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    Shawarma Guys

    4.4 (412 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Waygu beef and chicken bowl
    Crystal F.

    I love the food from here, everything was so fresh and delicious. I ordered the beef and chicken shawarma bowl, which came with rice, tabouli, hummus, sauce, and came with a side of pita bread. It was a good-sized portion, but the flavors make me want more. We also ordered their Waygu beef cheesesteak sandwich with fries, the sandwich was thick and very gooey. It tasted amazing and could be enough for two people. The service was quick and easy, and this location was pretty clean inside.

    Chicken cream chop wrap
    Amir L.

    Not that good. I got the chicken cream chop wrap and chicken shawarma wrap and I don't recommend either. Cream chop wrap broke up on me half way through and chicken shawarma wrap was 50% bread and 50% meat and practically nothing else. I have pictures

    Lance F.

    So came here for the first time to give it a try it was very good I got the chicken shawarma Bowl the rice was good the chicken shawarma was okay not very much I was kind of surprised by the small amount of meat they gave but it was good enjoyed the garlic paste and hummus was delicious the pita was also good but the rock star which I would go in and just order that was the wagyu Shawarma egg roll that was absolutely delicious with a capital D I would go in there just for that it's only two egg rolls it's $12 a little pricey but it was quite filling the servicer is great there's a nice young man who helped me out I didn't get his name but he was really nice very friendly would I go back here yes indeed but I'll try the beef Shawarma next time.

    Alex A.

    Shawarma Guys is so good. I tried it this weekend and it was the perfect pickup spot for our group hangout. The food truck in South Park serves amazing food -- fresh, flavorful, and generous portions for the price. We had the falafel, the chicken/beef wagyu plate, the Greek salad, and the wagyu beef egg rolls. Everything was delicious. The plate comes with hummus, tabbouleh, and yellow basmati rice, and it's honestly perfect for two people to share. If South Park isn't convenient, they also have restaurant locations in La Mesa and Mira Mesa, so you can check out whichever one is closest to you. A great spot for anyone craving bold, tasty Mediterranean food.

    Wagyu Beef Shawarma Pita (Bryan's Way)
    Julie B.

    Easily my favorite spot for beef shawarma: it's flavorful and tender. The chicken shawarma fries are packed with protein and fries. I always treat myself to the egg rolls, but the real standout is Bryan's way pita sandwiches. Portions are big and super filling. There are community tables, but I usually prefer to take it to go.

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    Rick S.

    The food was simply outstanding - tasty, freshly made and savory. Beef shawarma was the best followed by the chicken shawarma. The rice, humus and pita perfectly complemented together. I can see why they were voted #1 in Yelp. The staff were welcoming and made helpful suggestions. The ambiance was casual, airy and comfortable. Highly recommended!

    Wagyu Beef & Chicken Shawarma Plate
    Taura G.

    We arrived on a busy weeknight to dine as a family. We were greeted by a nice young lady at the front counter. She smiled and was very helpful with us deciding our order. This location is in a busy shopping strip mall where Sprouts also is. There are so many people coming here to eat. The seating layout is very challenging. The tables are perpendicular to the walls and they are close together. On a busy night, it is very challenging to sit together with your family without forcing others to move aside or change their seating. We ordered: 1 Chicken & Wagyu Beef Shawarma Bowl, 1 Chicken & Wagyu Beef Shawarma Plate, and a Wagyu Beef Plate, plus 3 fountain drinks. Because of the challenging seating layout and busy dining time, we started sitting against the wall cramped next to a party of 2. Once another party left their dining table, we were able to move to the empty table to done together as a family. Our food came out after about 12-15 minutes. It was hot and freshly prepared. The staff here is so customer service friendly and we absolutely love their food. I like that they have the Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives playing on the TV in the restaurant. It's the episode with Shawarma Guys founder cooking and owner and Guy Fieri tasting the cooked food and loving it! Shawarma Guys is so good and we have been going to them since their original South Park Truck days. Love it!

    No flavor
    Isaac I.

    To start off, I would like to say that the service was OK. The ambiance was OK but the main concern is the food which is also OK but not something that I will go back to especially the fact that they don't mention the fact that there are certain things that can cause allergies. I could have died.

    Lisa V.

    The space felt a bit empty for dine-in, as most of the traffic was from takeout and delivery orders rather than people eating inside. We came to try the new crispy pita sandwich as seen on social media, and it was just okay. The pita had a nice crunch, but the flavors were overpowered by the pickles, making the sandwich taste overly sour. The portions were also on the smaller side, so it didn't feel like the best value. The combo came with noticeably more rice than meat, which was a bit disappointing. On top of that, sauces are an extra charge, and they didn't really add much in terms of flavor. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience, but it didn't quite live up to the hype.

