Just when you’ve finally recovered from that last gyro craving, in rolls the realization that Carrollton’s Greek scene deserves a proper exploration. If you’re ready to trade your usual takeout for something extraordinary, these 17 spots are serving up the best souvlaki, spanakopita, and hospitality in town. Some are even perfecting recipes that would make a YiaYia proud.
Nikki Greek Bistro & Lounge
$$$ | (214) 758-0025 | WEBSITE
Nikki Greek Bistro & Lounge is home to our favorite Greek food in Carrollton—it’s modern and charming, and the flavors are almost endless. The bistro spot is also open for celebrations, including birthdays, so you can mark the occasion with some moussaka.
Flaming Cheese Saganaki Greek restaurant
$ | (214) 647-1620 | WEBSITE
The popular Carrollton Greek spot is open seven days a week, consistently serving up some of the best gyro platters in town. Every visit, Flaming Cheese Saganaki puts its signature flaming cheese on display, igniting the dish tableside for a memorable show. It’s one of the most flavorful places in the area to enjoy authentic Greek food in a cute atmosphere. And it’s a pretty fun way to spend an evening, especially on the nice patio.
Lots-A-Pasta
$ | (972) 566-6111 | WEBSITE
Lots-A-Pasta feels a little like you’ve just walked into the kitchen of a beloved family home, where the owners know everyone’s name, the regulars are treated like old friends, and an hour always feels like a warm, lingering meal. With a full menu of homemade dishes from American to Italian and Greek cuisine, it’s a cozy place to spend an evening, where you’ll likely be greeted by the attentive staff who make all their breads in-house.
The seasonings are flavorful without being overly salty, and the expansive menu offers more options than you might expect, like quesadillas with gyros meat, all at affordable prices that make it a popular choice for families and visitors to nearby buildings. The warm, friendly atmosphere is wheelchair accessible and kid-friendly, and the passion of the older couple who run it shows in every dish—you can taste the love, and you’ll leave eager to return and recommend it to others.
Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe – Old Town
$ | (214) 390-5458 | WEBSITE
For most of the year, Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe in Old Town Carrollton is home to some of our favorite Mediterranean staples in town. The place consistently offers fresh, delicious, and clean food options to please different tastes. Past visits have included things like the chicken gyro, lamb burger, and vegetarian falafel dishes. It’s a little more casual than some upscale spots, but it still has pretty affordable neighborhood cafe prices.
Little Greek Fresh Grill
$ | (972) 239-2500 | WEBSITE
If you’re looking to maintain your habit (or begin a fresh one) of enjoying Greek food on a busy weeknight, make your way to Little Greek Fresh Grill in Carrollton. It serves some of the most flavorful gyro chicken platters in the area, and the space—bright with lively music and comfortable seating—feels consistently welcoming any day of the week. This eatery delivers the same reliable quality and friendly service that keeps regulars coming back for more.
Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe – Plano
$ | (972) 370-3660 | WEBSITE
Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe serves a mix of Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, and it manages to do them all surprisingly well. They’ll also be open all day on New Year’s Day, so you’ll be set if you find yourself craving a Greek chicken bowl, salmon Greek salad, or anything in between.
Shawarma Junction – Best Shawarma in Irving TX
$ | (469) 276-7444 | WEBSITE
The halal Greek restaurant Shawarma Junction, located in Irving, TX, will have its full menu available on New Year’s Day. But in addition to chicken shawarma wraps, tikka masala wraps, and Cajun fries, there will also be a limited selection of holiday specials, including festive falafel platters and spiced walnut baklawa.
Nick The Greek
$ | (469) 399-0035 | WEBSITE
A little more approachable than some of the fancier Greek spots in the area, Nick The Greek is where you should head for a fast, fresh meal when you don’t want to deal with a long wait. It’s also the only place we know of where you can get a generous, plate-sized gyro bowl that makes a pretty satisfying lunch for your dining companion.
Little Gus Cafe
$ | (972) 433-5033 | WEBSITE
If you’re craving a classic breakfast after the holiday rush, you can swing by Little Gus Cafe in Plano for a home-cooked meal with all the fixings. There’s also a full menu of diner staples, like pancakes, omelets, and bacon with eggs. And, of course, coffee.
Platia Greek Kouzina
$ | (972) 334-0031 | WEBSITE
Platia Greek Kouzina in Carrollton is from the same family behind other local favorites, serving authentic Greek cuisine with standout dishes like gyro, saganaki, and moussaka. It’s open seven days a week, including holidays.
Ephesus Mediterranean Grill
$$ | (972) 302-9766 | WEBSITE
Ephesus Mediterranean Grill is a welcoming spot that feels like it was lifted straight from a Greek island, but with local Carrollton families filling the tables to remind you where you are. They’re open for lunch and dinner, serving up authentic Mediterranean favorites, including standout baked feta, zucchini pancakes, and perfectly cooked branzino.
Stop-N-Go Gyros
$ | (469) 359-1536 | WEBSITE
Located in a convenient strip mall in Carrollton, Stop-N-Go Gyros is a welcoming Greek spot with mostly straightforward takes on Greek classics. During the lunch rush, you can expect to find that same reliable menu, plus a handful of daily specials. The gyro bowl and shawarma wrap are particularly satisfying, with fresh ingredients prepared quickly in the clean, open kitchen. The staff is consistently friendly and efficient, keeping wait times short even when it’s busy.
While some might notice the protein portions aren’t overly generous, the flavors are authentic and the prices remain affordable, making it a solid choice for a tasty, no-fuss meal in a comfortable, family-run setting.
Stratos
$$ | (214) 272-3755 | WEBSITE
Home to a quirky atmosphere and some of the most delicious Greek-Mexican fusion worth going out of your way for, Stratos in Carrollton is open with a lively nightlife vibe on weekends. That means you can celebrate Saturday night with a lamb gyro and pozole for around $15. Use the money you saved to enjoy the disco ball and dance to bachata, cumbia, merengue, salsa, and reggaeton after your meal.
Luna Grill The Hill
$ | (469) 480-8480 | WEBSITE
It always feels like a fresh, satisfying meal at Luna Grill The Hill, the modern Greek spot in Carrollton. The food here leans Mediterranean, but mostly made with quality ingredients that attract a busy, on-the-go crowd most days. It’s open for meal prep and to-go orders, so you, too, can be a smart, prepared diner enjoying grilled shrimp and spicy hummus for lunch all week.
Greek Isles Grill & Taverna
$$ | (214) 484-8635 | WEBSITE
Tucked away in a cozy Carrollton neighborhood, this cheerful, simple spot with a neighborhood feel is where you go to escape the everyday routine. They’re offering their authentic Greek menu on Saturday nights and Wednesdays, plus live music performances with occasional singing and opportunities for audience participation.
Andalous Mediterranean Grill
$ | (972) 401-8900 | WEBSITE
Throughout the year, Andalous Mediterranean Grill serves up a variety of Mediterranean classics and healthy options. It’s also known for its fresh-tasting veggies and freshly baked bread from the fire oven, which means you can enjoy guilt-free meals with flavorful lamb shanks and popular garbanzo salads.
Kostas Cafe
$$ | (469) 505-1957 | WEBSITE
Tucked away in Carrollton, Kostas Cafe is a Greek institution serving authentic cuisine. It’s also one of the few spots in Dallas offering live music and traditional performances, in case you’d rather pretend you were somewhere much warmer to soak up the Mediterranean vibe.