I was feeling extremely bloated and heavy after a week of eating typical American fare so I knew I needed to reset my body. Trusting the yelp reviews, I decided to give the place a try. When I visited it was about 12:45 on a Friday. There was one table that had 2 people at it. The manager/owner was very nice. I asked how the red lentils were and he responded that they have the best lentils in Temecula. He also recommended homemade spinach pie or their oregano bread. I let him pair me up with the oregano bread. The food came out quickly and delicious. The flavors in the soup are so comforting. The lentils are fully blended rather than left whole. The bread was delicious alone and paired well with the soup. read more

We ordered a gyro plate and a beef shawarma plate. The food wasn't fresh. The meat was overcooked and dried out. The pita bread was stale and tough. For over $20 a plate we expected better. read more

Food: below average . Shawrma chicken too much spices and salty and greasy Parking: easy Price: ok service: good Reason for 4 star m. It is halal and I want to support halal restaurant How to improve: less spice and less salty shawrma read more

Shawarma Grill - Chicken Shawarma Plate - Sandwiches Near Me - Temecula, California

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Omg this place is back thank goodness. Just had lunch and met Sam the newer owner when picking up my takeout order. We stopped coming here when it changed owners a few years back but now it's top notch again! The homemade spinach pies were like my grandmas and we had a chicken shawarma wrap and falafel wrap and they were stuffed with goodness and so flavorful. Now I don't have to drive so far to get food middle eastern food. Thanks sam for bringing the quality back. read more

I ordered the falafel wrap and hummus. Both were great and tasted like they were made from scratch. Don't forget to ask for some garlic sauce! I will definitely be back to try the chicken shawarma! read more

Wow, wow wow!!! I can't say enough good things about this place! Decided to grab me some Shawarma today. Walked in the place, super clean and the staff very friendly. I ordered the Chicken Shawarma plate. Shawarma with warm rice, a salad, big serving of hummus, garlic sauce and pita bread. For $20 I thought it was a little pricey until I saw the portion size. I had enough for two meals and some to share with my doggies. I will definitely be going back to this place! read more

So. Good. All the meats were fresh/tender/soft! Rice was perfect. Sauces were great. Amazing service. Definitely recommend. Definitely coming back read more

Shawarma Grill - Gyro Wrap 3 kind kabob Plate - Sandwiches Near Me - Temecula, California

After participating at a local 5k event we were in the mood to fuel up with a delicious lunch. Not knowing the area, we went to Yelp to save the day and our growling tummy's. We located Shawarma Grill and decided to give it a try after reading the reviews online. Lunch was delicious and glad we gave it a try. The cook even came to our table to check in on us and asked if we needed anything. He was super friendly and talkative. Thank you for great food and service. I highly recommend Shawarma Grill. read more

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authentic Good Food, big portions. Has a good small business vibe. worth the visit. dipping sauce was fresh and home made

Seeing all of the 5-star reviews for this place, I was really expecting more. We were visiting the Temecula area for the holidays and I gotta say that I'm used to a lot more taste and quality than I got here. Nothing was bad, but nothing was amazing either. The food was bland-ish, even with hot sauce. The salad had huge chunks of things and unripe tomatoes. It was not a fattoush salad in my book. A few more minutes of cutting would have helped a lot. Falafel and hummus, again, just blah. The tabbouleh lacked acid/citrus. The dolmas were OK, light on the mint and a bit dry. The tastiest thing there was the couple of bites of my kid's gyro wrap that I finished for him and a few fries that I nabbed. I suppose if I got only a wrap and fries, my review would be much better. It is that gyro and fried that makes my review 3 stars instead of 2. In the end, I paid a high price (higher than I'm used to in my normal home area in CA) for meh food and a weird ambiance to eat in. I'm fine with people needing to have their family (young kids) with them at the family business, but when what seems to be a 10-year-old kid is taking my order and running the point of sale and another kid is using the lone TV in the dining area to stream inappropriate social media, it's not comfortable. I'm not sure if it was even legal (in the case of the kid working). read more

Shawarma Grill - Appetizer sampler with falafel, dolmas, fattoush, hummus, pita, and tabbouleh - Sandwiches Near Me - Temecula, California

This is clearly a family run small restaurant, which I love to support. The downside of that is one of the children had control of the TV and was playing TicTok videos of scary stories and creepy murders. It was loud and the commentary was terrible quality. The weird ambiance started out funny and turned annoying as it went on. As for the food, we got a veggie platter and two gyro wraps. We're from the Bay area and we're surprised at the high price for the veggie platter. At $18, it was priced above what I would expect to pay in my area. The grape leaves were good, the falafel was fine, the hummus and tabbouleh were OK, the pita was good, and the salad was below expectations. I wouldn't recommend it. My teen boys each had a gyro wrap. They were quite good. The meat had a lot of flavor and the amount of tomato, red onion, and sauce was great. I was impressed by the gyros and would order them again. read more

