Visited during the week and thankfully didn't have too much trouble finding parking. I got the chicken shawarma wrap, which had a lot of flavor! I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, so I took those out. Most of the other shawarma wraps I've had usually don't include tomatoes, so that was a little unexpected for me. The staff was friendly and overall, I thought it was a good spot if you're in PB and looking for something quick and flavorful! read more

Thank you to Shawarma House for providing these delicious meals. Thank you Hannah for organizing this. I had to try the Beef Shawarma Egg Rolls because I have seen people talk about them on Instagram. These Egg Rolls were scrumptious. The beef was quite tasty and I really like the seasoning to it. I had to eat it in separate times because it was fulfilling. So thanks again to Shawarma House and Hannah for this tasty experience. read more

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Huge shout out to this shop and to Hannah for putting this event together! This event turned into a full day that I completely loved! I realized I've never been to OB and I would def come back here. I'm sooo glad I opted for something new and out of my element. I got the gyro which had lamb and beef shawarma and it was soooo good! I do wish it had way more meat to be honest, but the meat did have flavor! Tons of lettuce and really filling. The sauce it comes with was very tasty too! And the fries wowww 10/10! Super crispy and the seasoning on these were on point. Service was great and he gave a really good recommendation on the food. They also have a restroom which is always a plus. I would definitely come back! read more

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Overall a good experience! The staff who took my order at the front was soooo nice! I got the beef shawarma pita wrap for the Yelp event then my partner came with me and paid to get the beef kebab plate to try. I will say that the food itself was good but didn't have a wow factor like there are definitely other middle eastern food places that I enjoy more but this place was still good! The portion size for the pita wrap was decent (see photo with hand for size comparison) and there was a good amount of the beef shawarma inside (see photo with bite taken out) the beef wasn't too dry and was seasoned well. We also got little containers of this red slightly spicy and tangy sauce and little containers of a diced citrusy veggie chickpea salad(?) the sauce and salad definitely helped add some good flavor to the pita wrap to make it more interesting and flavorful!! Location wise there's a decent amount of street parking in the area. This is definitely more of a grab and go style place I would say but they do have a decent amount of seating if you do want to eat at the restaurant! Service was pretty fast. Overall, decent food and great service! This probably won't become a go to for me but I'm glad I got to try shawarma house thanks to Yelp elite for planning this elite experience! And thanks to shawarma house for having us! read more

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Great location near the OB farmers market! Easy to find with very friendly service. I was a bit disappointed that our only options were between wraps or egg rolls because I prefer plates where my ingredients aren't pre-mixed. That being said, I got the Falafel Pita and it wasn't dry at all! I appreciated the owner's son, Matt, reassuring me it wouldn't be. It was a bit too heavy on the sauce, but really enjoyable otherwise. My guy got the Chicken Shawarma Pita, which I thought was okay. I liked my pita better because it had a stronger flavor profile. Would definitely come here again and try more options! read more

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We decided to have our evening Sunday meal from Shawarma house. What I like about this location is that they are super efficient and the food quality is good. When we arrived, there was one customer waiting on an order. The place was empty and it's very clean and welcoming. They have about eight or nine dining tables in the main dining room, and then there's a bar top seating where you can look out at the street. I let the gentleman at the front know that I was there for the Elite event. He handed me a Yelp Elite menu and then he asked my husband if he would be ordering from the regular menu, then he handed him a regular menu. I needed to verify what we were allowed to order because I originally believed that I would get an entrée and a side, but the young gentleman informed me that I would only be getting an entrée not a side and not an appetizer. I ordered the euro wrap with a regular side of falafel and my husband ordered a combo plate. It was nice to be able to watch the NFL football game while we waited for our food to go. I had a chance to go visit the viewing window of the kitchen where the owner was in the process of preparing food. He waved at me and smiled. I remember him from the last you'll be here last year and it was nice to see that they had really spruced up the place. I felt better in knew that I could trust him preparing my food because we could see right into the kitchen and they weren't trying to hide anything. They have beverages in two refrigerated cases and they have all types. I love that they have pistachio baklava available if you're interested in that. I knew that I would be too full to enjoy the baklava, but I do know that it looked delicious. After about 7 to 10 minutes, our order was ready and packaged up to go. And we brought it home to enjoy. It was very good and freshly made and well prepared. We did get a side of a cucumber like salsa with cucumbers, onions, and Greek dressing. That was a nice touch for our plates. We also ordered an 8 ounce tub of tzatziki as a side because we love tzatziki sauce. I did find it to be a bit pricey at $9. Paragraph although our food was delicious it was quite pricey, even with the Elite free falafel wrap. We paid $60 for my husband's combo plate, a side of falafel, and a side of tzatziki. We didn't get any drinks and we didn't get any baklava. I know that we are by the beach and that is probably why it cost so much but for my experience here, I'm going to give it a four stars base just on the pricing. Customer service was great and the food was delicious. I respect this business and I love that they are at the beach offering their delicious food. THANK YOU SHAWARMA HOUSE for this generous elite event food. Thank you Hannah for organizing this great food at the beach! read more

