It's 1am or 2am and you've been clubbing and drinking... and you come here? It's a godsend. The shawarma is really fuckin good as is the rice. It's served piping hot. The pita is warm and good quality too. I have a lot of love for the Shawarma Factory. They've been good to me for a long time. read more

Shawarma Factory - Chicken Shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

FEAR FACTOR-Y I fear if you come here, you might not like it. Stopped in around 11pm on a Sunday night because it was one of the only places in the area that was open if you didn't choose to go with fast food. It was busy with customers at that time of night, surprisingly, maybe due to the fact they cornered the late-night eatery niche. The gentlemen taking the order was friendly. But I don't know if they were caught at a bad time because they were not prepared for the influx of customers. The worker could not even take an order for 15 minutes because they were backed up trying to cook and finish existing orders. The worker did let the crowd know that it would take a while before we could order. Once we ordered, then it took another 20 minutes to get the food. Was it worth the wait? No, sorry. SHAWARMA FRIES- They must have been using old oil, fries were a dark and unpleasant grease bombs. The meat in shawarma was not great. To me it lacked the spices and seasoning and was underwhelming. It was basically Carne Asada without spices. All it was was meat and fries which came with a cream sauce on the side. It could have used some tomato or greens or pickled veg to brighten up dish. It was just heavy and greasy and one-note. I would not order this again. FALAFELS were much the same. Dark and almost burnt, crunchy, hockey pucks, except they were ring-shaped, I think to allow an efficient, even cook, so why were they over-cooked? HUMMUS was pretty decent, creamy and smooth, I wouldn't mind buying this by the cup. It's a shame that the pita bread was so generic, it did not do the hummus justice. The rice also tasted generic. Nothing really felt authentic here. The place needs some detail cleaning really badly. There is dust all over the furniture and decor and it was unappetizing. The bathrooms smelled like a hobo encampment. The tidiness was scary. The friendly staff and hummus is all they really had going for them on my visit. It would be hard for me to comeback unless they really do an overhaul of their restaurant. read more

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We happened to be in the area on Saturday night doing some shopping and decided to grab a bite. Weren't really sure what we wanted so we drove around a little bit and decided to head down College and stumbled onto the Shawarma factory. It's towards the end of the street clustered with a couple of other restaurants, including a West Indian spot. Parking is a bit dicey in this area with temporary 30 minute parallel parking available in the front. We were lucky to find something but I would imagine on any regular weekend night especially if there's a game in the stadium you are not going to find parking easily so keep that in mind. The restaurant was well lit with a lot of booths and a couple of tables for seating. We were promptly helped by someone who appeared to be an owner or a long time employee. He was very helpful and explaining the menu to us, giving us a couple of options. I apologize for not remembering the names of the items we ordered but essentially we ordered the beef and chicken sandwiches that are made similar to burritos, with the meat coming from the rotating spits that they have behind the counter. Our cashier walked us through the options with us, with us finally deciding to have him fix it in the traditional, cultural fashion, or better words "as he would eat it" which in this case was tahini pickles and a traditional hot sauce for the chicken version. He gladly complied and I promise you we ended up with a really great sandwich! I prefer the chicken version over the beef, as the chicken was a bit more juicy and flavorful, especially with the hot sauce that they added to it. We also ordered the Greek salad and it was well proportioned, well made and had plenty of cheese which is something that I think sometimes is neglected in Greek salad executions. Overall, this was the classic college food spot that I would've enjoyed when I was in undergrad but I will make up for lost time when I'm in the area the next time I'm down on ASU campus! read more

I get the Chicken Cali wrap every single time and it never disappoints! I would highly recommend read more

Shawarma Factory - Chicken Cali wrap - Mediterranean Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

The best middle eastern food on tempe. Great options to choose from the menu and they taste amazing

