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Shawarma Guys

4.7 (1.1k reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Wagyu Beef Shawarma Cheesesteak
Katherine K.

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.

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Bety B.

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!

Sary O.

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!

Cheesesteak
G K.

Tried the wagyu cheesecake. Delicious but a bit too fatty. Place is clean, good value, nice staff. Well done.

Wagyu Beef Shawarma Egg Rolls (2pcs)
Kimme F.

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.

Bryn S.

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.

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sienna t.

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.

Wagyu Beef Shawarma Egg Rolls (2pcs)
Yesenia J.

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.

Tiffany L.

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!

Wagyu Beef & Chicken Shawarma
Michelle R.

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

Wagyu Beef & Chicken Shawarma Plate
peter n.

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.

Dana R.

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.

Tabouli with a rock or pottery chip.
Gale R.

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.....

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Great service. Uber Eats driver messed up and delivered me someone else's order. Shawarma Guys helped me out big time. Thank you guys!

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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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Ney Restaurant - Baba Ghanoush! Best in town!

Ney Restaurant

4.6(367 reviews)
0.7 mi
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I loved this place! The night before coming here for takeout, I had Mediterranean food down at…read moreSeaport Village. It was tasty and satisfying... but this place BLEW MY MIND. The moment I walked in, I was warmly greeted and asked if I wanted a table for one. I said no, I was hoping to order takeout, and she kindly invited me to sit at the bar while I looked over the menu. Right away, the atmosphere felt welcoming, beautiful, and relaxed. I ordered my food, sipped my water, and honestly didn't think I had ordered that much. Then she came out with multiple filled brown bags of food! First of all, the prices were amazing. Second... the food was TOP NOTCH and completely different from what I had the night before. Everything was packed with flavor without being overloaded with salt. Fresh, vibrant, rich, and incredibly satisfying. The waitress/hostess was knowledgeable, friendly, and gave great recommendations on what to try. You can tell the staff truly cares about the experience. I will absolutely be back the next time I visit San Diego again. And not that I recommend eating while driving ... but the next day on my drive back to Ventura County, I spread out my leftovers and happily snacked on hummus, baba ghanoush, and dolma all the way home. That alone says everything about how good this place was.

There are restaurants you visit, and then there are places you feel, where the intention behind…read moreevery dish is unmistakable from the moment you walk in. That was my experience at NEY. From the first bite, it was clear this isn't just food, it is craft. You can taste the care, the precision, and the pride. Every element felt thoughtfully prepared, balanced, and deeply satisfying without trying too hard. The standout for me was the biryani, comforting, and perfectly executed. But everything impressed. The tzatziki was bright and refreshing, the hummus topped with beef shawarma was rich and flavorful, and the ney classic plate was generous enough to easily feed two, maybe even three, without sacrificing quality anywhere on the plate. It was the perfect way to try a lot of their items at once and that one disappointed! What really says it all is that I am already looking forward to the leftovers, which is rare for me. This is the kind of place that stays with you, not just because it is good, but because you can feel the heart behind it.

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Ney Restaurant - Happy Dinner Time

Happy Dinner Time

Ney Restaurant - Filet Mignon Tikka with Baryani - delicious too

Filet Mignon Tikka with Baryani - delicious too

Ney Restaurant - A hidden gem, look for it.

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A hidden gem, look for it.

Vine Ripe Market - Halal chicken Shawarma

Vine Ripe Market

4.1(627 reviews)
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Love how fresh all of their produce, salads, & juices are…read more They offer such a wide variety of products. I always enjoy stopping in when I get food from the grille next door. Something about a fully stocked grocery market makes shopping the aisles much more enjoyable. The employees are nice. Always greeting you as you walk by. Everything is clean and organized.

The employees here are all wonderful. They're always super nice and helpful…read more They have amazing sales and I recommend signing up for the weekly ads. Produce: Most produce are fresh but I've also noticed some being old or close to becoming old. But it's always worth a search for some good ones when there's a sale and I"m always able to find some good produce to take home. I've seen worst at Zion Market. Meats: Mixed Reviews as well - the sales are amazing and the meat can be quite good. It's all Halal. However, for this weekend specifically - the smell from the meat section is horribly strong. I noticed it a couple weeks ago maybe? It seems like they didn't clean whatever is going on and it got worst with time. I love this market and I don't want them to go out of business. My recommendation is maybe they clear out the meats and give the whole department a good deep cleaning. Also consider implement clean processes to keep the smell away because it's really impacting what is being sold. It's off putting to take home meats that it has a funky smell.

