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The hubby and I got some munchies after our tequila fun last night.... We tried the suggested Guy Fieri cheesesteak & it was sooooo yummy. We added extra cheese for that EXTRA gooeyness. We see why it's a favorite. Chill spot with great service. * Wagyu Beef Shawarma Egg Rolls (2pcs) * Wagyu Beef Shawarma Cheesesteak w/ Extra Cheese #DiningWithTheAndersons #TryingNewPlaces #GuyFieri #Cheesesteak
I have tried many locations for Shawarma Guys and their food can be a hit or miss. This time, it was a big hit! I loved my Wagyu Beef Shawarma Cheesesteak and would 100% get it again. I thought it was stuffed very nicely, but wished the peppers and onion pieces were larger instead of being small, diced pieces. I think it would've helped to balance the overall flavor as well. However, the meat was cooked to perfection and I was happy with it overall. I know it's a top 100 place, but I think they need to work on their overall consistency across their locations to truly make it worthy of the top 100 spot.
Second time at Shawarma Guys. My first visit was about 6 years ago at the South Park food truck, and honestly, I didn't like the food. I remember ordering their bowl, lemon chicken, wagyu egg rolls, and falafel. Everything was just okay.. nothing terrible, but the flavors didn't stand out. I gave it a 5/10 back then. Fast forward to now, I kept seeing people rave about the "Shawarma Bryan's Way," so I decided to give it another shot. I was meeting up with my cousin at the La Mesa location and even told her beforehand that I hadn't liked it before but it had been 6 years. I spent over $65 and ordered two Wagyu Shawarma Bryan's Way, a Philly cheesesteak, and (again) wagyu egg rolls. After the first bite of the crispy Wagyu Bryan's Way, I immediately remembered why I didn't like it the first time. The beef seasoning was way too overpowering. The crispy pita was actually really good, but the beef just didn't work for me. If the seasoning were toned down, I think it could be really good. My cousin and I was disappointed and we ended up going to eat at another place afterwards. Mind you, we love shawarma wrapped but just not here. Second time here, and unfortunately, it'll be my last. On a positive note, the service was great!
The quality was amazing but I think personally there was a flavor or two I wasn't a fan of. I also am a huge fan of tzatziki and bummed it didn't come with the plate, I wish instead of the garlic stuff they added tzatziki on top of the falafel and shawarma plate. All in all I would like to come back and order something different, I could tell the quality was top tier and the service was super fast.
I had never been to this location but was in the area with a friend and decided to check it out. It was super easy to order through the kiosk and make any modifications if needed. I got the chicken and wagu beef plate with rice, salad, and hummus. The chicken and beef were super flavorful and not dry at all. The garlic feta sauce was delicious too and paired well with the pita. The location was clean and the staff were friendly. It is reasonably priced as I paid $22 for the plate and it was plenty of food. Will definitely be coming back!
Tried the shawarma wrap (Brian's way) so that it's crispy. Soooo good! Super crispy and super flavorful. I asked for the pickles on the side which was the right way to go so you can add as you go. The only thing is that there's always this grainy texture I get every time I eat the beef. I don't know if it's the meat or the sauce. Still pretty good and I will definitely come back. We also go the Philly cheesesteak which was so good! The right amount of sauce and meat with cheese on top. There's a hint of spice because of the jalepenos in it. The only thing I would change would be that the bread is a little toasted. Came out soggy but still pretty good. Enjoyed every bite.
5/5- great customer service. Easy to order. I went ahead and ordered off of the company website. I asked for extra garlic sauce. It is delicious. The presentation of the food was great as well. Salad was fantastic. Hummas was creamy and nice. I will say the rice had a strong taste of cardamom, it was not bad, but could of been a little less. Besides that, I will be back and I highly recommend checking this place out.
Listen here! This place is bomb! My whole family enjoyed their food, including our picky 4 yr old. And the amount of food you get for the price is insane! Even the kids meal was packed. Our daughter had plenty of leftovers, that I helped her eat the next day lol. I wish they had a location in the IE & LA as well!
This place was 10/10 the bowl was $16 and filling, the meat was so tender! I got the egg rolls for free as I joined their app! I saved those for later as the bowl was already filling! Definitely shareable! Place was super clean and I didn't wait at all for my food. Which was great as I was on my lunch break. The staff was nice and professional.
