I've been to Abu Omar a few times, and each visit has been pretty subpar. The interior is very bright, with a lot of warm colors. The service isn't particularly friendly--it's very much an order at the kiosk, sit down, and eat kind of place. I've had the sandwiches and rice platters, both of which were decent but nothing mind-blowing read more

The gentleman who works at the front (unsure of his name) is an absolute delight abs very friendly. We always order the chicken shawarma Arabi and it never disappoints. Great value for what you get. Chicken is tender and juicy. Garlic sauce is 10/10 and fries are always well seasoned and fresh. read more

Flavor, Freshness & Full-On Satisfaction at Abu Omar Halal - Dallas Shawarma cravings? Fully. Satisfied. I've tried Abu Omar Halal in Orlando and now at two different Texas locations, including this one in Dallas--and the consistency is seriously impressive. No matter where I go, the flavor hits every single time. What We Ordered: * Arabic-Style Shawarma Wrap - Tender, juicy meat with just the right amount of seasoning. Wrapped tight and no soggy mess. * Falafel - Crispy, golden outside with a light, herby interior. Freshly made and full of flavor. * Loaded Fries with Beef Shawarma - A must-share (or not, no judgment). Crunchy fries loaded with shawarma, garlic sauce, and just enough kick. * Family Shawarma Plate with Fries - Big portions, great variety, and perfect for a hungry group. Note on Service Time: Was the service fast? Not exactly. But here's the thing--it's clearly made fresh to order, and you can taste the difference. Everything came out hot, seasoned well, and never felt rushed or reheated. Highlights: * Consistently great across multiple cities * Clean setup and friendly staff * Ideal for late-night bites, group meals, or serious shawarma lovers Bottom line: worth the wait. If you're in Dallas and looking for real-deal shawarma that delivers every time, Abu Omar Halal is it. I'll be back--and probably ordering extra garlic sauce next time. read more

Abu Omar Halal - Richardson - Falafel, Chicken Shawarma Arabi, Loaded fries with beef shawarma - Halal Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Good is fresh and delicious. The restaurant is clean, organized and good customer service. Casual vibe. read more

Abu Omar Halal - Richardson - Halal Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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I will give 2 reviews (Door Dash & in Restaurant) 9/10/2025 aroun d 7pm We ordered thru DoorDash. Falafel (4 pieces) Fried Kibbe (2 pieces) Lamb Gyro Arabi with the Shrak instead of tortilla When we received our order, it was still fairly warm/hot, still enjoyable. The french fries were soggy and a bit on the cooler side. We told ourselves that we would try it fresh in the restaurant sometimes soon. The lamb arabi was delicious, the shrak was a bit on the soggy side, but they are a bit of a drive from where we live. It did not stop us from enjoying it though. We did order a spicy garlic sauce (which was extra) and it was delicious. The falafel & kibbe were delicious (it does not come with the sauce, so we ordered on the side and paid the $1.25/$1.35, however we did not get one of our sauces). Was a bit disappointed, but I did not deduct from the rating, as that didn't deter from the food itself. The flavor explosion in my mouth from the herbs made this one of the best falafels we have had. I had never had the kibbe before this time and oh the ground filling inside was perfectly seasoned and yummy. 9/21/2025 Dined in the restaurant around 1130am We ordered the same as above and let me tell you so much fresher when eaten once it is hot! The kibbe was crispy on the outside and moist and delicious on the inside. The meat is seasoned perfectly. The falafel was just as good. We have had falafel before (at other restaurants) and this is by far the best we have had. We did ask for the spicy garlic, but we did not get it. We like a little heat, but it did not stop me from eating it with the regular garlic sauce. We had the lamb arabi and it was crisp and delicious. The french fries were perfectly salted and crispy and I thoroughly enjoyed it. We did not finish and took it home. Our 3 pups also enjoyed the french fries. We ordered the Dubai Chocolate which is made in house and it was good. The chocolate was kind of on the thin side (I like the chocolate a little thicker), but was still yummy. The young man manning the register and taking orders, was very nice and patient. We will definitely be back, probably in the next couple of days. For us it was that good! I highly recommend this place, the service and food is top notch. Thank you. read more

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Great portions and great food; shawarma was so yummy and perfect, not too dry at all. Their fried cauliflower and fries are perfect too, they go great with the garlic sauce. Affordable place, very worth it. read more

