After driving along HW 6 in the wee hours of the night, I noticed a bunch of cars parked at the CITGO gas station and even eventually realized that none of them were getting gas. It turns out they were here all getting food from none other than Al Mankal Grill, a longtime bookmark and one of the gems of Sugar Land. They're in good company, as there are multiple Halal trucks, serving different cuisines and specializing in all kinds of food. The local following is impressive, but seeing as they have a perfect rating across different platforms, they're clearly doing something right. I ordered the beef and lamb chunks, a $27 (with tax) which had the perfect amount of char with just a hint of smokiness. Despite the price, I was floored at how delicious it was. The chicken shawarma arabi ($12) is a popular choice, while the mixed grill ($18) provides some variety between the meats. The chicken skewer ($6) and lamb with fat ($7) were both outstanding. The guy behind the window was friendly and dealt with every customer in a long line with ease. Credit cards are most definitely accepted and the wait for the food ended up being somewhere around 20 minutes. Unlike the other food trucks, they actually have outdoor seating with a few (albeit janky) picnic tables. This spot will become one of my most frequent when I'm in the area. read more

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20/10 when it comes to food and service! I recommend trying the chicken shawarma arabi, chicken skewers, and beef skewers. Eat in your car when it's FRESH off the skewer. read more

Al Mankal Grill - Barbeque Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

Pretty good Arabic bbq for reasonable prices. I tried the beef & lamb plate which came with 2 Lebanese pitas and a good amount of beef and lamb tikka along with some sauces and veggies. The meat was juicy, sauces were good, if I were to complain, I'd say I prefer the tikka to be bigger chunks. The chicken shawarma plate was also good. The chicken was not dry and had some nice flavor, but it wasn't the typical seasonings I'd expect in a shawarma (tasted good, just saying it was different). Fries were also well fried and seasoned which is rare for trucks. Service was friendly and quick, no complaints there. Location is a gas station area, but it was extra difficult to find parking compared to other trucks. read more

Al Mankal Grill - Shawarma and beef/lamb plate - Barbeque Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

Close by. Always order ahead of time. It's in a gas station. I don't feel very safe in this gas station area. I stay in my car and jump out to grab my food when its ready and speedy gonzales away from there asap. food is great. The workers are chill and they know they make good food, hence they never rush it. read more

Ordered the mixed grill, a chicken shawarma and hummus(not pictured last min order) Grilled meats were well cooked, all 3 meats juicy but lightly to hardly seasoned yet flavor was fresh and delicious especially paired with their hummus which is served cold. Hummus has a strong garlic aftertaste but I love garlic. Shawarma was underwhelming, will likely order something different next time. Call to place your order in advance, they were busy on a Saturday afternoon so it was a long wait ordering in person. read more

Al Mankal Grill - Mixed grill and chicken shawarma packed up to the right - Barbeque Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

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Food was absolutely delicious and very very flavorful!!!!.The staff were also INCREDIBLY sweet, and the area is really cute and well decorated with seating, string lights, and other food trucks. read more

Yes!!! Sooo good! Lamb and beef are my favorite! It melts in your mouth. Be prepared to wait it gets busy! read more

Best Shawarma i've had! My friend recommended this place and every protein has been great - you also can't beat the portions and price. It's a bit unconventional that the parking lot is a literal gas station, where some of the sides don't have a pump - indicating it's a spot. There are a few tables next to the food truck and the gas station entrance. The crew works fast and are kind. Definitely underrated and deserves more spotlight! All the sauces are great and every dish is seasoned to perfection. read more

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I used to like this place. Decent Kabobs. But one day, I brought my friend to this place, we ordered our Kabobs, and sat there on the little chairs they have and ate our food. I bragged to my friend how great the Kabobs were. When we were finished and got up to leave, the owner calls out to me, "Hey. Did you pay me?" Anyone who has eaten here knows you can't even get your food until you've paid. A huge scene commenced because I'm not gonna let this dude call me a thief. He apologized, but nah. Apology not accepted. My friend later said that he overheard one of the owner's buddies who sit in the chairs and hang out suggest we didn't pay. Utterly ridiculous. Bro, I'm not going to steal Kabobs and eat them right in your face duh. I never went back, and won't go back. My self-respect is worth more than some Kabobs. read more

Exquisite Falasteeni Cuisine. One of the best food trucks in Houston. From the river to the sea, Falasteen will be free. Great service by very kind people in a timely manner. Peaceful ambiance in their sitting area if you wish to eat right by the food truck. read more

The food is amazing I always order the chicken shish tawook. Their falafel and lamb skewers are very good as well. read more

Al Mankal Grill - Chicken tawook - Barbeque Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

went to @almankalgrill recently, and enjoyed it alot. this.is a food truck in a gas station parking lot, with a few seating options. but the food here is phenomenal. we ordered the Kabob, Chicken, and Beef Skewers, Beef Burger and Chicken Shawarma Arabi. the Shawarma and burger were good, but the highlight are the skewers. cooked to perfection, juicy and tender. they come with bread and multiple dipping sauces. definitely a spot I would be coming back to. read more

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The chicken shawarma was so fresh and absolutely DELICIOUS. The lamb pieces were full of flavor, I got medium rare with fat but next time I'll opt to not get the one with fat bcz I actually got it based on a review I read and although delicious, I can't stomach the idea of eating pieces of fat lol like no... it was a waste bxz I ended up taking the fat off the meat anyway it was still so moist delicious and juicy without it. Absolutely delicious, I came back two days later for more lol will add pics. read more

