The gyro, a beloved Greek street food, consists of a seasoned blend of beef and lamb, cooked on a vertical rotisserie, shaved into thin slices, and wrapped in pita with tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce. The name “gyro,” meaning “to turn,” in Greek, reflects its unique cooking method. Though grilling meat on skewers dates back to ancient Mediterranean civilizations, the modern gyro arrived in the U.S. in 1965, introduced at the Parkview Restaurant in Chicago, where it quickly gained popularity. The demand for gyros grew so rapidly that many restaurants began offering them as an alternative to hamburgers. Today, Americans consume over 300,000 gyros daily, making it a staple of Greek cuisine in the U.S.