Love this neighborhood joint. Stopped in to pick up something healthy. It never disappoints. Service is always great. Cute patio on the Queensway. read more

Shawarma Grill Xpress - Falafel Plate - Lebanese Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

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Chicken undercooked and they charged me extra. Would not recommend. The staff is friendly.

Ordered the daily special plate with drink. A decent amount of food and the owner gave us a snack. Warm experience. Food is also good.

Average at best, I agree with buddy, some bites were all veggie, some all chicken, the way they wrap it, you have to eat it sideways, to get a good combination, I didn't mind the wrap, tasty, because of all the sauce and the veggies were nice, pickles and beets, but yeah the actual chicken was not spectacular, I am pretty sure I got a day old pita, and when I got there to pick up order, the lady, basically slams my food on the counter, I'm like jesus christ, this is food, not a friggin football, or what not, have a little more class, pleeeease, read more

Super energetic & down to earth staff, great vibes all over. Went above & beyond w adding toppings & making sure I got what I was looking for + more. Well priced & tastes amazing. Everything fresh af. Here's a little reminder for everyone to treat others how you wish to be treated;) (just about $25 for all this after tax) read more

Was a little disappointed after ordering the chicken wrap, they weren't very generous w toppings and the veggies looked and tasted a little aged. It's not that bad for $10, more of a "I feel like shawarma and there's nothing else around" kinda vibe read more

Shawarma Grill Xpress - a hand holding a burrito - Lebanese Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

I ordered a chicken shawarma wrap on my way home, as I lacked the self-control to wait to eat until I reached home. Fortunately, even after 10pm, the chicken was still cut off the spit to order, and not simply taken out of a warming tray. The sauces were tasty and even the hot sauce had a distinct flavour to it, though not actually being that spicy. For some reason, the way they stuff the pita meant that many bites were veggie only, whereas other bites were mostly meat. It might sound a bit picky, but it did sort've take away from the enjoyment. They also grill it once wrapped if you want. The grill must've been absolutely scorching, as the pita had deep grill marks barely a few seconds on it. The problem with that is that it didn't really heat anything inside. Not too bad, and credit to them for serving a fairly fresh wrap even that late in the day. read more

I would not recommend this place, at least for a chicken shawarma, the chicken had no taste and it was very very dry. Friendly service but that's about it. I am very hesitant to try this place again. read more

Craving for a classic shawarma plate? Shawarma Grill xpress isn't too shabby. Located right in the plaza with the busy burrito boyz, shawarma grill xpress is often forgotten. Went in on a rainy night and decided to try their chicken shawarma plate. The plate itself is huge.. you get to choose 2 sides, salad and your chicken. I opted for the potatos and rice. Rice was flavourful and good and the potatoes were also good but not crispy enough! The chicken shawarma is very flavourful and tasty and you see them cut it directly off the spit. Ask for the garlic sauce because it is very tasty! The only down side is the last time i was there, the potato and rice were only warm and not hot hot so it makes you think if it has been sitting out for long. Overall, whenever i do get a shawarma craving, I will be stopping by here. Family own as well I believe. The mother is super friendly and super nice. Be hungry if you decide to choose teir shawarma plate! read more

This place is pretty decent. Not amazing but not average either. I'd say well above average. I usually order the shawarma wrap but I got the mixed shawarma plate this time. It was really good. Flavours were solid. The chicken could've had more crispy bits but it was late lunch time so the good crispy bits were gone. The beef was really good. Roasted potatoes could've been a bit crispy on the outside but that's tough to do when you have to leave them sitting on the hot table. Service is impeccable. The lady at the cash is really nice and the guy who puts together the dish is polite. All in all, it's a decent place to go to if you're feeling like eating shawarma. read more

Shawarma Grill Xpress - Mixed shawarma with lentil rice, roast potatoes, and toppings. - Lebanese Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

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We had passed by this place a couple times going to and from the Queensway Cineplex cinemas and finally decided to try it out. It's right next to a Burrito Boyz on the south side of Queensway just west of the cinemas. It's a cafeteria style place so you basically just order and let them know what you want and they call you up when it is ready. I had ordered a mixed combo plate, my brother ordered a beef shawarma plate and my wife ordered a falafel pita. The pita I think was 5 dollars and the combo plates were 12 and 13 bucks respectively. The first thing I thought is that it's a few bucks more than say Villa Madina but I was interested to see how their food was. Our choices were basically rice, rice with lentils and potatoes to add to our plates. They don't really have salad on the plate like Villa Madina has options for you to choose from like tabouli, cole slaw, mixed salad etc but they do ask if you'd like your plate dressed with parsley, pickles etc. We took everything on it including all 3 sauces (tahini, garlic and hot sauce). They also give you a pita bread you have to rip out of a sealed plastic bag. The hot sauce is really not hot. The tahini is what it is but their garlic sauce is really good. As far as the meat goes we had a decent portion and was pretty good. The portion size of the plate is pretty large. My brother could barely finish his and I finished mine but was quite full. The only thing I can really compare it to is Villa Madina because it is sort of the same style of food and price. This is a good place, I'd go back. read more

