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    Bon Appetit Shawarma

    4.6 (38 reviews)
    Closed 2:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Smells absolutely delicious!!!
    Ericka R.

    This was the best decision I made all day! Food truck located at the Arco off University and Iowa Ave near the University Village in Riverside, CA. I was in the area for gas but could not resist the inviting aroma from the truck! I was greeted by an existing customer who suggested I try fries, Sharma plate and the burger. I tried the single Burger combo. The meat was cooked to perfection. Grilled, juicy flavor, smooth down my throat! The left over feeling was pure satisfaction, never a heavy feeling you can get from fast food. This was not fast food! It was a crafted masterpiece of flavor. The owner uses a mixture of flavors, with a garlic like sauce that compliments the fries. The fries were also fresh, flavored well and had the cant eat just one affect on me! The location is well lit, busy on the corner if traffic present. Free parking at the arco. The owner was a delightful gentleman. He asked good questions, ensuring I did want the pickles and lettuce, what kind of drink as well as offered me a first time customer rate. Not sure if that applies always but I appreciated the gesture. The prices are very reasonable too. I will return! The flavor, I can not forget. The customer service, I would never not tell someone else about. However, the taste of that burger and fries will have me trying other menu items! Job well done Sir! I apologize, I can not spell your name but I appreciated the different languages you told me you speak. Although I can not speak either, the universal language is great food, service and now, a new customer!

    Beef kebab plate
    Lisa C.

    I want to say it's a 3.5 but setting to 3 as I do want them to improve. The cost to portions is great and there is a lot of potential to it being a great meal. I like the hummus as it doesn't taste store-bought and the salad did hit the spot although forgettable. The pita bread is non-standard which I loved. I actually can't eat a lot of bread and this pita bread being paper thin was the highlight of the meal for me. The one major thing that makes this a 3.5 was that the beef kebab meat was quite burnt. This is with consideration that I had come in a group and we ordered five different dishes at the same time, so probably in the rush to finish all the food in 10 minutes may have resulted in the burnt food. I think they really wanted great service (which I agree was great), but I would be fine to wait longer so they are not rushing. The rice is ok and heavy - I would rate this also a 3.5 but the rest of the meal can definitely raise the score since rice isn't meant to be the star of the meal. Definitely would come back to give them another try and get a better grade as I know they definitely can.

    Arabic Style Plate: Chicken Shawarma Wrap, Fries, Pickles/Veggies, Garlic Sauce
    Josh B.

    Located between Alessandro and Northrop this truck serves up shwarma and falafel plates. The lady at the counter was nice, and the service was pretty fast. I grabbed the arabic style plate, it was a chicken shwarma wrap with fries, toum, and pickles/veggies. The chicken in the shwarma wrap was inconsistently cooked. It was well seasoned, but some bits were rubbery while others were cooked quite well. The veggies, pickles, and garlic sauce complemented everything, but the fries were underseasoned and soggy. Mayhaps a bad night ...

    Chicken Shawarma plate wrap
    Derek N.

    This spot, the Mediterranean food truck parked near the Arco. I got two shawarma wraps; one beef and one chicken. The chicken was a bit dry, and the food took a while since they were just opening up, so I'll give them some grace for that. But I waited 30 mins when there was no one in line. The wraps themselves were on the smaller side and nothing too special flavor-wise. Fries were actually really good, crispy and seasoned well. I just wish they gave a little more meat for the price, it felt a bit light on portions. Service was friendly though, and the owner is super nice and welcoming, which made the experience better. Overall, decent spot if you're nearby and craving shawarma, but not something I'd go out of my way for. Ambiance is chill too.

    Hardworking cook in a hot truck
    Glenn J.

    Delicious and authentic Mediterranean food. Generous portions. Very friendly service. Convenient for a picnicking at nearby parks for a delicious and quiet meal.

    Falafel and dolma with salad and hummus.
    Boris M.

    Great and friendly service at this food truck and delicious food. We came late on a Friday evening and wanted to eat something vegetarian. The owner was super accommodating and put together a little platter of falafel, dolma, salad, and hummus. Everything tasted perfect, and it's particularly nice to that both the falafel and the dolma were clearly homemade! Great experience and we will definitely be back to try their meats and other items from their menu!

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    Leilani M.

    Stopped by after a movie at Tyler mall. Food truck alley in Riverside is a great spot to find some good food like bon appetite shawarma. First time visiting tried a chicken wrap. Service was very nice and friendly, decent prices for a food truck and didn't take too long to prepare. We took our order to go and it was still nice and hot when we were ready to eat. I'm accustomed to the traditional cucumber. Not really used to cornichon pickles in shawarma but added a nice crunch. The wrap was needing more sauce garlic spread was only plentiful at the last bite. But chicken was nice and juicy. I would definitely return to try more of what they have to offer.