The menu is no frills. They don't have Arabic Salad or tabouli. I got the beef shawarma because I didn't want garlic sauce. It comes with tahini and pickles. The taste was ok. The meat wasn't old but it didn't taste super fresh. The flavor was good and the crispiness of the wrap. I was hungry so I devoured it. The hummus is a disappointment. I would never order it from here again. The portion size is decent but it just ..... isn't phenomenal. The kibbeh didn't look great. You can tell that it wasn't made the day I ordered it. There were some texture issues on the outside. But the taste of it was good. I enjoyed the kibbeh and would order it again. I waited.... 18 minutes for my food. I was starved. There was one family ahead of me. The wait time ...... makes me rethink coming here. The good thing was the shawarma was not greasy and had good flavor. The kibbeh had good flavor. The dining room was clean. The bathroom.... Was not. There is only one room for the bathroom so there is no separate ladies room and the urinal is right next to the toilet and it just felt weird. I really felt like I shouldn't have been using the bathroom in there. I'm 8 months pregnant so it was something I couldn't avoid .... As much as I want to support our local businesses, these things make it hard to write a good review. I don't know if anyone had checked the bathroom the entire night. I don't think I would go back again unless everything was closed since they're open late. read more

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Service was okay just didn't listen that it was to go and also took 30 mins for my food when said 15 mins. Just used up so much time waiting for them to re pack it in a bag. read more

I ordered six trays of mix plater cost me $372 including tax. 1. food was less and not fresh. 2. It was not ready when my son arrived . 3. Guy said things happens, at 11th hour telling me take your money back. I will not recommend this place, dishonest, rude . read more

Amazing food, I tried chicken family tray, made fresh and great taste. I was skeptical about buying a large chicken tray online, but I am so impressed! The chicken arrived fresh and the portions were huge. We used it for a family BBQ and it was incredibly tender and flavorful. It's a great, cost-effective way to feed a crowd. Will definitely be ordering again for our next meal prep! read more

Food and service has always been good. I've been a happy customer for 5 years and to this day they are still delicious. At one point there was a young lady name Noor that worked the register. She was very helpful and professional. The staff men&women always make you feel comfortable regardless of who you are. read more

Reasonable prices and the fried cauliflower was insanely great!!! Coming back for sure! read more

Love coming here. The flavor of the chicken and garlic sauce is off the hook. I like to get it with double chicken. I ate mine halfway through before I could snap a picture. This needs to spread toward west Dallas. read more

Abu Omar Halal - Richardson - Chicken Shawarma Arabi - Halal Near Me - Richardson, Texas

I like how there's so much options to pick from but the prices are bit crazy to be fair and theres barely any desserts which is the best part of the meal to me, I haven't tried it yet but will very soon with my family and friends and will give an actual rating read more

Food is great for a quick bite of halal or a late night food run. Definitely worth trying at least once.

Food was hot and quick. Service was friendly with a smile. Restaurant appearance is cleaned and smells good. The bathroom amazed me by cleaned and no smell. Keep up the great work crew. My experience was amazing. read more

Abu Omar Halal - Richardson - Halal Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Review for the food truck off of Coit and Legacy in Plano... This is by far the best shawarma shop in the area if you like a crispy outside and soft inside. The bread is not your typical "Sara's Bakery" pita bread, but it's amazing. The sandwich is rolled so tight that you can quite literally eat this on the go, but I don't recommend it with the garlic sauce. My only gripe - the fries are trash. I'm not sure how to describe them, but they do lack flavor and are not very crispy. You're better off stopping at the McDonalds right next door to the truck. 5 stars for the shawarma though. read more

Abu Omar Halal - Richardson - Beef Shawarma and Chicken Shawarma - Halal Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Plate so good make you wanna smack yo mama One of my favorite food spots them folks throw down fasho!! read more

Tried this place after being bombarded by their facebook ads hoping for a good dine-in experience, but it fell flat in almost every aspect. The man taking the order (presumably the owner or manager) was completely unwelcoming--unless you maybe spoke Arabic. It wasn't just a one-off either; I've seen multiple reviews mentioning the same behavior, and now I understand why. The dine-in area was poorly maintained. Tables were sticky, and even as customers came and left, not once did I see a staff member wipe down a table. Some guests were even cleaning up after themselves, which is just not acceptable in a sit-down establishment. That probably explains why the place seemed to focus more on Uber Eats and DoorDash orders than dine-in service. The food? Underwhelming. Portions were small, especially for the price, and the meat was barely there--more like a garnish than a serving. If you're thinking of dining in, I'd suggest looking elsewhere. Definitely not going back. read more

This place is a must try regardless if you're doing takeout or if you're eating in! Always hot,fresh and made with love, try the chicken zinger and thank me later read more