Came here after a workout for quick bite and was blown away by the quality and quantity of the plate I received. The wagyu beef and chicken shawarma plate was packed over a bed of yellow basmati rice with a side of hummus and tabouli. Meat was well seasoned and juicy, I made mini sandwiches with the pita bread. Their hot sauce was great as well, tasted like a watered down sweet Thai chile sauce but worked with the meal. Service was great, food came out quick and staff were friendly. Parking is a bit limited in the storefront but worth the trip, will be rotating this place in for after gym on the go post workout meals.
I was in the mood for falafel, and so my husband did a search and found this place. We placed our order online before we got there and then waited for them to actually make the order. I got the falafel pita wrap type sandwich. It was extremely salty. And I think the salt was coming from the pickles. There was a lot of dill pickle in the wrap and I usually am a fan of pickles, but this was almost too salty for me to eat as a matter of fact I couldn't finish it. My husband got the Wagyu steak pita wrap, and it was very flavorful. Very good. The steak was so soft and tender, and seasoned perfectly so if I went another time, I'd probably get that. The establishment is assuming from the outside. It's at the end of a dated strip mall with a few parking spaces out front and but in the inside is new and clean and bright and welcoming. So don't let the outside fool you.
1 month ago
I decided to visit this location for a late lunch during the week. I was so busy at work that I had to not had an opportunity to get lunch. I was able to sign off at 330p and head over to this location. The place was empty and there were clean tables and floors when I walked in. I was greeted by the lady behind the counter, and she had a smile on her face. I ordered the beef & chicken shawarma plate, Wagyu Beef eggrolls, and a bottled drink. My food was freshly prepared. I received my order in 7-10 minutes. It smelled wonderful. I paid for extra yogurt sauce and left to take my food to-go. When I arrived home, I enjoyed a delicious meal. Everything was prepared with great flavor, portions, and care. I had the garlic sauce and the yogurt sauce with my meal. This place is one of my favorites. I have been eating their food since the Southpark Truck days, phenomenally delicious. Thanks! read more
13 days ago
The hubby and I got some munchies after our tequila fun last night.... We tried the suggested Guy Fieri cheesesteak & it was sooooo yummy. We added extra cheese for that EXTRA gooeyness. We see why it's a favorite. Chill spot with great service. * Wagyu Beef Shawarma Egg Rolls (2pcs) * Wagyu Beef Shawarma Cheesesteak w/ Extra Cheese #DiningWithTheAndersons #TryingNewPlaces #GuyFieri #Cheesesteak read more
1 month ago
I have tried many locations for Shawarma Guys and their food can be a hit or miss. This time, it was a big hit! I loved my Wagyu Beef Shawarma Cheesesteak and would 100% get it again. I thought it was stuffed very nicely, but wished the peppers and onion pieces were larger instead of being small, diced pieces. I think it would've helped to balance the overall flavor as well. However, the meat was cooked to perfection and I was happy with it overall. I know it's a top 100 place, but I think they need to work on their overall consistency across their locations to truly make it worthy of the top 100 spot. read more
Second time at Shawarma Guys. My first visit was about 6 years ago at the South Park food truck, and honestly, I didn't like the food. I remember ordering their bowl, lemon chicken, wagyu egg rolls, and falafel. Everything was just okay.. nothing terrible, but the flavors didn't stand out. I gave it a 5/10 back then. Fast forward to now, I kept seeing people rave about the "Shawarma Bryan's Way," so I decided to give it another shot. I was meeting up with my cousin at the La Mesa location and even told her beforehand that I hadn't liked it before but it had been 6 years. I spent over $65 and ordered two Wagyu Shawarma Bryan's Way, a Philly cheesesteak, and (again) wagyu egg rolls. After the first bite of the crispy Wagyu Bryan's Way, I immediately remembered why I didn't like it the first time. The beef seasoning was way too overpowering. The crispy pita was actually really good, but the beef just didn't work for me. If the seasoning were toned down, I think it could be really good. My cousin and I was disappointed and we ended up going to eat at another place afterwards. Mind you, we love shawarma wrapped but just not here. Second time here, and unfortunately, it'll be my last. On a positive note, the service was great! read more
5 days ago
The quality was amazing but I think personally there was a flavor or two I wasn't a fan of. I also am a huge fan of tzatziki and bummed it didn't come with the plate, I wish instead of the garlic stuff they added tzatziki on top of the falafel and shawarma plate. All in all I would like to come back and order something different, I could tell the quality was top tier and the service was super fast. read more
3 days ago