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Thanks for yelp and shawarma house for letting me try this place out! The process was super easy checking in. They gave us a menu to pick out one item and I chose the portion wrap which was half beef and half chicken. The cashier was really nice explaining their food since it was my first time there. It was about a 5 min wait I got the order to go. The wrap I got was huge. The wrap was perfectly crispy , meat was tender with many flavorful fillings. The wrap comes with a side of sauce and has a good kick to it. But I do see a lot of other elites had a small side salad and I didn't get to try it, oh well but Overall this was good to try out their wraps! read more

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Another opportunity to try another one of their favorites. Huge thank you to Shawarma House and its workers for hosting this event, and to our CM, Hannah, for putting this together! I got their Gyro Pita Wrap, and my boyfriend got their Chicken Shawarma Pita. My wrap was quite big but it was filled mainly with lettuce. The meat was very tender. The chicken shawarma pita was HUGE in comparison. Full of flavor with lots of filling including meat and vegetables. It also had a nice crispy texture which was quite nice. The sides complemented both wraps. We both shared a baklava as our wraps were being prepared. It was delicious! We learned that the baklava was homemade by a relative who owns a bakery. Overall, a great place for good portioned, quality food. We will be back in the future! read more

Elite Experience: Shawarma House - Gyro Pita Wrap - Yelp Events Near Me - San Diego, California

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I appreciate Shawarma House for being so generous to invite the Yelp Elites back for some delicious food. I decided to come by during lunch hour on a Wednesday. I found parking right away in front of the restaurant. I was greeted right away and presented with the Yelp Elite menu which listed several choices of wraps and egg rolls. I chose the Beef Shawarma Pita. I also purchased a Chicken Cream Chop Pita. They each came with a small side salad and some hot sauce. I took my lunch to go so I could split each wrap with my husband. They were both delicious, but my favorite was the Beef Shawarma, as it had this amazing mix of spices. The hot sauce helped set off the flavors and the small salad was a nice cool treat on the side. Shawarma House has delicious food and is located right near the beach. I will definitely return. Thanks Yelp, Hannah and Shawarma House for this great lunch! read more

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I almost missed the opportunity to enjoy this Elite Experience because I was having one of those weeks that wasn't allowing me to get out here. So first thing Sunday morning, I secured a parking spot across the street and arrive 10 minutes before they open. It looked like a team of two opening shop when I arrived. Mathios, the owner notice he have two patrons patiently waiting so he came and unlocked the door and welcomed us inside. I preview the menu before hand, I decided to try their Gyro Pita and the Portion Egg rolls. I had the pups waiting at home so I ordered it ToGo. I chatted with Mathios briefly about catering and they have great options including delivery. While waiting for my food, another Yelp Elite and I chatted it up. One of the many things I love about the Yelp Elite Community, everyone has been so kind to me. I made some friends too. Fast forward 10ish minutes. Food is package with all the sauces, utensils and napkins. I let Mathios know I was headed straight home so he could keep the napkins and I utensils for the next ToGo order. The food smelled heavenly, it was a 15 minute drive home. Seeing as it was too much food for me alone, I opted to share with my neighbor who gladly accepted. We both agreed everything was tasty. He would have like to have a little hummus and I would have love just a little more cucumber salad. The portions were generous, the egg rolls were jam packed with meat that is why I need more cucumber salad for eat bite. I loved the garlic sauce drizzle on the egg rolls. I didn't love the Tzatziki sauce, but I'm spoiled with my Greek neighbor who makes it for me. I would definitely eat here again if I was in the vicinity and book them for catering my events. Thank you kindly Shawarma House and Yelp for hosting us! read more

