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    Shawarma Grill & Cafe

    4.2 (190 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Been shawarma wrap
    Rachel B.

    We stopped here after going to west chase and on the way home. It was our first time inside. We had previously gotten take out and it was pretty good. The inside is small and a bit shabby, but it was a nice day so we sat on the patio. It was also in need of some remodeling, but it was comfortable and not busy. There was only one waitress, but she was nice and friendly and helpful. We ordered the shawarma wraps: beef and Philly chicken, chicken Alfredo flat bread pizza, hummus with pita, fried cauliflower, a Greek salad, labneh and mint lemon slushies (as recommended by the waitress). The wraps do not come with sides so when you add sides (they don't offer side salads) it starts to add up. The food was tasty and fresh; I wished the pita was served warm like the wraps though. My husband and daughter loved the slushies. Our bill was 98 with tip which is pricey for lunch at a very casual cafe, but at least it was tasty and the weather was nice! If you go, stick with just a wrap!

    Beef shawarma platter
    Megan L.

    I enjoyed a yummy beef shawarma platter here on a quiet Friday evening. The entrance to the restaurant itself is a bit out of the way, tucked behind an unassuming strip mall, but had some indoor and ample outdoor seating. The beef shawarma platter came with a sizeable amount of meat, pita, fries, tahini, hummus, onions, and pickles. What I enjoyed about this meal was the meat - while perhaps slightly dry, that was easily remedied with the addition of the tahini/hummus. I also felt that the portion sizes were quite generous, to the point that even I as a voracious eater felt quite full afterwards. I was a little bummed that they did not offer any rice as a default option, and the pita was a bit flat as opposed to fluffy, but overall can't complain too much for the price of ~$16. The service was also prompt, though to be fair I was the only one in the restaurant for the majority of the Friday evening. Overall, I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a quick Mediterranean fix in the area, particularly to any meat lovers out there.

    Chicken Shawarma Sandwich
    Cassandra M.

    Really good!! Friendly service, tasty food, fantastic hours for the night owls like myself and lots of variety at a decent price. The chicken shawarma was yummy in my tummy, wish it was just a bitttt more seasoned or that the sauce was stronger? Baklava was definitely perfect. Not too sweet and soaked in honey while keeping its flaky texture!!!

    Beef Shawarma Sandwich with Fries
    Mari D.

    Great place for late night shawarma in the Energy Corridor area. Great customer service and speedy service. The foods is hot and well balanced. I tried the Hummas Shawarma and it was very tasty, next time I will ask to add pomegranate seeds. The halloumi is a must, perfectly fried.

    Daniel D.

    Wow, wowwwww!! I stumbled upon this place a few months ago and luckily I am in love with mediterranean food. This place is a staple for me and I highly recommend checking it out. My typical order would be a Chicken Shawarma platter or Chicken Shawarma wrap. The platter comes with their amazing chicken shawarma with hummus and fresh veggies. Also a basket of fries & pita bread. Most importantly their signature tahini sauce, OooooHhhh man! Best tahini sauce i've had so far. The wrap is served in two pieces so it's quite easy to eat. Their Shawarma wrap is not messy at all, typically when I eat a wrap it's messy. This one held up pretty nicely. This is comfort food to me and it can turn a frown upside down. For dessert, my go to is their Baklava! Ugh so good. it's a delicious, flaky dessert made with thin sheets of dough soaked in honey and layered with nuts. Nothing but perfection! The service here is amazing, i've never had any problems. The owner is really nice, greets anyone that comes through his doors. The interior of the place could be better but it's the food that speaks volumes.

    Passing by this cute place and decided to order something ! Loveed the chai and shawarma and the cheesecake slice they had ! If I lived by close wooukd definitely come back! Friendly staff

    Gyro lamb platter and Greek salad
    Hall S.

    I came because I like gyros it taste good the salad was awesome I wish a drink came with the meal.

    Mix Mixed Shawarma Platter.
    Leonardo E R.

    I love this place, one of my favorite places in Houston to get Mediterranean food. I love the service, very friendly and kind. It's a nice atmosphere, very cozy, and feels warm. I always get the same thing, which I recommend if you're a first timer with Mediterranean food.

    Grape leaves, and boba ganoush
    John P.

