Translation: Absolutely delicious and fresh food at reasonable prices. Let's start with the fact that I'm Greek. I grew up with several family friends owning and operating Greek restaurants, so this food is very familiar to me. Finding quality Greek food is challenging in most cities. There are always mediocre Gyro shops that serve up an Americanized version of the sandwich we've all become accustomed to. What's harder to find is a place that serves a genuine Greek Village Salad (there's no lettuce in it and there IS capers and cucumber in it!) or the skewered and grilled meats we call "souvlaki." And forget about finding any Greek pastries. And fast-casual Greek that goes beyond a greasy fake Gyro sandwich - forget it.Well, I'm happy to report that Las Vegas has an embarrassment of riches. Meráki (a Greek word loosing meaning "verve") is not only the best fast-casual Greek food I've had, but flat-out some of the best Greek food period. In keeping with what you'll find in Greece, they pay close attention to the quality and ripeness of their produce. Tomatoes, for example, are ripe and red. This makes ALL the difference in salads (and yes, if you want one with lettuce, they have it). Add in quality Feta, capers, English cucubers (nice touch) and you've got the right stuff for delicious salads and sides. Greek rice here includes bits of orzo and a healthy squeeze of lemon. Delicious. And then there's the meats. The skewers, which they call "Kalamakia" are all wonderful, but the steak stands out as one of the best values in Las Vegas, made with filet no less. Frankly, better than many steaks I've had on the Strip.They have the usual Tzatziki and Hummus but branch out and try the less found Tirokafteri, a blend of feta, roasted red pepper and a bit of spicy kick. Avgolemono is a classic Greek soup of chicken, lemon and rice. It's tricky to make because you have to add egg whites at the right moment to keep them from curdling. Meráki's version nails it. Tastes like I went to my grandma's house.And then there's the award-winning dessert. You love baklava. You love ice cream. How about baklava ice cream?! Good god in heaven is this stuff excellent. Lastly, I want to mention that this place represents enormous value. Prices are surprising - in a GOOD way. Highly recommended. Get takeout for the whole family or the gang coming over for the game, or eat in or on their patio. You can't go wrong. There's something for every appetite. Even Xenos ;)
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"Ever notice that Greek Restaurants always seem to have the freshest most flavorful food?We came in as a large group and the staff stepped up and handled us in great fashion! Shaun, the manager was great as he welcomed us in and orchestrated a culinary kaleidoscope of deliciousness! The Garlic Feta Fries are a Must Try! The Beef Kebabs were my favorite dish, do tender and juicy! The food kept coming in waves so fast it was a challenge to keep up and there was so much to choose from! Great experience all around!"
"You order at the counter, then they deliver to your table. Today, we took our order To-Go. The Gyro Meraki w/ Beef and Lamb. Oh wow, delicious! The interior is nicely decorated and theme like modern-Greek. Friendly service too. We shall return."
