If you are craving the Syrian-style fried chicken (broasted) with chips fries, this is the place to go! Food is excellent! Shawarma good but I think their fried chicken is the distinguishing factor here! Service is excellent! Ambience casual If you are visiting San Diego, this is worth the 40 mins drive read more

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I drove from San Marcos CA to here, since I was just taking my little sister to a SD market and wanted to try something local with rice and chicken. I had the aluminum tray with chicken shawarma and rice, and it was really delicious. I have tried other shawarma places before and after having it here, and they do not compare to the flavor of rice and chicken. read more

Great food Posted chicken yummy service quick reasonable pricing fast food vibe Parking easy read more

Abn Al Sham serves up tasty chicken middle eastern eats like shawarma wraps. so flavorful with plenty of seating! read more

Abn Al Sham - Mediterranean Near Me - El Cajon, California

We got there early, an hour after they opened. They were playing this one show that for some reason I became invested in (Bab al Hara is the Syrian show name if you're curious) while eating there even though I know nothing of the language. the atmosphere of the restaurant feels something like visiting your family from abroad sort of thing. Really homey. Food was top notch, even after taking home the fried chicken, it was still crunchy. The shawarmas as well were impeccable. 10000000000000/10 read more

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Good and quality flavored food. Talked to the owner and he said this is their first location in San Diego! I got the chicken shawarma sandwich and it was delicious. My favorite item there. I had a piece of the fried chicken and coleslaw which was also yummy. I got the beef Kufta appetizer And then got a açaí bowl dragon fruit flavor so good. Can't wait to come back read more

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I've been waiting for this place to open for a while. It lights up beautifully at night. They are still in a soft opening and don't have the full menu available yet. I tried to come yesterday but there were so many people inside, every table was full, and there was a line outside. Glad I got to make it today and add them to Yelp. I ordered the Shawarma sandwich and the broasted fried chicken. Not sure why they call it "broasted"? I have been to many Syrian restaurants before, but never ordered the chicken. Mostly get shawarma, fattoush, and kibbeh. I will be back when the menu is fully available. So far love what I have had. read more

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Delicious food (very crispy chicken) and service. I'm glad we have a middle eastern taste by my neck of the woods!

Worst food ever! I was hoping it was going to be good but my $20 worth of Gyro meat ended up being tiny little chips of extremely dry, zero-flavor chicken bits. The worst and nothing like gyro meat. I ordered and paid for Tsitziki sause but only got PLAIN SOUR CREAM. THE KITCHEN WAS FILTHY, THE FLOOR WAS DIRTY AND WHEN THEY GOT A BREAD DELIVERY, THEY SET IT RIGHT ON THE DIRTY FLOOR The place is very close to my new home and I was hopeful the food would be good, but it was absolutely terrible. read more

Abn Al Sham - Fresh bread delivery put on dirty floor - Mediterranean Near Me - El Cajon, California

This place is very good. Great customer service you guys should try it. I had an amazing experience! The service was excellent, the staff was friendly and helpful, and everything exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for quality and great customer care. read more

We were out house shopping and getting hungry when my wife saw the sign on the back of the building advertising fried chicken ans shawarma. We stopped and went in. It's a simple space with a counter and a dining area. We were met with smiles and menus. I ordered the shawarma sandwich combo, and she got the 4 puece chicken. We enjoyed both to eat in. The food was very flavorful. The chicken was broasted and very crispy, and moist inside. The shearma plate was very tasty. Both came with a yogurt sauce and fries. Mine came with pickles. We both took food home, and we'll be back! read more

Truly the most authentic spot, the shawarma tastes just like the Middle East. Generous portions, great prices, and even tastier food! read more

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This is my second time at this restaurant first time I ordered zinger sandwich and Shawarma sandwich And this time I ordered rotisserie chicken and chicken Shawarma sandwich. The food was good and they have a very good customer service probably that's one of them as a reason why I would go back definitely recommended. read more

Best fried and rotisserie chicken in east county. We got the combo which comes with fries and a yogurt sauce. The owner is very friendly and professional. We come here several times a week. I highly recommend it if you're looking for a chicken place. read more

Best Shawarma in SD Good customer service Good for anytime don't think twice you must come and try this food out ! read more

Most of the negative reviews I see mention the long wait, but they literally warn you that the broasted chicken can take 30 minutes when they make it fresh. It was some of the best tasting fried chicken I have had. Moist, flavorful, and crunchy. Better than KFC and the best chicken you can get within a 20 minute drive. They also served the chicken in a cute little bucket! read more

Really good chicken! Super juicy, full of flavor, and cooked just right. The seasoning was spot on not too salty, just tasty. The place was clean and the staff were nice and quick with service. I got my food fast and it was fresh and hot. Definitely one of the better chicken spots I've tried lately. If you're craving something simple and delicious, this is the place. I'll be coming back for sure! read more

Abn Al Sham - Chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - El Cajon, California

Chicken was nice and crispy. Staff is nice. Inside is clean. They main protein on the menu is chicken read more

Abn Al Sham - Breasted chicken 4pc - Mediterranean Near Me - El Cajon, California

Best chicken Brosted in California. And the chicken zinger is different level. Hoping they open in Orange County area .