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Great location on the main strip of Newport Ave near the beach! Immediately upon entering it is an open restaurant to the outdoors and the weather was perfect! The staff were extremely friendly and knowledgeable. I opted to get the chicken shawarma and it came with a cucumber side salad. The salad was so light, tasty, and refreshing that I ate it all before I even touched the pita sandwich. Now onto the sandwich itself. The chicken had great flavor and the lettuce and tomato tasted very fresh. I am thankful to Hannah and the Yelp team for this experience. It's near antique shopping and post office I need to go to. We made a whole half day out of it and made me rediscover how much I love Ocean Beach. We plan to go back more often to re-experience this again! read more

Elite Experience: Shawarma House - Yelp Events Near Me - San Diego, California

This is a cute little casual dine in/take out spot on Newport near Cable Street. Everyone was very nice especially the friendly lady who took my order of a Chicken Shawarma Wrap. It came out, fresh & hot, in about five minutes. It was generously portioned & came with a mini chopped salad & a sweet and spicy pepper sauce. The pita was very tasty, and I appreciated that it had fresh lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, chopped pickles & feta cheese on it. The chicken shawarma was so delicious, I only wish there was more of it inside the wrap! The pepper sauce added a nice little hit of flavor to it as well. We sat inside at one of the four tops. They also have some stools facing the window, additional indoor tables, and a couple of tables on the sidewalk. It was a beautiful day, and it was great to spend lunchtime here. Parking is free on the street, and we had no trouble finding a nearby spot. Weekends could be a bit more challenging. Thank you Yelp, Hannah, Darcy & Shawarma House for this delicious opportunity. Peace! read more

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One thing I love about Yelp events is being introduced to places I may not have discovered or haven't been to since they reinvented themselves otherwise, and Shawarma House was definitely a delicious find! I stopped by on a Tuesday evening, and when I tell you I could smell the food before I even reached the door... I am NOT exaggerating! That aroma was traveling down the sidewalk basically saying, "Come on in, Auntie!" My nose was ordering before I even got inside! I received a warm and friendly greeting, and I loved seeing all the options on the Yelp menu. I decided to try the Chicken Shawarma Pita, even though I'm usually NOT a pita/flatbread girl. My stomach can be sensitive to certain flatbreads, so I normally would have gone straight for a bowl. BUT...I saw that the Chicken Shawarma Pita had a for being one of their most popular items, so I figured, "Okay, let me trust the people!" Baby...I'm SO glad I did! The pita was packed with juicy, tender, flavorful chicken and fresh vegetables. Every bite was delicious, and I immediately understood why it's a popular favorite. The cook even cut my pita upon request and did it perfectly. You can tell there is attention to detail and pride in the food here. The restaurant is on the smaller side but has plenty of room for small groups, plus patio seating. Parking can get tricky around sunset because of the nearby beach traffic, so plan accordingly. Would I order the Chicken Shawarma Pita again? ABSOLUTELY! Aye!!!! Honestly, it was so good I'm already thinking about coming back tomorrow! But I'm serious!!! Shawarma House has officially gained a new fan. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality, and a huge THANK YOU to the Yelp team for another great experience! read more

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Was excited to try this place after getting to sample them at the art after dark event. Located on the main strip of OB. Came on a Sunday at 6 and it wasnt busy at all. I got the chicken shawarma pita to go. After ordering the food was ready after 5 or so minutes. The pita was a very large size and they must have pressed it on the flatop since the pita ends up being a little crispy on the sides. Even after the 20 min ride home it was still crispy. The meat was flavorful and plentiful. The pickles added a nice crunch and tanginess. The garlic sauce inside was also delish. It was a little messy to eat since the meat was falling out of both sides. read more