Plenty of delicious food is what you will get here. The portions are hefty and enough for two servings. I felt like I was back in the Mediterra nean countries while eating the food here because they give so much. The young guy who took my order and cooked the food had amazing customer service. He was very polite. And he knows how to cook. The presentation of the food was beautiful. I almost didnt want to eat it not to meas it up, but I was too hungry for that ;) I ordered the Chicken Saj sandwich which was very good. I had to look at their website to figure out which sandwich I had planned to order because one of the menu screens was broken. My sister and I were the only ones there dining in. Everyone else that came in picked up food to go. So it was quiet and a little warm inside but the young guy let the shades down to help minimoze the sunlight shining in. Very cool restaurant with mouthwatering Mediterranean food at reasonable prices. Can't wait to return and try something new. read more

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I've visited Shawarma Factory twice now already and I've ordered the same thing. The Fire Fire Gyro with Fries and my experience both times were completely different.. The first time I had it was an absolute knockout--generous portions of gyro meat packed into a perfectly balanced sandwich, bursting with flavor and satisfaction. If every visit were like that, I'd be a regular for life. However, the second time wasn't quite the same. A different cook prepared my meal, and the gyro felt noticeably lacking in meat, which took away from the indulgent experience I loved so much the first time. When it's good, it's really good, but consistency is key. Hoping they keep that first-time magic alive in every order! read more

Shawarma Factory - Fire Fire Gyro with fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Another great meal another great time seeing the guys always working hard places always clean, good job :) customers always enjoying the food. Food is always warm. Fresh taste great has good flavor and portion size is always matching the price read more

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Last time I went here they told me they're changing things up with the menu and under new management. This new management changed everything about the quality of food and the service. The food is not even close to what it used to be. Avoid this place at all costs. The meat quality and quantity is worse. The pita bread is stale. Above all their tzatziki sauce is not tzatziki sauce. They claim it is, but it is something entirely different and doesn't taste good at all. It is highly disappointing, because of how difficult it is to find a good shawarma place in the valley. read more

Shawarma Factory is a solid choice if you're craving some quick Mediterranean/Middle Eastern food in Tempe. The parking right out front is a huge plus. I tried the fried chicken sandwich with crinkly fries. The fries were seasoned nicely, though they were just a bit overcooked, as was the fried chicken. Normally, I would have gone for a kebab, but I was in the mood for something different today. Next time, I'll definitely be trying the Greek salad and beef kebab! The yogurt, soda with mint out of the drink fridge was a great treat! read more

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The shawarma is the best I've had in phoenix The ambiance is great for a quick bite and the staff is very nice read more

I was here on a business trip and just finished with the gym at 10:30 pm and was like what's open. Almost everything was closed except for this little gem. reminded me of when I was stationed over in Saudi Arabia. Good friendly customer service. Well done guys read more

Shawarma Factory - Chichen Shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Very disappointed -- food was bland and service was slow. Definitely not coming back. Very disappointed -- food was bland and service was slow. Definitely not coming back. Very disappointed -- food was bland and service was slow. Definitely not coming back. read more

Shawarma Factory - Very disappointed -- food was bland and service was slow. Definitely not coming back. - Mediterranean Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Ordered take out here while on a work trip. They were able to get it ready super quick and the place was clean when I picked up my food. I got the chicken shawarma plate and it was decent. Not a big fan of the humus, it felt a little too burnt tasting somehow. The chicken itself was okay - it was crispy and cooked well, but I think the flavor could have been better. Salad tasted good but the sauces were kinda bland. Overall, I don't mind ordering again from them again because it was good protein. read more

The food was good! We got a gyro and falafel through door dash. The falafel was still piping hot when I got it and it was really tasty. The gyro was good too! I would eat here again read more

Have been here a couple times, the street fries are Amazing, and awesome customer service!

