restaurant in your city. Greek cuisine not only tastes good but also help maintain your body in a natural way through healthy diet.
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Alan S.
I visited for the first time at lunch today. I wasn't in the mood for anything fancy, just a gyro and fries. The food was tasty and the portions generous. The service was prompt, friendly, and attentive. I was very happy and plan to return. Also, big ups to Yelp itself for the email that sent me there. I probably never would have stopped in otherwise.
(4)Becca P.
Yum! Different! Delicious! Pretty! Worth the drive from Westside! Now that says it all eh?
(5)Tracey J.
We've been here twice and left very happy both times. We will return! I should've been born Greek!
(5)Aðalsteinn S.
Zorba's is great! It's casual and fun place, if you go on Saturday evening they normally have live music. I would suggest the Zorba's platter with potatoes and lamb, best lamb ever. This is the only place where i will order lamb, it cooked just right. Big servings too!
(5)Travis W.
The staff is always so nice and helpful. The food is good and the atmosphere is very homey. All of those things add up to a 5 star rating.
(5)Sarah P.
Ambiance - Great! This place is clean and tastefully decorated, with lots of light (for my lunch meal) from front windows. The plating was clean and inviting, and portion sizes were right on par. Service - At this joint you order and pay up front and then are served to your table. Started on the wrong note when I came with my brother and we wanted to pay separately for our own orders. I said the word "split" and the woman at the cashier mistranslated into "two people splitting one meal" and was VERY confused when we tried to clarify later. When she finally grasped what we wanted, she said it was too late to change the order; the register wouldn't let her delete anything. Um, what? She seemed rather peeved, like we were asking for something really unusual and complicated, and that left a bad taste in our mouth before we even ate anything. Also, I ordered a dessert, and it is kinda nice that they don't bring it out immediately (the goal is to wait until you're done with your meal), but I forgot I'd ordered it and almost left without it. My brother remembered, so we stayed, but we waited several minutes - both completely done with our meal and looking around for wait staff to come near - before we got the chance to ask about it and then got it served. Food - I ordered a chicken souvlaki sandwich, and it was really delicious - just the right amount of yummy tzatziki sauce, tender and tasty chicken, and a soft pita just the right thickness. The sandwich was the perfect size for a filling lunch entree. My brother really enjoyed his gyro as well. My only complaints are that the side salad I got was a little too oily for my taste (though the greens weren't wilted and the flavor of the dressing was good), and that the long-awaited baklava was a hard little tile on the plate (I wished we had just gone to Menchies a couple doors down). So in all, a few minor let-downs, but that sandwich was so good, I'm willing to come again.
(3)NunYa B.
Fresh. Perfectly seasoned. Great service. Nice outdoor patio with a gorgeous back drop of the mountains. Appetizer: Hummus with pita bread and Z-sauce (yum) Main course: chicken kabob and lamb (yummyER)
(5)Lynne H.
Really good! The setting is semi casual; you order at the counter and a waitperson brings the food to your table. Service was spot on. We were greeted upon entry with an offer of assistance with navigating the menu. Further queries (after we were seated) about whether we needed more water, dessert, etc. were solicitous without being hovery. The menu is fairly standard Greek restaurant food (falafel, gyros, dolmas, pastichio, braised lamb shank, chicken and lamb shwarma, etc.) but with a few surprises, like the seafood kabob platter. Several dinner specials were offered on the blackboard. The dessert menu had more choices on it than most Greek restaurants I've been to, although admittedly a few of the choices weren't Greek (Napolean, tiramisu). My falafel platter came with salad, hummus, dolmas, and pita bread. The salad was well tossed and not soggy with dressing. The hummus was slightly chunky, a pleasing change from the usual smooth stuff (think crunchy vs. smooth peanut butter). The pita was nicely oiled and grilled. Spouse chose the stuffed cabbage from the specials menu, which came with Greek roasted potatoes and salad. The fact that he was too busy eating to make much comment tells me that he liked his dish. He did say that the food wasn't too salty (this is a good thing!). Daughter ordered the kiddie kabob (1 chicken shwarma on a stick with tzatsiki, salad, and pita) from the children's menu. Spouse and I both had a taste of the chicken and agreed that it was excellent, very moist, flavorful without being too salty. We were too full to order dessert this time but the display at the front counter looked very appealing. Spouse bemoaned his current ban on coffee, since the menu also offered some specialty Greek coffee drinks. Overall, I'd say these folks are on par with, and in some cases superior to, Mykonos Cafe (our usual haunt; although I will put in a plug for Mykonos' grilled meats and steaks, which are outstanding). And at about 2/3 of the cost of Mykonos too. Excellent.
(4)M W.
Delicious Greek food in a casual atmosphere at an affordable price. I had the combo plate (gyro meat and chicken souvlaki) and my wife had the chicken souvlaki. The chicken was seasoned nicely and cooked perfectly -- crisp sear on the outside, moist and flavorful on the inside. The gyro meat was delicious as well. The salads that came with the meal were a little lame, but the weakest item were the roasted potatoes, which were pretty mushy and looked more like they had been prepared in a slow cooker than oven roasted. But the main part of the entree (the protein) was so great that those tiny disappointments were easily forgiven. The chicken we had here completely blew away the chicken we had at that big fancy Greek place here in town (you know the one).
(4)Tae M.
Loved it...best Greek food I've had in the city. Everything from the complimentary tzatziki sauce and pita to the gyros sandwich and greek salad....so yummy. We'll be back and very grateful for this wonderful option.
(5)Gabe S.
I am giving this 5 stars not because of a singularly awe inspiring experience. But the food was very good, got the quarter Chicken lunch special. The service was exactly what it should. And the price was very reasonable at 7.50. Clean restaurant and very quick service. That's why I give it five.
(5)Kate H.
Best greek in abq by a landslide at affordable prices too!! Great falafel and chicken!!
(5)Tanya M.
Over priced! The only reason I gave 2 stars was my boyfriend really liked his food. My meal of a chicken leg and vast amont of potatos were anything but fulfilling. The chicken was dry and the potatos were mushy. Also the service was very slow and unattentive. The only good thing I can say is the lamb was moist. I will not be going back here. I would rather try another greek restaurant that is fine dinning where you are seated from the moment you get there, rather than stand in line to place your order. Not fine dinning but fast food on a plate.
(2)Scott K.
Very nice restaurant. I ordered the Lamb Kebab lunch plate. My appetite was more than satisfied. Will definitely go back. I don't think my glass was ever empty. I can see this place getting loud if the room is full, but the food is good, so it is understandable. Out the door for $12.
(3)Tom L.
Food was fine, service was a bit slow on patio. I got the 1/4 chicken lunch special of the day. The chicken was cooked & flavored well & the salad was good but the rice was a little bit bland. I wouldn't avoid it if a friend wanted to go but I haven't chosen to return so far.
(3)Steph C.
So yesterday we thought why not try this new Greek restaurant!? Well to our surprise when we walked in and ordered, it was the same owners of the Olympia Cafe, awesome! I ordered my favorite chicken souvlaki wrapped in a wonderful warm pita with that wonderful tzatziki cucumber dill sauce, mmmmm. My husband had the eggplant special with their signature potatoes and Greek salad. Of course I stole his extra pita being that it is so yummy. We are now excited to be able to come here to satisfy our Greek food cravings.
(5)Amy W.
Very delicious. Nice to have a local Greek restaurant!
(5)George R.
Great service, outstanding Greek food. Waddled away a happy eater!
(4)Stacey H.
Didn't even know this was here hidden gem! The staff was great ! The food was delish.. I opted for the gyro very good.. I can't wait to try something new..
(5)Emari H.
I always do the take out but their gyros and gyro platters are delish. Generous portions of meat and soft bread is for sure to make your belly happy! The dining area is cozy and there is also outdoor seating too. I would recommend this place for family dinner or romantic date. Parking in this complex is a bit crazy so park far away from the main traffic areas. There's fender bender almost daily. Just FYI.
(4)Samantha W.
Most Greek restaurants are located in the Nob Hill area so it's great to have a place closer to the heights. I've dined both in and taken food to go and it's always been delicious! Reasonably priced, you get a great amount of food for your buck. The meat is perfectly seasoned, the feta is creamy, pita bread warm, and the salads fresh.
(5)Maurice B.
Why hadn't we been here before? This is now one of our favorite spots in Albuquerque! The food is excellent but even more important... the ambiance and the staff. Within minutes of entering, you can tell this is a family owned and operated restaurant. They appear to treat each guest as if they were family too. Not a feeling you get many places now.
(5)Teresa D.
Another good Greek restaurant to add to the list: good chicken kebabs, tasty stuffed grape leaves, hot, fresh pita bread, and good Greek salad. The atmosphere was nice with plenty of seating both inside and out; decorated with a Mediterranean theme. The staff was very friendly and helpful, keeping our drinks filled as well.
(4)Christine S.
Great staff with great food! Tastes very authentic and I was very pleased with their traditional options. I'll definitely be going back for their pita and hummus plate- so light and simple but full of flavor. Worth checking out!
(4)Cristina M.
So I'm a little disturbed by this. As I was paying for my meal, I was writing in the tip amount and the cashier/server said, "No just sign, don't leave a tip. We only get cash tips. Any tip left on a credit card stays with the business." It was too late for me--I'd already left a $6 tip on the card. But, I'm really uncomfortable with this. For one thing, that's WRONG. Another, are the cashiers/servers paid minimum wage, then, or are they paid server wages? Zorba's is a sit-down restaurant without sit-down service, meaning the patron orders up front at the counter. However, the servers bring out the food and frequent the tables for drink refills. To me, they meet the definition of a server. I contacted the Better Business Bureau and the US Department of Labor to ask if my concern could be investigated, but the employees have to file a complaint. Businesses are permitted to withdraw the credit card fees from the tip (a small percentage), but no more. By law, any tip a patron gives to a server is supposed to go directly into the hands of the server. SERVERS: If you have concerns about wage fairness, contact the Albuquerque branch of the US Department of Labor at 505-248-6100. So, until I hear that the servers are paid fairly and in accordance with the law, I will not come back here. My rating may seem unfair given that the level of confidence I have in my assumption of the workers being paid unfairly is not over 90%. However, I thought this should be known. Even if the servers are paid at least minimum wage, it is deceitful for the restaurant to be collecting tips that patrons think go to the server when they instead fill the owners' pockets.
(1)Channon D.