Great portions and great food. Saw this place from tik tok. Glad I drove out here from downtown to try it.

I heard of this place from Tik Tok and I really wanted to try it and it did not disappoint! The service was great. All the employees we interacted with were very kind and were more than happy to answer any questions. We ordered a lot of food so we waited a bit, but that was to be expected. The food itself was sooo good! The chicken was crispy but not dry and the garlic sauce was sooo good. The price point was phenominal and we had plenty of leftovers. Overall would definitely come again! read more

I was in the area and had to stop by this almost new restaurant, i have heard people say good things and bad things about it. So gotta try it myself, to start with service was good and welcoming. Food was on point and very very delicious and tasty. I loved the pomegranate juice they added and i liked the garlic taste felt very authentic like the middle east taste. Restaurant needs more work to be elegant. Wait time was super long but i dont care if the sandwich was perfect , will pay another visit again read more

Abn Al Sham - Shawrma sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - El Cajon, California

I'm from Aleppo, Syria, discovering the perfect shawarma spot in San Diego was a journey until I found [Abn Al Sham]. From its authentic ambiance to the impeccable blend of garlic sauce and pickles (very important to me), every bite is a taste of home. With its unwavering commitment to quality and tradition, literally earns my highest rating of 100000000/10 the ultimate shawarma experience!! I even started crying eating it!! The service was truly amazing! The kind-hearted staff greeted us with the biggest smiles, making us feel like we were back home in Syria. Every moment spent there was a delight, thanks to their warm hospitality and genuine care for their customers. The fried chicken (broasted) was so good that I started eating the bones. The chicken skin was so crispy that it could just become a chip, the way it falls apart all so easily, and yet it was so crispy! Thank you for reading!! read more

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The family and I had their food for the first today and it was delicious! The owner Mahmoud was wonderful at explaining the menu and we tried the fried chicken, rotisserie chicken and the chicken shawarma wraps. Yum! I will definitely be going back. Oh and their black tea is a must... so good! read more

Abn Al Sham - Mediterranean Near Me - El Cajon, California

This the worst restaurant you can dine in the service is horrible and the order takes more than 45 minutes despite they were not busy I will never be back at this place read more

Best fried chicken I've ever had in San Diego!!! The shawarma fateh was amazing as well. Highly recommend the garlic sauce and ketchup garlic mix sauce! Super friendly staff and very generous Would recommend you to order ahead of time as it might take a minute to get your order. read more

this mediterranean restaurant has the fast, best service in San Diego and there food is delicious amazing they have the best chicken shawarma 5 stars. I recommend everyone to go give them a try. read more

Poor service, took nearly 45 minutes recommend I get the fried chicken never coming again. I asked for a shwarma combo and he said he was sold out, but proceeded to sell to the next customer. read more

Quality and service was great. Felt like I was back home from the crispy broasted to the juicy shawarma read more

Abn Al Sham - Mediterranean Near Me - El Cajon, California

It's a really good restaurant their food is amazing and delicious always good service and cheap prices!

Let me tell you about Abn Alsham This is the best restaurant in San Diego they have the best shawarma with the best chicken wrap ever they have a good fried chicken the best customer service they are very nice very cheap prices beautiful design of the restaurant read more

we ordered 4 shawarmas and it said it was 10 dollars each but it was 80 in total never coming back ever again would not recommend, the fries are frozen like it's been 2 days old and the shawarma is full of bread only no chicken read more

This place is chicken is great I always get the 8 piece with there potatoes or fries so good

I was eating and couple minutes later there was two pieces of hair in my food and I had to throw it away

Food is good but they're understaffed. Small shop but only two people working so wait times can vary from 10 minutes to 20-30. Tried calling ahead a couple times and they didn't answer. Food is usually tasty. read more

Tried this place twice. First had chicken shawarma and it was dry. Next tried the chicken. Bland, taste like oil. Chrispy for sure, just no flavor. Add some spices. Someone else had what looked like a baked chicken that looked good but didn't see it on the menu. Will not go back. KFC is better flavor! read more

They took FOREVER to make one plate of chicken shawarma and it tasted like fake rubber chicken with no flavor. Terrible service and terrible food and it's very dirty. read more

BEST FRIED CHICKEN IN TOWN! Came for the first time and got the four piece chicken with fries. Not burnt, not greasy, super crispy and juicy! I've lived in San Diego for almost five years and this is the best fried chicken I've tried here. I don't give reviews at all but I owe it to this place. It's so good I gave the man in front a hug after finishing my meal...yes ask them about it. Four piece (drumstick, full wing, thigh and breast) and good portion. Reasonable price for the portion. Definitely coming back! -Kevin read more

So disappointed in this place, it was my first time here. I was not welcomed at all, the tables were dirty I had to ask them to clean it. The food took 30+minutes and on top of that we got served in to go boxes.again I had to ask for plates walked up the counter. I had to get my own water out of the fridge. Other customers came, they were welcomed got served in their seats, food served on plates and even extra plates brought for them. Am extremely disappointed. Am never coming back here. Save a trip coming here. read more

Some of the best fried chicken I've ever had! Everything from the chicken to the fries and the sauce is delicious and freshly made. Great customer service as well, come try! read more