What a great find that we stumbled upon during our 4T hike! A little away from Portland downtown but located in a very vibrant food pod. Love the vibe of it all. The ordering part was a bit confusing at first maybe because I was not very clear or maybe because the truck person's first language was not English or probably both, he heard 2 chicken shawarmas without tomatoes. When my order was ready I was confused when he started handing me two of the same thing. He then realized the confusion and was nice enough to refund me and also compensate me with delicious baklava. The chicken shawarma was amazing, rich, delicious! Would definitely recommend and I will return for the gyros! read more

Shawarma House - Baklava - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Highly recommend it 10/10 !!! I loved the chicken arabi I give a ten amazing customer care too ... read more

Shawarma House - I loved the chicken arabi 10/10 .... Amazing customer service too ! Highly recommend - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Food Cart~Lamb Arabi with fries was so good. I believe it's a shawarma that cut into 4's and French fries were piping hot/seasoned very well. Chicken Plate~we didn't care for it lacked flavor (chicken was dry) but, the hummus-(soft warm pita bread) side salad and tzatziki sauce was the star of the dish. Everyone palates are different but, this is my honest review. Service~The owner was very nice and, answered all of our questions. It was the first time trying Mediterranean Food and, we plan to visit again to try a few other items that sounded really good. Ambiance~it's several wonderful food carts to choose from but, we had only one in mind. We were on our way to an actual Mediterranean Restaurant when we looked over to our left. So we were just going walk around to see what they had and proceeded with our night. Everything you could possibly be craving is in this particular spot and, it's very clean with great vibes. It's plenty of parking and, I highly recommend you come support the locals and try some amazing food/music! read more

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Sooooo good! I got the lamb plate extra lettuce no rice and falafel - o my gosh I'm in love and the guy was very nice. Oh and get the hot sauce it's not super hot and it tastes so good. And the tahini is amazing too. read more

Shawarma House - Number 13 lamb plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I went to order food at 5:50 PM, and the worker told me they were already finished and not taking any more orders. I respected that and left. After I got food from another place, I came back by and saw the same worker still taking orders from other people. That made me feel disrespected and unfairly treated. Because I am Arabic, it felt like he refused to serve me on purpose. If that was the reason, it is shameful and not acceptable. Everyone deserves to be treated equally and with respect. read more

First time visiting the food cart pod and decided to go with Shawarma House. I got the beef kebab plate. It came with pita bread, hummus and tzatziki sauce. The beef kebabs were okay. Not as flavorful as other places I've tried. The rice was very bland and so was the hummus. Good portions compared to other locations. The main issue was the communication barrier; the worker spoke little English, which made ordering a little confusing. If you're patient, it's worth a try. read more

Shawarma House - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Pretty average spot in the CORE food truck plaza in Montevilla. Had the 3-meat combo and the lamb was basic and dry, chicken was ok and couldn't actually find the 3rd meat. Over salad was nice but no feta, dressing tomatoes, etc. super basic. Nice guys but slow service and average food. Hm. read more

Best gyros in Portland!!! Absolutely packed with bomb ingredients and even did a dairy free one for my wife who loved it! Thx yall read more

Shawarma House - Lamb gyro - super dank - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

excellent cart- their fresh pita breads are to die for! Huge portions but a little on the pricier side but worth every penny - the cashier could use a little pep however ha ha read more

I love the beef shawarma pita. It is HUGE! And the beef is super flavorful. The pita is always super soft, I love their hot sauce on there. It's definitely a value for the price. Everything is super flavorful. When I get it doordashed it's always hot and not soggy. I'm seriously obsessed. read more

Tried the Lamb Ariba and it was absolutely delicious--perfectly seasoned and super tender. The flavors were bold without being overpowering, and the portion size was generous. Definitely coming back to try more! read more

The food was awesome and the people was nice and great and friendly and a kid was cashier and he was so good at cashier and he asked if I can make a review and this is it and we had a great conversation I heard his dad owns a company named cascade food carts and I'll go back to the shawarma house any time. read more

Hell yeah boiiiiiiii - this place rules. Gyro was perfect, Trader Joe's falafel is never gonna hit the same again.

