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    Mr Shawarma

    4.3 (194 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Chicken Shawarma, comes with garlic sauce.
    Mindy O.

    The first ever shawarma for me! I didn't know what to order, but the young lady at the counter was kind and helpful. The place has a few small tables, but is more like a takeout place. We had a chicken shawarma and a Habibi burger. The food quality was good. The shawarma was a lot of food and I could eat only half of it. My hubby liked his burger. The only thing for me was that I did not care for the cinnamon or nutmeg spices in the chicken shawarma. It was the kind of mediterranean food that used cinnamon for flavor. A little different flavor palette. It might be just their shawarma flavoring, and their kebabs might have different flavoring, which I didn't try this time, so I don't know. Overall the chicken shawarma was OK, a bit heavy with french fries wrapped together inside. I wish it was not cut up and served as one big piece like a burrito since the cut up pieces were falling apart as I ate. We also tried a couple of small walnut baklavas. They were a bit soggy and disappointing.

    Beef and lamb shawarma
    Leanne M.

    The servings are HUGE, really huge. The chicken shawarma had nine generous portions It was not to spicy and very moist The beef and lamb shawarma had very little flavour. The winner here is the chicken

    Side salad, mainly tomatoes, and big Romaine hearts
    Britt R.

    Honestly, this place was underwhelming and honestly very disappointing for $50 in the meal was not that great. For starters I had ordered a plate and the chicken and steak with fries and I asked for a salad on the side. They didn't give me the fries and the salad is 90% tomatoes and has these huge hearts from the Romaine in it so I just wasn't really a fan. I called the restaurant three times in a row and I got home because I also asked them first sides only the guy basically told me that he put everything in the bag so he didn't give me any extra so then when I got home, we only had three sauces for both of our meals and it was a lot of food. And he didn't include the tahini or any of the other things that he said was in the bag. The service was nice and the sense that they were friendly, but my order was completely wrong, it was cold and it didn't taste good. The meat was tough and dry. We honestly didn't even finish it. It's really disappointing because I don't eat out often and I was willing to try a new Mediterranean place because everywhere else was closed and I'll probably never come back. The food definitely looks better than it tastes. And like I said when you try a new place, you have high hopes and expectations and everything about this place wasn't good. They didn't have ice. The meat had no flavor even the olives tasted like nothing. When normally when the food doesn't taste that great you can make it up by having sauces when I didn't have enough. I have tried Mediterranean food all throughout San Diego. It's one of my favorites and it's very rare for me to eat Mediterranean food and not like the experience, but I was highly disappointed. The people were nice but the food was not and I mean at the end of the day that's why we come. Maybe he didn't understand my order but either way I'm not a fan. I even waited between calling-- and I tried a sixth time on my mom's phone because I got food for me and her for Easter Sunday because we didn't feel like cooking. And they didn't answer on her phone either.

    2 kebabs a la carte - $6 and $5
    Arshad H.

    Mr Shawarma offers HALAL Mediterranean cuisine with a choice of shawarmas (chicken, beef, lamb), burgers, fried chicken, hot dogs, plates, bowls, bbq plates (kababs, chicken tikka, beef tikka), sides (hummus, eggplant, tabouleh, dolma, falafel, wings), and desserts (baklava and tres leches). I ordered 2 kebabs a la carte - (beef & lamb kebab ($6) ) and the (chicken kebab ($5)). Both meats were tender and juicy and were of the ground meat variety. They each had a lot of flavor. Mr shawarma rice ($18) - This came with rice, side salad, hummus and a choice of protein. My friend went with beef shawarma and it was juicy and flavorful. What really impressed me about his dish was how flavorful and aromatic the rice was. You could it was infused with cardamon, cinnamon, saffron, and other spices. Overall I was impressed with the quantity as well as quality of meats here. Everything tasted great, and the menu is extensive with so many options. Service was extremely friendly, and I look forwarding to visiting again when I'm in the area.

    Beef & Lamb Shawarma
    Wanting H.

    Mr Sharwarma is a good place finding authentic shawarma wraps, plates, or bowels. We came here for lunch and were glad we found the place. I had their beef and lamp shawarma wrap. It's not bad! I like the wrap to be authentic that it's cut and has additional sauce on the side. We also had their chicken shawarma bowl; the garlic flavored sauce was excellent with the bowl. I can see why it's a popular place!

    Beef & Lamb Shawarma
    Siria F.

    I walked in on a Thursday evening after work and it wasn't busy. I ordered for take out and waited no more 15 mins. I ordered the beef and lamb shawarma that came in a wrap with a side of tzatziki sauce. The meat was juicy and had so much flavor. You can order a drink and fries to make it a combo. I also tried the baklava with pistachio and chocolate. Everything was so good and filling. The prices are great for the portions they serve, I'll definitely be back. They have a tv and music playing for those that dine in. Plenty of parking since it wasn't busy.