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Vine Ripe Market - Fresh Produce

Fresh Produce

Vine Ripe Market - Lunch To Go

Lunch To Go

Vine Ripe Market - Fresh juices and smoothies

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Fresh juices and smoothies

Tahini - The Esquire Pita Sandwich with chicken Sriracha Tahini, French fries and mango lemonade.

Tahini

4.6(1.4k reviews)
7.5 mi•Kearny Mesa
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We've been to Tahini before but decided to make a special trip to Tahini to support them after…read morehearing they've been constantly harassed with hate messages/crimes -- which is so horrible and sad. The food is was great and one of my favorite spots when I'm craving middle eastern wraps- I did built your own pita so of course I like the ingredients. I loved my pita bread (it's much different from the Greek style if you haven't tried it before!) and the enjoyed the steak in particular. It had a lot of warming spices (nutmeg and cinnamon maybe?) and the flavor is pretty unique! I added bell peppers, pickled cucumbers, lettuce, tomato, red onion, tahini sauce, and garlic sauce. I also got a piece of falafel - I always gotta judge a place by their falafel and this one was crispy on the outside and soft in the inside which was perfect. Next time I need to try the halloumi cheese stix with fig jam! Place was very clean and the decor was nice. I also love the Finjan coffee spot next door.

The food here is genuinely outstanding - fresh, colorful, flavorful, and made with care. Every time…read moreI eat here I'm reminded why I keep coming back. The staff is also consistently warm and kind, which makes the whole experience feel good from the moment you walk in. My only real frustration is with the wait times on online orders, and it's significant enough that I have to mention it. I work 10 min away and only get a 35-40 minute break. The app consistently quotes around 20 minutes- but honestly, 20 minutes shouldn't even be necessary. I've stood there and watched them make a bowl. It takes about two minutes. Other similar restaurants have my order ready in five minutes, consistently. So when the app quotes 20 and then I still end up waiting at the 20 minute mark on top of that - in a nearly empty restaurant - something is off. Today this happened (I hit the 20 min mark with no food), and I had to go up and ask them to make my order. This isn't a one-time thing either. It's happened enough times over the years that it genuinely deters me from coming here on my break. To their credit, there was a stretch where it seemed like they had it figured out, so I know they can do it. I just wish that consistency would stick. If you're not on a time crunch, absolutely go. The food alone is worth it. But if you're relying on a quoted pickup time, build in a buffer- a bigger one than you'd think you'd need.

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Tahini - Interior of the restaurant

Interior of the restaurant

Tahini - Close up of the OG Pita. Packed will delicious meat!

Close up of the OG Pita. Packed will delicious meat!

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Mal Al Sham -The Taste Of Damascus - Chicken Shawarma (with fries)

Mal Al Sham -The Taste Of Damascus

4.2(649 reviews)
3.7 mi
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Really good and reasonable prices. And the staff are…read moreextremely Nice and hospitable. And they are extremely fast when it comes to serving your food.

The Arrival & Atmosphere The parking lot can be a bit tight,…read morebut don't let that discourage you. We managed it by having part of our group jump out to get in line while we waited for a spot, a strategy that worked perfectly since we were seated within just a few minutes of walking in. The restaurant itself is beautiful, featuring clean white marble and modern lighting. It has a high-energy, "efficient ship" vibe. The staff is everywhere, and you'll hear a "symphony" of shouted orders and instructions that makes the whole place feel alive and incredibly productive. Seeing the constant stream of people picking up to-go orders was our first clue that the food was going to be excellent. The Food We ordered for a party of seven and found the portions to be very generous: The Platter for 3: This was the perfect way to sample five different types of kebabs. Every meat was seasoned beautifully and cooked to perfection. This came with a salad. The Qouzi: This was the standout for me. It's a unique dish with a wonderful blend of textures, the crunch of fried almonds on top paired with massive chunks of stewed lamb. The lamb was so incredibly tender I could literally cut it with a spoon! To top it all off, they offer free Arabic tea, which was the perfect finishing touch to a heavy, savory meal. Final Verdict It's rare to find a place that is this busy yet runs with such precision. Great food, beautiful ambiance, and a lively atmosphere. My family and I will definitely be back!

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Mal Al Sham -The Taste Of Damascus - Mal Al Sham a taste of Damascus, Syria cuisine in El Cajon.

Mal Al Sham a taste of Damascus, Syria cuisine in El Cajon.

Mal Al Sham -The Taste Of Damascus - Platter for (3 People) ( beef shawarma swapped out with chicken cream chop)

Platter for (3 People) ( beef shawarma swapped out with chicken cream chop)

Mal Al Sham -The Taste Of Damascus - Leftovers from two meals

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Leftovers from two meals

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