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

I'd come back here again!! I saw this food truck at the Arco gas station & was curious about it, so I did a quick google search to check the reviews. The reviews were outstanding, so i decided to order a box to-go to share with my bf. And IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT. Yes, it's a little pricey but everything is so well seasoned! I forgot the name of the item I got, but the fries were so good!! (I typically hate fries). And the garlic dip we each had was delicious!! The burrito was so good! The server had a thick accent but he was very attentive & helped us on the questions we had. I'm not even from the area but I'll be back to try some of their other popular items! FYI - you can bring a bag of chips and they will load it up with your choice of meat, garlic sauce, tahini sauce, fresh veggies, and cheese for $10! As advertised on their truck. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

Bon Appetit Shawarma - Beef kebab plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Riverside, California

So amazing! Love how it's grilled. Flavor was amazing. Spoke to the owner and he was so kind! 10/10 coming again read more

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The food is great but they always claim they're open but when i make my way over there they are closed.

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 ... read more

Bon Appetit Shawarma - Arabic Style Plate: Chicken Shawarma Wrap, Fries, Pickles/Veggies, Garlic Sauce - Mediterranean Near Me - Riverside, California

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. read more

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

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Very nice service, and I would see him making everything fresh, delicious and it comes with garlic sauce read more

Bon Appetit Shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Riverside, California

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! read more

Bon Appetit Shawarma - Falafel and dolma with salad and hummus. - Mediterranean Near Me - Riverside, California

My son and I ate here some weeks ago. We've never had Middle Eastern food before this, but the mood struck me and so we tried it. Overall, it was pretty different and good. We weren't thrilled about the skinny fries and my son's were cold, but other than that, it was pretty good. Not something we normally would eat but I would, try it again for sure. read more

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. read more

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My wife and I have seen this place many times and finally stopped and tried it. Its out of a truck so its a to go good but the service was good. We got the burger and beef Shawarma plate, they were both excellent! Will return! read more

Is this old-timey Yelper really the first to review? What an honor! I had the pleasure of trying out this food truck located on "Food Truck Avenue" near the Target across from Tyler Mall parallel to the 91 fwy -- another IE foodie hotspot aside from the Food Lab in downtown. I'm a big Medi/Middle Eastern cuisine fan so this truck instantly stood out among the sea of nearby taco trucks. So how's the food? Excellent. Meats are so tender, especially the shish tawook kebabs! It's no frills, high quality, homemade shawarma and kebabs with a simple menu: chicken, beef, or falafel wrapped or combo plated with rice/fries, hummus, and salad. My only complaint? Wish they included more of that creamy, dreamy hummus! The simplicity of their menu is sure to please a wide variety of palates but I do hope they expand to include tabbouleh and eggplant/baba ganoush. read more

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

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

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

Honestly pretty good bang for your back for middle eastern food. Their wraps have great flavor and their plate with fries (which are fabulously seasoned) is a satisfactory meal. They also use the right bread (the thin Arabic/Syrian bread) whereas a lot restaurants nearby use Pita. read more

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

Not going to lie, this is one of the best Mediterranean food ever. The man who was the chef cooked the food to perfection. The seasoning is phenomenal. Do not sleep on this place! He's also so nice!! read more

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

I wish I took a picture of my food! I got a beef wrap and it was DELICIOUS!!! The food truck was extremely clean and the owners of the truck were so kind! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this place to anyone wanting Mediterranean food! I'm so happy I stopped here! Will be coming again!! read more

Theyve moved to dauchy and van Buren at nights near Wood Crest. Found this place and the food was amazing! Support local business! Service was excellent as well read more

Very authentic and Haden the cook is amazing and very sweet. Service very clean and detailed. So happy I've found a good authentic place. These small businesses definitely focus on quality. read more

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

Service and food were IMPECCABLE. The food was so flavorful and the portions are great for sharing! Best mediterranean food I've had in such a long time. Will come back for the different shawarmas and falafel!! read more

I could write a paragraph to read through but I'm going to keep it simple. I pulled up and was greeted by a woman who gave me a warm and fuzzy feeling. I ordered a plate 1/2 beef and chicken, rice, salad, hummus and pita. Best meal I've had in at least 3 months. read more

So far I've had the beef plate and the chicken wraps. Both really big portions, full of flavor, nice, juicy and tender meats. Pretty generous on the sauce too. Definitely a must try if you're in riverside. The owner is pretty cool, he'll answer all your questions. read more

Found a new Shawarma spot!!! The Shawarma combo plate is the way to go, the food is absolutely delicious, and the owners are very sweet!! I definitely recommend trying this food truck, don't forget to get their hummus, super yummy!!! read more

I'm pleasantly surprised to find this place on a Friday night. They have friendly service, great jokes, and magnificent homemade food. I had the chicken shawarma plate and it was deliciously flavored to perfection. It had great ambiance under the stars on a cool summer night, enjoying dinner with my Love. read more

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

Tasty! The owner was very nice and welcoming. The portions were good. There's also a lot of options on the menu. Definitely going back for more. read more

10/10 Food was amazing and the customer service was top notch!!! The owner came out of the food truck and explained the menu. The food was made to order so there was a bit of a wait but it was definitely worth it! The food was so flavorful, the chicken was perfect and the beef was delicious!! Wow!! It was by far the best I've had! read more

We wanted to try this place after reading the high Yelp readings. Be warned that the address given is that of Target and it's NOT within the shopping plaza. All the food trucks are on the street bordering Target so unless you are familiar with the area, it's not easy to find in the dark. Plus they were not there the night we went so luckily we didn't order food ahead of time or else we'd have lost money. When trying to call the listed number, it's not even in service. Is this really a legit business? read more

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

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

Ooooo Baby!!! Boy does this hit the spot! the flavors are perfect, the serving size is good for the price. I can't stop raving. Sooo good! The family making the food and taking the orders are kind and charismatic! I will definitely come back for these bold and well seasoned plates of shawarma chicken and beef. By the way the garlic sauce is chefs kiss!! read more