I had never been to this location but was in the area with a friend and decided to check it out. It was super easy to order through the kiosk and make any modifications if needed. I got the chicken and wagu beef plate with rice, salad, and hummus. The chicken and beef were super flavorful and not dry at all. The garlic feta sauce was delicious too and paired well with the pita. The location was clean and the staff were friendly. It is reasonably priced as I paid $22 for the plate and it was plenty of food. Will definitely be coming back! read more
1 month ago
1 month ago
Tried the wagyu cheesecake. Delicious but a bit too fatty. Place is clean, good value, nice staff. Well done. read more
Tried the shawarma wrap (Brian's way) so that it's crispy. Soooo good! Super crispy and super flavorful. I asked for the pickles on the side which was the right way to go so you can add as you go. The only thing is that there's always this grainy texture I get every time I eat the beef. I don't know if it's the meat or the sauce. Still pretty good and I will definitely come back. We also go the Philly cheesesteak which was so good! The right amount of sauce and meat with cheese on top. There's a hint of spice because of the jalepenos in it. The only thing I would change would be that the bread is a little toasted. Came out soggy but still pretty good. Enjoyed every bite. read more
5/5- great customer service. Easy to order. I went ahead and ordered off of the company website. I asked for extra garlic sauce. It is delicious. The presentation of the food was great as well. Salad was fantastic. Hummas was creamy and nice. I will say the rice had a strong taste of cardamom, it was not bad, but could of been a little less. Besides that, I will be back and I highly recommend checking this place out. read more
3 months ago
Listen here! This place is bomb! My whole family enjoyed their food, including our picky 4 yr old. And the amount of food you get for the price is insane! Even the kids meal was packed. Our daughter had plenty of leftovers, that I helped her eat the next day lol. I wish they had a location in the IE & LA as well! read more
6 months ago
This place was 10/10 the bowl was $16 and filling, the meat was so tender! I got the egg rolls for free as I joined their app! I saved those for later as the bowl was already filling! Definitely shareable! Place was super clean and I didn't wait at all for my food. Which was great as I was on my lunch break. The staff was nice and professional. read more
8 days ago
1 month ago
Came here after a workout for quick bite and was blown away by the quality and quantity of the plate I received. The wagyu beef and chicken shawarma plate was packed over a bed of yellow basmati rice with a side of hummus and tabouli. Meat was well seasoned and juicy, I made mini sandwiches with the pita bread. Their hot sauce was great as well, tasted like a watered down sweet Thai chile sauce but worked with the meal. Service was great, food came out quick and staff were friendly. Parking is a bit limited in the storefront but worth the trip, will be rotating this place in for after gym on the go post workout meals. read more
7 months ago
Food 5/5 Service: 5/5 Value: 4/5 Cleanliness 5/5 My husband got the wagyu beef & chicken plate. He said it was fresh tasting and would get it again. We shared the baklava and it was pretty dang good! It was a little on the pricey side so that's my only reason for not giving it 5/5 read more
I was in the mood for falafel, and so my husband did a search and found this place. We placed our order online before we got there and then waited for them to actually make the order. I got the falafel pita wrap type sandwich. It was extremely salty. And I think the salt was coming from the pickles. There was a lot of dill pickle in the wrap and I usually am a fan of pickles, but this was almost too salty for me to eat as a matter of fact I couldn't finish it. My husband got the Wagyu steak pita wrap, and it was very flavorful. Very good. The steak was so soft and tender, and seasoned perfectly so if I went another time, I'd probably get that. The establishment is assuming from the outside. It's at the end of a dated strip mall with a few parking spaces out front and but in the inside is new and clean and bright and welcoming. So don't let the outside fool you. read more
We got the beef shawarma plate and I ordered the beef in pita but I think they gave us the wrap instead bc it seemed more like a tortilla.... The flavors are good but they don't give enough sauce for the wraps. I prefer Kabob shop with as much garlic sauce as you want. The ambience is clean and the staff was friendly. The Greek salad was good and fresh. The problem was that there was a rock or piece of pottery in the tabouli! I first thought it might be an olive pit but it had sharp edges.... See below.... I was lucky that I didn't crack my tooth on it! Be careful about picking through your parsley this going forward..... read more
4 months ago
Nice place. As soon as you walk in, the staff is friendly and helpful with any questions you may have about the menu. You have an option to order from the screen or from the staff. Food is always good. Looking for falafel or shawarma meals that are quick and tasty, look no where else. read more
13 days ago
4 months ago