Everything we tried was amazing. Hands down, best Greek place I've ever been! The lamb and the pork are amazing and flavorful. Greek potatoes are wonderful too! The baklava cheesecake is totally worth it was well!
(5)Jesse M.
The salad looked like it had been in the fridge for days!! Someone call the health department!! Lol. Seriously I wasn't to game to go and it truly sucked. They shouldn't even have beer. It's hot and flat yuck!!! No way would I spend 35$ on mystery meat and bad salad accompanied by some yogurt dip that was flavorless! !
(1)Keira M.
I am so glad we had to make the trek across town last week. I had been wanting to get back here since I have not eaten with this family restaurant since they sold the Olympia on Central and moved to the NE and opened a new restaurant. They have the exact same people and the exact same great food as their old restaurant. I do miss the old days down on Central, but change is always good. We enjoyed our food and seeing some old faces.
(4)Nancy S.
Tried Zorba's for the first time today...had the gyro sandwich. Very good. Lots of meat but it needed a smidge more tziki sauce. Will go back for sure!
(4)Local 1.
Food was good but overpriced for the fast food/diner atmosphere. Not a pleasant ambiance. We have no desire to return. We can find good Greek/Mediterranean food all over town at better prices with similar level of ambiance.
(3)Jenn G.
Can't decide how I feel about this place. The food was really good. The people working there were very nice but the prices were very high and after reading about the tipping practices in the other reviews I feel ripped off. First off I was shocked at the price of the baklava at 3.25 each that is pretty pricey. It was not a large piece. secondly we ordered a gyro platter and it was good but only came with one pita but a lot of meat. For the price we paid an extra pita should have been included. I asked about an extra and told there was a charge. The hummus was great but again portions were off with a huge serving of hummus and 2 tiny pieces of pita to eat it with. Now not knowing about tipping and not having a lot of cash I left a rather large tip at the register to an already higher than expected check. Other than being served we were never once attended to. Our waters never once refilled. So basically I left a large tip for nothing. A couple of dollars would have been sufficient.
(3)Jeanne B.
ABSOULTY THE WORST GREEK FOOD EVER! Zorbas should just close. Seriously. First they got our take out order totally wrong then when we got home the food and even the salad was nasty. I posted pictures of our dried out hard potatos and burned and dried souvolvki(sp?). I have no idea how my rice could be so oily ,over cooked and under cooked at the same time. It boggles the mind. This was at lunch as well ! I've has better Greek food in JUAREZ Mexico. Please don't waste your money .
(2)Rand R.
If you find yourself in the far NE heights, stop by Zorbas. Tucked into a strip mall, this is a great little place for good Greek food. Counter service only. My favs: Greek salad, gyros, and Greek chicken. Very friendly and efficient staff too.
(3)James H.
Went for lunch had the Gyros with extra sauce and the Greek salad. The Gyros was excellent. They give you a lot of meat. Excellent taste. I will definitely be back. It would be nice if they had a location on the west side.
(5)Pauline P.
Food is just eeehh just OK but the Restuarant is disguised as a full service Restuarant but in actuality it's quick-casual spot where they ring you up first then you're on your own.. That's weird but expected for ABQ lack of any luster. The staff is/was awkward. Don't know if she had too much meth that day or what, but at the glimpse of us being polite and friendly to her, she actually had a seat (our first and last time we will ever be there) and decided to share just how shady the owners and management are there. We felt bad, but we hurried and quickly ate out over cooked Luke warm lamb, cheap rice and rolled out of there. I wouldn't count on this place to get the real Greek food experience - you will be disappointed that is for sure.
(1)Gigi G.
Very fresh Gyros, I love the Greek spice. The Greek salad accompanied the Gyros wonderfully. You must try the spanakopita, the fresh creamy cheese with the spinach and the flakey crust is Devine.
(5)JoAnne Q.
I gave it two chances but I can't recommend this place. It's way overpriced, the service sucks and there are flies everywhere. They charge extra for every little thing. My son wanted extra tsasiki, they charged .50 for it. A tiny side salad with the gyro is another 1.50. Really? The food was ok, but I've had much better Greek food for less. Also, the girl at the register was an idiot.
(1)Lori O.
LEAVE A CASH TIP FOR YOUR SERVER! I thought the food was good not great, but since I recently moved here from Austin where there isn't any good Greek food, I really liked it. Here's why it did t get four stars: I was a wait person all through college and understand how important tips are. As others have said, if you leave a tip on your credit or bank card here it goes to the owners, not the server. That is scummy! Fortunately I had cash with me to leave my server a tip.... She was very good. Come on Zorbas, change this policy so I can go back!
(3)Hannah W.
Always delicious food here at Zorba's. The staff is always polite and attentive. It's always a joy to have a meal here.
(4)Brian M.
Cool atmosphere and good gyros! You get a lot of food for your money and the wait staff was very nice. Definitely check it out at least once.
(4)Lynn D.
This place has great food, good-sized servings, and is wildly popular as evidenced by the long lines you have to stand in to get your food. I love their chicken and their Greek salad. The food is standard Greek fare, which means delicious! Price seems a tad high for a restaurant in a strip mall, but it really is delicious. The seating is nice, but it's noisy, lots of kids running around, etc. There's a patio option, although sometimes people pull up to pick up takeout and leave their cars running. All in all, though, it's a great restaurant to have up in the heights.
(5)Wes T.
I'm always in the mood to try new places, and I hadn't been to a Greek place since forever, so let's do it! Also, positive Yelp reviews don't hurt ... I get why Zorba's is liked. It's a casual place (no real wait service, folks just bring the food out that you order from the counter), and it serves fantastic food. Let me say this of Greek cuisine: it can be done magnificently, or it can be mangled beyond recognition and lose all trace of the real thing, becoming some sort of Middle Eastern/Italian hybrid. Zorba's knows what Greek food is, and that's what you'll get here. I had the Zorba's platter, and it was great. I especially liked that they give you the pita bread separate (a head's up to the carb-conscious/paleo folks out there). The gyro meat was fantastic, as was the chicken, and the HOT SAUCE! Divine. Seriously, Zeus must have thrown a thunder bolt into the ground and this deliciousness sprang forth to bless my food. Couldn't get enough. Appetizers were fresh baked flat bread and home made tzatziki sauce. All so, so, bueno. For fun I had a Greek beer (Mythos) which was meh, but that's not Zorba's fault. Overall, totally worth a visit.
(4)Kimi T.
I really enjoyed my experience here. The service was excellent, the food was fresh and delicious, and the price was just right! Located next to Il Vicino, in the same shopping center as Menchie's, this location has "WIN" written all over it. Il Vicino was packed, so we decided to give Zorba's a try. Zorba's Fine Greek is pretty casual - you order with the cashier up front, pick a table, and they bring your meal to you. Note: if you order pastries or dessert, they'll bring it to you at the end of your meal instead of all together. As we sat down, they gave us some pita bread and yogurt sauce, which was delicious! We scarfed that down pretty fast. I ordered the falafel plate, which came with the freshest Greek salad I've ever had! Actually, the freshest salad I've had in a long time. The lettuce was bright and crisp, the dressing wasn't too heavy and didn't cause the greens to get soggy, and the feta cheese gave the salad an extra "umph". The falafel came inside a pita and was absolutely delicious. We ended up taking our dessert home (a napolean). It was so good! Overall, this place has excellent service, great food and superb pricing. We'll definitely be back for more now that we know Zorba's is here!
(4)Toby E.
Good food, affordable, nice patio seating with great mountain views. Servers are friendly & helpful. Decent atmosphere. Very tasty Greek food.
(4)Allyssa B.
My husband and I have been desperately looking for an affordable Greek place in the heights, we'd tried a couple of the other recommended places and literally stumbled across Zorba's one day looking for lunch! As soon as we walked in the door we were greeted and offered a sample of the gyro meat (delish by the way)! The server was very excited to help us look through the menu and made some fabulous recommendations! We both got gyros, an order of calamari and some Greek potatoes... Mmmmmm...! So tasty that every time we go to the Sprouts on Montgomery, my husband asks if we can go in for a snack there too! And sometimes, we do... A gyro with fries there makes a great snack for two!!!! And they will cut it in half for you no question about it! LOVE this place!!!
(5)Kathleen S.
Super delicious. The "hummus" platter came with WAY more than we anticipated. A gentleman (possibly the owner) gave us a free sample of gyro meat as we read the menu. Very good customer service and delicious food!
(5)Nicole M.
Sometimes good, sometimes not so good. I have eaten here several times and usually enjoy my meal but a couple nights ago had the 1/4 chicken dinner and it was terrible. The chicken was extremely dry and flavorless. It appeared to be leftover from a previous day. The potatoes were also over cooked and had a leather like consistency. The salad was warm and wilted. Another person had the gyro and it too was very dry, with no tzaziki sauce at all. A waste of $30.
(3)Julie F.
Amazing Greek food! Super fresh, good portions and always delicious!
(5)Jennifer E. C.
Authentic greek food! Has tons of flavor with every bite. I recommend the gyros! The service is great too, they are nice people . The atmosphere is casual too, greek cuisine at its finest!
(4)Erica H.
I'm sitting in the restaurant as I type this. The only reason this place is getting 2 stars is because the servers seemed friendly. I got a platter with a variety so I could sample several things. The spanakopita was soggy and burnt on bottom. The gyro was actually good. It's all I ate. The moussaka was mushy. I don't have words. Just kinda gross. I was craving Greek. Now I'm not.
(2)Darla V.
This was my first trip to Zorba's. I am a vegetarian and they certainly have great vegetarian options. After I ordered and paid, I put a few dollars into the tip jar. A waitress quickly walked up, reached across me, aggressively pushed down these dollars with a Greek flag, and walked away...I thought I did something wrong, but now that I've read about tip issues going on here I don't think I made a faux pas...Still very uncomfortable. We sat outside, which was lovely. We ordered the premium sangrias ($0.50 more) but our waitress couldn't tell if we got the premiums. She told us that she doesn't ever drink alcohol...Okay...The food was out in 1 minute flat...a bit too fast? The spanakopita was good, the pita bread and dill dip was great -- everyone in my group enjoyed their food. Two people ordered dessert. The waitress was unaware of this and brought them what they had ordered, which was fine, but again a little awkward. I will try Zorba's again, maybe for lunch, but if I have another uncomfortable experience I doubt I will return a third time.
(3)Trevor R.
Delicious apps, gyros and Greek-style roasted chicken. Friendly staff keep the counter-service moving. Fun decor.
(4)Tony M.