I never give 5 stars unless I'm dreaming about the good days later. This was the best shawarma place I have eaten since a little Syrian spot came up on my radar in Casablanca . It's that good. Here's why I had the vegetarian plate : tabbouleh baba ganoush ( aka bademjoon ) hummus 2 dolmeh and noon, naan,. And falafel. Let me start with the falafel. Crispy like a hush puppy on the outside warm and soft and beautifully seasoned on the inside. The baba ganoush and the hummus were perfectly seasoned, not overly garlicky, but the baba ganoush was softly smoked, paprika and olive oil on the top, The hummus silky smooth. Not overly garlicky but tasting of chick peas( yes!!!). The dolmeh were ice cold( perfect on a warm day) and seasoned well leaving a bit of lemon afterward . The tabbouleh was over salted, but there was a lot of green to barley ratio so that was fine. And you scoop up a bit of tabbouleh with baba ganoush and oh heaven. The decor is about ten banquette tables on the side open to the kitchen. We did not plan on coming here as the place we selected across the street is not longer serving good. Lucky us!!! And the backlava is awesome too!!!! I would have loved a spot of tea with backlava but then that would have been pure heaven, or what's a reach for. They do a brisk take out as well, which tells you something. read more

Outstanding food! Fantastic quality and portion sizes. Great staff. I can't wait to come back here! read more

Shawarma Factory - Mix Grill Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Restaurant is in a prime spot in Tempe, catering mainly to ASU and neighboring area. We ordered chicken and beef sajji sandwiches which come with fries. My husband brought the food home for dinner. Food was definitely fresh. It was still hot by the time my husband got home. Flavor wise however, it was not our favorite. There was a very strong and strange flavor in both the beef and chicken shawarma; a flavor we were definitely unable to identify, and something that in our opinion, did not go well with the shawarma. The "sajj" bread was basically tortilla that was somewhat soggy by the time it got home. Again, not what we were expecting. Fries were ok and the Chicken was better than the beef. Price is ok for the portion size. read more

Shawarma Factory - Chicken Sajji Sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

مطعم فاشل الاكل جاب لي مغص الدجاج مو مستوي طلبت بالتلفون اول ماوصلت قالوا لي عطينا الطلب شخص ثاني ( على كيفك هو ) قام سوا لي ٣ شورما من الصحن حق بكره الي في الثلاجه والدجاج كان مو مستوي تعامل فاشل لو في تقييم بالسالب عطيتكم حرام ٣٥ دفعتها عليكم A failed restaurant that caused severe pain in my stomach because the food was not cooked well and the service was very bad read more

Shawarma Factory - Mediterranean Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

My family is Armenian so we know what a good kebab or gyro tastes like. Shawarma factory is not only quick, delicious and priced well. But they have so many veggie options and everyone that works there is so sweet. My Arabic friends and I love to come here because we are ADDICTED to the sauce they put for all their foods. We loved this place so much, we took my brothers grad photos here and catered their food at his party. read more

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Place sucks, and smells terrible, staff racist, food normal but not that good. Plan on waiting more than 30mins to get your food.

Food was good. They made me wait in line for like 5 minutes with nobody at the cash register, they were out of stuff.

Excellent food, the staff are very professional. This is definitely one of the spots you want to visit in Tempe.

Best shawarma with fresh bread. Good service and Worth the money. Quantity is very good.

Beef Shawarma sandwich is very good! Clean restaurant and the food came out really fast!

A good place I found late in the night back in early October! Great service and ambiance!

We drove all the way from northwest Peoria to try this place! Believe me, this is authentic as it gets! The beef was so tender, juicy and fresh. The exotic flavors of the East... cinnamon, cloves, allspice, cumin, and that secret "unidentifiable" spice... cardamom, was the signature spice that sets this Shawarma apart from all others in the valley. This beautiful family was from Syria . I love authentic, small family businesses. These are the places where you find the most amazing family recipes. To the young lady at the register, thank you for your kindness and welcoming us to your family restaurant with your beautiful smile. To the gentleman who made us the delicious wraps, thank you and many blessings to you and your business. . I know how hard it is to dedicate your life to a family business. Anytime we are in the area, we will be visiting for more delicious food! Worth the drive!! read more

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the food wasn't that great honestly. i don't remember the name of what i ordered but it was just a shawarma sandwich. it tasted flavorless and was overpriced for what it actually was. the soda machine was broken too so none of their drinks worked. and the customer service was pretty bad. one guy took our order but he was responding with as little words as possible and kept rolling his eyes until his co worker came to take our order and he was nicer. the restaurant looked okay, that's really all i can say. the seating was fine. read more