Shawarma Grill Xpress - Lebanese Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

Falafel like bricks! Super dry, hard, tough nuggets, I couldn't even choke them all down :( Grilled veggies were good however, nothing spectacular but just straight up properly grilled veg. read more

This Shawarma joint gets an A for effort, but doesn't quite satisfy like a family style restaurant specializing in this middle east cuisine. I had the chicken shawarma on a plate and it was fine just not as good as it could be. The chicken tasted good but had a few chunks that should have been cut off before cooking. The sides were amazing though - the grilled veggies were excellent. I asked for hot sauce on the plate and the guy covered everything with sauce which was fine, but I could have done without it on the salad part, that was not expected. I'll go back and try the sandwich shawarma sometime next time I need a fix. Worth a look if you're heading down the Queensway and get the urge for spice and garlic, yummy! read more

Shawarma Grill Xpress - Chkn Shawarma. - Lebanese Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

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I fucking love this place. Hands down my favourite shawarma dinner. The chicken is always tender and has a great sear on it. I always pair it with their brown rice and lentil side and the roasted garlic eggplant. Absolutley love it here. read more

Shawarma Grill Xpress - a plate of food - Lebanese Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

Great food! Lovely ladies who can seriously cook and who know what is in their food! I went there today, after passing by many times on a burrito run. Very happy that I visited! I had the combo shawarma plate- with lentil rice( delicious), tomato and eggplant side( fabulous), grilled eggplant and the delicious topping. My colleague had the falafel and it was delicious too!Her review. Definitely, a place to visit many times! See you for lunch next week ! Many thanks ladies! P.S. the kitchen is spotless! read more

Food was amazing! The chicken was not dry, and they gave us enough sauce. I will definitely come here again after an ikea shopping trip.

I typically go there once a week on average to this location. Today, I ordered my usual chicken Shawarma sandwich with everything on it and I was very disappointed for the first time! (which is why I am writing this review) I watched the guy behind the counter make it and I can't believe how little he put into the sandwich while I was standing there? 2 half slices of tomato, a sprinkling of onions and lettuce and then after he added everything he rolled it quite loose which is very hard to eat if you eat these types of sandwiches. It might be an issue of lack of training or poor quality control but this sandwich was almost half the size of a typical sandwich that I've ordered in the past many times. I'm going to give them one more chance because I liked what they've done in the past but if they don't perform then I've got to say goodbye!!! I hope you guys get it right the next time. read more

Our family goes there regularly and we are never disappointed. The food is always fresh and delicious and even our picky kids love the food. I highly recommend it! read more

My husband and I were in need of a late night dinner. Shawarma Grill has late open hours. We decided to get the chicken shawarma wrap, by that time they were out of lamb. Also we ordered one side French fries and a drink. They have homemade juices that look yummy but it's not included with the combo. You are able select your toppings and sauces for your wrap. We took are food to-go. The food, price and customer service was good. They give you a lot of food. My only criticism is the wrap had an unpleasant burnt taste because they put the wrap on the grill once you finishing putting items inside. It almost ruined the taste of the wrap. read more

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I would avoid this place. The meat in the beef shawarma borderline rotten. Looks like it was kept outside for a long time.

Great tasting chicken and beef plate. Everything was fresh and pita was nice and soft. This is a nice clean family owned restaurant with street parking almost always available. read more

Shawarma Grill Xpress - Chicken and Beef Plate! Yum. - Lebanese Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

The first time I went there was the day before their opening. They actually werent open! But they gave me, my boyfriend, my boyfriends sister this pastry which I thought was a baklava. Well it was sort of had nuts, crispy philo, honey, and inside was like a mascarpone cheese. It was free! We promised to go back the next day because we really wanted shawarma. The next day we went back bf ordered beef shawarma, I had the falafel one, and my bf's sister had chicken. we all got the combo. sort of because we just wanted to food no drinks but i guess it was the owner he said no have drinks so we got our drinks free (THIS was opening day please dont go asking for a free drink lol) anyway we had fries and we got to pick our sides. I picked tabule, and humus...everyone did..lol it was packed full i'm glad they did this but business wise I would not fill it that full. Most people wont finish it and might just throw it out. Hate seing food going to waste, but on my end I was lucky enough to get home in time to keep it in my fridge. ANYWAY Food was great, fresh, and I had my fries on the side instead of inside only because I liked it not included. hehe. While we were eating we staff walking around cleaning and also asking all the patrons if we were ok, if we needed anything. Very polite. Over all the staff is friendly, it is also a clean place. As for parking good LUCK. read below.. there is another restaurant which I will do a review for next but there is one next to this place and both restaurants are doing well so of course parking gets full fast. To avoid a ticket DONT park across the street where the construction is taking place YOU will get a ticket. instead go behind the mini plaza where the Shawarma Grill Xpress is and there is a HUGE parking spot there. You just have to walk back a little towards the restaurant it isnt far and after your done eating so much food you will need that walk. Plus you avoid getting a ticket. Hope this helps! **Anyway ive been there recently and they have reduced the amount of tabule and humus inside their side containers which im sad but happy about because some people might not be going home right away to keep the left overs. or some might not even care to finish it and just throw it away. read more