Al Mankal Grill - Lamb no fat just lamb this time. Sooooo delicious and bursting with flavor - Barbeque Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

Our family's go to place for shawarma after we found some concern with Abu Omar's cleanliness such as not washing hands after throwing away garbage. The food here is well made and quick to order(15-20 mins). We've tried the beef kabob, arabi wrap and beef and chicken shawarma wraps. It's a must try food truck! Very nice guy, Palestinian owned. read more

Good tasting food. Fresh and authentic. Great service!!! We are definitely getting to go again and again. read more

Al Mankal Grill - Mix platter. Beef/lamb/chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

Shawarma cravings satisfied!! Stopped by on a late night dinner run this weekend. Parking is tricky so be prepared, it's a food truck by a gas station. read more

Awesome shawarma spot, delicious, affordable and always on point. Be prepared to wait for your order but with the wait!! 10/10 would recommend! From smoke station www.smokestationhtx.com read more

Amazing grilled meat and Arabi. Better than any restaurant I've been to. Staff was super friendly don't sleep on this place

Food ***** - love their grilled items and their shawarmas. Usually getting the family platter that feeds 5 (avg) people easily. Service ***** - Owner is friendly and the food is reasonably priced. Better priced than other places yet quality is on par. Ambiance ***** - It's a food truck. Get the food and go. My go to food truck for middle eastern grilled bbq skewers etc. Highly recommend it! read more

Loved this place!!! Best food around town and i love showing support for my palestinian friends!!! FREE FREE PALESTINE

Amazing food, clean food, amazing staff. Fast food and also extremely cheap for the quality you get read more

Al Mankal Grill - Menu - Barbeque Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

wow absolutely amazing! everything is so fresh, the service is so amazing, the food omg the food is incredible! we devoured it within 15 mins! so much flavor, cooked to perfection. already cant wait to come back read more

Their service is best also the food.the staffs are friendly.we will come back again.good spot guys

Service was great and food was amazing. Lamb fat is a must have. We had a mixed grill family platter and everything was on point. Highly recommend! read more

Literally the best food truck ever! The meat is so fresh and so juicy. The customer service is immaculate, the guys working here are so nice. read more

Al Mankal Grill - Family platter - Barbeque Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

Al Mankal Grill has some of the best chicken shawarma I've ever had, way better than Abu Omar. I think they cook their chicken for the chicken shawarma over charcoal so it has a distinct but great flavor. The bread they use is the thinner kind not the thick pita bread so that's great. Just make sure to ask for extra garlic sauce in the shawarma. If you want fries then get the Chicken Shawarma Arabi. The service is good, pretty fast for a food truck. Their prices are about the same as everywhere else that sells similar food. I highly recommend this food truck! read more

I love this food truck! I can confidently say that this is one of the best food trucks in the city! The service is on point, the staff is always kind and the food is absolutely fantastic every time! It's also really refreshing to see authentic Palestinian cuisine between all the burger and pizza joints in the area. I'd highly recommend this place to anyone, especially if you like kebabs and shawarmas done the Palestinian way! read more

Kebobs are amazing ! Definitely get the one with fat on it. They take about 20 minutes but it's because the cook it to order and fresh.

What a food gem. Wait and you will have a reward. All food recommended specially lamb w fat

The food was great. Authentic Palestinian The service is amazing and they love to go above and beyond

Best lamb fat skewers in SugarLand area. Their service is very fast and the location is very convenient right on hwy6 and Old Richmond. The pricing is very reasonable and the ambience is very good as they have sitting arrangements at the corner of their truck. read more

Great group of guys , Fantastic service ...... and the best BEEF skewers with beef fat I have ever had ....... Meats are fresh , cooked and seasoned perfectly and the Hummus is the BEST of any place in Houston ! read more

You've not had a shawarma (beef or chicken) as uniquely delicious as this one. Great portion sizes and they have catering packages too!! We catered a small family event through them and the food and the presentation were both well done!! read more

Their skewers are the best! And if you order and they find out later they are somd out they wont charge for a similar item. Taking care of people with the freshest food and excellent service and all that out of a food truck! read more

By the way, unless you get medium rare for your meat, it won't be as good unless you specifically want well done. We got the medium rare lamb and lamb fat and that was delicious! They don't cook it medium rare unless you ask for it. It is usually made well done. read more

The absolutely best mediterranean food in SW Houston. Great service and the shawarma is the best one yet. A must try

Great service. Awesome food. They gave me some stuff on the house since I was a first time customer. Purchased some additional things. Will definitely be visiting this place more often. Prices are very good and I was surprised how good the food was. I ate my food and forgot to take a picture. Very good customer service and food came within 10 mins. Lamb chucks wrap was very juicy. Hummus had a subtle hint of spice. It was perfect read more

Most delicious meat I've had in ages! Be patient with the prep time. It is a food truck and most people I saw were doing takeouts. My son and I decided to sit at tables provided and eat there. Owners are super nice and friendly. Highly recommend! read more

This place is strait fire . I got the mixed plate and it was amazing. The kabob were super juicy and very flavorful. They make the food fresh when u order, so it takes a few min, but it's def worth it. My new fav spot. read more

Move over Abu Omar. A new, much better food truck is in the way. The food is fresh, authentic, and delicious. Meat is always juicy and never dry. Huge portions. Great service. The guys working there are so polite! And amazing prices. God bless these people for not hiking up the prices. Makes eating out affordable considering the prices these days. read more