First time coming, the food was just okay the chicken and beef were both quite dry, and the portions of sauce are limited. The pita seemed thin and didn't taste freshly made it felt like it had been sitting around for a while. I placed a phone order and went in to pick it up. When I arrived staff were still working on it and I ended up waiting longer than necessary. Apparently my food was ready while I was waiting but they did not communicate with each other that I was there. By the time I ate the food was cold. Overall I've had better meals elsewhere and I don't plan to return. read more
11 months ago
Came for lunch for takeout during the week and wow it was delicious and the service was really great. Friendly and I was greeted upon walking in and the food we got was so good. On the pricier side but the portions and the quality is good. I got the plate beef and chicken shawarma and tabouli was well balanced, pita and meat was fresh and hot. Also got the bowl and a fattoush wrap for the family. Overall clean inside and nice and strong AC on a hot day. A few parking spots out front. We would eat here again and they have egg rolls too which I didn't try this time. read more
Really wierd that I loveeee middle eastern food but haven't been to this restaurant before. I tried the cheesesteak sandwich and combo plate. Both were honestly amazing but if I'd chose 1 it would be the sandwich. Amazingggg!! Wish there was garlic sauce for the combo plate though. read more
Was invited to lunch here by a friend who highly recommended it. The restaurant had plenty of parking and super quick service. Greatly air-conditioned and super clean. Ordered one of the bowls and was able to substitute the hummus with more rice. Sauces provided are a must-try. Unique flavors. I enjoyed the spicy one the best. Would recommend it and invite my friends for sure! read more
Listed in the Top 100 Places to Eat for Yelp 2025 is what brought me here. I've never been a huge fan of shawarma until my taste buds were awakened by Shawarma Guys! I got the Marinated wagyu beef shawarma and marinated chicken shawarma drizzled with their signature garlic sauce and served with yellow rice, hummus, tabbouleh, and a side of pita bread. Every bite was definitely a delight! I cleaned off my plate and was about to order more but I held off because I was right on the verge of satiation (I'm a big eater). Flavor reigned supreme and I will definitely be coming back for more!! read more
8 days ago
I'm always a fan of a good shawarma sandwich. The sandwich is big enough for two people. Nice tender not fatty beef wrapped with pickles and tahini. The place was full and the wait was only about 15 minutes. Friendly service at a counter and a limited menu make it an easy choice without having to think for hours if they have something you want. read more
2 months ago
I ordered the chicken fattoush and let me tell you, this is the best shawarma I've ever had! The chicken is crispy, the veggies are so fresh and crunchy, perfect meal for this heat wave! And the fries!! The best seasoned fries I've ever had! Can't wait to return every single day on my lunch break for a shawarma! read more
Forget best shawarma....this had to be some of the best food I've ever had overall! It was my first time here so i ordered the wagyu beef and chicken plate. It was phenomenal! Juicy pieces of tender, flavorful meat on top of delicious rice. It also came with a side of hummus and a salad of some type. Both were extremely delicious and freshly made! And I can't forget about the hot sauce that came with the meal. It was the cherry on top! Very spicy with a tangy kick! I'd give this place 6 stars if I could! It was all so good! I also ordered a baklava. It was the perfect way to end the meal. And as if delicious food weren't enough, the service was amazing. They greeted me when I came in, quickly took my order and had my food ready to go within a couple minutes. I could not be more impressed by this place and would highly recommend it to everyone! read more
3 months ago
This is my third time going here and it always hits the spot (I visit from LA). I get the chicken shawarma pita and French fries. The CSP was so yummy, the pita was crisped up and the whole thing was huge. The fries were crispy and stayed crispy which is rare! The owner noticed my little brother was vegan and let him taste test a new item and my lil brother loved it! Such a kind person to do that! 5 stars for sure for sure. read more
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9 months ago
Look at this Yelp rating! This place must be one of a kind amazing food and experience! But not quite. Food was OK, prices are a bit high, tables could be cleaner, trash can was overflowing. But staff is friendly. I suspect the rating reflects active soliciting for positive Yelp review. read more
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5525 Jackson Dr
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La Mesa, CA 91942
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Any gluten/dairy/soy free options that isn't just salad? Can you make the meat plates gluten/dairy/soy free?…
Many of the dishes they have are middle eastern with yogurt sauce and the hummus chick pea great for the meat they serve french fries you can have sweet potatoes .
Do you offer large hummus bowls with meat and veggies, substituting the rice?
You can substitute the rice on any plate for a salad for $1. They also have small and large hummus sides and al a carte meat options.
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