I don't usually leave reviews, but this place truly deserves the praise. The portions are generous, and every single item--from the hummus to the gyro meat, rice, and even the salad--is seasoned to perfection. You can tell real care goes into the flavor of everything. Highly recommended read more

Always like Middle Eastern food. Nice place to eat and healthier than most. Make sure you give this place a try read more

Delicious! Best beef shawarma in the valley. Meat was tasty, fresh and seasoned to perfection

Ate here twice during our 4 day Labor Day vacation if that tells you anything about how much we loved it! If you are in need of a solid late-night bite, this is the place to go. It is near the ASU campus so finding parking make take a few minutes, but we were able to find street parking pretty quickly on the weekend. Make sure to come with some patience because good things take time, and it seemed like everything was made to the order. Service was friendly. We ordered the falafel wrap with fries both times, and it took about 20 minutes to get the food after ordering. They have a great selection of beverages including an international soda that was so refreshing; it was a lemon-mint carbonated drink that comes in a glass bottle - 5 stars for that drink alone. I will admit that the second time we ordered to go, the food was not as on point as the first time, but I'd still return if I was in the mood for falafel. read more

Great place with friendly staff I think they could all be the family that own the place. It was clean and I love that it was open late. I didn't love the food. Nothing was bad. There are half a dozen middle eastern joints near by that have better tasting food. If I was near by and someone wanted to eat there I would have no issue. But I would never go myself or drive out of the way to eat there We had a shawarma plate with chicken and beef and side of grape leaves. The one thing I liked the most is the rice. Least favorite is the humas read more

We got takeout at the office and this was really good. I got a glimpse of what other people had ordered and everything looked delicious. The chicken shawarma was juicy, rich and flavorful. I also thought the portion size was huge but still ate it all after a couple of breaks. read more

Shawarma Factory - Chicken Shawarma Sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Came to eat here late at night after a long day and the food hit so delicious! I got the chicken gyro plate and the portion was incredible but I still left my plate clean, the salad was great and fresh and the hummus was beautifully plated. I would recommend this place to my family. Thank you read more

Delish We will be back Would recommend all the dishes we tried esp the hummus Try and won't be disappointed read more

Great shawarma in the area don't miss out! Chicken shawarma flavors were spot on just needed to be a touch more crispy. falafels were fantastic and hummus was awesome read more

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This place is AMAZING. No joke. Family owned, their kids working the register. Rolled in as a 6 top and ordered hummus, baba ghanoush, dharma, kibbeh, falafel, tabbouleh, and everything else. Food so good it made me miss my grandparents who passed 15 years ago. Almost in tears. Only disappointment is finding this 2 days before I leave. I'll still make it back at least once more. Mohammed and his family are amazingly friendly, and I hope their place is wildly successful. read more

This hidden culinary gem in Tempe is my go-to spot during the weekend for delicious and satisfying shawarma. I've had the chance to try a variety of options on their menu but the chicken shawarma combo and the chicken shawarma fries are my favorites without a doubt. The chicken shawarma is perfectly seasoned and grilled to perfection. The combo comes with fries and a drink. The fries are honestly one of the best I've ever had. They are crinkly, crispy, and well-cooked and have seasoning on them which adds a hint of the Middle-Eastern/Asian palette to the flavor of the fries. The drink can either be regular refillable fountain drinks or a bottle of one of the various drinks they offer from different cultures. The chicken shawarma fries are my personal favorite. The portion is very much worth the price. It comes in a well-mixed platter of chicken, fries, and garlic sauce which fills you up more than you'd expect and leaves you craving more. In general, the portion sizes are generous and will leave you both satisfied and looking forward to your next visit. The staff at Shawarma Factory are not only friendly but also genuinely passionate about their food. The name Shawarma Factory is truly fitting as multiple people are working to ensure fast service while keeping the quality top-notch. Overall, if you're a shawarma fanatic or are just looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, make sure to give Shawarma Factory a try. read more

Shawarma Factory - Chicken Shawarma Combo - Mediterranean Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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