Alpha Omega Grill & Bakery — Restaurant in Waco

After seeing the high reviews here, I decided to stop in while shopping in Waco, excited to try fresh Mediterranean cuisine. After sampling their food with my fiance, I have to wonder what went wrong for a place with such amazing reviews. Was someone in the back having a bad day or was it something more that was wrong. My answer was to be had soon... The fiance first wrestled his way through a plate of unseasoned and undercooked feta fries and a beef gyro that was so greasy he had to take a drink after every bite. Nevermind the size of the unevenly chopped veggies or the tzatziki that was placed so little on the gyro that it looked as if it were trying to hide from the sheer amount of grease. After winning his fight with his egregiously under seasoned gyro and fries, he turned his attention to my struggle and helped me knock out my plate. Perhaps my plate was where the seasonings from his had fled, for the chicken and rice special I was given had enough Italian seasoning on it to choke a horse. As I ate the super dry chicken that sucked the moisture from my mouth, my taste buds were further assaulted by their heaps of seasoning. The fiance finished my chicken when I tapped out, turning my attention to the rice in hopes of redemption. On the first mouthful, I was saddened, as it was under seasoned and overcooked all at the same time. Again, the fiance helped me knock out the rice, so as not to waste. We could not give up our fail-venture now though and so we picked up their supposed tiramisu and two macaroons; lemon and mango passion ( let me add they didn't even know which macaroon was which as they were unlabeled). Upon trying their ' tiramisu', I wanted to cry in sadness. It was more a peanut butter mousse with caramel in the middle and a tiny bit of expresso flavoring to mask the flavor of the overuse of dye in their mirror glaze they poured on top. The macaroons should not even be called this. They were over food colored to the point that we could taste that over the overbearing flavor of almond extract that overshadowed any flavor of the filling, which on its on had a hard artificial flavor. So, Alpha Omega Grill & Bakery, how would I rate? 0 out of 5 if I could. But hey at least the name is right, I came in and began thinking that I was going to get Authentic and amazing food. I ended with the knowledge that I got none of that. Alpha...

Alpha Omega has some fantastic options. I would highly recommend enjoying the lamb gyro. While the chicken and beef are safe options, the shrimp, on the other hand, is always a hit or miss for me. It often comes out a little fishy, which is a shame because the butter sauce they cook it in is quite tasty. On the upside, the fries are long and fat, and seasoned with classy herbs and spices. And if you don't mind paying twice the price of your fries, upgrade to the Greek feta option. Most people walk away feeling it was worth it. Lastly there are many other options besides gyros. You can get grilled chicken and veggies, a Greek salad, and even some tasty-looking dessert items.

This time I ordered one of the specials for the day, the ribeye gyro. I really enjoyed the meal and hope they continue to offer this on their menu.

If you're looking for 'real' Greek food, this place is definitely not as authentic as D's Mediterranean. If D's is like a good foreign film, Alpha is like the Last Samurai, or some other movie you question why everyone speaks English but really don't care because you're enjoying the movie.

The interior is dimly lit at night; a prime Waco date night spot. In the day time, however, the 'question mark' decor sticks out like eyesores (which, I've just realized, this is kind of a gross description for a restaurant, but it's too late). There are random paintings on the wall. For example, behind us while we ate our Greek food, a wild bear was busy catching a salmon in the Colorado River.

And with that here is the verdict: Food: 4.5/5 Presentation: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Vibes: 3/5

PRO TIP: A friend told me, if ordering a gyro, it's better to ask for the sauce on the side. They hand you an entire cup to use for dipping instead of the little dollop...

Went here today for lunch to take home. Got a huge lunch for two. A beef gyro, lamb gyro, hummus and pitas, pastichio, and a puff pastry stuffed with white chocolate mousse for dessert.

The beef gyro was tasty, but it's ground beef. A unique consistency that was hard to get used to, but it did taste good. Im used to your run of the mill gyro meat on a spit.

The lamb gyro was tasty also, its shredded lamb, again unique, and a bit gamey. I took a bit of my wife's lamb to add to my beef gyro, and that was a TASTE SENSATION. Holy Moly!

The hummus with pita was fantastic, great flavor and consistency, fresh pita, just YUM.

The pastichio. I look for this dish anytime we get to a greek restaurant, and it not only is hard to find, but it's hard to find it done right. This is without question the best I have ever had anywhere. Do yourself a favor and order this house specialty, you will not regret it. Delicious.

My wife went absolutely crazy for the pastry dessert with white chocolate mousse. She was already stuffed before tackling this unbelievable dessert. In my honest opinion, probably one of the BEST desserts I've ever shoveled in my face. Sweet, creamy, and just a bit chewy, all come together to make a great finish to a great meal.

The service was great, everyone was friendly, and the guys behind the grill let me taste the meat for another gyro sandwich, the pork gyro. The only one on a spit as far as I could see. Moist, not over seasoned, and probably the next gyro I'll have if I have another. All around a very pleasant dining experience. We'll be back.

Probably for dessert tonight....