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    Lisa W.

    This is the best shawarma hands down! They seriously need to open one in North County. We heard of this place and initially came for an event and then came back because it's so good. Order at the front, find a seat. I got the bowl, half and half (beef and chicken). They use quality Wagyu beef as it was not chewy. Super tender. The chicken was good too. The spices/seasoning on the meats were delicious. So much flavor!!! Kids eat free with an entree purchase of a certain price or more. The kids bowl came out pretty plentiful too. Their plates are good too, and they add all the stuff to it like hummus, tabouli, basmati rice and garlic paste with pita bread without extra costs. Really wish they had one in San Marcos! Great for lunch and dinner. They also have family sizes.

    Half chicken half beef bowl
    Heihachiro K.

    This is my favorite shawarma place. Move over TKS! The meat is tender, flavorful and just amazing. They need a north county location, like in San Marcos. I got a wrap this time, it was good, but I prefer the bowl or plate. Get half or the beef is a must try. They give you so much food. Best shawarma in town Plenty parking Garlic sauce is fire

    Elizabeth N.

    First time trying this place and with the amount of topping that was on the fries the fries still had a good amount of crunch to it. Love the flavor I did not like any of their hot sauces.

    Wagyu Beef Shawarma Pita 6/10

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    How many calories in a Wagyu Beef Shawarma Cheese Steak Sandwich?

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    Is the meat by itself gluten and dairy free?

    The Wagyu beef and chicken shawarma are both gluten free. The Chicken does contain yogurt and dairy.

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    Soft opening was today, 12/10/24

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    Giorgino's - The Works Cheesesteak

    Giorgino's

    4.3(1k reviews)
    13.5 mi•Golden Hill
    •$$

    This is a staple in the golden hill neighborhood. The seating outside and inside is comfy. Everyone…read moreknows this spot for the Philly cheesesteaks which are fire. You'll see a lot of different awards and what not posted on the walls. As a locally owned business, the people there are always friendly and the service is quick. The prices aren't too shabby. If you want to catch some good food and the game... you've got your spot.

    cool, bartender, they were polite and knew the menu, the food was decent. I don't feel I have to…read morehave another one. The spicy fries were fun little different. Remind me of this flavor. We don't use much anymore, but I couldn't quite place it not really spicy just there. they use the standard jalapeños for spice, which I would think a specialty shop like this would've had you know spicy peppers. looks like it would be a good place if you had a party to have a little area for you guests. Going in if it's your first time might be a little confusing because there's a tacos shop right there and that looks like where you would go in Giorgino's door is a solid gray that you would think would be like a back door or maybe an old school speakeasy so it's blink and end up in the taco shop. For one person, I was shy of $30 I guess I would've expected more in the way of the actual food either more flavor it would be more sandwich. More fries, more flare in the actual dish.

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    Gaglione Brothers

    Gaglione Brothers

    4.3(1.2k reviews)
    8.9 mi
    •$$
    Locally owned & operated
    22 years in business

    I was craving fries and happened to be nearby, so I decided to give this place a try since I love…read moretheir fries at Petco Park! I thought I'd just get the fries since cheesesteaks seem to be their specialty, and I don't eat beef. But I decided to try their Chicken Ranch sandwich. The sandwich was better than I expected. I was picturing the basic grilled chicken sandwich--a piece of grilled chicken on a hamburger bun. Instead, it was loaded with tender, flavorful chicken, bacon, white American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and ranch. Totally messy to eat, but in the best possible way! And the Cheez Whiz fries were exactly what I was craving. They definitely hit the spot. Customer service was excellent too! So glad I stopped in!