Shawarma Grill - Veggie platter - Sandwiches Near Me - Temecula, California

Kind of a hole in the wall. Ordered the "Greek Salad". No lettuce, literally all cabbage. No olives, onion or tomatoes, just Cabbage and feta cheese that tasted like cotija. It was $10. I added chicken which was $6 more. Total came out to 20 ? The chicken was good. Salad was definitely not worth $20 read more

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We found this place to be incredibly expensive $22 for a plate of beef skewers and it only had 5 pieces of beef. They also charged an extra fee for using a credit card, so for 3 beef plates, 2 drinks and tip it totaled out to be $93. Incredibly expensive for it being a order at the counter type of restaurant. The food is good, but rice and salad is very cheap, if it had more beef maybe it would be worth it. The chicken plate was only $2 cheaper and it's a lot less expensive. However, we would not come back for what we got for that price. read more

Shawarma Grill - Beef kabob Plate - Sandwiches Near Me - Temecula, California

The best beef shawarma I've had in a long time. The hummus is delicious too. Very generous portions!!

Wow, we've been missing out not having tried this place sooner! We just ordered a chicken shawarma plate and a beef shawarma wrap for delivery the other day. The food was delivered super fast and was still warm and delicious. The chicken plate and rice were perfectly seasoned, and the pita/hummus were sooo good with it. The beef was a thicker cut (which I loved) and also so yummy with the tahini and spices! Portions were generous and we had enough for leftovers the next day - WIN! We look forward to ordering from the Shawarma Grill again and again! And next time, I plan to try the baklava which looks and sounds amazing! read more

Shawarma Grill - chicken shawarma plate for takeout - Sandwiches Near Me - Temecula, California

Overall, this place is really strong, the newer owner is very pleasant and doing a good job! The food was great, especially the chicken shawarma, gyro, salad and hummus. The beef shawarma was very dry. Not reflecting this in the rating but the prices are way to high, we shared a three meat combo plate with no drink and it was over $31 which makes it the most expensive plate of Mediterranean food in the area. Could've gone to a very nice sit down restaurant for that price but still worth checking them out! read more

According to my 9 year old, "He is probably the best cook in all of Temecula". I first had shawarma in the middle east, all over the middle east, and I love this place. All the food is fresh, wonderful flavor. The owner is awesome. This man works very hard for his customers. If you want good shawarma this is the place. read more

I visited Shawarma Grill for lunch for the first time and was pleasantly impressed. I ordered the combination plate with gyro and chicken. My order came out in a timely manner and the young woman who served me made sure I had everything I needed. The food was very flavorful and plenty. I almost wasn't able to finish it, but it tasted so good that kept on eating until I ate it all. I don't think I will eat dinner. This is a must visit for those who haven't been there. read more

What happened? The food quality is not the same. The food was greasy and over seasoned. The wife's salad was wilted and not fresh. The seating area had no A/C and it was 100 plus degrees inside. Just a bad experience with a large price tag? Did not get what I paid for. Will not be returning. read more

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Such an easy 5 star review! The veggie entree plate was delicious, some of the best falafel ever; really good side sauces also. Cute restaurant with a homey atmosphere, as well as thoughtful service. Easily would recommend, no questions asked. read more

Truly best Mediterranean in town. Feels like you're eating from someone's home kitchen. Service, preparation, cleanliness, is INCREDIBLE. Obsessed with this place! read more

Definitely had way better and more authentic Mediterranean food than this. Got a combo chicken and beef plate and both meats were DRY. Rude customer service by the man working there as well. Not sure if he's the owner or manager as he was not wearing uniform but completely rude service from him. The woman in uniform working there was nice at least. Do not go here unless yall want your food to be dry and lack flavor. Only thing good was the salad and garlic sauce. read more

We came here for the first time tonight! The food was full of flavor with generous portions. The owner was also very sweet and is so passionate about what he does. Will definitely be coming back! read more

*Disclaimer: I just left a one star review last week. I'm leaving this follow-up review because I do believe in second chances.* After my last visit, I figured Shawarma Grill was a burnt bridge. But here I am leaving a much different review than before. Here's what happened. What I did different: - did not call my order in this time (unannounced walk-in) - tried something new (chicken kabob plate and baklava) - sat inside the establishment for a bit to get a feel for the ambiance. What they did different: - greeted me properly upon entering - clearly communicated with me as I ordered - gave me actual salad this time - provided all three dipping sauces without asking - thanked me for my business My experience was much better this time around but I'm left wondering if my last experience was simply a fluke or not. I suppose I'll have to continue to patronize Shawarma Grill to get a sense of whether or not the business is truly customer oriented. They have some really great tasting items like the gyro meat and Baklava and their sauces are pretty bomb (try mixing the hot sauce into the hummus). Honestly, this place could easily be my go-to for Shawarma/Kabob in Temecula mainly because the food is decent and it's close enough of a drive. So, Shawarma Grill, if you're up for a challenge: - up your customer service game - somehow make your meats juicier - keep up on your sauce game If you can do the above, you will earn from me the coveted title of "Best Shawarma/Kabob Joint in Temecula" and my semi-regular business. read more

