Athens Market Taverna Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Athens Market Taverna, a shining gem of Mediterranean cuisine nestled in the heart of San Diego. Offering a vibrant atmosphere infused with warmth and genuine hospitality, this taverna serves up an array of delectable dishes that pay homage to traditional Greek flavors.
Menu Highlights:
- Soups & Salads: Enjoy the refreshing Horiatiki Village Salad and the heartwarming Avgolemeno Soup, each crafted to perfection.
- Entrees: Indulge in the rich Moussaka or the savory Pastitso, each prepared using authentic recipes that transport you straight to Greece.
- Appetizers: Start your meal with Melitzanasalata, a creamy eggplant dip served with warm pita.
Each dish is prepared with fresh ingredients and a touch of love, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience. With exceptional service and a welcoming ambiance, Athens Market Taverna is where great food and good company meet.
Appetizers
Tiropita
Flaky butter-drizzled filo pockets stuffed with three types of cheese.
Spanakopita
Flaky butter drizzled filo pockets filled with spinach and cheeses.
Feta & Olives
Feta cheese and kalamata olives laced with olive oil and oregano.
Dolmathes
4 pieces. Stuffed grape leaves with ground sirloin and rice, garnished with egg-lemon sauce.
Grilled Baby Octopus
Charbroiled baby octopus lightly sauteed in olive oil with herbs and garlic.
Satziki
Yogurt dip flavored with cucumbers and garlic served with pita bread.
Hummous
Tahini and garbanzo bean dip with pita bread.
Melitzanasalata
A succulent eggplant dip with pita bread.
Lentil Bean Soup
Bowl. Our world famous and John Pappas secret family recipe!
White Bean Vegetable Soup
Bowl. Diced carrots, celery, onions mixed with hearty lima beans
Avgolemeno Soup
Bowl. Chicken broth, egg lemon base with orzo.
Greek Salad
Bowl. Mixed greens, tomatoes, kalamata olives, feta cheese dress with an olive oil vinaigrette.
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese & garlic croutons with house made Cesar dressing.
Champagne Spring Salad
Crumble bleu cheese, cranberries, raisins & sliced almonds with champagne vinaigrette dressing.
Horiatiki Village Salad
Fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, bell peppers, feta cheese & kalamata olives drizzed with olive oil and oregano.
Vegetarian Special
Cup of lentil soup, small Greek salad and 4 pieces of spanakopita.
Soups and Salad
Entrees
Vegetarian Pasta Primavera
Penne noodles mixed with fresh vegetables in a light alfredo sauce.
Gyro Special
Thin slices of beef & lamb served with warm pita, rice and vegetables.
Vegan Gyros Special
Thin slices of vegan gyro served with warm pita, rice and vegetables
Pastitso
Greek style lasagna with seasoned ground sirloin, topped with light bechamel sauce, served with rice and vegetables.
Keftethes
Meatballs seasoned with mint and garlic.
California Kota
Baked slices of chicken breast served with Greek style pasta topped with mizithra cheese.
Moussaka
Eggplant, zucchini & ground sirloin casserole topped with bechamel sauce, baked and served with rice and vegetables.
Kotopoulo
Baked half lemon chicken marinated in tomato sauce served with rice and vegetables.
Chicken Soulvaki
Grilled chicken breast. Marinated skewers of chicken breast served with rice and vegetables.
Stifatho
Piquant beef sirloin tips and onions with various spices served with rice and vegetables.
Octopus a la Santorini
Charbroiled baby octopus served with Greek style pasta in a light marinara sauce.
Grilled Salmon
Grilled Atlantic salmon in a balsamic vinaigrette sauce served with rice and vegetables.
Beef Soulvaki
Marinated skewers of filet mignon served with rice and vegetables.
Arni Kapama
Braised lamb shank slow cooked in a special sauce and served with Greek style pasta.
Shrimp Metaxa
Brandy-seared shrimp with penne noodles in a cream sauce with parmesan cheese
Athens Market Special
Sampler. A combination of Dolmathes, Moussaka, Pastitso and a loin lamb chop served with rice and vegetables.