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Chicken shawarma pita - delicious, i got a side of Tzatziki sauce and I thought it paired really well the pita I also added the portion eggroll to my order and I think the Beef shawarma eggroll was by far my favorite thing I tried The chicken eggroll is good too but the beef is next level The cashier when I went on Saturday for lunch was friendly Thank you Yelp and Shawarma House for some amazing food. I'll be back! read more

Elite Experience: Shawarma House - Chicken shwarma pita - yummy - Yelp Events Near Me - San Diego, California

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It's always nice to be part of an Elite Experience that is highlighting a local small business. For the experience, I had the chicken shawarma wrap and I ordered a falafel appetizer. The shawarma wrap was very good. The chicken was tender and flavorful. The sauce it came with was very good, too. The falafel were tasty but they could have used a few more minutes in the fryer because the inside was a little under done and wet. The hospitality was very friendly. The father and son team were welcoming and both had a good sense of humor. Thank you team for inviting the San Diego Yelp Community. read more

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I got the chicken shawarma wrap, and it was full of flavor and delicious! Definitely a good portion and a pretty big wrap. The chicken was cooked really well and had great flavor. I just wish the wrap itself was a little crunchier, but overall, it was a solid shawarma wrap! Authentic Mediterranean food, welcoming and friendly staff. A great location near the beach. Thank you yelp! read more

Elite Experience: Shawarma House - Yelp elite menu - Yelp Events Near Me - San Diego, California

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I got the chicken shawarma pita from here. It comes with a dollop of salad-looking thing (cucumbers, tomato and onion -- maybe it's a sauce, I'm not sure, but it's refreshing). The chicken is really good, it's juicy and the pita is adequately stuffed with it. I also like the lightly toasted bread that gives the wrap a slight crunch. The service is second to none! Very enjoyable experience and I love the openness of the store. You can just enjoy your food and people watch. read more

Elite Experience: Shawarma House - Yelp Events Near Me - San Diego, California

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I had the opportunity to visit Shawarma House in OB on a Sunday afternoon through a Yelp Elite Experience. The employee who helped me was incredibly nice, patient, and welcoming. I ordered the beef pita wrap, and it was so fresh, flavorful, and delicious. The service was also quick, which made the experience even better. I ended up adding an order of falafel, and those were just as good! Everything tasted fresh and full of flavor, and I really enjoyed my meal. Thank you, Yelp, for the opportunity to experience Shawarma House and discover such yummy food! read more

Elite Experience: Shawarma House - Yelp Events Near Me - San Diego, California

Thanks, Shawarma House, for the experience! Starting with the location, the restaurant is close to the beach, which is a big plus. There is plenty of free street parking, although depending on the time of day, it can be a little tricky to find a spot. Even so, the longest you'll likely have to walk is less than 5 minutes, which is totally worth it! I really liked the open seating area where you can sit and enjoy the view of the street. There are also outdoor tables with umbrellas if you prefer to sit outside. One suggestion I would make is to add some music. Nothing too loud--just some background music would make the atmosphere even better. Customer service was great! Everyone was very attentive and welcoming. Now, the most important part: the food! I asked for a recommendation, and they suggested the chicken shawarma, so that's what I ordered. I'm glad I took their recommendation! What I liked the most was the pita--it was crunchy on the outside but soft on the inside, filled with plenty of veggies and chicken. The flavor was really good, and it came with a small side salad. I also ordered a baklava, and it was delicious! Overall, it was a really nice experience. Good food, great service, a relaxed atmosphere, and a convenient location near the beach. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Elite Experience: Shawarma House - Beef and chicken was slowly rotating on the spit - Yelp Events Near Me - San Diego, California