The food is good and the service us always good. Very family friendly makes you feel good
(5)M W.
Delicious Greek food in a casual atmosphere at an affordable price. I had the combo plate (gyro meat and chicken souvlaki) and my wife had the chicken souvlaki. The chicken was seasoned nicely and cooked perfectly -- crisp sear on the outside, moist and flavorful on the inside. The gyro meat was delicious as well. The salads that came with the meal were a little lame, but the weakest item were the roasted potatoes, which were pretty mushy and looked more like they had been prepared in a slow cooker than oven roasted. But the main part of the entree (the protein) was so great that those tiny disappointments were easily forgiven. The chicken we had here completely blew away the chicken we had at that big fancy Greek place here in town (you know the one).
(4)Tae M.
Loved it...best Greek food I've had in the city. Everything from the complimentary tzatziki sauce and pita to the gyros sandwich and greek salad....so yummy. We'll be back and very grateful for this wonderful option.
(5)Gabe S.
I am giving this 5 stars not because of a singularly awe inspiring experience. But the food was very good, got the quarter Chicken lunch special. The service was exactly what it should. And the price was very reasonable at 7.50. Clean restaurant and very quick service. That's why I give it five.
(5)Kate H.
Best greek in abq by a landslide at affordable prices too!! Great falafel and chicken!!
(5)Clayton A.
I trekked oh so far with my wife to eat here because she's had gyro cravings almost daily since the Greek Fest.I thought we'd never arrive the drive seemed so long. But it is nice to explore Albuquerque and remember that the city is bigger and has more to offer than one might realize going to the same old places day in and day out. Sorry, a typical digression by me... To Zorba's. It's a well-lit establishment with some nice murals of Greece and photos of cool places you'd want to honeymoon to, and also has so pretty boring looking chairs and tables. They sort of scream a breakfast and lunch diner more than a fine Greek dining experience. And I guess that's what this place sort of is really, more of a Greek diner than a Yanni's (although I've never been there but I've heard such wonderful things). My wife order a lamb and beef gyro with fries and hot cider. The cider turned out to be all gone, so they offered her hot chocolate, which was clearly powder and water, not too impressive. Her gyro was respectable and had all the right fixings, but the meat lacked spice. It either hadn't been marinated enough or just didn't have the right mix of all those delicious spices a good lamb and beef should have. Then again, I'm more partial to Middle Eastern (read Arab) gyros (or whatever you wanna call them) then to Greek one. In general, I just find the meats to more seasoned and offer more flavor. The tame flavor also extended to the moussaka I ordered, which although a large plate of food for $12, left me smothering everything in hot sauce---including the potatoes that accompanied it. Also, everything seemed a bit dry and since their was so much starch between the gyro, the hummus and pita we'd received with our meals and the extra pita I got with my moussaka, I felt like my mouth had turned into the state of New Mexico. I was parched. In the end, I found myself wondering if this place is good enough to make the 25 minute drive again, and I'd likely say no. Still, if I were in the area, I suppose I'd give it another run.
(3)Matthew D.
great Greek food! Always good service and they even more offer a military discount. This has become my goto Greek place in the heights.
(4)Cruz K.
The gyro is what I get every time,sorry when you find the right food to take you back to germany,the way they make them... well im sold..
(5)Michelle B.
The food was good but pricey. We went there because we had a $6 coupon but you had to buy 2 drinks and 2 platter meals. Typically I would have water but we both had a soda. Well when the sodas are $2.75 a pop. It pretty much made my coupon worth 50 cents. The people there were really nice. Offered us samples of gyro meat when we got there since it was our first time. My husband loved the gyro meat but it is not my thing. We had chicken Slovaki (sp?) which was pretty good and I thought their Greek salad was a good mix. We also had a slice of spanakopia which was just ok. They gave us a free appetizer with thd two platters. It was pita bread but it was with the Greek yogurt / dill mixture. That mixture is good with the chicken but not so much with pita...rather of had humus. The check was $32 after the coupon and before the optional tip. Oh yeah had to wait awhile for a refill on that expensive soda. Would definitely go there again but would choose wisely based on pricing.
(3)John M.
SO as usual, I leave defined and need to get some food down ASAP. Being in the Juan Tabo/Montgomery are I decided to hit this place up. I've had greek in a lot of places but not yet in Albuquerque. The service was nothing short of excellent, I walked in around lunch and let the cashier know it was my first time. She too the opportunity to explain that everything was made fresh with family recipes and homemade. I opted to try out the regular Gyro. I figured if the Gyro was bad, then that would chalk this up as a loss overall. So I ordered and sat on the patio to enjoy some of this ABQ weather and Sandia scenery. The Gyro came out as fast as my drink! Definitely not on the slow side. The Gyro was awesome. The meat was perfectly season and PACKED into the pita. It was at least twice the amount of gyro meat I've been served in other cities. The veggies were well prepared and very fresh. There was hot sauce included on the table and I assume it was homemade, since it was in its own bottle. Would love to say I savored every bite, but in reality I inhaled this thing in about 4 minutes. In continuing their great service they asked if I wanted a drink refill in a to-go cup to take with me. Never had that asked before!
(5)Mindy J.
I recently went here with a friend and though it is the only Greek establishment in this part of town it's worth the drive to another part of town to get better food. I ordered a Greek salad with gyro meet. The salad is listed on the menu as being a mix of greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, and olives. The salad came and it was ice berg lettuce, feta, olives, maybe 1/4 of a small tomato in it, no cucumbers and meet. This was an extremely over priced salad for $13.
(2)Corey K.
Terrible, found a hair in my Stella (which was warm), a fly in my lamb (which was cold), and when I brought these things to the waitresses attention she ignored me!!! The nerve...after speaking to the manager he insisted that I take his dessert as compensation, overall poor performance. Won't be back here.
(1)Vickie C.
I've given this place two chances, which is one too many. Service was bad both times, but the second visit was awful. I ordered the chicken with greek potatoes. When I was served, I received chicken with the rice. I told server I had requested the potatoes. She took my plate, scraped off the rice and replaced with the potatoes. I have never experienced this before. I was expecting her to just bring me a small plate of potatoes.... not take my whole plate away. Service was awful. She never noticed my ice water was gone and had to flag her down for a refill. Even then, it took a while for her to come back. The atmosphere and counter service is not worth what they charge. Will NOT ever go back!
(2)Tiffany Ö.
Fantastic Greek food! Fair prices, outstanding service. Will be my new go-to restaurant for Greek food.
(5)Vince G.
OMG. Amazing amazing !!!! The food is outstanding well I can't say the food I can't order anything but the gyros. I want to order other things to try and everytime I go I tell my self on the way today you will get something else! Then I see it and don't get anything else . It's big tasty and amazing nice clean and nice people working the counter .
(5)Julie R.
Great local Greek restaurant. The gyro was delicious (although I've had better falafel). Good ambience and friendly staff.
(4)Amy B.
Zorba's is a great little place for some yummy Greek cuisine. I always order the Gyro sandwich with a Greek salad. It's only $8.00 for a tasty and huge meal. It's a great place to go if you are with a large group and everyone is paying separately, because you order at the counter and they bring out the food to you.
(4)Joey G.
I love the Zorbas experience! If you've never visited, you can expect the walk in and order before you sit down type of establishment. My favorite go to item is the gyro with fries. The gyro is pretty generously filled with meat and the flat bread is fresh and tasty. The fries are seasoned well and when you can get them fresh they are hella good. The hummus appetizer is nice with fresh pita wedges and a nice side of olives with a couple dolmas. During the warm months they have a nice patio to enjoy and since they have a couple beers on tap to include Stella you can't go wrong.
(4)Tommy L.
Really good. I had a full Greek salad and it was a lot of food. Everything was very fresh and tasty.
(4)Brad H.
I found Zorbas to be a nice improvement from the sensual filth bucket atrocity of the Olympia Cafe and other greek restaurants in the area. Zorbas is clean, has speedy service and they were even nice enough to bring out some nice flat bread with Tziki sauce gratis on our visit. I had the gyro which I found to be very filling, tasty and well seasoned. The bread was also good. Warm and thick enough to absorb the sauce but not overly salted. Portions were also reasonably good. I found the meat to be lacking the overall peppery taste I would expect from the lamb. But, overall this place is good and I'll come back.
(4)Pauline P.
Food is just eeehh just OK but the Restuarant is disguised as a full service Restuarant but in actuality it's quick-casual spot where they ring you up first then you're on your own.. That's weird but expected for ABQ lack of any luster. The staff is/was awkward. Don't know if she had too much meth that day or what, but at the glimpse of us being polite and friendly to her, she actually had a seat (our first and last time we will ever be there) and decided to share just how shady the owners and management are there. We felt bad, but we hurried and quickly ate out over cooked Luke warm lamb, cheap rice and rolled out of there. I wouldn't count on this place to get the real Greek food experience - you will be disappointed that is for sure.
(1)Gigi G.
Very fresh Gyros, I love the Greek spice. The Greek salad accompanied the Gyros wonderfully. You must try the spanakopita, the fresh creamy cheese with the spinach and the flakey crust is Devine.
(5)Keira M.
I am so glad we had to make the trek across town last week. I had been wanting to get back here since I have not eaten with this family restaurant since they sold the Olympia on Central and moved to the NE and opened a new restaurant. They have the exact same people and the exact same great food as their old restaurant. I do miss the old days down on Central, but change is always good. We enjoyed our food and seeing some old faces.
(4)JoAnne Q.
I gave it two chances but I can't recommend this place. It's way overpriced, the service sucks and there are flies everywhere. They charge extra for every little thing. My son wanted extra tsasiki, they charged .50 for it. A tiny side salad with the gyro is another 1.50. Really? The food was ok, but I've had much better Greek food for less. Also, the girl at the register was an idiot.
(1)Hannah W.
Always delicious food here at Zorba's. The staff is always polite and attentive. It's always a joy to have a meal here.
(4)Lori O.
LEAVE A CASH TIP FOR YOUR SERVER! I thought the food was good not great, but since I recently moved here from Austin where there isn't any good Greek food, I really liked it. Here's why it did t get four stars: I was a wait person all through college and understand how important tips are. As others have said, if you leave a tip on your credit or bank card here it goes to the owners, not the server. That is scummy! Fortunately I had cash with me to leave my server a tip.... She was very good. Come on Zorbas, change this policy so I can go back!
(3)Brian M.
Cool atmosphere and good gyros! You get a lot of food for your money and the wait staff was very nice. Definitely check it out at least once.
