Master Critic Review
Tony Dragon's Grille
8.4
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Hidden Gems Heaven
Tony Dragon's Grille is a long-running Greek-influenced food truck parked at East 62nd Street and Madison Avenue, known for grilled meats, overstuffed pitas, and big salad or rice platters. Locals and office workers line up at lunch for street-side gyros and souvlaki that eat like full restaurant plates, then carry them into nearby Central Park.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lamb gyro pita, Chicken souvlaki platter, Greek salad with grilled chicken
Scores:
Value: 9
Service: 8.2
Consistency: 8.3
Food Quality: 8.6
Atmosphere: 6.5
Cultural Relevance: 8
What makes it special: Decades-old Greek street truck turning out restaurant-level grilled plates and pitas.
Who should go: Central Park walkers wanting fast, filling Greek street food.
When to visit: Weekday lunch or early afternoon before peak sidewalk lines.
What to order: Lamb gyro, chicken souvlaki platter, grilled chicken over salad.
Insider tip: Order ahead online, then eat your gyro on a Central Park bench.