In the mood for some super Mediterranean food? You’re in luck! There’s a place in Folsom serving up memorable meals made using wholesome ingredients without any added colors, additives, or anything else that shouldn’t be in your food. Falafel Corner has a menu full of their namesake falafels (of course!), plus gyros, wraps, and more. I went with the Chicken Wrap: grilled marinated chicken in a secret combo of spices, with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki all snuggled inside a warm pita. I love the texture of a warm pita filled with anything. It also came with a side of fries, which always makes me happy. My husband had the Philly Wrap: gyro (lamb) with onions, mushrooms, bell peppers, and a side of crinkle-cut fries. They also serve burgers, bowls, sandwiches, salads, and pizza. Feel like getting fancy with your fries? Try the shawarma or Greek fries! Whatever you order, do yourself a favor and grab a side of hummus, pita (you can never have too much pita), and handmade Falafel. Dine in, grab it to go, or have them cater your next event. Just don’t forget the baklava for dessert!
— by Julie Ryan

Fresh, flavorful, and healthy, can you ever have too much Mediterranean food? We think not. Check out these spots for some of the tastiest bites found ’round town.

Folsom Pizza & Kabob
6693 Folsom-Auburn Road, Folsom, 916-987-1388, folsompizzakabob.com
MUST-TRY: Greek Salad (tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, feta cheese, olive oil)

 

NorthStar Home Baking
4500 Northstar Street, Rocklin, 408-656-0830, northstarhomebaking.com
MUST-TRY: Baklava (phyllo dough, ground walnuts, cloves)

The Kabob House
648 East Bidwell Street, Folsom, 916-983-6619, kabobhouse-folsom.com
MUST TRY: Spanakopita (phyllo dough, spinach, feta)

 

Nick the Greek
711 Pleasant Grove Boulevard, Suite 160, Roseville, 916-474-4336; 1182 Roseville Parkway, Roseville, 916-345-3600, nickthegreek.com
MUST-TRY: Nick’s Fries (feta, garlic, spicy yogurt, green onions, gyro or falafel; topped with green onions)

 

Petra Greek
230 Palladio Parkway, Suite 1213, Folsom, 916-693-6397, petragreek.com
MUST-TRY: Avgolemono Soup (made with rice, fresh eggs, and chicken; served with pita)

Skewers Kabob & Gyro Grill
5005 Foothills Boulevard, Suite 3A, Roseville, 916-788-1888, skewerskabobandgyro.com
MUST-TRY: Lamb Kabobs (marinated lamb, grilled onions, tomatoes; comes on two skewers)

Zest Mediterranean Cuisine
1008 Riley Street, Folsom, 916-618-4358, zest.restaurant
MUST-TRY: Chicken Shawarma Wrap (sliced chicken shawarma, lettuce, pickles, garlic sauce)