Mediterranean meets Mexican at Feta Cowboy
What they're saying: "The Feta Cowboy is pita meets tortilla. It's carne asada meets shawarma. It's wraps meets tortas," owner Bassel Osmani told Phoenix New Times.
How it works: The fast casual spot at Warner Road and McClintock Drive in Tempe has some pre-set menu items, but most lunchtime diners during my recent visit opted for the build-your-own selection, which include bowls, pitas and burritos.
After selecting a base, you proceed through a Chipotle-like assembly line with protein choices including birria, gyro, falafel, chicken shawarma and brisket.
Load up on accouterments like rice, beans and roasted veggies.
Finish off with an eclectic drizzling of salsa, tahini or hummus.
The intrigue: I chose to build my own bowl, but was a bit bewildered by the thought of combining the Mexican and Mediterranean options.
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