SHAWARMA HOUSE @ OCEAN BEACH Parking is street parking only, but there are some additional spots on the same street that are more like a small parking lot. Those spots can be pretty difficult to get, though! I waited a couple of minutes and luckily found a spot right out front. I went on a Wednesday, which is also the OB Farmers Market, so parking can definitely be a little tricky. The location is great, though, because it's literally on the same strip as the OB Market! I've actually been here once before for another Yelp event, so I was really excited to come back and try their pita wrap. Last time, I tried their pita plates, but this time I got the chicken shawarma pita wrap. The chicken was super crispy and really delicious! I also really liked that it came with a little side salad with cucumbers, onions, and chickpeas. It had a vinaigrette dressing that I personally wasn't the biggest fan of, but everything else was still super flavorful. Overall, I really enjoyed this spot! Thank you, Hannah, for allowing me to come to the Yelp event, and thank you to the staff for being so welcoming and friendly. I also really loved the ambiance here. It has a simple, home style feel where you can grab your food and sit wherever you'd like. Such a cute and relaxed spot in OB! read more

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Great experience at shawarma house today! Loved having an event so close to home in OB. I had the day off so stopped by for lunch with a friend and grabbed the beef shawarma off the elite menu. The shawarma was delicious and the meat was so flavorful on its own, before even adding the sauce. I forget what type of sauce was on the side, but wowwwwww.. it was amazing. They served it with a little side of a salad (?) which was a little vinegary for my taste, but I could see the appeal. $3 draft beers if you order food ($6 otherwise). Total steal compared to a beer anywhere else in San Diego these days. They had the fans on and a nice breeze coming in which made for a pleasant meal. Super friendly staff and laid back vibe. Thank you Yelp team and Shawarma house for this delicious meal, I'll definitely have to pop in again soon. read more

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We came on Saturday afternoon. Jackie at the counter was welcoming and very helpful. I had the Yelp Elite Beef Shawarma Pita (4/5), which was very good ... and large enough to take half home fir another lunch. The cucumber salad side was excellent. My grandson ordered the Chicken Shawarma Plate (4/5 $20.99) which he liked very much. [I had some of the hummus, which was excellent.] Service was super. Jackie was on top of everything ... including refilling water glasses without our asking. The shop is a single store front with indoor seating for 12 and an open-air counter for 6 facing outdoors. There's a smal look-in kitchen. Thank you Shawarma House and Yelp, especially Hannah, for the Yelp Elite Experience. read more

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I had a great experience here! The girl at the front was friendly and I appreciated that they had the Yelp menu printed out. The wrap I got was a really big satisfying portion; I got the mixed portion one which came with beef and chicken Shawarma. The meat was very nicely seasoned, but I do think the beef had more flavor. I really like the garlic sauce that came in it as well. I was pretty hungry, but on another day, this definitely could have been split into two meals. The place itself was clean. They were cleaning up after people while I was there. I understand what some other people are saying about the decor needing some updates and my chair was a little wobbly. But if you're just coming for some good Middle Eastern food, this definitely will hit the spot. read more

Elite Experience: Shawarma House - Mixed portion wrap - Yelp Events Near Me - San Diego, California

Thank you Hannah and Shawarma House for having us! First time here, tucked in the heart of OB. I'm always here for the farmers market, good to know this place is so close by! Food came out super fast, got the shawarma chicken wrap and it was delish. Super flavorful and the crisp on the wrap was perfection. The sauce and salad tanginess cut through the chicken. Loved this experience and loved the food! read more

Elite Experience: Shawarma House - Yelp Events Near Me - San Diego, California

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First, thank you, Shawarma House and Yelp for offering this event. I brought my grandson, and we both enjoyed both the great service and the speedy arrival of our food. The food was a mixed bag. Grandson enjoyed his chicken shawarma plate which came with rice and hummus, but he left the hummus because he just doesn't care for it. My gyro wrap was disappointing. I love gyros, and the wrap looked overwhelmingly large at first glance. Then i saw that it was filled almost entirely with shredded iceberg lettuce and a very small bit of gyros. Not what most Mediterranean restaurants in San Diego do. Maybe a one off or maybe because it was complimentary? We did enjoy the warm hospitality, and so a big thank you. read more