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    Very Authentic Food! Staff is very helpful in helping choose what to order. Highly Recommended!

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    4 months ago

    The food comes out warm with fresh ingredients! The owners are really sweet and is perfect for lunch dinner and a late night snack!

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    4 months ago

    Food was very good, came out super quick, and the people were super nice . The food was warm and I would recommend!!

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    It has good and authentic Mediterranean food. It looks like a family business and the lady is very friendly!

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    6 months ago

    The service is quick and I loved the Bon Appetit Loaded fries. The shawarma wrap was underwhelming and chicken was too dry.

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    2 years ago

    Food truck was right by my apartment and I'm glad I checked it out! The kofta wrap was so good I told them I'd be back for more lol

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    1 year ago

    Best Shawarma I ever had in my life. Owner was very generous and sweet. 10/10 would recommend. Im coming back here again!!!

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    Really tasty beef wrap. Cheif hooked it up with some free items while we waited really nice people

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    2 years ago

    Delicious food and a tempting variety of choices! I recommend their falafel and shawarma. Can't wait to try the kibbie next.

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    2 years ago

    Had the chicken shawarma wrap. Flawless. Crispy outside, juicy and flavorful inside. Delicious.

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    I give FuFu's a solid 3.5. It's a nice, quick Mediterranean eat in a food court…read more I came to visit my friend and visit nearby businesses in Riverside in a food court. The food court had a variety of options and there was ample seating inside and out. All the indoor tables were taken but ambiance was nice and seemed busy with plenty of patrons. We decided to try Fufu's and it was pretty good. It reminded me of a Mediterranean chipotle and I thought the food was pretty fresh. The cashier was nice and gave me the option to choose half lettuce and half rice. I liked the chicken with the buffalo sauce and the rice + lettuce combo tasted nice with the protein. I liked the additional toppings of the pickles and tomatoes because it tasted refreshing with the other foods. My friend unfortunately did not really like his meal. He got a beef kabob and other toppings but the meall overall didn't taste good to him. He also only had the option of just rice and wish he was presented with the option of half rice, half lettuce. Overall, it was a fresh eat and I'd eat it again for a quick lunch.

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    This small but mighty business is located in the Ralph's shopping center off La Sierra. It's right…read morenext to Starbucks so I suggest parking in the inner 2nd parking lot row instead of right in front in the 1st row....otherwise you may get stuck due the Starbucks drive thru line. Walking in you go straight to the counter to order - menu hangs about the register. I ordered a regular gyro pita sandwich and my husband ordered the gyro pita sandwich with added pork meat and he got it as a combo with rice and a salad. Gyro meat is spot on. Love it - not too soft and not too crispy. The taztziki sauce is so good here but you must love the garlic aftertaste as it will be in your mouth for awhile!! The pita bread is sooo soft and fresh. Overall the sandwich in itself is filling and my husband felt overall full with his two sides. Our total was $29 for the sandwich and sandwich combo.

    Greek Street Grill has been on my list for some time now due to the raving reviews I kept hearing…read moreabout it. I finally had the chance to visit this past weekend. It's located in a plaza with plenty of parking and there is plenty of seating indoors as well. The ambiance is clean and casual, felt almost like a fast food place. You order at the counter and the workers will bring the food to your table. For food, I tried the chicken souvlaki plate with their fries and salad. I also got the calamari appetizer. The calamari was delicious. Crispy, tasty, juicy. The chicken souvlaki plate unfortunately fell short of my expectations. While the fries were crispy and the salad was good, the chicken was really dry and lacked flavor. My brother got the chicken and steak pita and thought the same thing for both proteins.

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    Tried Georgie's Mediterranean in Riverside and it definitely delivered…read more I got a chicken shawarma bowl with fries as the base, and also a plate with both chicken and beef shawarma. The bowl was really good using fries instead of rice honestly made it hit way harder. The chicken was juicy and well-seasoned, and everything on top tied together really well without feeling too heavy. The combo plate was just as solid. The chicken was tender, the beef had a nice char and flavor, and both tasted fresh. Portions were generous too--definitely didn't feel like they were skimping. Everything tasted authentic and well-made, not dry or bland like some Mediterranean spots can be. Sauces brought it all together without overpowering the meat. Service was quick and the spot has a casual, no-frills vibe--just good food that comes out fast. Overall, really solid Mediterranean spot in Riverside. Good portions, good flavor, and worth coming back to.

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