    So we'd driven past this restaurant and we were both very happy we finally pulled in and tried it. The staff was very friendly, the food was tasty, and we both loved the atmosphere. Next time we'll have to try the hookah. The patio is beautiful and somehow the was they had the fans wasn't super loud, and kept away flies. We're both looking forward to returning. Oh, they also sell Turkish coffee with the pot so not only did we have an amazing dinner, I was able to explore an entirely amazing coffee experience the next morning. You should give this spot a try.

    Chicken Shawarma Sandwich
    Angela D.

    I just came from the gym and this is a new go too The chicken was super juicy not dry at all and the pickles in it was chef's kiss I also saw they sell a Turkish pack with the coffee grounds ,I'm definitely getting it next time I go . They also have outside seating . The woman that waited us was super nice 10/10 recommended good food and good service what more could you ask for

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    Food is always good here. We get the Beef shawarma, falafel, spicy hummus, gyro, and tabouleh. Delicious.

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    1 year ago

    Excellent food, very authentic and fresh!! One of the best fattoush salads I have had

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    I've been back several times since my last review. It seems to get better every visit. Consistantly really good food.

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    1 year ago

    Great shawarma, full of flavor! Fast order times and peak cafe vibes. Everything is made fresh and hot.

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    3 years ago

    The best Shawarma I've tasted. I'm no expert, but I've had a lot of them and this one tasted much more rich and authentic. Must visit.

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    Great service , food tasted so well seasoned and cooked . I ordered the combo shawarma and I loved it. They were very friendly

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    The salad and gyro were lovely! Great lamb and chicken shawarma. I'll have to try the baklava next time.

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    I lived in Turkey, and one of the things I miss is the Turkish cuisine. I've been in search of…read moreauthentic Turkish food in the Houston area. I think I found that place! I have craved kimali pide, and although this restaurant didn't have it on their menu. our server Nasrin recommended a similar option that is not on the menu - lahmacun. It was DELICIOUS! I also ordered the red lentil soup, which was delicious as well! Nasrin was amazing! I will definitely go again!

    Solid Turkish cuisine, and excellent service. Located in an inside corner of a older strip mall in…read moreHwy 6. Once inside, the restaurant has a pleasant ambiance and clean surrounding. Complimentary warm sesame bread with Turkish olive oil spice dip was a great start. Almost everything we ordered was really good: * Cucumber Yogurt Salad * Lahmacun -- Like a thin crust flatbread pizza with a light topping of seasoned ground meat. So fresh and crispy yum! * Mixed Grill Family Platter for 2 -- This was awesome. Beef shish kebab, chicken shish kebab, beef adana kebab (ground), chicken adana kebab (ground), kofte (ground meat patties) kebab, and doner (thin sliced meat)... served with bulgar and rice and some grilled veggies and pickled cabbage. The doner was a bit on the dry side, but all the other meats were so good, tender and flavorful. Enough food for 3 people to share. * Lamb Chops -- Really good for lamb lovers. Cooked to order. Perfectly grilled, tender, flavorful and not at all gamey (likely good quality imported lamb). * Kunefe Dessert -- Angel hair like pastry with melty cheese and syrup. Baked fresh and served in a skillet. Really good, but maybe better if they served the syrup on the side and we control the amount of syrup ourselves. Nasrin our server was great. Service overall was very friendly and attentive, and prices are very reasonable for the quality of food. Unfortunately no beer, wine or alcoholic beverages available. Looking forward to coming back.

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    As always, the food there is excellent, the ambience is very upbeat the service , impeccable , and…read morethe venue is beautiful! However, last night, my friends and I were having dinner and we were there for about an hour and 45 minutes ...we had wine ,dinner and dessert. We felt like we spent an appropriate amount of money when a very nice young lady came to our table who was apparently the manager, and told us that our time was up at the table that the other people were waiting and that we really needed to leave.! I have never had that happen in a restaurant even in a Michelin star restaurant have I been asked to leave because my time at the table was up.! It really ruined our experience and it made us feel very rushed quickly, jumping up and getting out of the place. I have not seen these friends in a long time and I just really hated the way it ended... I suppose I will go back because I do love the food there, however, I know I will be on a timeframe when I walk in there, and I will be thinking about that the whole time I'm sitting at the table Has anyone else ever had this happen in any restaurant ever???? What a shame!

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