We were lost in South Elgin when we decided to stop and eat. We turned into a strip mall parking lot and saw Pita BBQ, a small and unassuming restaurant. We were surprised when we walked in and saw the colorful menus with lots of options. The staff greeted us immediately while we decided what to order. We split the chicken kabob plate, an order of falafel (which we watched being made!), and french fries. The chicken was outstanding, tender and very tasty. It came with basmati rice, which was equally delicious. The freshly made falafel was perhaps the best we've had, and even the french fries had a delicate flavor. The prices were very reasonable and the staff could not have been nicer. We will go out of our way to return, even though we live 20 miles away. read more

Dry, bland. Very disappointing. No idea how they have 4 stars. Hummas tasted bitter and canned. Now I remember why we dont eat here anymore. Sad. read more

I did spend 42$ for 3 mixed wrap shawarma and this is what i got am full wrapped oil with nothing inside. Stay away from this restaurant if you don't want to throw away your food away. read more

Pita BBQ - Mediterranean Near Me - South Elgin, Illinois

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Super super bad The chicken barbecue is extremely tough cold and disgusting The rice was cold and stuck together read more

Super friendly, quick, and delicious! I have not been to this location in a while and am so glad I stopped by on my lunch break! I ordered the mixed shawarma bowl with everything plus added hot sauce. It was hard to not speed run this beautiful bowl! Fresh ingredients lovingly prepared made for an amazing lunch! I highly recommend Pita BBQ! read more

Pita BBQ - Mixed shawarma bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - South Elgin, Illinois

Heard good things but was pretty disappointed. First and biggest problem was an item missing from my order (baba ghanouj). Even if I bothered to drive all the way back to argue about it they would've been closed so no recourse. Food tasted like it would've been good but was mostly very dry. I did come an hour before closing but I don't think that means I should've been served mummified food. No sauces were included with my combination plate, don't know if that's nonsense protocol or another oversight as with my missing baba ghanouj. Part of the combination plate includes Spicy Chili Chicken which looks good on their website, red and well seasoned. But what I got was pale, bland and completely devoid of any spiciness. It's almost like they make their food in an unauthentic way to cater to white folks cuz they don't think we can handle the flavor ‍ I've used shawarma marinade packets from Jewel that tasted better than whatever they use. Also their pita bread is pretty low quality, like the difference between Turano and Butternut bread. Funny since that's their namesake. Won't be returning or recommending. read more

Well.... I have started a road trip around the suburbs for a good Shawarma. This was my second spot so far ( days apart ). .... I was very hopeful that it would be a decent place, or more of a nice expectation, ( while doing my research, it seemed credible ) Unfortunately, once I took my few steps inside, all I noticed was how dirty this place is. I gave myself a second thought of whether I should even order, but I decided to anyways. I was told it will take 10 minutes ( to go ) and so I sat down at one of the tables. It was nasty dirty: crumbs and stickiness all over. The whole place looked very very dirty. I was so skeptical about even trying my food. I got home 20 minutes later, and I gave it a shot. I cut the Shawarma in half, and begun my adventure..... my first bite had a ligament, ( yuck ) I continued to try eating the first half, ... it was completely bland, ... there was a few vegetables, one of which was warm tomato skin! I had no more thought, I threw the other half of the Chicken Shawarma out to the garage. A few hours later, my stomach began to hurt, .... You know what happened next. So, in my "Opinion" I would not recommend this place at all if you're searching for a good Shawarma. I will keep looking around and post more reviews. read more

Ok, so 4 stars is a stretch after today's order but would normally give 5. The thing is, it all depends on if the owner is behind the counter or not for quality. And you never know when ordering. I've been the happiest with this joint living near downtown Elgin as the best option. The wrap is massive and good quality so that's pretty much consistent. But I'll order sides like falafel and hummus that will fall short at times. The hummus was way too thin and runny this time and in a smaller container than any other time. Falafel quality has suffered as well but decent this time. Spicy garlic fries did not have enough garlic sauce on them but have this wonderful sauce for wrap and falafel to fortify. Normally really amazing. The spicy beef shawarma blows away anything within the distance I'm willing to travel for better consistency. Kefta kabob has been very good when I've had. So I hope the owner takes time to just reiterate what makes a quality product consistently. It could get lost at times I think. But most definitely a business to support and will continue to do so! read more

By far the best shwarma in the elgin area. So worth the price it never fails. Food is delicious and you can tell care it always put into it. Service is great, workers are very attentive. The ambiance is very calm and a perfect place to get lunch and relax. Overall i think this place is excellent and extremely underrated. They deserve more love! read more

I have to change my review as they appear to have changed their recipe for the chili chicken. It's no longer as good as it used to be...more bland, less spicy and it looks less colorful than it used to. I dunno what they changed but its not a good change, used to be the sole reason I came here. They also got extra stingey with the sauces...your sauces are good, you shouldnt fight your customers about wanting it, you should embrace it. read more

