Comments on: The Mad Greek, Baker, California http://www.whatwereeating.com/reviews/the-mad-greek/ a Food & Recipe blog Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:03:20 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: annette ramsey http://www.whatwereeating.com/reviews/the-mad-greek/#comment-86251 annette ramsey Wed, 24 Mar 2010 01:05:22 +0000 http://www.whatwereeating.com/archives/95#comment-86251 I have wanted to stop for years finally did. Food was great problem was the toothpick was shoved in my sandwich to hard broke in half i didnt no untl i swallowed it. I had no ideal what it was I then panicked went to parking lot shoved my hand down my throat, out came half the toothpick.I was relieved imagine swallowing that. I went to talk to manager, a young mexican girl. her response was oh im sorry we have to put them in to keep the sandwich together. Just imagine what could have happened, I was lucky, so were they. Watch out for those toothpicks, Im saving mine to remember what a close call that was. I have wanted to stop for years finally did. Food was great problem was the toothpick was shoved in my sandwich to hard broke in half i didnt no untl i swallowed it. I had no ideal what it was I then panicked went to parking lot shoved my hand down my throat, out came half the toothpick.I was relieved imagine swallowing that. I went to talk to manager, a young mexican girl. her response was oh im sorry we have to put them in to keep the sandwich together. Just imagine what could have happened, I was lucky, so were they. Watch out for those toothpicks, Im saving mine to remember what a close call that was.

]]> By: mary http://www.whatwereeating.com/reviews/the-mad-greek/#comment-57358 mary Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:38:20 +0000 http://www.whatwereeating.com/archives/95#comment-57358 i drove from san francisco to vegas, and was not a happy camper..until i kept seeing signs for mad greek, being greek myself, i though why the heck not? i mean we are in the middle of nowhere. i must say, the food was pretty awesome! it may have been because i had been driving for hours and starving, but honestly it was great. and now i have a story to tell people because its just so funny, nothing for miles and miles, but a greek food joint. but its a must stop place, especially because afterwards i found out the food network reccommended it. if youre on your way to vegas stop here! i drove from san francisco to vegas, and was not a happy camper..until i kept seeing signs for mad greek, being greek myself, i though why the heck not? i mean we are in the middle of nowhere. i must say, the food was pretty awesome! it may have been because i had been driving for hours and starving, but honestly it was great. and now i have a story to tell people because its just so funny, nothing for miles and miles, but a greek food joint. but its a must stop place, especially because afterwards i found out the food network reccommended it. if youre on your way to vegas stop here!

]]> By: George http://www.whatwereeating.com/reviews/the-mad-greek/#comment-47255 George Mon, 16 Jun 2008 04:23:50 +0000 http://www.whatwereeating.com/archives/95#comment-47255 I’m something of a Food Network junkie. Guy Fieri’s review of The Mad Greek’s Restaurant in Baker, CA on his Diners, Drive-in and Dives show recently caught my interest. During a trip between Arizona and California I decided to take a side trip and treat myself to a “Greek experience”. Once through the front door I was confronted with a chaotic environment where no-one greets the customer. That meant I was on my own to figure out the accepted routine for getting something to eat. A friendly customer, obviously more experienced with the place than I was, offered some quick instructions to get me started. At the order counter, where three clerks at three registers shouted repeated orders to the crowd to “make three lines”, I stood shoulder to shoulder with dozens of others who apparently were little more familiar with the routine than I was. My order, two Gyro sandwiches with a water and one of the Mad Greek’s alleged famous strawberry milkshakes was quickly entered into the register and I was given a plastic “tent” with a number which I assumed I was supposed to place on my table; if I could find one. Finding the water was easy enough. It’s part of the self service soft drink dispensing machine near the registers. I sent my wife on a mission, water in hand, to find a place to set up the numbered plastic tent. I couldn’t find the milkshake dispenser. Still in “shoulder to shoulder” mode, I finally realized that they were making milkshakes at another counter and it appeared that I’d have to stand in line there to get my shake. It took about ten minutes for my shake to find its way to the front of the queue but it did finally come across the counter as number 45 and I bumped my way through the crowd in search of my wife and, I hoped, a table. I finally found her in the rear of the crowded, chaotic dinning room; she had a table and was already started on her Gyro as I sat down to join her. Greek music (at least I think that’s what it was) was playing in the background behind the noise of customer conversation, employee dialogue and typical noises generally associated with crowds trying to get their hot dogs and beer during the seventh inning stretch at a major league ball game. At this point, I figured I had earned the right to at least taste the Gyro and enjoy my milkshake. OK, so the initial experience was a bit nerve wracking. But we came here for the food, not the atmosphere. The Gyro was, in a word, excellent. Tender slices of perfectly seasoned lamb with fresh lettuce and tomato wrapped in tender pita bread and served with a little plastic cup of Tzatziki sauce on the side. I’ve had as good at some other Greek restaurants but I don’t believe I’ve ever had a better Gyro. The strawberry milkshake, created using soft-serve ice cream mixed with a rich strawberry sauce and topped with whipped cream and a drizzle of additional strawberry sauce was a real treat. Perhaps not the best strawberry milkshake in the world but worthy of much praise just the same. Give it a try but be sure to wear your best suit of patience. I’m something of a Food Network junkie. Guy Fieri’s review of The Mad Greek’s Restaurant in Baker, CA on his Diners, Drive-in and Dives show recently caught my interest. During a trip between Arizona and California I decided to take a side trip and treat myself to a “Greek experience”. Once through the front door I was confronted with a chaotic environment where no-one greets the customer. That meant I was on my own to figure out the accepted routine for getting something to eat. A friendly customer, obviously more experienced with the place than I was, offered some quick instructions to get me started. At the order counter, where three clerks at three registers shouted repeated orders to the crowd to “make three lines”, I stood shoulder to shoulder with dozens of others who apparently were little more familiar with the routine than I was. My order, two Gyro sandwiches with a water and one of the Mad Greek’s alleged famous strawberry milkshakes was quickly entered into the register and I was given a plastic “tent” with a number which I assumed I was supposed to place on my table; if I could find one. Finding the water was easy enough. It’s part of the self service soft drink dispensing machine near the registers. I sent my wife on a mission, water in hand, to find a place to set up the numbered plastic tent. I couldn’t find the milkshake dispenser. Still in “shoulder to shoulder” mode, I finally realized that they were making milkshakes at another counter and it appeared that I’d have to stand in line there to get my shake. It took about ten minutes for my shake to find its way to the front of the queue but it did finally come across the counter as number 45 and I bumped my way through the crowd in search of my wife and, I hoped, a table. I finally found her in the rear of the crowded, chaotic dinning room; she had a table and was already started on her Gyro as I sat down to join her. Greek music (at least I think that’s what it was) was playing in the background behind the noise of customer conversation, employee dialogue and typical noises generally associated with crowds trying to get their hot dogs and beer during the seventh inning stretch at a major league ball game. At this point, I figured I had earned the right to at least taste the Gyro and enjoy my milkshake. OK, so the initial experience was a bit nerve wracking. But we came here for the food, not the atmosphere. The Gyro was, in a word, excellent. Tender slices of perfectly seasoned lamb with fresh lettuce and tomato wrapped in tender pita bread and served with a little plastic cup of Tzatziki sauce on the side. I’ve had as good at some other Greek restaurants but I don’t believe I’ve ever had a better Gyro. The strawberry milkshake, created using soft-serve ice cream mixed with a rich strawberry sauce and topped with whipped cream and a drizzle of additional strawberry sauce was a real treat. Perhaps not the best strawberry milkshake in the world but worthy of much praise just the same. Give it a try but be sure to wear your best suit of patience.