I came across Abu Omar as a suggestion from a friend . One thing about the Richardson area is that it has a lot of hidden gems ,food wise with an emphasis on diversity and culture. Located right next door to subway and a CBD store off of Arapaho, Abu Omar is great for dine in and carry out meals. My go to here is the Italian with chicken. Robust garlicky flavor with tender chicken and melted cheese. I'll compare it to a quesadilla that's thicker and more flavorful. Come with a side of fries and pickles . Drinks are sold seller and do not come included with the meal. The portion size is enough to satisfy two people . The customer service here has been satisfactory and the restaurant is hallway clean. I can't wait to explore other options on the menu but that Italian will forever be a go to! Abu Omar definitely recommended. read more

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They messed up my order and had to drive back 45 mins to get it corrected and then waited another 30 mins to get the right order. They kept arguing when they should have said sorry and even delivered my food. Too many customers the staff can't keep up with all the orders. I will be going to other shawarma press or other places from now on. read more

One of the best in the area worth the trip from north dallas to experience. Better than we expected

To put it simply, this is the gourmet fast food of the halal world, and until another restaurant decided to become a chain, funnily enough a shawarma shop as well, they were the only true halal chain bigger than North Texas that Muslims here had. With that title, all the typical caveats and expectations arrive as it's entourage. Service here is brief and informed, employees know best how to get your order in and your food out. It's not exactly the most friendly or memorable, but even if you're ordering something like a party platter, it's efficient. The food on option here is a consistent quality of acceptable shawarma options with nary a difference in flavor from visit to visit. Imperceptible differences in degree of cook are about as much as you can expect, and the price is relatively affordable for the amount of food you're getting. It's good if you want this kind of food to eat. So with that being said, this is about the equivalent of a McDonalds review. Sure location to location there's differences, but that cold, calculated consistentcy is what helped them spread as far as they have despite all odds. I recommend trying them for yourself and seeing if this chain is for you or not. read more

Bring born in the middle east, I was looking for a similar place here in Dallas and this came pretty close with way Chicken Shawarma was cooked. the chicken shawarma with the extra Garlic Sauce changes the game. That makes it even better! Otherwise it is pretty dry. Even the Jumbo Chicken Arabi could have tasted better if they added a lot more tahini or garlic sauce into it. But overall I liked it. read more

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I was so thankful this place was still opened. My friends and I ordered takeout around 1 AM. I ordered the Chicken Shawarma Arabi it was pretty good. The garlic sauce they give on the side is amazing, and dipping the shawarma and fries into it was a great combination. The fries weren't the crispiest, but keep in mind, I did order it for takeout. The sandwich was a little dry and I feel like it could've been better with some more vegetables in it which would've made it fresher and not as dry. I also wish for the price there were some more fries that came in the order. Overall this place was pretty good and it came in clutch being open at 1 AM. I would come here again to try the other menu items. read more

Abu Omar Halal - Richardson - Chicken Shawarma Arabi - Halal Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Food was okay, portions could be a bit more. Service is okay, they're mostly busy with online orders. Ambiance is nice, very quiet.

The food at Abu Omar's is solid. No frills just a solid shawarma wrap with enough sauce and flavor that will make you want to order it again. We ordered the chicken shawarmas and the chicken shawarma bowls before Iftaar. The wait was long (not correctly estimated) during pick but it's Ramadan and I expect to wait at any establishment during the last hour before sunset. The restaurant is also no frills and seems clean. The food was hot and fresh and hit the spot after fasting. We'll be ordering from them again and hope to try other items off the menu. read more

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Wow, I have never had a gyro quite like how they do it here. It's more of a large long burrito wrap grilled on a flatiron. It was amazing. I got the white sauce on the side and it was perfect for dipping! Maybe not the most enforced with the masks and all, but food wise, pretty good. I'll be back as I'll be in the area more often, can't wait to try some of the other items on the menu read more

Super friendly staff and really good food. Was in the neighborhood today and just dropped in instead of going to Subway. Really glad I did. Enjoy! read more

Abu Omar Halal - Richardson - Hummus to die for! - Halal Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Horrible shawarma, not sure why they're popular, I started losing faith in Arabic restaurants in Dallas . Most of them are over hyped for nothing. They need to know how to make fresh shawarma to begin with. read more

