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Olympia Cafe

Restaurant Mediterranean restaurant Greek restaurant

Enduring eatery serving classic Greek & Mediterranean meals in a relaxed, diner-like setting. People often mention good, Greek, restaurant, gyro, meat,


Address

2210 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

Contact

(505) 266-5222

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (842 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 11 AM to 8 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (10) Greek (8) restaurant (8) gyro (8) meat (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 2/5 Richard L. 2 years ago on Google
    The food wasn't bad. It's probably around any other Greek restaurant. I would come back however witnessing some extremely rude actions will stop by from coming back here. The lady who was on the register was patiently waiting while I was reading the menu. I believe the owner another lady just reached over her and opened the register without saying a word. The girl manning the register stepped aside without saying anything. The owner then grabbed some money out and left again without saying anything. Extremely rude. That's all I have to say.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emperatris C. 2 years ago on Google
    Olympia Café has the BEST Gyro I've ever had. I have travelled the world, seen and eaten it all but after a long awaited 8 years to try Olympia's Gyros again, it is even BETTER than I remember. It's authentic Greek cuisine, affordable, and absolutely delicious.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 abq 4. 2 years ago on Google
    Usually they are great- not sure if there is a new cook or owner. My favorite is the gyro sandwich or platter. Today I bought the platter expecting the strips of gyro meat, a pita, salad and potatoes. Well, no strips of gyro meat, it was crumbles of meat, a few 1inch pieces, and super salty. The potatoes had what looked like Vinaigrette dressing poured over them. Very disappointed.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah S. 2 years ago on Google
    I wanted to try a Greek restaurant while visiting ABQ. This place has the most delicious entrees. We ordered the beef shawarma, beef kabob and lamp kabob. It was so good I forgot to take pictures of it. The rice pudding was kinda bland but because the food was so hot and delicious. I will definitely come back to eat here.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Martina C. 2 years ago on Google
    I’ve been going to this place since I was a kid and always loved it. I returned recently and it was even better than I remembered! The flavor profiles are amazing, each meal cooked to perfection. We felt transported to Greece! And lovely customer service too!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cesar Q. 2 years ago on Google
    Some of the BEST Greek food I've had! The spanikopita is my favorite! Sandra was so warm and welcoming when we arrived and she made sure we had all the fixings to thoroughly enjoy our meal! Olympia Cafe is our first choice next time we're craving Greek! 🤤🥰💙🤍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dawn R. 1 year ago on Google
    The best food ever! I worked for this wonderful family for 8 years. They changed my life with love and understanding I truly could never thank them enough. So remember when you walk in this restaurant your not only having the best food you are eating at a place where are treated like family 😍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karl H. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent Mediterranean food with super star service. Ask for a recommendation if you are feeling adventurous - they won't disappoint! Best baklava and scratch-made hummus in town. We will be back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tabitha Priddy (. 8 months ago on Google
    So my absolute favorite is the Greek style potatoes! They are amazing 😍 they do charge for refills but the food is Muy Bueno!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Mateo R. 6 months ago on Google
    Greek fast food, it was ok, but for a good price. Service wasn’t great and establishment was not very clean. The baklava was great!!

  • 2/5 Jacqueline A. 5 months ago on Google
    Feels a bit soulless... Needs the family feel and table service. Location set up more like a smaller cafe but actually a large enough space to turn the vibe into a really cute restaurant.

  • 5/5 T. Kretchman (. 6 months ago on Google
    Decided to stop in Albuquerque checked into the hotel and realized it was time to eat. Did some searching on Google for something different. Olympia Cafe had 4 stars and the Lemon Chicken soup I like. As we left the hotel we asked about it at the front desk her eyes lit up and she highly recommended it. It was as good as she said.

  • 1/5 Seth W. 11 months ago on Google
    Food was mediocre at best, the meat was dry. Definitely overpriced Service was okay, they were not rude but also not welcoming. As just a restaurant, it is okay. It is not a good greek restaurant in any manner. Overall, would not recommend this establishment.

  • 5/5 Kylar G. 10 months ago on Google
    The lamb gyros are delicious. The staff is always friendly, and you get your food very fast. Highly recommend for lunch if you are in a hurry and need a good meal.

  • 5/5 Aaron Sandoval G. 10 months ago on Google
    Staple of the Albuquerque- UNM campus area for decades! Food is amazing! Prices are always fair! Service is fair, they just aren't always able to answer questions about the menu. Atmosphere is the campus area so it's hot or miss as to weather you're going to see homeless people or people that look criminal, so just realize you gotta be street smart. NO FAULT OF THE RESTAURANT!

  • 5/5 Ryuichiro M. 9 months ago on Google
    Good food, good people. I come here pretty often and I'm never disappointed. Something about this place is very comforting. It feels like home in that sort of "small town restaurant" kind of way. If you're looking for a good gyro, look no further.

  • 5/5 Raelyn M. 1 year ago on Google
    Today was a rough day & out of all the surroundings restaurants this was the only place to let me, my bf & our 6 month old son come in and sit down to avoid the cold and the rain. The manager was super caring and generous feeding us and checking in. The food is amazing and i recommend to anyone looking for a yummy meal ❤️ 10/10

  • 2/5 Michael F. 1 year ago on Google
    The place seems to have gone down some since I was last her which was almost five years ago. I ordered a gyro, beef souvlaki, a spanakopita and calamari. To start of with, the meat in my gyro was pretty dry and flavorless, the meat of the souvlaki was also tasteless in addition to being rough and difficult to chew. The spanakopita, while generous with the spinach was bitter and lacking flavor and the filo dough was far from being flaky and crispy. I'm not even going to start on the calamari. Needless to say that I was disappointed. I suppose, though, that being across the street from UNM, the students can appreciate the cheap prices and the filling food. However, the food doesn't have to be tasteless. I should've taken my cue from the total lack of customers in the restaurant.

  • 4/5 Larry E. 1 year ago on Google
    Owners were very nice. Had a gyro and fries. Everything was made fresh and tasted good. I will definitely go back for my gyro fix

  • 4/5 Nick M. 1 year ago on Google
    I got the chicken shawarma and it was quite good and very filling! However the dine in experience isn't that great. The tables are sticky, the floor is a mess and there are boxes hanging around the place. Overall quite good but dine in experience can be improved.

  • 2/5 Henry M. 1 year ago on Google
    Gyro was pretty mediocre, what seemed not even a teaspoon of sauce added some flavor. One wouldn't expect a classic Greek meal to be so bland. Could have been an off night. Will try once more


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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