Paidakia
Succulently broiled lamb chops. Served with rice and vegetables.
Greek Style Yogurt
Greek style yogurt with honey, cinnamon and fruit.
Baklava
Yalaktobouriko
Rizogalo Rice Pudding
Kourabiethes Almond Cookies
Powder sugar covered cookies.
Chocolate Lava Cake with Ice Cream
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Desserts
Sandwiches Archived
Gyro Sandwich
Gyro meat in a warm pita with diced vegetables and satziki.
Kota Sandwich
Baked lemon chicken marinated in a light tomato sauce & placed in a warm pita.
Meatball & Feta Sandwich
Mint and garlic seasoned meatballs & feta on a French roll.
Albacore Tuna Sandwich
Tuna salad with lettuce & tomatoes on whole wheat bread.
Angus Burger
1/2 pound angus burger served with grilled onions & cheddar cheese.
Vegetarian Sandwich Lunch
Grilled onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, feta & hummous on a French roll.
Kotopoulo and Moussaka Combo
Includes rice, vegetables and bread.
Stifatho and Pastitsio Combo
Includes rice, vegetables and bread.
Moussaka, Pastitsio and Dolmathes Combo
Includes rice, vegetables and bread.
Pastitsio and Keftethes Combo
Includes rice, vegetables and bread.
Combination Specials Archived
Catering Sandwiches Archived
Catering Build Your Own Pita for 5 More
6 rounds warm pita, 1/2 lb. marinated tomato and onions mixture, 1/2 lb. tzatziki sauce, 1 lb. gyros meat mixture and 1 lb. cooked marinated chicken.
Catering Build Your Own Pita
Includes 2 rounds warm pita, 1 lb. marinated tomato and onions mixture, 1 lb. tzatziki sauce, 2 lbs. gyros meat mixture and 2 lbs. cooked marinated chicken.
Catering Spanakopita
Spinach and feta cheese mixed with herbs and spices, baked in phyllo.
Catering Moussaka Pan
Baked layers of eggplant, zucchini and ground sirloin, topped with bechamel sauce and 3 cheeses.
Catering Pastitio Pan
Baked macaroni with finely seasoned meat sauce and cheese, topped with bechamel sauce.
Catering Greek Salad Pan
Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, feta, pepperoncinis, spices and Greek dressing.
Catering by the Pan Archived
Catering by the Dozen Archived
Stuffed Grape Leaves
12 pieces. Tender choice grape leaves stuffed with meat and rice, garnished with an egg-lemon sauce.
Beef Skewers
12 pieces.
Chicken Skewers
12 pieces.
Meatballs
12 medium pieces. Made with spicy lamb and pork meatballs, mint, jalapeno, garlic and other Greek Spices.
Chicken Legs
12 pieces.
Pork Loin Skewers
12 pieces.
Catering Dolmathes
Tender choice grape leaves stuffed with meat and rice, garnished with an egg-lemon sauce.
Catering Beef Souvlaki
Catering Chicken Souvlaki
Catering Keftethes
Catering Plate, Utensils and Napkin
Per set. Please specify the amount you will need in the special instructions.
Catering Serving Utensils
Each. Please specify the amount you will need in the special instructions.
Miscellaneous Archived
Catering Delivery Service Drinks
Can of Diet Soda (Assorted)
Can of Reg Soda (Assorted)
Bottle Water
Plastic Cups
Not Available at night time. Must be ordered before 3pm!
Coke (2 Liter)
Not Available at night time. Must be ordered before 3pm!
Diet Coke (2 Liter)
Not Available at night time. Must be ordered before 3pm!
Sprite (2 Liter)
Not Available at night time. Must be ordered before 3pm!
Gallon of Orange Juice
Coke (12oz Can)
Diet Coke (12oz Can)
Sprite (12oz Can)
Dasani Bottled Water (16.9oz)
Catering Greek Olives
1 lb.
Catering Feta Cheese
1 lb.
Catering Hummus
1 lb.
Catering Pita Bread
each
Catering Rice
per person
Catering Sadziki
1 lb.