(4)Clayton A.
I trekked oh so far with my wife to eat here because she's had gyro cravings almost daily since the Greek Fest.I thought we'd never arrive the drive seemed so long. But it is nice to explore Albuquerque and remember that the city is bigger and has more to offer than one might realize going to the same old places day in and day out. Sorry, a typical digression by me... To Zorba's. It's a well-lit establishment with some nice murals of Greece and photos of cool places you'd want to honeymoon to, and also has so pretty boring looking chairs and tables. They sort of scream a breakfast and lunch diner more than a fine Greek dining experience. And I guess that's what this place sort of is really, more of a Greek diner than a Yanni's (although I've never been there but I've heard such wonderful things). My wife order a lamb and beef gyro with fries and hot cider. The cider turned out to be all gone, so they offered her hot chocolate, which was clearly powder and water, not too impressive. Her gyro was respectable and had all the right fixings, but the meat lacked spice. It either hadn't been marinated enough or just didn't have the right mix of all those delicious spices a good lamb and beef should have. Then again, I'm more partial to Middle Eastern (read Arab) gyros (or whatever you wanna call them) then to Greek one. In general, I just find the meats to more seasoned and offer more flavor. The tame flavor also extended to the moussaka I ordered, which although a large plate of food for $12, left me smothering everything in hot sauce---including the potatoes that accompanied it. Also, everything seemed a bit dry and since their was so much starch between the gyro, the hummus and pita we'd received with our meals and the extra pita I got with my moussaka, I felt like my mouth had turned into the state of New Mexico. I was parched. In the end, I found myself wondering if this place is good enough to make the 25 minute drive again, and I'd likely say no. Still, if I were in the area, I suppose I'd give it another run.
(3)Vickie C.
I've given this place two chances, which is one too many. Service was bad both times, but the second visit was awful. I ordered the chicken with greek potatoes. When I was served, I received chicken with the rice. I told server I had requested the potatoes. She took my plate, scraped off the rice and replaced with the potatoes. I have never experienced this before. I was expecting her to just bring me a small plate of potatoes.... not take my whole plate away. Service was awful. She never noticed my ice water was gone and had to flag her down for a refill. Even then, it took a while for her to come back. The atmosphere and counter service is not worth what they charge. Will NOT ever go back!
(2)Tiffany Ö.
Fantastic Greek food! Fair prices, outstanding service. Will be my new go-to restaurant for Greek food.
(5)Vince G.
OMG. Amazing amazing !!!! The food is outstanding well I can't say the food I can't order anything but the gyros. I want to order other things to try and everytime I go I tell my self on the way today you will get something else! Then I see it and don't get anything else . It's big tasty and amazing nice clean and nice people working the counter .
(5)Nicole M.
Sometimes good, sometimes not so good. I have eaten here several times and usually enjoy my meal but a couple nights ago had the 1/4 chicken dinner and it was terrible. The chicken was extremely dry and flavorless. It appeared to be leftover from a previous day. The potatoes were also over cooked and had a leather like consistency. The salad was warm and wilted. Another person had the gyro and it too was very dry, with no tzaziki sauce at all. A waste of $30.
(3)Julie F.
Amazing Greek food! Super fresh, good portions and always delicious!
(5)Jennifer E. C.
Authentic greek food! Has tons of flavor with every bite. I recommend the gyros! The service is great too, they are nice people . The atmosphere is casual too, greek cuisine at its finest!
(4)Darla V.
This was my first trip to Zorba's. I am a vegetarian and they certainly have great vegetarian options. After I ordered and paid, I put a few dollars into the tip jar. A waitress quickly walked up, reached across me, aggressively pushed down these dollars with a Greek flag, and walked away...I thought I did something wrong, but now that I've read about tip issues going on here I don't think I made a faux pas...Still very uncomfortable. We sat outside, which was lovely. We ordered the premium sangrias ($0.50 more) but our waitress couldn't tell if we got the premiums. She told us that she doesn't ever drink alcohol...Okay...The food was out in 1 minute flat...a bit too fast? The spanakopita was good, the pita bread and dill dip was great -- everyone in my group enjoyed their food. Two people ordered dessert. The waitress was unaware of this and brought them what they had ordered, which was fine, but again a little awkward. I will try Zorba's again, maybe for lunch, but if I have another uncomfortable experience I doubt I will return a third time.
(3)Trevor R.
Delicious apps, gyros and Greek-style roasted chicken. Friendly staff keep the counter-service moving. Fun decor.
(4)Tony M.
The food is good and the service us always good. Very family friendly makes you feel good
(5)Samantha W.
Most Greek restaurants are located in the Nob Hill area so it's great to have a place closer to the heights. I've dined both in and taken food to go and it's always been delicious! Reasonably priced, you get a great amount of food for your buck. The meat is perfectly seasoned, the feta is creamy, pita bread warm, and the salads fresh.
(5)Maurice B.
Why hadn't we been here before? This is now one of our favorite spots in Albuquerque! The food is excellent but even more important... the ambiance and the staff. Within minutes of entering, you can tell this is a family owned and operated restaurant. They appear to treat each guest as if they were family too. Not a feeling you get many places now.
(5)Wes T.
I'm always in the mood to try new places, and I hadn't been to a Greek place since forever, so let's do it! Also, positive Yelp reviews don't hurt ... I get why Zorba's is liked. It's a casual place (no real wait service, folks just bring the food out that you order from the counter), and it serves fantastic food. Let me say this of Greek cuisine: it can be done magnificently, or it can be mangled beyond recognition and lose all trace of the real thing, becoming some sort of Middle Eastern/Italian hybrid. Zorba's knows what Greek food is, and that's what you'll get here. I had the Zorba's platter, and it was great. I especially liked that they give you the pita bread separate (a head's up to the carb-conscious/paleo folks out there). The gyro meat was fantastic, as was the chicken, and the HOT SAUCE! Divine. Seriously, Zeus must have thrown a thunder bolt into the ground and this deliciousness sprang forth to bless my food. Couldn't get enough. Appetizers were fresh baked flat bread and home made tzatziki sauce. All so, so, bueno. For fun I had a Greek beer (Mythos) which was meh, but that's not Zorba's fault. Overall, totally worth a visit.
(4)Erica H.
I'm sitting in the restaurant as I type this. The only reason this place is getting 2 stars is because the servers seemed friendly. I got a platter with a variety so I could sample several things. The spanakopita was soggy and burnt on bottom. The gyro was actually good. It's all I ate. The moussaka was mushy. I don't have words. Just kinda gross. I was craving Greek. Now I'm not.
(2)Kimi T.
I really enjoyed my experience here. The service was excellent, the food was fresh and delicious, and the price was just right! Located next to Il Vicino, in the same shopping center as Menchie's, this location has "WIN" written all over it. Il Vicino was packed, so we decided to give Zorba's a try. Zorba's Fine Greek is pretty casual - you order with the cashier up front, pick a table, and they bring your meal to you. Note: if you order pastries or dessert, they'll bring it to you at the end of your meal instead of all together. As we sat down, they gave us some pita bread and yogurt sauce, which was delicious! We scarfed that down pretty fast. I ordered the falafel plate, which came with the freshest Greek salad I've ever had! Actually, the freshest salad I've had in a long time. The lettuce was bright and crisp, the dressing wasn't too heavy and didn't cause the greens to get soggy, and the feta cheese gave the salad an extra "umph". The falafel came inside a pita and was absolutely delicious. We ended up taking our dessert home (a napolean). It was so good! Overall, this place has excellent service, great food and superb pricing. We'll definitely be back for more now that we know Zorba's is here!
(4)Toby E.
Good food, affordable, nice patio seating with great mountain views. Servers are friendly & helpful. Decent atmosphere. Very tasty Greek food.
(4)Allyssa B.
My husband and I have been desperately looking for an affordable Greek place in the heights, we'd tried a couple of the other recommended places and literally stumbled across Zorba's one day looking for lunch! As soon as we walked in the door we were greeted and offered a sample of the gyro meat (delish by the way)! The server was very excited to help us look through the menu and made some fabulous recommendations! We both got gyros, an order of calamari and some Greek potatoes... Mmmmmm...! So tasty that every time we go to the Sprouts on Montgomery, my husband asks if we can go in for a snack there too! And sometimes, we do... A gyro with fries there makes a great snack for two!!!! And they will cut it in half for you no question about it! LOVE this place!!!
(5)Kathleen S.
Super delicious. The "hummus" platter came with WAY more than we anticipated. A gentleman (possibly the owner) gave us a free sample of gyro meat as we read the menu. Very good customer service and delicious food!
(5)Nancy S.
Tried Zorba's for the first time today...had the gyro sandwich. Very good. Lots of meat but it needed a smidge more tziki sauce. Will go back for sure!
(4)Local 1.
Food was good but overpriced for the fast food/diner atmosphere. Not a pleasant ambiance. We have no desire to return. We can find good Greek/Mediterranean food all over town at better prices with similar level of ambiance.
(3)Lynn D.
This place has great food, good-sized servings, and is wildly popular as evidenced by the long lines you have to stand in to get your food. I love their chicken and their Greek salad. The food is standard Greek fare, which means delicious! Price seems a tad high for a restaurant in a strip mall, but it really is delicious. The seating is nice, but it's noisy, lots of kids running around, etc. There's a patio option, although sometimes people pull up to pick up takeout and leave their cars running. All in all, though, it's a great restaurant to have up in the heights.
(5)Matthew D.
great Greek food! Always good service and they even more offer a military discount. This has become my goto Greek place in the heights.
(4)Michelle B.
The food was good but pricey. We went there because we had a $6 coupon but you had to buy 2 drinks and 2 platter meals. Typically I would have water but we both had a soda. Well when the sodas are $2.75 a pop. It pretty much made my coupon worth 50 cents. The people there were really nice. Offered us samples of gyro meat when we got there since it was our first time. My husband loved the gyro meat but it is not my thing. We had chicken Slovaki (sp?) which was pretty good and I thought their Greek salad was a good mix. We also had a slice of spanakopia which was just ok. They gave us a free appetizer with thd two platters. It was pita bread but it was with the Greek yogurt / dill mixture. That mixture is good with the chicken but not so much with pita...rather of had humus. The check was $32 after the coupon and before the optional tip. Oh yeah had to wait awhile for a refill on that expensive soda. Would definitely go there again but would choose wisely based on pricing.
(3)John M.
