Ladera Greek Kitchen - Temecula, California

Greg V. (.

This is the greatest Greek restaurant in the area! Owned and operated by this great Greek family, the food is super fresh and’s very tasty. They have all the favorites and their dessert selection is amazing. Oh, and they even have Greek drinks and like candies and stuff to take home. We had the chicken, the gyros and the falafel and they were all tasty. The tzatziki is so good. And don’t sleep on the feta fries! Super super good, I can’t wait to go back.

Julia S.

We ate here just before noon. My boyfriend got the lamb gyro, and I got the lamb gyro combo meal with feta fries and a drink. We also got two pieces of the baklava.

Staff is super friendly, quick and efficient. The atmosphere is like a small, quaint, and bright Greek taverna. Music is playing, decor is nice, but seating is more eatery style.

Our gyro sandwiches were EVERYTHING that we had been looking for in a “GO TO” Greek place! Portions of lamb were great. Well spiced and flavorful, the lamb was accompanied with just the right amount of fresh onions, tomatoes, and a fantastic homemade tzatziki sauce. We were in heaven!

But there’s more. I was super nervous about the feta fries, because I’ve had it where it’s close to store bought, dry, with a ton of dry feta on top. These fries are not julienne, but sliced and cooked perfectly crispy on the outside, with soft, pillowy inside. Salted well, paired with a lemon, garlic, and butter sauce. And then they top it with feta. Some of the most well-made fries I’ve ever had. A must try.

This is our go to Greek place.

Diane M.

Wanted some Greek food a d this looked interesting. Not just Gyros but other food. I had the eggplant with meat pie it was OK. My husband had the Pasti more noodles than meat not very good. The lemon potatoes were good a little pricey for what we got not a fan of their rice. May e we should have stuck with the Gyros

C R.

Amazing delicious Greek cuisine! Ordered the steak and lamb kabobs were so tender and on top a bed of rice to perfection. Side of Greek green salad, tatsiki(?) sauce for dipping and pita slices. Bathrooms for customers. Offer Greek pastries. Employees are friendly and nice. Wait time for plates about 10 minutes. Prices are very reasonable. Must try Ladera!

Elizabeth

I was in the area and was craving some gyro and wanted to try a new place to me. I chose to get their Gyro plate ($19.14) which comes with 1 side, 1 dip, pita bread, and rice pilaf. I got their hummus which was creamy and well seasoned. They also had a side of lemon potatoes which where tender and had a crispy outer skin with a strong lemony taste. The gyro was moist and well seasoned but not too salty, the rice pilaf was good.

The staff is nice and the order came quickly.

Kaban M.

Well, I’m starting this review with a celebratory meal from Ladera Greek Kitchen as I was in the mood for something Greek and I’m finally heading toward a closing date so I can move! Anyway, I was pleasantly surprised with this place as there were a few options, but this one felt like the right decision to make and I’m certainly glad that I did. Now to the breakdown of things:

As always, I start with the “As Delivered” section as I really feel that how things are presented upon delivery is just as important as the meal itself. I started with the three containers of food and found them to be high quality and seemed to hold their heat well. I then opened them to explore the bounty I was about to happily consume! The next three photos are a close-up view on the entrées and side in the containers with Feta Fries being first, The Classic Gyro Pita second, and The Greek Chicken Pita. Now onto what you are looking to read…

First on deck is going to be the Classic Gyro Pita and it did not disappoint. The Tzatziki sauce was excellent! The flavor was there, but just the right amount. I’m picky on this as I have had some versions of Tzatziki that taste like I purchased the whole cucumber! In this case, it complemented the meat perfectly and I found nothing but bliss with each bite. The meat was excellent as it was not only tender, but flavorful and moist! As far as the Pita goes…this is probably one of the best I have had in years!! It was soft, light, and fluffy. It honestly almost felt like I was touching a smooth blanket and most importantly, it held up with each bite of a very well stuffed Gyro. I included two plate angle photos and one pre-bite photo for this one. You cannot go wrong with this one at all and without a doubt you will be full!

The second Gyro I’m going to discuss is the Greek Chicken Pita. Since I already discussed the texture of the Pita above, I’ll just say that the quality is consistent between both Gyros. I did struggle a bit more eating this one as it was definitely packed with Chicken and I had a hard time keeping all the ingredients in when taking a bite. The Chicken wasn’t quite as moist as I hoped, but the flavor was great and complimented the veggies well, which were fresh and pleasantly bright with each bite that came along with the Chicken in the Gyro. You cannot go wrong with this Gyro either and I really feel that you get your money’s worth with this one as well. I took four angle photos and two bite photos for this one.

Now, onto the mystery side of Feta Fries. In ordering this I had no idea what I was getting but figured it would look like a normal “run of the mill” fresh cut stick fry. I was wrong! What I got instead were these lovely, sliced pieces of fried potatoes topped with a fair amount of Feta Cheese. The great part about these is the flavor is excellent with or without the Feta. I further found that the price is quite fair for the amount and even splitting these with the dog, there were still some left. I think you could fairly feed three people with these. I took three photos of these from different angles for a better idea of the product.

Final Thoughts:

The Ladera Greek Kitchen is a small little place that I don’t think many in Temecula know about! Out of some of the Greek food I have consumed over the years (including in Greece) this is right up there in the top by not only value for the quantity of food, but more so in the quality and flavor that you are provided with. I didn’t get to try other items and wish that I could have, but well, the word “Budget” always comes up when I see the total! If you’re looking for a great Greek place, check out Ladera Greek Kitchen!!

behruz B.

Always amazing food every time I come here. I had a small issue that was promptly dealt with very quickly and very efficiently. If Ladera was closer to my home I'd go at least once a week. The gyro and feta fries are next level!

M N.

I’ve had Greek cuisine a couple times when I was younger but as of recently, I’ve been trying different options especially at this restaurant. The food here is fantastic in taste and in looks. Everything is fresh and hot and packed with a lot of cultural flavors. From the people I know if they ever have had Greek food, their go to safe choice would be some form of the gyro and even though the gyros here are great, there is so much more to try! I’ve ordered their gyros, plates, and dabbled in the different sides they offered that I’ve never tried, and I haven’t been let known. The lamb is delicious as well as their lamb skewers which would probably be one of my favorites and another thing I’ve never tried before were the feta fries. Their description include lemon sauce and I was skeptical but tasting those slices of potatoes and seasoning plus the feta cheese, it was quite delightful. Not only can you order the feta fries, but you can also add on any protein you desire. I also dabbled in their, “pastitsio,” which is described as their Greek lasagna, and I was pleasantly surprised as well. The baklava was a very good finish to any Greek meal. There are many more options I haven’t tried so I will be back for more! Be curious and try it!