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Parking was easy to find out front with a 2 hour limit. The store looked mom and pop shop it's small and cozy. You go up to the front look at the menu and order. I ordered shawarma portion pita (beef and chicken) my friend got the chicken. I highly recommend the chicken shawarma it's very crispy on the outside and inside is very moist. It reminds me of chicken curry. I did like the chicken shawarma over portion pita more because the chicken was juicer than the meat. The meat had a consistency like a beef jerky to me. They are both good but I prefer the chicken only. I absolutely love the pita wrap they were very crispy and grilled to perfection. This restaurant is also vegan friendly. read more

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Loved the beef shawarma! Nice little shop with friendly workers and attentive staff. Food came out nice and hot and tasted great! Thank you for the great event! read more

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Huge portion and yummy side sauces plus delightfully crisp pita wrapper were standouts at Shawarma House. Beef shawarma pita order came out in less than 5 minutes, and portion size was definitely enough to share. Refreshing, herbal side salad was a nice touch. Great vibes at OB, as always, with the open air dining. Thank you Shawarma House + Hannah for another wondeful YEE! read more

Elite Experience: Shawarma House - Yelp Events Near Me - San Diego, California

Had the tastiest chicken/lamb mix wrap. I was excited because I'd never seen the option to have that before so I tried it. It was flavorful, the meats were marinated in mild spices that were reminiscent of curry or maggi. The wrap held tightly together and was paired with a small pickled salad that accompanied the wrap perfectly. The inside was very low key, and it was right off of the strip. Parking was easy and the customer service was quick, helpful and accommodating. Would eat here again in the future. read more

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Food: 5/5-The food was really good! The option to have a mixture of shawarma beef and chicken was great! It wasn't too salty and there was a lot of flavor as well! While the spicy sauce wasn't a large stand out for me, I bought the garlic sauce there and it really made the dish for me! Location: 5/5 There was a good amount of street parking during the weekday with 2 hr parking! In addition, there was plenty of indoor and outdoor seating! Service: The service was great! The employee would make sure to swing by and check up on us Overall: I would recommend this place for people who like shawarma wraps and def gotta get it w the garlic sauce! The people there are super friendly and are willing to help you with providing recs if needed read more

Elite Experience: Shawarma House - Shawarma mixed pita wrap - Yelp Events Near Me - San Diego, California

Note to self: make sure to visit during the week next time as the parking is much easier than the weekend! Stopped by for this wonderful Elite experience on a late morning of Sunday. There were other patrons in there, but plenty of spots for our party of 7. The beef shawarma rolls are hands down one of my favorite dishes. So much so, the beef wrap for the experience just didn't measure up. There were silver slivers from cutting the wrap in the foil wrapper. Once I picked all of those out the flavor just wasn't there for me personally. The small salad on the side was really yummy & tasted very fresh. Manager on site was very attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. Overall, I'll be back for the rolls but will not be ordering the wrap again. Thank you SO much to Hannah J Shawarma House for this special treat through the Elite Experience! read more

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The service was awesome, I wish I remembered his name. Even though he was playfully talking trash about my Denver Broncos he was still cool and attentive to us as we ate there. The food portions were absolutely massive. Usually at these events the "meal" isn't enough and I get a side. I tried that same tactic this time and came away with so much food. The food was fantastic, very flavorful. If I'm ever in OB and hankering for some Schwarma I'm definitely coming read more

Elite Experience: Shawarma House - Yelp Events Near Me - San Diego, California

I visited on a Wednesday evening, and the service was fantastic. I ordered the Vegan Shawarma Pita Wrap, a Baklava, and a Pacifico. With it being late, I ordered the food to go and the beer to enjoy while I waited. $4 for a beer is such a steal! The Pita was delicious and actually survived the trip back to Lemon Grove very well! The chili sauce was a great addition. I really appreciate when places offer multiple vegetarian options, I look forward to returning to try the others! I highly recommend adding a Baklava to your order, it is the best way to end your meal! read more

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Came in on Wednesday evening right before the OB Farmer's Market wrapped up and it was pretty empty. We were immediately greeted by Matt. He was very pleasant to talk to and made the whole experience very enjoyable. I was debating between the beef and chicken shawarma pita. I opted for the chicken at his recommendation and was not disappointed. My girlfriend was unsure if she wanted to get the falafel due to some places making them too dry, but Matt reassured her it would not be he case here, and true to his worth, the falafel was not dry at all. Both pita wraps were very tasty. The chicken was very juicy and flavorful with great balance of ingredients. Likewise the falafel wrap had great flavor and the falafel were tender and not at all dry. I will be coming back when I'm in the area! read more