SO as usual, I leave defined and need to get some food down ASAP. Being in the Juan Tabo/Montgomery are I decided to hit this place up. I've had greek in a lot of places but not yet in Albuquerque. The service was nothing short of excellent, I walked in around lunch and let the cashier know it was my first time. She too the opportunity to explain that everything was made fresh with family recipes and homemade. I opted to try out the regular Gyro. I figured if the Gyro was bad, then that would chalk this up as a loss overall. So I ordered and sat on the patio to enjoy some of this ABQ weather and Sandia scenery. The Gyro came out as fast as my drink! Definitely not on the slow side. The Gyro was awesome. The meat was perfectly season and PACKED into the pita. It was at least twice the amount of gyro meat I've been served in other cities. The veggies were well prepared and very fresh. There was hot sauce included on the table and I assume it was homemade, since it was in its own bottle. Would love to say I savored every bite, but in reality I inhaled this thing in about 4 minutes. In continuing their great service they asked if I wanted a drink refill in a to-go cup to take with me. Never had that asked before!
(5)Julie R.
Great local Greek restaurant. The gyro was delicious (although I've had better falafel). Good ambience and friendly staff.
(4)Amy B.
Zorba's is a great little place for some yummy Greek cuisine. I always order the Gyro sandwich with a Greek salad. It's only $8.00 for a tasty and huge meal. It's a great place to go if you are with a large group and everyone is paying separately, because you order at the counter and they bring out the food to you.
(4)Joey G.
I love the Zorbas experience! If you've never visited, you can expect the walk in and order before you sit down type of establishment. My favorite go to item is the gyro with fries. The gyro is pretty generously filled with meat and the flat bread is fresh and tasty. The fries are seasoned well and when you can get them fresh they are hella good. The hummus appetizer is nice with fresh pita wedges and a nice side of olives with a couple dolmas. During the warm months they have a nice patio to enjoy and since they have a couple beers on tap to include Stella you can't go wrong.
(4)Stacey H.
Didn't even know this was here hidden gem! The staff was great ! The food was delish.. I opted for the gyro very good.. I can't wait to try something new..
(5)Emari H.
I always do the take out but their gyros and gyro platters are delish. Generous portions of meat and soft bread is for sure to make your belly happy! The dining area is cozy and there is also outdoor seating too. I would recommend this place for family dinner or romantic date. Parking in this complex is a bit crazy so park far away from the main traffic areas. There's fender bender almost daily. Just FYI.
(4)Teresa D.
Another good Greek restaurant to add to the list: good chicken kebabs, tasty stuffed grape leaves, hot, fresh pita bread, and good Greek salad. The atmosphere was nice with plenty of seating both inside and out; decorated with a Mediterranean theme. The staff was very friendly and helpful, keeping our drinks filled as well.
(4)Christine S.
Great staff with great food! Tastes very authentic and I was very pleased with their traditional options. I'll definitely be going back for their pita and hummus plate- so light and simple but full of flavor. Worth checking out!
(4)Cristina M.
So I'm a little disturbed by this. As I was paying for my meal, I was writing in the tip amount and the cashier/server said, "No just sign, don't leave a tip. We only get cash tips. Any tip left on a credit card stays with the business." It was too late for me--I'd already left a $6 tip on the card. But, I'm really uncomfortable with this. For one thing, that's WRONG. Another, are the cashiers/servers paid minimum wage, then, or are they paid server wages? Zorba's is a sit-down restaurant without sit-down service, meaning the patron orders up front at the counter. However, the servers bring out the food and frequent the tables for drink refills. To me, they meet the definition of a server. I contacted the Better Business Bureau and the US Department of Labor to ask if my concern could be investigated, but the employees have to file a complaint. Businesses are permitted to withdraw the credit card fees from the tip (a small percentage), but no more. By law, any tip a patron gives to a server is supposed to go directly into the hands of the server. SERVERS: If you have concerns about wage fairness, contact the Albuquerque branch of the US Department of Labor at 505-248-6100. So, until I hear that the servers are paid fairly and in accordance with the law, I will not come back here. My rating may seem unfair given that the level of confidence I have in my assumption of the workers being paid unfairly is not over 90%. However, I thought this should be known. Even if the servers are paid at least minimum wage, it is deceitful for the restaurant to be collecting tips that patrons think go to the server when they instead fill the owners' pockets.
(1)Channon D.
Everything we tried was amazing. Hands down, best Greek place I've ever been! The lamb and the pork are amazing and flavorful. Greek potatoes are wonderful too! The baklava cheesecake is totally worth it was well!
(5)Jesse M.
The salad looked like it had been in the fridge for days!! Someone call the health department!! Lol. Seriously I wasn't to game to go and it truly sucked. They shouldn't even have beer. It's hot and flat yuck!!! No way would I spend 35$ on mystery meat and bad salad accompanied by some yogurt dip that was flavorless! !
(1)Jenn G.
Can't decide how I feel about this place. The food was really good. The people working there were very nice but the prices were very high and after reading about the tipping practices in the other reviews I feel ripped off. First off I was shocked at the price of the baklava at 3.25 each that is pretty pricey. It was not a large piece. secondly we ordered a gyro platter and it was good but only came with one pita but a lot of meat. For the price we paid an extra pita should have been included. I asked about an extra and told there was a charge. The hummus was great but again portions were off with a huge serving of hummus and 2 tiny pieces of pita to eat it with. Now not knowing about tipping and not having a lot of cash I left a rather large tip at the register to an already higher than expected check. Other than being served we were never once attended to. Our waters never once refilled. So basically I left a large tip for nothing. A couple of dollars would have been sufficient.
(3)Jeanne B.
ABSOULTY THE WORST GREEK FOOD EVER! Zorbas should just close. Seriously. First they got our take out order totally wrong then when we got home the food and even the salad was nasty. I posted pictures of our dried out hard potatos and burned and dried souvolvki(sp?). I have no idea how my rice could be so oily ,over cooked and under cooked at the same time. It boggles the mind. This was at lunch as well ! I've has better Greek food in JUAREZ Mexico. Please don't waste your money .
(2)Rand R.
If you find yourself in the far NE heights, stop by Zorbas. Tucked into a strip mall, this is a great little place for good Greek food. Counter service only. My favs: Greek salad, gyros, and Greek chicken. Very friendly and efficient staff too.
(3)James H.
Went for lunch had the Gyros with extra sauce and the Greek salad. The Gyros was excellent. They give you a lot of meat. Excellent taste. I will definitely be back. It would be nice if they had a location on the west side.
(5)Tommy L.
Really good. I had a full Greek salad and it was a lot of food. Everything was very fresh and tasty.
(4)Brad H.
I found Zorbas to be a nice improvement from the sensual filth bucket atrocity of the Olympia Cafe and other greek restaurants in the area. Zorbas is clean, has speedy service and they were even nice enough to bring out some nice flat bread with Tziki sauce gratis on our visit. I had the gyro which I found to be very filling, tasty and well seasoned. The bread was also good. Warm and thick enough to absorb the sauce but not overly salted. Portions were also reasonably good. I found the meat to be lacking the overall peppery taste I would expect from the lamb. But, overall this place is good and I'll come back.
(4)Cruz K.
The gyro is what I get every time,sorry when you find the right food to take you back to germany,the way they make them... well im sold..
(5)Mindy J.
I recently went here with a friend and though it is the only Greek establishment in this part of town it's worth the drive to another part of town to get better food. I ordered a Greek salad with gyro meet. The salad is listed on the menu as being a mix of greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, and olives. The salad came and it was ice berg lettuce, feta, olives, maybe 1/4 of a small tomato in it, no cucumbers and meet. This was an extremely over priced salad for $13.
(2)Corey K.
Terrible, found a hair in my Stella (which was warm), a fly in my lamb (which was cold), and when I brought these things to the waitresses attention she ignored me!!! The nerve...after speaking to the manager he insisted that I take his dessert as compensation, overall poor performance. Won't be back here.
(1)Alan S.
I visited for the first time at lunch today. I wasn't in the mood for anything fancy, just a gyro and fries. The food was tasty and the portions generous. The service was prompt, friendly, and attentive. I was very happy and plan to return. Also, big ups to Yelp itself for the email that sent me there. I probably never would have stopped in otherwise.
(4)Becca P.
Yum! Different! Delicious! Pretty! Worth the drive from Westside! Now that says it all eh?
(5)Tracey J.
We've been here twice and left very happy both times. We will return! I should've been born Greek!
(5)Aðalsteinn S.
Zorba's is great! It's casual and fun place, if you go on Saturday evening they normally have live music. I would suggest the Zorba's platter with potatoes and lamb, best lamb ever. This is the only place where i will order lamb, it cooked just right. Big servings too!
(5)Travis W.
The staff is always so nice and helpful. The food is good and the atmosphere is very homey. All of those things add up to a 5 star rating.
(5)Steph C.
So yesterday we thought why not try this new Greek restaurant!? Well to our surprise when we walked in and ordered, it was the same owners of the Olympia Cafe, awesome! I ordered my favorite chicken souvlaki wrapped in a wonderful warm pita with that wonderful tzatziki cucumber dill sauce, mmmmm. My husband had the eggplant special with their signature potatoes and Greek salad. Of course I stole his extra pita being that it is so yummy. We are now excited to be able to come here to satisfy our Greek food cravings.
(5)Amy W.
Very delicious. Nice to have a local Greek restaurant!
(5)George R.
Great service, outstanding Greek food. Waddled away a happy eater!
(4)Sarah P.
Ambiance - Great! This place is clean and tastefully decorated, with lots of light (for my lunch meal) from front windows. The plating was clean and inviting, and portion sizes were right on par. Service - At this joint you order and pay up front and then are served to your table. Started on the wrong note when I came with my brother and we wanted to pay separately for our own orders. I said the word "split" and the woman at the cashier mistranslated into "two people splitting one meal" and was VERY confused when we tried to clarify later. When she finally grasped what we wanted, she said it was too late to change the order; the register wouldn't let her delete anything. Um, what? She seemed rather peeved, like we were asking for something really unusual and complicated, and that left a bad taste in our mouth before we even ate anything. Also, I ordered a dessert, and it is kinda nice that they don't bring it out immediately (the goal is to wait until you're done with your meal), but I forgot I'd ordered it and almost left without it. My brother remembered, so we stayed, but we waited several minutes - both completely done with our meal and looking around for wait staff to come near - before we got the chance to ask about it and then got it served. Food - I ordered a chicken souvlaki sandwich, and it was really delicious - just the right amount of yummy tzatziki sauce, tender and tasty chicken, and a soft pita just the right thickness. The sandwich was the perfect size for a filling lunch entree. My brother really enjoyed his gyro as well. My only complaints are that the side salad I got was a little too oily for my taste (though the greens weren't wilted and the flavor of the dressing was good), and that the long-awaited baklava was a hard little tile on the plate (I wished we had just gone to Menchies a couple doors down). So in all, a few minor let-downs, but that sandwich was so good, I'm willing to come again.
