A gyro (pronounced like “YEAR-oh” or “JAI-roh”) is a popular Greek sandwich made with seasoned meat that cooks slowly on a vertical rotating spit. As the outside of the meat browns and crisps, cooks shave off thin slices and wrap them in warm pita bread with tomatoes, onions, and a creamy cucumber-yogurt sauce called tzatziki.

The meat in a gyro is usually lamb, beef, or chicken, marinated with garlic, oregano, and other Mediterranean spices. Street vendors and casual restaurants around the world serve gyros as affordable, filling meals. If you've ever eaten a taco or burrito, a gyro offers a similar experience from a different food tradition: flavorful meat and fresh vegetables bundled together in a portable, delicious package.