Love schwarmas because of the amount of vegetables that you can have to accompany your plate or sandwich. This place boasts a variety of salads and different types of vegetables such as grilled eggplant and peppers. All the ingredients were fresh and the portions are massive! After all you are paying about $12-13 per beef/chicken schwarma plate which is about $3-4 higher than the average price. For overall quality, ingredients were fresh just the chicken maybe need more flavour. Also, be aware that the parking lot is not the best. It shares the same lot as Burrito Boyz and a few other businesses and there is only about 6-8 parking spots so you will likely have to park on the street if you come during lunch or dinner hours. read more

I've had chicken shawarma from many places and I found that Shawarma Grill Xpress is one of the best. The chicken was juicy and seasoned very well. The additional stuff (I got everything) was delicious and everything was fresh. The shop is very clean and the staff friendly. I will be stopping by to try their falafel and other items. So far, so good! Please note that the outdoor seating is just a bench. read more

Well cooked meat, Generous portion And best of all their grills are delicious. For grills, it is better to order over the phone since they grill each order separately It is probably the cleanest Shawarma place ever. read more

Shawarma Grill Xpress - Entrance - Lebanese Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

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The food is Halal and its not that bad as they do make there own sauces. There is plenty of space to sit down and eat. As its part of the a strip mall there is plenty of parking as well. I have had the chicken Shawarama plate twice here and the meat is cooked properly and the potatoes are nice but that's where they cut. All in All its not to bad and not too great. If you are in the neighborhood and feel like Shawarma, this place is there to go and get it. read more

Really solid chicken or beef shawarma. I always go plate, which comes with an abundance of meat, with two incredibly large sides...i don't usually finish everything, which is a rarity for me due to my fat kid tendencies. The chicken & beef are house made and seasoned on a spit; no pre-made mystery meats here. These are both fast options...if you go for something that requires grilling, it'll be made fresh but expect to wait 5-15 minutes. For sides, I always go grilled veg and their eggplant/tomato stuff...it's pretty excellent, and low carb (bonus). If your into rice or potatoes, both have gotten strong reviews from my colleagues. As far as sauces, their garlic sauce is excellent, though when you say "just a tiny bit" this is interpreted as approximately 1/4 cup...tread lightly unless you wanna smell like "that guy" all day. Lastly, it's run by a guy and his mom...nice folks, support your local family-owned businesses. read more

I have to kind of agree with Lambert P.'s review in comparing it to Villa Madina - fast food Middle Eastern; HOWEVER, Villa Madina gives you more bang for your buck. I've only been once, on a Sunday afternoon and it was very quiet in there. I'll get straight and to the point. Pros: friendly service, nicely flavoured meat. Cons: skimpy on the condiments (e.g. imagine being on a diet and you're only allowed 1 TBSP of hummus, well it was spread on that thin); only three little onion pieces and about four little turnip pieces; green pickles had a rancid taste but that could have been a spice they used - I discarded them. Again, it was probably a spice because I wasn't ill after eating it. Shawarmas really fill me up and I usually can't eat the whole thing but I was actually still hungry after this one. Tip: if you're a guy, buy two because one will NOT fill you up. I might return but that would have to depend on how desperate my shawarma craving is that day. read more

for a friday night, our tradition is to go out for dinner, in our neck of the woods. originally having burrito boyz in mind, i wanted shawarma instead. this place is Amazing, clean, fresh, amazing staff behind the counter. only two negatives come from this place, they will never know how busy they can be, because burrito boyz is beside it, and the parking lot is super tiny. the food is very flavorful, lots of options available, efficent, and cost effective. im SUPER glad i found this place in my neighbourhood. will come back more often! AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING!!! read more

they have daily specials for sandwiches that comes with pop and really is 0.50 off sandwich prices i ordered the beef plate at ~13. was good, not bad...but was extremely thirsty for the WHOLE day. and quite filling. also, you choose two sides for the plate order which is cool as its not set order sit down has a bar facing window, with perhaps three or four tables for a quick sitdown only (essentially a takeaway place) gd turnaround...but i did see the pickles, lettuce etc wilted and not at its freshest...but not a big concern for me **overall probably would not return as there's so many other options and no wow factor read more