(3)NunYa B.
Fresh. Perfectly seasoned. Great service. Nice outdoor patio with a gorgeous back drop of the mountains. Appetizer: Hummus with pita bread and Z-sauce (yum) Main course: chicken kabob and lamb (yummyER)
(5)Tanya M.
Over priced! The only reason I gave 2 stars was my boyfriend really liked his food. My meal of a chicken leg and vast amont of potatos were anything but fulfilling. The chicken was dry and the potatos were mushy. Also the service was very slow and unattentive. The only good thing I can say is the lamb was moist. I will not be going back here. I would rather try another greek restaurant that is fine dinning where you are seated from the moment you get there, rather than stand in line to place your order. Not fine dinning but fast food on a plate.
(2)Scott K.
Very nice restaurant. I ordered the Lamb Kebab lunch plate. My appetite was more than satisfied. Will definitely go back. I don't think my glass was ever empty. I can see this place getting loud if the room is full, but the food is good, so it is understandable. Out the door for $12.
(3)Tom L.
Food was fine, service was a bit slow on patio. I got the 1/4 chicken lunch special of the day. The chicken was cooked & flavored well & the salad was good but the rice was a little bit bland. I wouldn't avoid it if a friend wanted to go but I haven't chosen to return so far.
(3)Lynne H.
Really good! The setting is semi casual; you order at the counter and a waitperson brings the food to your table. Service was spot on. We were greeted upon entry with an offer of assistance with navigating the menu. Further queries (after we were seated) about whether we needed more water, dessert, etc. were solicitous without being hovery. The menu is fairly standard Greek restaurant food (falafel, gyros, dolmas, pastichio, braised lamb shank, chicken and lamb shwarma, etc.) but with a few surprises, like the seafood kabob platter. Several dinner specials were offered on the blackboard. The dessert menu had more choices on it than most Greek restaurants I've been to, although admittedly a few of the choices weren't Greek (Napolean, tiramisu). My falafel platter came with salad, hummus, dolmas, and pita bread. The salad was well tossed and not soggy with dressing. The hummus was slightly chunky, a pleasing change from the usual smooth stuff (think crunchy vs. smooth peanut butter). The pita was nicely oiled and grilled. Spouse chose the stuffed cabbage from the specials menu, which came with Greek roasted potatoes and salad. The fact that he was too busy eating to make much comment tells me that he liked his dish. He did say that the food wasn't too salty (this is a good thing!). Daughter ordered the kiddie kabob (1 chicken shwarma on a stick with tzatsiki, salad, and pita) from the children's menu. Spouse and I both had a taste of the chicken and agreed that it was excellent, very moist, flavorful without being too salty. We were too full to order dessert this time but the display at the front counter looked very appealing. Spouse bemoaned his current ban on coffee, since the menu also offered some specialty Greek coffee drinks. Overall, I'd say these folks are on par with, and in some cases superior to, Mykonos Cafe (our usual haunt; although I will put in a plug for Mykonos' grilled meats and steaks, which are outstanding). And at about 2/3 of the cost of Mykonos too. Excellent.
(4)Samantha W.
Most Greek restaurants are located in the Nob Hill area so it's great to have a place closer to the heights. I've dined both in and taken food to go and it's always been delicious! Reasonably priced, you get a great amount of food for your buck. The meat is perfectly seasoned, the feta is creamy, pita bread warm, and the salads fresh.
(5)Maurice B.
Why hadn't we been here before? This is now one of our favorite spots in Albuquerque! The food is excellent but even more important... the ambiance and the staff. Within minutes of entering, you can tell this is a family owned and operated restaurant. They appear to treat each guest as if they were family too. Not a feeling you get many places now.
(5)Wes T.
I'm always in the mood to try new places, and I hadn't been to a Greek place since forever, so let's do it! Also, positive Yelp reviews don't hurt ... I get why Zorba's is liked. It's a casual place (no real wait service, folks just bring the food out that you order from the counter), and it serves fantastic food. Let me say this of Greek cuisine: it can be done magnificently, or it can be mangled beyond recognition and lose all trace of the real thing, becoming some sort of Middle Eastern/Italian hybrid. Zorba's knows what Greek food is, and that's what you'll get here. I had the Zorba's platter, and it was great. I especially liked that they give you the pita bread separate (a head's up to the carb-conscious/paleo folks out there). The gyro meat was fantastic, as was the chicken, and the HOT SAUCE! Divine. Seriously, Zeus must have thrown a thunder bolt into the ground and this deliciousness sprang forth to bless my food. Couldn't get enough. Appetizers were fresh baked flat bread and home made tzatziki sauce. All so, so, bueno. For fun I had a Greek beer (Mythos) which was meh, but that's not Zorba's fault. Overall, totally worth a visit.
(4)Erica H.
I'm sitting in the restaurant as I type this. The only reason this place is getting 2 stars is because the servers seemed friendly. I got a platter with a variety so I could sample several things. The spanakopita was soggy and burnt on bottom. The gyro was actually good. It's all I ate. The moussaka was mushy. I don't have words. Just kinda gross. I was craving Greek. Now I'm not.
(2)Lynn D.
This place has great food, good-sized servings, and is wildly popular as evidenced by the long lines you have to stand in to get your food. I love their chicken and their Greek salad. The food is standard Greek fare, which means delicious! Price seems a tad high for a restaurant in a strip mall, but it really is delicious. The seating is nice, but it's noisy, lots of kids running around, etc. There's a patio option, although sometimes people pull up to pick up takeout and leave their cars running. All in all, though, it's a great restaurant to have up in the heights.
(5)Matthew D.
great Greek food! Always good service and they even more offer a military discount. This has become my goto Greek place in the heights.
(4)Julie R.
Great local Greek restaurant. The gyro was delicious (although I've had better falafel). Good ambience and friendly staff.
(4)Brad H.
I found Zorbas to be a nice improvement from the sensual filth bucket atrocity of the Olympia Cafe and other greek restaurants in the area. Zorbas is clean, has speedy service and they were even nice enough to bring out some nice flat bread with Tziki sauce gratis on our visit. I had the gyro which I found to be very filling, tasty and well seasoned. The bread was also good. Warm and thick enough to absorb the sauce but not overly salted. Portions were also reasonably good. I found the meat to be lacking the overall peppery taste I would expect from the lamb. But, overall this place is good and I'll come back.
(4)Kimi T.
I really enjoyed my experience here. The service was excellent, the food was fresh and delicious, and the price was just right! Located next to Il Vicino, in the same shopping center as Menchie's, this location has "WIN" written all over it. Il Vicino was packed, so we decided to give Zorba's a try. Zorba's Fine Greek is pretty casual - you order with the cashier up front, pick a table, and they bring your meal to you. Note: if you order pastries or dessert, they'll bring it to you at the end of your meal instead of all together. As we sat down, they gave us some pita bread and yogurt sauce, which was delicious! We scarfed that down pretty fast. I ordered the falafel plate, which came with the freshest Greek salad I've ever had! Actually, the freshest salad I've had in a long time. The lettuce was bright and crisp, the dressing wasn't too heavy and didn't cause the greens to get soggy, and the feta cheese gave the salad an extra "umph". The falafel came inside a pita and was absolutely delicious. We ended up taking our dessert home (a napolean). It was so good! Overall, this place has excellent service, great food and superb pricing. We'll definitely be back for more now that we know Zorba's is here!
(4)Toby E.
Good food, affordable, nice patio seating with great mountain views. Servers are friendly & helpful. Decent atmosphere. Very tasty Greek food.
(4)Allyssa B.
My husband and I have been desperately looking for an affordable Greek place in the heights, we'd tried a couple of the other recommended places and literally stumbled across Zorba's one day looking for lunch! As soon as we walked in the door we were greeted and offered a sample of the gyro meat (delish by the way)! The server was very excited to help us look through the menu and made some fabulous recommendations! We both got gyros, an order of calamari and some Greek potatoes... Mmmmmm...! So tasty that every time we go to the Sprouts on Montgomery, my husband asks if we can go in for a snack there too! And sometimes, we do... A gyro with fries there makes a great snack for two!!!! And they will cut it in half for you no question about it! LOVE this place!!!
(5)Kathleen S.
Super delicious. The "hummus" platter came with WAY more than we anticipated. A gentleman (possibly the owner) gave us a free sample of gyro meat as we read the menu. Very good customer service and delicious food!
(5)Nancy S.
Tried Zorba's for the first time today...had the gyro sandwich. Very good. Lots of meat but it needed a smidge more tziki sauce. Will go back for sure!
(4)Local 1.
Food was good but overpriced for the fast food/diner atmosphere. Not a pleasant ambiance. We have no desire to return. We can find good Greek/Mediterranean food all over town at better prices with similar level of ambiance.
(3)Michelle B.
The food was good but pricey. We went there because we had a $6 coupon but you had to buy 2 drinks and 2 platter meals. Typically I would have water but we both had a soda. Well when the sodas are $2.75 a pop. It pretty much made my coupon worth 50 cents. The people there were really nice. Offered us samples of gyro meat when we got there since it was our first time. My husband loved the gyro meat but it is not my thing. We had chicken Slovaki (sp?) which was pretty good and I thought their Greek salad was a good mix. We also had a slice of spanakopia which was just ok. They gave us a free appetizer with thd two platters. It was pita bread but it was with the Greek yogurt / dill mixture. That mixture is good with the chicken but not so much with pita...rather of had humus. The check was $32 after the coupon and before the optional tip. Oh yeah had to wait awhile for a refill on that expensive soda. Would definitely go there again but would choose wisely based on pricing.
(3)John M.