    After a six-hour tattoo session, I had earned two things: a cheesesteak and absolutely no judgment…read moreabout the amount of food I was about to eat. Being from Philly, I take my cheesesteaks very seriously. Probably more seriously than a reasonable adult should. So when I finally tried Gaglione Bros. in San Diego, I went in hopeful. First, the good stuff. The staff was wonderful, genuinely friendly, the place was clean, and there were plenty of options. They even had Amoroso rolls and fresh-shaved prime rib. On paper, we were speaking my language. But whenever I try a new "Philly cheesesteak" place, I order my first steak plain. No cheese, no onions, no peppers, no hiding behind toppings. If you want to call yourself a Philly steak shop, the steak and bread should be able to stand on their own. Unfortunately, this one didn't. The meat was heavily salted and peppered, surprisingly dry, and every couple of bites I was pulling out pieces of fat. And nothing makes you question your dining choices quite like discreetly removing a piece of steak from your mouth in public. For me, a great cheesesteak has balance. The meat should be tender and juicy, with enough seasoning to bring out the beef rather than overpower it. There should be a little richness from the griddle, the steak juices, and everything cooking around it. Then you add the onions, mushrooms, peppers, cheese or whatever your particular Philly allegiance demands. This steak just didn't have that softness or heart. It honestly reminded me more of the tourist cheesesteak experience in Philly. And my fellow Philadelphians know exactly what I mean when I say that. A real Philly cheesesteak isn't complicated food, but that's precisely why every part matters. The bread matters. The meat matters. The griddle matters. And somehow, when someone really knows how to make one, you can taste the heart in it. Would I try Gaglione Bros. again? Probably not for the cheesesteak. The people were great and the place itself left a good impression, but the steak didn't. Mostly, the experience just left this Philly girl Jonesing for a long weekend back home, a walk down South Street, and a cheesesteak from that place. If you're from Philly, you already know which one I mean.

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    HillCrust Pizza

    HillCrust Pizza

    4.7(432 reviews)
    11.4 mi•Hillcrest
    •$$
    Vegan friendly
    Halal

    Not sure what all the hype is about with this place. We came in and ordered one pizza and one…read morecheesesteak, and the total came out to around $50. Sure, it's a little on the pricier side, but I don't mind paying more if the quality of the food and ingredients matches the price. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. The food had a strange rotten-egg type of smell, lacked flavor, and overall just wasn't what I was expecting based on all the hype. Fast forward a couple of hours after eating, I got home, tried to go to sleep, and ended up feeling extremely sick with what seemed like food poisoning. For $50 for a pizza and cheesesteak, I expected fresh, quality ingredients and a much better experience. Definitely disappointing and unfortunately not somewhere I'd come back to.

    My co-worker suggested this place for lunch. He couldn't stop raving about the cheese steak…read moresandwiches. We arrived before the lunch rush, placed our orders and waited less than 30 minutes before our sandwiches were ready. I didn't eat breakfast and was already full, half sandwich in, but needed to finish because I didn't want leftovers (I had a long drive home). My co-worker on the other hand stated he could order an another cheesesteak sandwich. The place was small and cozy the seating area had a backyard feel. I even made a comment to my co-worker that there were apartments on the other side of the restaurant fence and who ever lived there could hop over and grab a cheesesteak or pizza. I will be back to try the pizza.

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    Goodbar - Expresso Martinis

    Goodbar

    4.6(255 reviews)
    13.3 mi•Point Loma
    •$$

    Came for the wings on a Monday night. I wasn't impressed pulling up. And had an even more…read morepessimistic feeling when I saw that their kitchen was a food truck, which in my opinion are great for sandwiches and fries. I was blown away at just how great these wings are. Compared to the rest of San Diego. Definitely one of the better ones I've had. And it's only 1.50 on Mondays if you order in. I ordered 15 wings. They come in orders of 5 meaning, you get to pick one sauce for every five wings. No mixing and matching if it's not in multiples of five. So if you order 8, you only get to pick one sauce. Order 10, you can pick two sauces. I went with the sweet Thai chili sauce, an oaksteak dry rub and a spicy habanero. Those were my favorites in that order. The habanero wasn't really that spicy. The dry rub was great for about five, anymore than that and I feel like it would have gotten too salty for me. It was a super slow Monday. About 7 people were in there and they were all at the bar. Seems to me they were locals. Me and my homie were at the back table chilling, chatting and watching tv. They also had a pool table available which was free, at least on Mondays they are free. They have karaoke on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We had a few beers. About 12 on tap and a full bar available. They also have other food available to eat such as cheesesteaks, burgers and other finger food and salads etc. they have happy hour deals for 11 bucks. Different days have different deals. Same goes for the drinks. Parking was minimum. It's in a small corner plaza and shares it with 4 other businesses. Maybe like 15 spots inside the park plaza. Plenty of street parking on the side streets.

