Paradiso

So this place was great. Initially I was going to Jilbertos mexican next door since that is where my coworker was going but then I saw Paradiso medditeranien grill and I just had to try them out and I wasn't disappointed. The man behind the counter who looked like the manager was wearing a smile which is very important to me.. its called customer service.. almost like a smile can make the food taste better.. any way very friendly, took my order right away, he was knowledgable about the menu, gave me several side options. But in the end I just had to try the Lamb Gyro on a pita bread with extra ziti sauce and seasoned frys and a dr pepper. Pretty much my go to item that I just absolutely have to try anytime I try a new medditeranien restaurant. The Gyro was very good and I absolutely love the ziti sauce especially to dip my frys in.. My food arrived in about 7 min which was great cuz originally he said it would be about ten min.. but I while I waited I checked out the bathroom and washed my hands, very clean, floors were clean, tables were clean. In fact the whole restaurant was very inviting. Unfortunetly I wasn't able to dine in cuz my coworker still ended up going to the restaurant next door so I actually ate with him there but I really would have preferred to eat my food at Paradiso but I still took pictures of the restaurant inside and out buy the food pictures were taken while sitting next door. HOPE THIS HELPS YALL. On a side note, one recommendation for the restaurant would be to ither change how they distribute there straws to the customer because the straws are not wrapped and just anyone can touch all the straws with there dirty ands just trying to get one. So with the covid we can never be to carefull. Thanks. 5 stars.

Very disappointing for the price, bad value at mid day. Stuffed grape leaves dolmas were terrible with burnt Spanish style rice. Soggy, small, gyro sandwiches. The location is great, but go elsewhere. It has gone downhill from its early days. Manager probably not interested in feedback; no courage to complain in person, he looks not interested. Time to move on, Escondido, we need better restaurants. Buyer beware.