SO as usual, I leave defined and need to get some food down ASAP. Being in the Juan Tabo/Montgomery are I decided to hit this place up. I've had greek in a lot of places but not yet in Albuquerque. The service was nothing short of excellent, I walked in around lunch and let the cashier know it was my first time. She too the opportunity to explain that everything was made fresh with family recipes and homemade. I opted to try out the regular Gyro. I figured if the Gyro was bad, then that would chalk this up as a loss overall. So I ordered and sat on the patio to enjoy some of this ABQ weather and Sandia scenery. The Gyro came out as fast as my drink! Definitely not on the slow side. The Gyro was awesome. The meat was perfectly season and PACKED into the pita. It was at least twice the amount of gyro meat I've been served in other cities. The veggies were well prepared and very fresh. There was hot sauce included on the table and I assume it was homemade, since it was in its own bottle. Would love to say I savored every bite, but in reality I inhaled this thing in about 4 minutes. In continuing their great service they asked if I wanted a drink refill in a to-go cup to take with me. Never had that asked before!
(5)Amy B.
Zorba's is a great little place for some yummy Greek cuisine. I always order the Gyro sandwich with a Greek salad. It's only $8.00 for a tasty and huge meal. It's a great place to go if you are with a large group and everyone is paying separately, because you order at the counter and they bring out the food to you.
(4)Joey G.
I love the Zorbas experience! If you've never visited, you can expect the walk in and order before you sit down type of establishment. My favorite go to item is the gyro with fries. The gyro is pretty generously filled with meat and the flat bread is fresh and tasty. The fries are seasoned well and when you can get them fresh they are hella good. The hummus appetizer is nice with fresh pita wedges and a nice side of olives with a couple dolmas. During the warm months they have a nice patio to enjoy and since they have a couple beers on tap to include Stella you can't go wrong.
(4)Tommy L.
Really good. I had a full Greek salad and it was a lot of food. Everything was very fresh and tasty.
(4)Clayton A.
I trekked oh so far with my wife to eat here because she's had gyro cravings almost daily since the Greek Fest.I thought we'd never arrive the drive seemed so long. But it is nice to explore Albuquerque and remember that the city is bigger and has more to offer than one might realize going to the same old places day in and day out. Sorry, a typical digression by me... To Zorba's. It's a well-lit establishment with some nice murals of Greece and photos of cool places you'd want to honeymoon to, and also has so pretty boring looking chairs and tables. They sort of scream a breakfast and lunch diner more than a fine Greek dining experience. And I guess that's what this place sort of is really, more of a Greek diner than a Yanni's (although I've never been there but I've heard such wonderful things). My wife order a lamb and beef gyro with fries and hot cider. The cider turned out to be all gone, so they offered her hot chocolate, which was clearly powder and water, not too impressive. Her gyro was respectable and had all the right fixings, but the meat lacked spice. It either hadn't been marinated enough or just didn't have the right mix of all those delicious spices a good lamb and beef should have. Then again, I'm more partial to Middle Eastern (read Arab) gyros (or whatever you wanna call them) then to Greek one. In general, I just find the meats to more seasoned and offer more flavor. The tame flavor also extended to the moussaka I ordered, which although a large plate of food for $12, left me smothering everything in hot sauce---including the potatoes that accompanied it. Also, everything seemed a bit dry and since their was so much starch between the gyro, the hummus and pita we'd received with our meals and the extra pita I got with my moussaka, I felt like my mouth had turned into the state of New Mexico. I was parched. In the end, I found myself wondering if this place is good enough to make the 25 minute drive again, and I'd likely say no. Still, if I were in the area, I suppose I'd give it another run.
(3)Vickie C.
I've given this place two chances, which is one too many. Service was bad both times, but the second visit was awful. I ordered the chicken with greek potatoes. When I was served, I received chicken with the rice. I told server I had requested the potatoes. She took my plate, scraped off the rice and replaced with the potatoes. I have never experienced this before. I was expecting her to just bring me a small plate of potatoes.... not take my whole plate away. Service was awful. She never noticed my ice water was gone and had to flag her down for a refill. Even then, it took a while for her to come back. The atmosphere and counter service is not worth what they charge. Will NOT ever go back!
(2)Tiffany Ö.
Fantastic Greek food! Fair prices, outstanding service. Will be my new go-to restaurant for Greek food.
(5)Vince G.
OMG. Amazing amazing !!!! The food is outstanding well I can't say the food I can't order anything but the gyros. I want to order other things to try and everytime I go I tell my self on the way today you will get something else! Then I see it and don't get anything else . It's big tasty and amazing nice clean and nice people working the counter .
(5)Cruz K.
The gyro is what I get every time,sorry when you find the right food to take you back to germany,the way they make them... well im sold..
(5)Mindy J.
I recently went here with a friend and though it is the only Greek establishment in this part of town it's worth the drive to another part of town to get better food. I ordered a Greek salad with gyro meet. The salad is listed on the menu as being a mix of greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, and olives. The salad came and it was ice berg lettuce, feta, olives, maybe 1/4 of a small tomato in it, no cucumbers and meet. This was an extremely over priced salad for $13.
(2)Corey K.
Terrible, found a hair in my Stella (which was warm), a fly in my lamb (which was cold), and when I brought these things to the waitresses attention she ignored me!!! The nerve...after speaking to the manager he insisted that I take his dessert as compensation, overall poor performance. Won't be back here.
(1)Alan S.
I visited for the first time at lunch today. I wasn't in the mood for anything fancy, just a gyro and fries. The food was tasty and the portions generous. The service was prompt, friendly, and attentive. I was very happy and plan to return. Also, big ups to Yelp itself for the email that sent me there. I probably never would have stopped in otherwise.
(4)Becca P.
Yum! Different! Delicious! Pretty! Worth the drive from Westside! Now that says it all eh?
(5)Tracey J.
We've been here twice and left very happy both times. We will return! I should've been born Greek!
(5)Aðalsteinn S.
Zorba's is great! It's casual and fun place, if you go on Saturday evening they normally have live music. I would suggest the Zorba's platter with potatoes and lamb, best lamb ever. This is the only place where i will order lamb, it cooked just right. Big servings too!
(5)Travis W.
The staff is always so nice and helpful. The food is good and the atmosphere is very homey. All of those things add up to a 5 star rating.
(5)Sarah P.
Ambiance - Great! This place is clean and tastefully decorated, with lots of light (for my lunch meal) from front windows. The plating was clean and inviting, and portion sizes were right on par. Service - At this joint you order and pay up front and then are served to your table. Started on the wrong note when I came with my brother and we wanted to pay separately for our own orders. I said the word "split" and the woman at the cashier mistranslated into "two people splitting one meal" and was VERY confused when we tried to clarify later. When she finally grasped what we wanted, she said it was too late to change the order; the register wouldn't let her delete anything. Um, what? She seemed rather peeved, like we were asking for something really unusual and complicated, and that left a bad taste in our mouth before we even ate anything. Also, I ordered a dessert, and it is kinda nice that they don't bring it out immediately (the goal is to wait until you're done with your meal), but I forgot I'd ordered it and almost left without it. My brother remembered, so we stayed, but we waited several minutes - both completely done with our meal and looking around for wait staff to come near - before we got the chance to ask about it and then got it served. Food - I ordered a chicken souvlaki sandwich, and it was really delicious - just the right amount of yummy tzatziki sauce, tender and tasty chicken, and a soft pita just the right thickness. The sandwich was the perfect size for a filling lunch entree. My brother really enjoyed his gyro as well. My only complaints are that the side salad I got was a little too oily for my taste (though the greens weren't wilted and the flavor of the dressing was good), and that the long-awaited baklava was a hard little tile on the plate (I wished we had just gone to Menchies a couple doors down). So in all, a few minor let-downs, but that sandwich was so good, I'm willing to come again.
(3)NunYa B.
Fresh. Perfectly seasoned. Great service. Nice outdoor patio with a gorgeous back drop of the mountains. Appetizer: Hummus with pita bread and Z-sauce (yum) Main course: chicken kabob and lamb (yummyER)
(5)Tanya M.
Over priced! The only reason I gave 2 stars was my boyfriend really liked his food. My meal of a chicken leg and vast amont of potatos were anything but fulfilling. The chicken was dry and the potatos were mushy. Also the service was very slow and unattentive. The only good thing I can say is the lamb was moist. I will not be going back here. I would rather try another greek restaurant that is fine dinning where you are seated from the moment you get there, rather than stand in line to place your order. Not fine dinning but fast food on a plate.
(2)Scott K.
Very nice restaurant. I ordered the Lamb Kebab lunch plate. My appetite was more than satisfied. Will definitely go back. I don't think my glass was ever empty. I can see this place getting loud if the room is full, but the food is good, so it is understandable. Out the door for $12.
(3)Tom L.
Food was fine, service was a bit slow on patio. I got the 1/4 chicken lunch special of the day. The chicken was cooked & flavored well & the salad was good but the rice was a little bit bland. I wouldn't avoid it if a friend wanted to go but I haven't chosen to return so far.
(3)Lynne H.
Really good! The setting is semi casual; you order at the counter and a waitperson brings the food to your table. Service was spot on. We were greeted upon entry with an offer of assistance with navigating the menu. Further queries (after we were seated) about whether we needed more water, dessert, etc. were solicitous without being hovery. The menu is fairly standard Greek restaurant food (falafel, gyros, dolmas, pastichio, braised lamb shank, chicken and lamb shwarma, etc.) but with a few surprises, like the seafood kabob platter. Several dinner specials were offered on the blackboard. The dessert menu had more choices on it than most Greek restaurants I've been to, although admittedly a few of the choices weren't Greek (Napolean, tiramisu). My falafel platter came with salad, hummus, dolmas, and pita bread. The salad was well tossed and not soggy with dressing. The hummus was slightly chunky, a pleasing change from the usual smooth stuff (think crunchy vs. smooth peanut butter). The pita was nicely oiled and grilled. Spouse chose the stuffed cabbage from the specials menu, which came with Greek roasted potatoes and salad. The fact that he was too busy eating to make much comment tells me that he liked his dish. He did say that the food wasn't too salty (this is a good thing!). Daughter ordered the kiddie kabob (1 chicken shwarma on a stick with tzatsiki, salad, and pita) from the children's menu. Spouse and I both had a taste of the chicken and agreed that it was excellent, very moist, flavorful without being too salty. We were too full to order dessert this time but the display at the front counter looked very appealing. Spouse bemoaned his current ban on coffee, since the menu also offered some specialty Greek coffee drinks. Overall, I'd say these folks are on par with, and in some cases superior to, Mykonos Cafe (our usual haunt; although I will put in a plug for Mykonos' grilled meats and steaks, which are outstanding). And at about 2/3 of the cost of Mykonos too. Excellent.
(4)M W.
