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    Shawarma Guys

    4.6 (1.5k reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Wagyu Beef & Chicken Shawarma Plate was very filling and delicious.
    Craig W.

    This is a food truck set up outside a liquor store. (Incidentally, the liquor store is excellent. Definitely check it out.) We were lucky they were not too busy when we pulled up but after we ordered, they got swarmed. Or shawarmed, perhaps. We tried the beef and chicken shawarma plate (which comes with fresh pita, hummus, rice, and garlic sauce), and the chicken cream chip with comes with breaded chicken breast. Both dishes came with these little cups of some kind of red spicy sauce that was delicious. The shawarma plate is $20 and the chicken cream chip plate is $19. It ain't cheap but this is high quality food and you get a lot of it. I know I am supposed to swoon whenever the word "wagyu" is dropped but honestly, I thought the rice was the star of the show. It had some type of cream in it that made it rich and delicious. The shawarma plate was very filling. I actually liked the chicken a little more than the wagyu beef so maybe my taste buds are off. The breaded chicken was excellent and very tasty. Parking is tight. I am not sure if the liquor store's parking spots are supposed to be used for the food truck but I saw people use them that way. Street parking is very rough in this area so good luck. Well worth a visit.

    Wagyu Beef Shawarma Egg Rolls (2pcs)
    Maria C.

    We heard about Shawarma guys from YT featuring best food spots in San Diego. We went to their South Park branch. We were initially aiming for the crispy shawarma however only Mira Mesa and La Mesa does it. So I guess that's next on our list! The wraps were unexpectedly big! This is probably the biggest wrap I ever had! Generous with meat and veggies. Their wagyu egg rolls are definitely must have! Falafel fries is really good too! All of these perfectly paired with their garlic sauces. My favorite is spicy lemon garlic! The staff are very knowledgeable about their menu. It's a food truck set up and there's mini standing tables for alfresco dining. SG was definitely lived up to the title #1 restaurant in the country on Yelp!

    Dining area right outside the food truck
    Maynard O.

    Came here on a Wednesday night around 8:30pm. I ordered online in advance and just waited outside for my order. There were plenty of parking spots around this time. Not really an ambience since there's not much as far as a dining room. There are a couple of cocktail tables where you could eat. After ordering online at 20:20pm, my estimated pick up time was 8:39pm and got the order at 9:03pm. The cashier informed me their chicken is taking a while and added extra time to the wait. It probably would've been faster if they weren't so backed up. I ordered the Wagyu beef and chicken shawarma plate for me and my wife to share. I added 3 falafels and pita bread on top of it. The food was still fresh when I got home 15 mins later. Everything was good and just enough for us two. Also, I'm not sure why there's a range of where they may be located on Yelp since this is just a food truck that seems to be permanent at this location.

    Iraqi Salad
    Katie K.

    I would give this 4.5 stars if I could. It was good! For what it is. It didn't completely blow me away. I have had better shawarma from some random guy in NYC. I have had a lot of wagyu, and if no one told me this was wagyu, I wouldn't have known. It was like regular steak. The whole experience would be better if you could eat it fresh and not take it to go. The egg rolls and fries got a little soggy on our 3 minute drive to the park. I bet they would have been amazing if they were served on a plate. They do have e a couple tables, but they are standing only. The sauces are REALLY good. The jalapeño hummus is super good! You can sub it out on a plate. It's a cool truck and San Diego needs more of these types of trucks. It is filling and worth going. At least once.

    Wagyu Beef Shawarma Bowl
    Michelle R.

    We grabbed lunch while we were in town and I remember this place had great vegan options. It was hard to decide between the vegan chicken cutlet or vegan cheese steak but since it's rare to find a vegan cheese steak, I went with that. I'd normally get the breaded vegan chicken cutlet and honestly, it's cooked to perfection but I needed to try something new. My husband got the wagyu beef schwarma plate and loved it. We shared the baklava and got a side of fries as well. Our food came out quickly after ordering. Overall, really good and it hit the spot!