I was in Elgin and had dinner here on a Sunday. The restaurant looks more fast food like on the inside. The service was standard, order at the counter and find a table to sit. I opted for the spicy chili chicken from Yelp recommendations. The food was ready quickly and the portions were large enough to make two servings. The chili chicken was slightly spicy which was enough for me. The red color makes it look way more spicier than it actually is. The chicken had some good flavors and their creamy garlic sauce was so tasty. There was plenty of rice to accompany the chicken and the pita bread was soft and fresh. I was totally satisfied with my meal. read more

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DELICIOUS. I was so skeptical at first but I'm so happy that I decided to stop here! You won't regret it. The dishes are authentically made. Very clean establishment and kind staff. read more

Stopped by for lunch the other day with my kid. The people working there are super nice. The restaurant is a little dated and could use a deep clean and refresh. We got two pita's, a frie, and a drink. It was $30. So may other places to get lunch for less. My son just got meat on this pita, and it was good. I had it with everything and garlic sauce. The garlic sauce is runny, and overpowered the sandwich. The fries were fresh and really good. Overall, it was expensive and just ok. I probably won't be back. read more

Pita BBQ - Beef Shwarma - Mediterranean Near Me - South Elgin, Illinois

1st time here last week. So, so good. The chicken shawarma wrap and loaded fries are excellent. The garlic sauce is to die for. I could drink it by the gallon. Friendly service. Food made fresh to order. We ordered to go read more

Recently ordered through DoorDash after only having been there in person or takeout. The food was still incredibly fresh and delicious. The service is always welcoming and I highly recommend..: EVERYTHING on their menu! I haven't found a favorite because every time I think I have, I try something new and it's all equally as amazing as the last! read more

Pita BBQ - Combination Feast - Mediterranean Near Me - South Elgin, Illinois

Legit used to be a 10/10. They skimp on the meat ridiculously now tho. Spent 15 dollars on their lunch special and it was half the portion they used to give. Not going anymore... read more

The falafel is excellent. It has a nice crunchy exterior with perfectly spiced interior. The service was quick and friendly. I definitely will be back to try other items on the menu! read more

Surprisingly good Indian/greek casual spot. Although not a great spot for dining in, LOTS of people were popping in for pickup. I had the chicken kabob plate. It was $16 and too much for one seating. And the marinade/seasoning they used-delicious! It takes a minute to get food as it is cooked from scratch but because of that the chicken was tender and juicy which is challenging with small pieces like that. I would go out of my way again for it. Dinging one star for lack of atmosphere and disappointing dining room. If they could fix up the tables and chairs a bit, 5 stars for sure! read more

I mean... it tasted pretty good, but I wasn't blown away by anything. It's worth a visit to find out for yourself, but we live over 30 minutes away and don't think we'll be rushing back for a craving. Please don't let this deter you from trying it out. We had the spicy chicken platter and sandwich and we did enjoy the chicken. The sandwich is long, but skinny and not dense with content. It could use more filling of cabbage, or salad, or I've seen some places add fries for more body. That said, I ate it very quickly as the sauce was flavorful and at the perfect level of spice. The platter was decent, with the hummus finely puréed (not my preference) and the Lebanese salad was unique and tasty. If we find ourselves back in the area we would maybe stop by to try the falafel. read more

Pita BBQ - Entrance. - Mediterranean Near Me - South Elgin, Illinois

When Pita BBQ first opened in Streamwood, the food and service were fantastic. It was nice to see that they were doing well enough to open a second location in South Elgin, too. Sadly, the quality of the food, its preparation, and service have steadily declined since then. Today, I stopped at the South Elgin location for lunch since I was nearby. It had been close to a year since last eating there. I ordered a simple spicy falafel wrap and hoped that it wouldn't disappoint. It did. It was so disappointing. The falafel were mushy, not to mention tiny, and it wasn't spicy at all. By volume, there was more onion in the wrap than falafel as well. I have made far better at home. I will not be returning to Pita BBQ, either location. Far better falafel (food in general) can be found at Pita Pita or at Pita Inn. read more

I'm ashamed to say how many times I've passed or been near here and we never gave it a try. Until recently when I really wanted some chicken shawarma. Food was so good & the service was so friendly. We rolled out the door, stuffed to the gills and took home leftovers. We will be back! read more

The people at the counter are always super polite. Food always comes out good. Haven't had a bad thing from here. Although, I do miss when they had jones soda on their fountain bc you rarely see that anywhere. The best mediterranean food you can get in the area for sure. I recommend the spicy beef shawarma and the falafel plate. You always have to get the spicy fries with extra garlic sauce too!! read more

Food taste good, serving size could be a little bit bigger. Asked for a side of spicy sauce to go with my bowl and the person checking me out seemed to have an attitude and said you know it cost extra it doesn't come with it, umm okay? I can pay for it.. just wanted extra sauce. read more