    This is 8pm on a Monday. Decided to give them a try given the amazing reviews. Tried to go,…read morecouldn't find parking. Their parking lot fits maybe 6 cars, one of taken up by a trailer for Goodbar, two are reserved for the taco shop next door and the couple remaining are taken. The streets all around are taken because they are residential and everyone is home, everywhere else is marked Tow Zone. So I call to ask about parking and get Jason: Me: Hi, do you have alternative parking somewhere by chance? J: just park in the parking lot. Me: that's full and so are the streets, that's why I'm calling to ask. Are you really busy tonight? J: it's trivia and karaoke night so I guess theirs people. Just park in the lot. I was done at that point. Jason honestly sounded incredibly intoxicated himself and truly (had it on speaker for the car) had zero interest in helping or even that I called. Before I said anything, the entire car immediately agreed to our alternate location. Good for you Jason, hope you're the owner as you seem to have plenty of customers for a Monday night. It was just a question about parking. Seriously?

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    Point Loma's favorite neighborhood sports bar -- best place to watch the game!

    Goodbar - Support our local fishermen when you order our GoodBar Blonde-Battered Fish Tacos -- all our fish comes from Tunaville Market and Grocery.

    Support our local fishermen when you order our GoodBar Blonde-Battered Fish Tacos -- all our fish comes from Tunaville Market and Grocery.

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    The Wise Ox Butcher & Eatery

    The Wise Ox Butcher & Eatery

    4.4(450 reviews)
    11.0 mi•North Park
    •$$

    Heard this place had a great breakfast so decided to stop by…read more Had the breakfast sandwich and the Smoked Bologna sandwich. Both were HUGE! I'd definitely recommend both. Please note they are a tad greasy and again, large. So don't come in for just a snack! The meat on both were the superstars. They also are a full butchery (they even have a subscription box!). So there are meats in the case and marinated options galore. We came for breakfast but left with some chicken and red meat options for dinner this week. It's a tad expensive for both sandwiches and the meats but all in all seem right for the quality. Service was also fast and friendly. Very knowledgeable and ready to help. We got street parking but there's also a small lot it's attached to. There's some counter seating outside you can eat at once you order. Would def recommend!

    Delicious burger and sandwiches Chef Brad Wise! My Husband had a list of top 10 greatest burgers in…read moreSan Diego. The Wise Ox was in the list. We got there just in time to order before they stop taking orders. We ordered: 1 Dry Aged Burger 1 Roast Beef Sandwich 1 Double Cheeseburger 2 beverages The customer service here is great. The food was absolutely delicious. I wish that they had an indoor seating spot or some umbrella coverage on the patio dining section. They have an "Ox Box" monthly meat club. They prepare 10lbs of premium meat cuts and package it up in the Ox Box. We talked to the gentleman who took our order and we may sign up. Pickup of Ox Boxes is the 3rd Thursday of each month. Check this place out. The burgers and sandos are OUTSTANDING! Thanks

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    Big Jims Roast Beef - Tips baby!

    Big Jims Roast Beef

    4.7(395 reviews)
    10.0 mi•Pacific Beach
    •$$

    Their roast beef is legit af! Like your tastebuds are making sweet sweet love. I will 100% be back…read morefor sloppy 2nds. Maybe even today! The team behind the counter is awesome too. I recommend taking any advice they give you about the food. I am not a huge fan of BBQ sauce, but theirs is amazing. Works perfect with the beeves. Chill little spot with outside seating. Love this joint.

    A lot of y'all don't understand New England Roast Beef sandwiches and it shows…read more The good: * OMGosh the sandwiches are unbelievable. The owner makes the meat all from scratch. All you naysayers saying "fillers... premade...", just look to your right when you order - you'll see a fridge full of WHOLE roasts, wrapped and ready to be made. * Owner is regularly working the shop and you can tell he loves what he does. Super friendly and patient to walk you through the menu. * That French dip is a MUST try. Crispy sesame bun outside, cheesy and meaty inside. I'll be dreaming about it. * Biggest surprise - those fries! Best curly fries in SD hands down. It is what it is: * Yes, it's pricey. $20ish a sandwich. But weighing it all out, you get what you pay for. You're going to pay $4 less for a little sub down the street with an EIGHTH of the meat (and that stuff down the street isn't home made). * No inside seating. 4ish tables out front available to sit and eat at. * This is best fresh, for sure. Don't expect a good reheat experience. The bad: * Parking sucks. It PB so it's all paid parking. * Restrooms are not close. Verdict: * Phenomenal premium sandwiches that are worth every penny if you understand New England Roast Beef. He's doing it better than most on the east coast.

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    Big Jims Roast Beef - The big beef very good got it without the barbecue sauce I recommend getting barbecue sauce on the side

    The big beef very good got it without the barbecue sauce I recommend getting barbecue sauce on the side

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