    Wagyu Beef Shawarma Pita
    Raneem K.

    Stoped by shawarma guys, and it was very yummy! It's a classic shawarma sandwich, the meat was very juicy and seasoned well. The sandwich itself isn't filled with a bunch of toppings, just pickles and turnips. I personally enjoy a more simple sandwich, but definitely worth coming by and trying! People were super nice and helpful, location is super easy to find.

    Wagyu Beef Shawarma Egg Rolls (2pcs)
    Jiansen W.

    Shawarma Guys is serving Mediterranean food from their food truck on grape Street that also has a no frills high-top table and tent to enjoy the food there. SERVICE Order ahead online or in person. Staff calls out names. FOOD 5/5 Wagyu Beef Shawarma Egg Rolls (2pcs) So flavorful and freshly made - do not skip the garlic sauce! Other ingredients include secret sauce, caramelized onions, jalapeños, and white American cheese wrapped in a crispy wonton blanket.

    Chicken Shawarma Bowl
    Ashley F.

    The original Shawarma Guys food truck still operates to this day. One of our friends insists this location tastes the best so I had to drop by to see if that was truly the best. Had their usual Shawarma bowl (5/5) and Wagyu Beef Shawarma Fries (6/5). I couldn't tell the difference between this location versus other Shawarma Guys stores which was good since that proved their quality control was on-point. My partner has me now hooked on Shawarma Guys. Their food was Halal and good for the soul!

    Deanna P.

    This feast feeds a family! Look at all that protein. This family tray was perfect for a get together night in. The falafel was my favorite! Paired with the garlic sauce, chef's kiss.

    Already eaten beef/chicken plate :)
    MyChi N.

    We got the half beef and half chicken plate to try. Trust me when I say--stick with the beef. The chicken was good too, but it wasn't as tender or flavorful as the beef. I'd definitely come back again. There's so much flavor, and everything pairs really well together. I especially enjoyed the green mixture they served on the side--it had cilantro, onion, and tomato (I think?). It was citrusy and added the perfect fresh crunch to the rice and beef. We also got the falafel, but that was a miss. It was dry, hard, and lacking in flavor. We couldn't even finish it. I'd skip that one.

    Kids meal with hair

    My family has been going here for years. I finally decided to give it a chance and I was VERY disappointed to find a hair in my food.

    LuCy t.

    I ordered the Wagyu Beef and Chicken Shawarma plate $20, which came with basmati rice, hummus, tabouli, and some pita bread. The meat was tender and the tabouli added a balance of freshness that complimented the richness of the meat and hummus. I recommend adding a side of their garlic sauce for $1 extra to dip your pita bread into. Their Wagyu beef shawarma egg rolls and chicken shawarma egg rolls are a good appetizer as well. We really enjoyed them. Tip: Kids eat free with a paid adult entree! What a nice bonus. They don't sell drinks but you can buy drinks next door at the liquor store. They make your order fresh to order so allow 5-10 minutes depending on the line.

    Falafel Sandwhicj
    Nikita P.

    This used to be a 5-star place for us, but the food quality has really gone downhill. The last 2 times we've been, the sandwich/wrap just falls apart. I just purchased this 15 minutes ago and the bread is so stale.

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    Ask the Community - Shawarma Guys

    Is Shwarama Guys in Mira Mesa and La Mesa related to this OG Schwarama Guys food truck?

    Yes it is

    Hi! Do you offer any soy free options? What kind of oil do you use to fry? Thank you!

    Hello we use high oleic canola oil and we have soy free options as well

    Do you make gluten-free meals separately? I have celiac disease and would like to try your food.

    Yes we can accommodate that for sure.

    Are all the meats/chicken halal?

    Yes all of our meats are 100 percent Halal

    Hello. Is there an email I can contact to inquire about catering services? Thanks.

    Just go to theshawarmaguys.com aand the information you are looking for will be there. Or just call them on their phone.

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