I got to try this restaurant yesterday! The ambiance was surprisingly pleasant. The shop owner was really nice and walked my friend and I though the menu! The services was great since it was not too busy. Seemed like more people did pick up and to go orders. The food quality was great! I would try this on a week day since the special seemed like it would be a good one! read more

Chicken and Beef Schwarma was good. Great flavors and was nice and moist. Pita was a little fluffy and not hard and greasy. Had good fries and hot sauce along with the garlic sauce. Guys serving the food were great as well. Would eat here again. read more

I'm originally from the Detroit area. Theirs a lot of middle eastern restaurants out there and this is my 1st time trying this place. The food was amazing--10/10!It hits home for me, because I really haven't found a place that has authentic middle eastern food until I came here. read more

I haven't been to Pita BBQ since before the pandemic and so glad I came back. It was my mom's first time and she was in love. The have the best falafel (so light and fluffy with a crispy exterior). My mom got the mixed meat plate. You get so much food! The staff was beyond friendly! We will definitely be back. read more

Pita BBQ - Mixed meat (chicken and beef) and falafel plate. It comes with rice, tomatoes, Cucumbers, onions and pita with garlic and hot sauce - Mediterranean Near Me - South Elgin, Illinois

I got the falafel bowl and it came with all kinds of vegetables, rice, and falafel. It was all seasoned deliciously and the tahini sauce was delish (and vegan!) If you ever happen to find yourself hungry in south elgin, come here! read more

Excellent food and people! Particularly Mohammed! Also garlic sauce is addictive. Went for lunch and had the falafel bowl. It was huge and delicious. Definitely one piece f my top places to eat. read more

Love this place & the owner! Makes me feel like I'm part of the family. I ordered their Gyro sandwich and my boyfriend got their combination feast! So worth every penny. The service here is always so kind and welcoming. read more

Pita BBQ - So delicious!!! - Mediterranean Near Me - South Elgin, Illinois

5 star food, prices and portions. 2 star service. Don't bother placing an order online for pick-up. They never 'get it' and wind up making the order when you show up to get it. Also, often forget sides/extras so check before you leave. Husband had to go back for some items they forgot and they locked the door in his face when he arrived because it was 8pm. Once he called they brought out the items they forgot. Anyway, great food always. Just need to get their service together. read more

Yummy yummy ... that is all I have to say. Tried Mediterranean food for the first time. Delicious! Chicken is so tender, it melts in your mouth. Just enough spices in the meat to bring up the flavor but not overwhelming. Fresh and tasty food. I just wish they had hot mint tea. They were out. The guy behind the counter was extremely friendly and attentive. Definitely, will be back. read more

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Place is dirty All tables are sticky Fries are old Meat tasted good but that's about it fountain drinks were gross read more

Start with compliments on using halal meats. When asked. Reply was "of course.". And using middle eastern music in restaurant. Really adds to ambiance. I ordered vegetarian lunch special saving meat for a special occasion. Hummus (smooth) and falafel (crispy) were good. Pita was off-tasting to me. I don't think it's fresh made. I tried to call for pickup and line was busy for 20 minutes. I drove then walked into order my lunch. I had to wait inside so stayed to eat. Eating out of takeaway styrofoam is not why I go out to eat. It's a quick casual place. If you try the meat, please write a review so I know to return or not. read more

My employer had our holiday lunch supplied from Pita BBQ and it was FANTASTIC!!!! I don't live close to the restaurant (30 min away), but I can assure you I will be making the trek down Randall Rd to have dinner! really delicious, flavorful and the Falafel was the best I've ever had. The pita was fresh and tender and I chose the beef shawarma and garlic sauce from the selection we had and it was superb. In fact, just writing this review is making me hungry and a trek to So Elgin will be happening this weekend :-) read more

Food was well presented, fair portions and not too expensive. Sushi was good but not great. Beautiful decor

I really liked the food we ordered. A bit far from my place but worth coming back for. Next time I'll order something else. read more

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Love this place. Food is very good. I have tried several different items. Never have I been disappointed.

Fresh food, local owned, GOOD people, GREAT owner, and even more important, AMAZING TASTE! By far the best Mediterranean Food I have ever had and after seeing the kitchen, it is clean and the food is, as I said, all local and fresh from the spices to the amazing meats. Whether your diet is about longevity, fat loss or you just want a GOOD meal, this is a MUST go! This destroys any big-business chain restaurant. So worth it! What do I recommend? Any dish is amazing but the spicy chili chicken dish is beyond good and I don't even like spicy food. Even the vegetarian dishes would make any meat lover come back for seconds and fourths. read more

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Went here this past weekend to order food to go. The place was dimly lit and didn't look like it was open. Thankfully it was. We ordered two mixed shawarma plates. Overall the quantity of food was good and it had great flavor. Hummus was too oily for my liking, but the garlic sauce was delicious. My only real complaint was the menu stated the plates came with additional items (e.g. tomato, onion, pickles, etc.) however none of this was included. Additionally the place could use a good clean. The floors were sticky. We did not sit down to eat so I cannot comment on the seating or anything else. read more