Sometimes you just want really good dependable food, you know what I mean? And maybe you had a tough day, and just need to get outside for a bit, not to eat, but just to do take-out….
As you notice the Mediterranean Cafe is located right next to El Cuervo in Hillcrest. But where El Cuervo is chaos Med Cafe is peaceful tranquility. I never see very many people eating here, but there’s always a constant flow of "Take-out".
Actually, the one thing that makes me laugh on the "lunch special" menu is the "1/3 Burger", I’m sure that everyone knows that it’s a 1/3lb burger…but still I picture a plate with 1/3 of a burger. I usually get the Gyro’s in Pita plate ($5.95):
Very simple, a toasted pita with gyros meat, tomato, onion, and tzatiziki, nothing outstanding; 
but in some way comforting. Everything is routine, the salad, is dressed with red wine vinegar, a bit of feta and usually a single olive. There’s always a nice container of ketchup with the middle of the road fries; not too thick not too thin. Tastes fine, no muss, no fuss.
On maybe an odd day I’ll order a combination plate($7.95). You know, just to live on the edge….
And maybe the Gyros meat is a bit dry, and the tzatziki is a bit watery…the chicken kabob is moist, though short on herbs, there are really nice crusty bits, and most of all the service is oh, so friendly and nice!
Sometimes that’s all you want…..
Mediterranean Cafe
112 W Washington St
San Diego, CA 92103