SLOW. I hope you like to wait for your food, cause you will here. Ordered a rice bowl, took over an hour. Rice bowl, fries. Over an hour. I don't understand why it's like that, but it is. I personally know it doesn't take that long to cook chicken, or rice for that matter, so like srsly guys? I called too, to inquire and they told me it was the chicken. Le sigh. Don't lie to me. I cook for a living. If my order's chicken took that long to cook, then someone needs to think about how things are done. I simply don't understand. read more

I ordered on DoorDash, the chicken Shawarma Aribi style. I have a dietary condition so I asked for no pickles or french fries I'm in kidney failure and cannot eat those because I don't have a gallbladder either.I asked for tomatoes, onions and cucumbers, to be added onto my Shawarma and instead of fries if I could have a side of hummus, I receive some sort of corn salad, which I can't eat corn again because I have no gallbladder . I was really disappointed because I was so excited to finally get to order from here. I don't truly know how the sandwich would taste because I wasn't able to eat it . I left out the fact that it also had cheese on it, and I cannot eat cheese due to a dairy allergy. I did go back and double check that the notes were in the comments on DoorDash and they were and somehow extra cheese was checked, and I did not select extra cheese or any cheese for that matter. Lastly, after specifically not requesting pickles and fries, I still received both a little container of pickles and not an entire order of fries, but there were several fries on the side of the Shawarma. Very odd .Being in kidney failure, you have a very restrictive diet of what you can and cannot eat. Things that have high sodium content cannot be no gallbladder. You cannot have fried foods Because of being a previous cancer patient and I can't have too much sugar or any refined sugar and I have a dairy allergy so I can't have cheese. I spent a lot of money on DoorDash I was disappointed. I did write all of these things in the notes on DoorDash however, I think they were just overlooked maybe because it was busy because everybody I know, and all of my friends are ordered from here so it's absolutely fabulous. This is the second time I tried to order from there the first time the DoorDash driver apparently got lost in my order. Never got me. I love Shawarma so maybe it's a hint from above that I need to go to the store physically which presents another problem because I don't really drive often to do the fact that I pass out frequently and I'm hooked to an IV for four hours a day. But I definitely would like to give it another try somehow. read more

Last night I visited Abu Omar Halal in Richardson and while the food was passable, the customer service was horrible. The cashier was rude, uninterested, and clearly didn't want to engage with anyone who didn't speak Arabic. His English was minimal at best, and he seemed completely annoyed when I asked simple questions. It is obvious he only wants to deal with Arabic-speaking customers, and if that's the case, they should make it clear on the door. I've never felt so unwelcome in a restaurant before. The food may be okay, but the toxic attitude from the staff made this a pathetic experience. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone who isn't fluent in Arabic. This restaurant was better a few months back!!! Request management to take care of this. read more

Guys! The best shawarma in Texas just arrived in Dallas!!! The new location is a food truck located in Richardson and they seriously have AMAZING food. We went to their grand opening yesterday to try out the shawarma and we were not disappointed! Can't wait to try their full unlimited menu of food. They have items like gyro, chicken and beef shawarma, crispy chicken over rice, kibbe, etc. Yesterday they only had specific items BUT it was 50% off the menu! So $4.50 for a shawarma with fries and pickles?! What a steal! Its still a great price before the grand opening discount as well. Check out our pictures below and feel free to see our other posts on instagram @whatwouldbaedo_ read more

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Favorite spot in Richardson! Delicious food, great service and excellent taste. I will for sure be coming back. Best shawarma to ever exist in Dallas! read more

Abu Omar Halal - Richardson - Chicken Shawarma Arabi - Halal Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Tried the beef and chicken shawarma sandwiches and both were tasty with good portions. Both were served with toum garlic sauce which this place does well. However, if you're in a rush plan to call ahead (15-20 min) for togo orders as they do get quite busy especially weekend nights. read more

Okay I don't understand why this place doesn't have 5 stars because this is by far my favorite shawerma place in the area! I've visited a couple of times and even brought my friends from California here and they agreed that Abu Omar's shawerma is FIRE! Chicken wasn't dry at all and every bite always dripping garlic sauce! And you still get extra garlic sauce on the side! SO GOOD! Always get the Arabi style, because that's how it's supposed to be done! Served with more fries than you should eat! read more

Abu Omar Halal - Richardson - Chicken Shawarma Arabi - Halal Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Worst shawarma I've ever had. We ordered beef, the meat was like rubber. One was supposed to have no tomato, both orders had tomato. French fries tasted like nothing. The order was a combo and they didn't include the drink. Definitely won't be coming back. read more

The best I've ever had The shawarma is packed with sauce. Chicken and beef both are packed with immaculate flavor read more