    Pistachio Baklava to go

    Employees are nice, food is good, they had my food ready fast too! Nothing but good stuff here :)) and probably the best baklava I've had! I got the beef shawarma bowl and the pistachio baklava, super tasty !!

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    Cirwan S.

    Definitely coming here again. Came here with buddies, and got a little bit of everything. Started things off with kabob platter and it was inane! We shared 2 beef kabobs, 2 skewers of chicken tikka, and chicken kabob. My favorite item was the lemon cilantro beef shawarma wrap( must try ! ). We also shared their shawarma fries half beef and half chicken . We love hot dogs and their halal hot dog was so yummy came with toppings I love. Their food is 100% halal. The restaurant was clean and service was great. Can't wait to come back !

    Build your own bowl with all the fixins!! Yum!
    Christina H.

    Cute little shop with good prices, but the customer service here is excellent! The cashier (Hakam) could tell I was struggling with options so just said, "I got you!" And pretty much put my bowl together for me :) Really flavorful food, and super healthy so you don't feel guilty haha I took it to the park down the street to enjoy a perfect Spring Day Update: I literally had to go back to the shop because Hakam had given me a dessert with my order, and I didn't even know what it was at first. Their baklava is perfectly crispy and soft at the same time, with chocolate and pistachio (I think) it was such an excellent complement to the flavors of the meal and rounded it out beautifully

    Sheesh tawouk plate
    Nikita B.

    My husband and I came here for our weekend cheat meal, and the food did not disappoint. We ordered the shish tawouk plate, which came with flavorful rice, pita, hummus, and a fresh side salad. We also tried the chicken shawarma, served with salad and garlic sauce on the side. Everything was delicious and tasted like authentic Middle Eastern food (I lived in Dubai for 10 years, so I can vouch for it!)

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    27 days ago

    Really good food! Amazing service! The place is super clean and respectful staff! The food is always fresh!

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    Delicious and lots of food for the money. Excellent flavors. I had a chicken salad with 2 side sauces. Good service

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    Whenever I visit San Marcos, I visit Mr. Shawarma. Great value for authentic middle eastern cuisine.

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    4 months ago

    Must try the Chicken Tikka! The flavors are bold, portions are generous, and everything tastes freshly made. Definitely coming back again.

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    Is this Business closed? I called multiple times with no answer and went to the location around 4 Pm. The place was closed. So I want to know if they closed permanently or just my luck today.

    It's right on the border of Escondido and San Marcos. In the shopping center with cvs.

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    I love this place! Food is delicious. Would recommend to…read moreanyone, it's a little loud inside but if you're not eating there it doesn't matter. Staff is friendly. I did however have a bit a negative experience, picked up lunch couple days ago and got a chicken kabob bowl and as I bit into it noticed the chicken was undercooked. Didn't have time to go back and share with staff.

    Why did I come here?…read more With a hunger for mediterranean and the worry that nearby Aria may be a bit too pricey for a quick meal, I brought my son out to The Pita Guys for some gyro or shawarma. What we found were limited options, higher than expected prices, less than helpful staff, and not the best of food. Being my first time, I had questions about the menu. The young pair behind the counter didn't seem to know what they were serving, as they kept looking at one another for guidance with little ability to give me much relevant info on anything other than what types or protein they had. Once I finally ordered, they started to taking and filling the orders of people behind me. It wasn't until a much older woman came in from the back before my own dinner started being prepared. Seriously, it was a pretty weird setup. The food was served Subway style, where they go down the line asking what you wanted added to your wrap. Shawarma meat is minced, staying warm in a tub, and scooped to order by a spoon resting in a bin of cloudy water. Not only did it feel a bit gross, but it also seemed that the bulk of the juice in the meat came from that watery spoon, as the shawarma I ate was very dry. When it came to my son's Shawarma Plate, the menu stated that it came with two sides. What they don't tell you is that the only choices on the 'sides' menu open to you are Hummus and a Salad. The much more desired sides of Falafel, Baba Ghanoush, or even kid friendly Fries, were not offered. Needless to say, my son ate his chicken and rice, but wouldn't touch his hummus. So, a Shawarma Plate and a Shawarma wrap ... dinner for two, not a ton of food, neither of us were all that impressed ... and it cost us over $40. Needless to say, with how everything tasted and what it took to get ... we won't be coming back. For the price it cost us, I think we'll stick with the far superior Aria up the street. Or, at the very least, try the Kebab Shop down the block.

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