]]> By: Emmanuel Kalenga http://www.whatwereeating.com/reviews/the-mad-greek/#comment-42507 Emmanuel Kalenga Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:55:26 +0000 http://www.whatwereeating.com/archives/95#comment-42507 your website does not have your restaurant's adress; for us out-of-towners. So, what is it? thank you. your website does not have your restaurant’s adress; for us out-of-towners. So, what is it? thank you.

]]> By: avea poulos http://www.whatwereeating.com/reviews/the-mad-greek/#comment-41619 avea poulos Sun, 17 Feb 2008 18:56:58 +0000 http://www.whatwereeating.com/archives/95#comment-41619 all i have to say is that mad greek is one of the best greek resturaunts i have been to and it all taste delicous my mom was born in greece so she knows wat the real greek food taste like and she said it is very similar to that i think u reallt should consider goin there and the ac in there is refreshing because of the heat outside all i have to say is that mad greek is one of the best greek resturaunts i have been to and it all taste delicous my mom was born in greece so she knows wat the real greek food taste like and she said it is very similar to that i think u reallt should consider goin there and the ac in there is refreshing because of the heat outside

]]> By: Desert Ratso http://www.whatwereeating.com/reviews/the-mad-greek/#comment-37833 Desert Ratso Wed, 26 Dec 2007 09:01:34 +0000 http://www.whatwereeating.com/archives/95#comment-37833 The Mad Greek was, prior to about 2003, owned and operated by a greek family. You can actually taste the difference if you had developed a taste for their souvlaki and other morsels before the restaurant was sold and the taste of the food declined. It may still be the best greek food in the area but that is by virtue of being the ONLY greek food in the area. It is not the same. The old Mad Greek had food prepared by people who knew how greek food should taste. I do not think gyros and souvlaki are standard Tijuana fare. Cheers! The Mad Greek was, prior to about 2003, owned and operated by a greek family. You can actually taste the difference if you had developed a taste for their souvlaki and other morsels before the restaurant was sold and the taste of the food declined. It may still be the best greek food in the area but that is by virtue of being the ONLY greek food in the area. It is not the same. The old Mad Greek had food prepared by people who knew how greek food should taste. I do not think gyros and souvlaki are standard Tijuana fare. Cheers!

]]> By: Us http://www.whatwereeating.com/reviews/the-mad-greek/#comment-128 Us Mon, 08 May 2006 14:24:59 +0000 http://www.whatwereeating.com/archives/95#comment-128 Thank you, caroline! :) I definately recommend stopping by the Mad Greek next time around. It's not the best food you'll ever eat, but it is an experience. And get ready to sweat- between the death valley temperatures outside, and all the vertical roasters inside, they can't seem to cool down the place! It's quite fun, though. -T Thank you, caroline! :)

I definately recommend stopping by the Mad Greek next time around. It’s not the best food you’ll ever eat, but it is an experience. And get ready to sweat- between the death valley temperatures outside, and all the vertical roasters inside, they can’t seem to cool down the place! It’s quite fun, though. -T

]]> By: caroline http://www.whatwereeating.com/reviews/the-mad-greek/#comment-127 caroline Mon, 08 May 2006 06:30:00 +0000 http://www.whatwereeating.com/archives/95#comment-127 T, I'm so glad you stopped at the Mad Greek! When we drove through there last time we came back from Las Vegas, I wanted to stop there, but we had just eaten somewhere else! I love your site and I visit often. You guys eat the most amazing things. Thanks for the yummy recipes and the gorgeous pictures. T, I’m so glad you stopped at the Mad Greek! When we drove through there last time we came back from Las Vegas, I wanted to stop there, but we had just eaten somewhere else!

I love your site and I visit often. You guys eat the most amazing things. Thanks for the yummy recipes and the gorgeous pictures.

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