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Omg this by far was the most delicious gyro I have ever had. The meat was delicious! Serving size was abundant. The service was outstanding! Really enjoyed our dinner there. Casual dining. read more

Love the shawarma. I've actually never eaten in the restaurant since I usually grab a couple to go as we go up to big Bear and back. I've gotten a dinner gyro plate too and everything was awesome! read more

Gyro and chicken shawarma were incredible! Rice on point! Apparently the chef has been at it for 50 years and it shows. Baklava was delicious! Cute place and we will be coming back. read more

Avengers' Fave Shawarma Hotspot in Temecula? Did the Avengers eat here? No. Would they be impressed with food? Heck yes! Walk into this unassuming strip mall by the EoS gym, and you are instantly transported to shawarma foodie heroics complete with pics and more of the MCU heroes on the walls. We came after a family workout on a weekday, and this place did not disappoint. So what did we get? Gyro plate and chicken shawarma plate. Tasty. Not too greasy and full of flavor. Veggies were not sour as expected on the dressing, which I thought was good. Hummus not super oily; yellow rice not overpowering. Pita nice and puffy and not too much on the puffy. Recommend on both. Falafel. Shut my mouth good! The star of the show: you will never think about chickpeas the same way again. Outside is super crispy-crunchy -- not once losing this throughout the meal and getting all soggy. Tons of pleasant flavor exploding with every bite make this a definite recommend. When I asked about these, the owner told me they are a special recipe he will not part with. In fact, a guy offered many thousands of dollars to buy it, and he declined. Baklava. Home-made. Actually pretty and not overly honey-sweet. Better than the gift boxes. Recommend. Overall, a great meal. We overate and didn't regret it. But don't take my word for it: try them yourself. read more

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Upon placing the order with whom I'm assuming is the owner, he immediately got started on my meal, he never washed his hands or wore gloves before handling my food. I paid with cash (since there's a 4% fee to use a cc), he also had a bandaid on his finger. The grease of his finger was left imprinted on my plate. This is very concerning especially since I am pregnant and standard hygiene should be common knowledge, I feel like this lack of cleanliness also reflected in the establishment, there's tons of grease on the floors & the walkways & restrooms walls are filthy. I had a hard time eating my food. I appreciate the welcoming & quick service but I don't think I'll be going back. read more

They have authentic food! I have been several times and never disappointed. Service is good as well.

Great flavors and portions! Ordered a chicken shawarma plate. The order included all the classics- hummus, salad, rice and chicken. While the space is fairly small, the staff made it feel cozy. Highly recommend and I will be back to try their other menu items. read more

Shawarma Grill - Sandwiches Near Me - Temecula, California

Great restaurant. The kabobs are incredible. Highly recommended. The grape leaves are so good.

Best shawarma I've ever had and nice people! I'll definitely eat there whenever I'm in Temecula. I wish we had one in LA.

This place was so good! We had a plate and a shawarma wrap. It was flavorful and large portions ! The staff was super friendly as well.

My sister is all about shawarma food right now. I like that it looks family owned. The people were very nice and the food was good. Nothing sets it apart from other shawarma places and the prices are comparable to other restaurants serving this type of food. Plenty of seating. Kind of stuffy inside but overall was a good experience. read more

Such a great experience. The staff members were extremely friendly and welcoming. I ordered the gyro platter and my friend ordered the chicken and kefta combination. We been to many Middle Eastern restaurants but this place had dishes that were full of flavors in each bite. All the meats were juicy and made to perfection. For appetizer we ordered the falafel with the delicious zatar bread. I definitely recommend this place and will be back. Thanks for the delicious food. read more

Shawarma Grill - Gyro platter - Sandwiches Near Me - Temecula, California

This place is amazing. Everything I have ordered has been flavorful and delicious. It has a decent sized dining room & patio seating. Not sure what else to say, if you like Mediterranean food, you won't be disappointed! read more

Shawarma Grill - Greek salad with chicken shwarma. - Sandwiches Near Me - Temecula, California

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Absolutely love the chicken shawarma plate, and don't forget the bread! They are not kidding when they say it is the best shawarma in town! Spices are perfect. This is a small family business and they are so kind to everyone that comes in the door. If you want something great and you are dying for something different then give this place a try, it will become your favorite. read more

Shawarma Grill - Chicken Shawarma - Sandwiches Near Me - Temecula, California

We've wanted to try this place for a while and we were so glad we did. My husband had a gyro and it was amazing! I had the chicken and hummus plate, best hummus ever. Highly recommend and look forward next time! read more

Shawarma Grill - Chicken and hummus plate - Sandwiches Near Me - Temecula, California

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Food was good, services was good. Maybe a little pricey, but worth the money. Owner went over and above.