Elite Experience: Shawarma House - Falafel pita - Yelp Events Near Me - San Diego, California

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I got here on a Sunday afternoon, and it was surprisingly quiet. There's a lot of parking a block away too. The food came out in less than 10 minutes. I got the beef shawarma pita and it was delicious! The red sauce that came with it complimented the wrap perfectly I should've asked for more. I'll definitely come back to try more things on the menu. Thank you Yelp and Shawarma House! read more

Elite Experience: Shawarma House - Yelp Events Near Me - San Diego, California

Got to try this place at the yelp art after dark event recently. So was excited to see that I got into this elite event! Its in OB so parking is a premium but luckily I came on a Sunday which made it easier. It wasnt too busy so the order and pickup was fast and easy. I got the chicken shawarma pita to go. It came with some hot sauce and a small tabouli salad. Everything was super fresh and the portion size was very generous. Also appreciated that they finished it on the grill to give it a nice crunch. If your in the area definitely try this place out! read more

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Perfect beach picnic food! Got the portion pita- a great solution for anyone who wants to try chicken and beef! Came with a delicious side of tabbouleh type salad and yummy sauce. Bought a chicken shawarma platter to take as well and everything so delicious!! Get napkins bc it drips yummy goodness. Thank you Shawarma House and Yelp for getting us out there to try new foods and support local businesses. Adding this to my beach eats rotation! read more

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A small unassuming Mediterranean restaurant in the heart of Ocean beach just a few minutes from the beach. Because of this, parking may be hard to find, but luckily we found parking right around the corner. Schwarma House serves typical Mediterranean foods such as pita wrap and plates featuring meats from the vertical spit roasts as well as egg rolls. I got the gyro pita wrap from the Yelp event as well as the combo fries and tabouli salad. The food was good and seasoned well with generous portions. One critique I had though was the food was a tad bit oily. Overall, a solid place to eat, friendly service, and in a great location by the beach surrounded by many shops. Thank you Schwarma House for inviting Yelp to experience your tasty food! read more

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Be warned this is in the heart of a strip of shops near Ocean Beach, so parking can be chaotic! You can park in the residential area a couple blocks down for the guarantee, or gamble with the slanted shop-side parking. I was only able to grab a 15 minute parking myself, so I got take-out. AMBIANCE: The spot is a pretty modest casual street-side shop near Ocean Beach. You can sit at the counter looking out onto downtown OB and people watch. It was fairly cool the day I went so they had all doors and windows open and just fans running. It is fairly small, only a few tables, but it wasn't incredibly busy when I went just before noon on a weekend. SERVICE: They appeared to be training a new employee when I got there and she finished up taking my order. She was an incredibly sweet and warm young lady, and I appreciated the service I received! FOOD: You can see the huge spits turning in the glass case in the back and they looked delish! For the Yelp elite you can pick one item from select pita wraps, eggrolls, or falafel side. I got the chicken shawarma pita wrap, which would have been $14. I think the pricing and size is on par with other places. My order came out relatively quick, and was super fresh and hot, served with a red hot sauce and something that looked like tabouleh. It was a little greasy; by the time I sat down 10-15 minutes later, the wrapper was soaked through with oil and the pita was floppy. There were onions when I asked for no onions, but not a big deal. The pita tastes kind of like whole wheat, a little sweet even. The chicken shawarma had a great flavor from the marinade but the char was a bit lacking. The red hot sauce was excellent, but the tabouleh(?) was too sour for my taste. There's a small portion on the side where they seal the pita wrap that's crispy, and I would love to have more of that texture. Overall a decent pita wrap. In the future I would be interested in coming back to try their kebab, which is my favorite meat choice from Mediterranean places. Thanks to the Yelp elite team as always for organizing, and to Shawarma House and all their staff for inviting us for this great opportunity to try their food! read more