Delicious Greek food in a casual atmosphere at an affordable price. I had the combo plate (gyro meat and chicken souvlaki) and my wife had the chicken souvlaki. The chicken was seasoned nicely and cooked perfectly -- crisp sear on the outside, moist and flavorful on the inside. The gyro meat was delicious as well. The salads that came with the meal were a little lame, but the weakest item were the roasted potatoes, which were pretty mushy and looked more like they had been prepared in a slow cooker than oven roasted. But the main part of the entree (the protein) was so great that those tiny disappointments were easily forgiven. The chicken we had here completely blew away the chicken we had at that big fancy Greek place here in town (you know the one).
(4)Tae M.
Loved it...best Greek food I've had in the city. Everything from the complimentary tzatziki sauce and pita to the gyros sandwich and greek salad....so yummy. We'll be back and very grateful for this wonderful option.
(5)Gabe S.
I am giving this 5 stars not because of a singularly awe inspiring experience. But the food was very good, got the quarter Chicken lunch special. The service was exactly what it should. And the price was very reasonable at 7.50. Clean restaurant and very quick service. That's why I give it five.
(5)Christine S.
Great staff with great food! Tastes very authentic and I was very pleased with their traditional options. I'll definitely be going back for their pita and hummus plate- so light and simple but full of flavor. Worth checking out!
(4)Cristina M.
So I'm a little disturbed by this. As I was paying for my meal, I was writing in the tip amount and the cashier/server said, "No just sign, don't leave a tip. We only get cash tips. Any tip left on a credit card stays with the business." It was too late for me--I'd already left a $6 tip on the card. But, I'm really uncomfortable with this. For one thing, that's WRONG. Another, are the cashiers/servers paid minimum wage, then, or are they paid server wages? Zorba's is a sit-down restaurant without sit-down service, meaning the patron orders up front at the counter. However, the servers bring out the food and frequent the tables for drink refills. To me, they meet the definition of a server. I contacted the Better Business Bureau and the US Department of Labor to ask if my concern could be investigated, but the employees have to file a complaint. Businesses are permitted to withdraw the credit card fees from the tip (a small percentage), but no more. By law, any tip a patron gives to a server is supposed to go directly into the hands of the server. SERVERS: If you have concerns about wage fairness, contact the Albuquerque branch of the US Department of Labor at 505-248-6100. So, until I hear that the servers are paid fairly and in accordance with the law, I will not come back here. My rating may seem unfair given that the level of confidence I have in my assumption of the workers being paid unfairly is not over 90%. However, I thought this should be known. Even if the servers are paid at least minimum wage, it is deceitful for the restaurant to be collecting tips that patrons think go to the server when they instead fill the owners' pockets.
(1)Channon D.
Everything we tried was amazing. Hands down, best Greek place I've ever been! The lamb and the pork are amazing and flavorful. Greek potatoes are wonderful too! The baklava cheesecake is totally worth it was well!
(5)Jesse M.
The salad looked like it had been in the fridge for days!! Someone call the health department!! Lol. Seriously I wasn't to game to go and it truly sucked. They shouldn't even have beer. It's hot and flat yuck!!! No way would I spend 35$ on mystery meat and bad salad accompanied by some yogurt dip that was flavorless! !
(1)Jenn G.
Can't decide how I feel about this place. The food was really good. The people working there were very nice but the prices were very high and after reading about the tipping practices in the other reviews I feel ripped off. First off I was shocked at the price of the baklava at 3.25 each that is pretty pricey. It was not a large piece. secondly we ordered a gyro platter and it was good but only came with one pita but a lot of meat. For the price we paid an extra pita should have been included. I asked about an extra and told there was a charge. The hummus was great but again portions were off with a huge serving of hummus and 2 tiny pieces of pita to eat it with. Now not knowing about tipping and not having a lot of cash I left a rather large tip at the register to an already higher than expected check. Other than being served we were never once attended to. Our waters never once refilled. So basically I left a large tip for nothing. A couple of dollars would have been sufficient.
(3)Stacey H.
Didn't even know this was here hidden gem! The staff was great ! The food was delish.. I opted for the gyro very good.. I can't wait to try something new..
(5)Emari H.
I always do the take out but their gyros and gyro platters are delish. Generous portions of meat and soft bread is for sure to make your belly happy! The dining area is cozy and there is also outdoor seating too. I would recommend this place for family dinner or romantic date. Parking in this complex is a bit crazy so park far away from the main traffic areas. There's fender bender almost daily. Just FYI.
(4)Teresa D.
Another good Greek restaurant to add to the list: good chicken kebabs, tasty stuffed grape leaves, hot, fresh pita bread, and good Greek salad. The atmosphere was nice with plenty of seating both inside and out; decorated with a Mediterranean theme. The staff was very friendly and helpful, keeping our drinks filled as well.
(4)Jeanne B.
ABSOULTY THE WORST GREEK FOOD EVER! Zorbas should just close. Seriously. First they got our take out order totally wrong then when we got home the food and even the salad was nasty. I posted pictures of our dried out hard potatos and burned and dried souvolvki(sp?). I have no idea how my rice could be so oily ,over cooked and under cooked at the same time. It boggles the mind. This was at lunch as well ! I've has better Greek food in JUAREZ Mexico. Please don't waste your money .
(2)Rand R.
If you find yourself in the far NE heights, stop by Zorbas. Tucked into a strip mall, this is a great little place for good Greek food. Counter service only. My favs: Greek salad, gyros, and Greek chicken. Very friendly and efficient staff too.
(3)James H.
Went for lunch had the Gyros with extra sauce and the Greek salad. The Gyros was excellent. They give you a lot of meat. Excellent taste. I will definitely be back. It would be nice if they had a location on the west side.
(5)Pauline P.
Food is just eeehh just OK but the Restuarant is disguised as a full service Restuarant but in actuality it's quick-casual spot where they ring you up first then you're on your own.. That's weird but expected for ABQ lack of any luster. The staff is/was awkward. Don't know if she had too much meth that day or what, but at the glimpse of us being polite and friendly to her, she actually had a seat (our first and last time we will ever be there) and decided to share just how shady the owners and management are there. We felt bad, but we hurried and quickly ate out over cooked Luke warm lamb, cheap rice and rolled out of there. I wouldn't count on this place to get the real Greek food experience - you will be disappointed that is for sure.
(1)Gigi G.
Very fresh Gyros, I love the Greek spice. The Greek salad accompanied the Gyros wonderfully. You must try the spanakopita, the fresh creamy cheese with the spinach and the flakey crust is Devine.
(5)Keira M.
I am so glad we had to make the trek across town last week. I had been wanting to get back here since I have not eaten with this family restaurant since they sold the Olympia on Central and moved to the NE and opened a new restaurant. They have the exact same people and the exact same great food as their old restaurant. I do miss the old days down on Central, but change is always good. We enjoyed our food and seeing some old faces.
(4)JoAnne Q.
I gave it two chances but I can't recommend this place. It's way overpriced, the service sucks and there are flies everywhere. They charge extra for every little thing. My son wanted extra tsasiki, they charged .50 for it. A tiny side salad with the gyro is another 1.50. Really? The food was ok, but I've had much better Greek food for less. Also, the girl at the register was an idiot.
(1)Hannah W.
Always delicious food here at Zorba's. The staff is always polite and attentive. It's always a joy to have a meal here.
(4)Lori O.
LEAVE A CASH TIP FOR YOUR SERVER! I thought the food was good not great, but since I recently moved here from Austin where there isn't any good Greek food, I really liked it. Here's why it did t get four stars: I was a wait person all through college and understand how important tips are. As others have said, if you leave a tip on your credit or bank card here it goes to the owners, not the server. That is scummy! Fortunately I had cash with me to leave my server a tip.... She was very good. Come on Zorbas, change this policy so I can go back!
(3)Brian M.
Cool atmosphere and good gyros! You get a lot of food for your money and the wait staff was very nice. Definitely check it out at least once.
(4)Nicole M.
Sometimes good, sometimes not so good. I have eaten here several times and usually enjoy my meal but a couple nights ago had the 1/4 chicken dinner and it was terrible. The chicken was extremely dry and flavorless. It appeared to be leftover from a previous day. The potatoes were also over cooked and had a leather like consistency. The salad was warm and wilted. Another person had the gyro and it too was very dry, with no tzaziki sauce at all. A waste of $30.
(3)Julie F.
Amazing Greek food! Super fresh, good portions and always delicious!
(5)Jennifer E. C.
Authentic greek food! Has tons of flavor with every bite. I recommend the gyros! The service is great too, they are nice people . The atmosphere is casual too, greek cuisine at its finest!
(4)Darla V.
This was my first trip to Zorba's. I am a vegetarian and they certainly have great vegetarian options. After I ordered and paid, I put a few dollars into the tip jar. A waitress quickly walked up, reached across me, aggressively pushed down these dollars with a Greek flag, and walked away...I thought I did something wrong, but now that I've read about tip issues going on here I don't think I made a faux pas...Still very uncomfortable. We sat outside, which was lovely. We ordered the premium sangrias ($0.50 more) but our waitress couldn't tell if we got the premiums. She told us that she doesn't ever drink alcohol...Okay...The food was out in 1 minute flat...a bit too fast? The spanakopita was good, the pita bread and dill dip was great -- everyone in my group enjoyed their food. Two people ordered dessert. The waitress was unaware of this and brought them what they had ordered, which was fine, but again a little awkward. I will try Zorba's again, maybe for lunch, but if I have another uncomfortable experience I doubt I will return a third time.
(3)Trevor R.
Delicious apps, gyros and Greek-style roasted chicken. Friendly staff keep the counter-service moving. Fun decor.
(4)Tony M.
The food is good and the service us always good. Very family friendly makes you feel good
(5)Kate H.
Best greek in abq by a landslide at affordable prices too!! Great falafel and chicken!!
(5)Steph C.
So yesterday we thought why not try this new Greek restaurant!? Well to our surprise when we walked in and ordered, it was the same owners of the Olympia Cafe, awesome! I ordered my favorite chicken souvlaki wrapped in a wonderful warm pita with that wonderful tzatziki cucumber dill sauce, mmmmm. My husband had the eggplant special with their signature potatoes and Greek salad. Of course I stole his extra pita being that it is so yummy. We are now excited to be able to come here to satisfy our Greek food cravings.
(5)Amy W.
Very delicious. Nice to have a local Greek restaurant!
(5)George R.
Great service, outstanding Greek food. Waddled away a happy eater!
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