The Falafels are Crispy and Fresh and they also serve very large portions which is a bonus. We usually get the chicken shawarma plate with 4-6 falafels on the side and two of us can't finish the meal. We always have leftovers for a late night snacker :-) Tax in it comes in at around $19. On top of everything mentioned above, the service is fast and friendly. Five stars aaaaaallll daaaay! read more

Service is consistently SLOOOOOOOW. Different staff members every time I've been there (3-4 times now). Falafels are delicious, but the service is so dodgy that I think I'm done trying... Also, my brother had a Chicken Shawarma, and had quite a few tiny little bones in his meal. Very nervewracking, since you don't expect to have to watch out for bones in shawarma. Would be a nice option for fast food in the area if you could rely on it, especially with it's proximity to the movie theatre. But you just can't rely on it. read more

My husband and I ordered two plates - mixed shawarma plate and minced beef kebab (kefta). The shawarma meat was some of the best I've had across Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal. You can choose your own sides - salad, grilled veg, rice, potatoes, etc - which is almost unheard of at a flat price. The minced beef kebab was made fresh to order. There are many wow factors; 1) well seasoned meat [by far the best I've had; they don't rely on sauces to flavour your meal (even though they have great ones)]! 2) sides were delicious, fresh and generous 3) the price is very reasonable as you get an unusually large portion - I could only eat 1/3rd in one sitting 4) it's family run and offers warm, friendly service I didn't try the garlic potatoes but, damn, they looked amazing and the table next to us was raving about them. Come here. You won't regret it. read more

As a newcomer on the Mimico scene, I just tried this place for the first time, and I am one happy little piggy. The lovely woman in charge is from Lebanon, and man, she is a great cook. She makes everything herself from scratch each day, and makes just enough for the day, so go early if you like lentil soup, because it sells out. Very clean & bright, it's a pleasant little place, but it's really more of a take out joint, with high top tables and chairs that don't invite you to linger. I had the falafel plate, and it was a huge mound of delicious flavour delights. The falafel is made from scratch; she hand grinds the chickpea, onion, etc, to make these crispy, tasty balls of protein. I had mine with seasoned rice & lentils topped with caramelized onion, and char grilled vegetables. And hummus and pickles and all the other little extra goodies. I declined the pita and still couldn't finish it. Not even close. My mom also lost her mind over this food, so that's 4 enthusiastic thumbs up. So. To recap. Wonderful, fresh, flavourful & healthy vegan food in mass quantities. Nothing to complain about here. read more

Shawarma fanatic here. I've eaten my fair share of shawarma and this place is one of the best places I've eaten, so far. The space is small but clean and staffs are professional. They have many side dishes like potatoes and samosas. They also give u pita bread too! :) All the items combined are so flavourful, my mouth water for it after a night of partying. I recommend this place. read more

Since this is pretty much right beside my place, you can say I go here often. Large portions, great staff and unreal hot sauce. Make sure to get Garlic, Hummus, Tzatziki sauce and hot sauce on your plate (sounds weird but amazing). Also, avoid going right before they close because your food will be cold, saying from experience. read more

Everything is made fresh each day - no stale, soggy veggies here! I always get a plate and ALWAYS get the stewed veggies as one side (garlic, tomato, and eggplant magic). Potions are generous, the staff is friendly and the place is very clean. I go here often and have always enjoyed it. read more

New years eve @ 7:00pm. I found a dark curly hair in my shawarma plate, unfortunately I found it at the end of my meal it was attached to the inner side of the Styrofoam container. The chicken shawarma was very dry, tough and cold. The falafel pita tasted burnt, the pita bread had dark burnt marks looked to be over grilled. read more

Just got a shawarma and the chicken wasnt even cooked properly!! the girl was shaving the chicken from one area instead of all around the edges! it was over stuffed and just not at the.standards I usually expect...threw it away...I keep giving this places chances. I am done for good now. read more

Ordered: chicken shwarma, fries, hummus, $9.03 Pros: fries are awesome, pretty good portions, hummus is ok, toppings very fresh Meh: meat kinda bland.. Maybe because there was hardly any meat on the spit.. I wish I asked for the fresh chicken Cons: horrible hot sauce!!! Thick and not good Definitely not the best.. Kinda tastes like something you'd get at the mall.. But maybe it was just my order and it was the bare remnants of the chicken.. I'd try again if I was in the area read more