Not really tasty, lacked pickles, much cabbage snd such. More like a faux schwarma, won't return Disappointing read more

Shawarma Express is a food truck in a unique food truck dining area called "Core, collective Oregon eateries." The dining court is well maintained and has clean, attractive, and proper restrooms. Now back to Shawarma Express . . . The operators were friendly folks who did things right. Unlike many food trucks, they had a picture menu for every entree (see pic), which I found very helpful for finding what I was looking for. I had the Lamb Arabi, a tasty burrito-style wrap of lettuce, tomato, onion, feta cheese, tzatziki sauce, homemade garlic sauce, and a side of fries. The Lamb Arabi was tasty, and the fries were okay. They were above average but nothing to write home about. Overall, it was a great food truck options and one I wouldn't hesitate to revisit. read more

Shawarma House - I loved the picture-based menu, with text descriptions. - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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This is fairly new cart with new owners. The kabob was tasty and juicy. The French fries were better than McDonald's fries, no really... The best thing though is that they are very nice and accommodating. The food pod itself is comfortable and inviting with lots of seating. read more

Shawarma House - Very good fries... - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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This Shawarma Express cart is located in the new CORE pod on se 82nd just south of Powell and is the cart closest to the indoor seating hall. The man operating the cart was affable and very friendly. We ordered a Falafel Plate, Kebab Plate and Baklava. The plates came with generous sides of humus and Tzatziki with a dolma. The falafel and meat was served on top a nice portion of rice and salad. The kebabs looked nothing like the menu photo which showed 2 pieces of grilled koobideh kebabs. The meat was all fallen apart and placed on a heap on top of the rice with tahini squirted on top. (See photo) The ground meat was succulent and flavorful however did not resemble kabobs in any way. The falafel platter came with 6 falafels which were all very tough to bite through and very dry. Not to our pleasure at all I'm sorry to say. The baklava was nice. read more

Shawarma House - Kabob Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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DELICIOUS! The food was so filling and yummy. I highly recommend if you come to CORE! I ordered the lamb plate and it was a lot of food! Saffron rice, lamb pieces with garlic sauce, hummus and a little salad. My friend got the lamb wrap and was equally pleased. The lamb was so tender! The lamb plate was priced at $13 and the wrap was $12. The workers were also very kind! Highly recommend read more

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Fair warning: everything came with spicy mayo on it, that was NOT listed in the menu. $60 of inedible food. read more

Just came for a chicken wrap. Staff was friendly and prompt. Chicken wrap was perfectly flavored and super tasty! I liked the mix of vegetables in it as well as the sauce. Great place to go for your chicken wrap fix! read more

Shawarma House - Chicken Wrap - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Really fresh and tasty food at amazing prices! Clean and friendly staff and several places to sit in the shade and enjoy your meal. Parking can be an issue but other than that I'd definitely recommend to others! Thank you for a positive experience!!! read more

Really enjoyed our chicken arabi and the exceptional service! Great vibe as well! Highly recommend Shawarma House. read more

Shawarma House - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

So good!!! Nasser is so attentive and they make amazing Mediterranean food that feels like it has been cooking for hours and yet is ready to eat in minutes at this food cart. So happy this is in my hood! read more

So good I had the lamb shawarma and a falafel I'm read more

The food is amazing, the customer device is superb, and the quickness is appreciated, the place looks new so I highly recommend it. read more

Shawarma House - Beef Shawarma Gyro - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Amazing food! Really blew away any expectations we had for it. Beyond friendly, helpful and overall great service to top it off. Cannot recommend this place more highly and can't wait to go back again! read more

Tasty, fresh, and delicious! I will definitely be back for more. The food was also very well priced.

Fairly good basic middle eastern food. Good service, nice folks working there, even with other orders ahead of us food came out pretty quickly. Chicken plate was good and the rice on it was solid. Good cart to hit at CORE. read more

I ate the lamb gyro, hummus plate, and french fries. -The lamb gyro was delicious, they asked if I wanted spicy, and of course, I said yes. I definitely don't think it was spicy, but the spicy sauce they used added great flavor...so definitely opt for the 'spicy' lamb gyro! -The pita is served hot, which is great. It is very light and fluffy as well....and they even gave us extra pita for free when we ran out (with a lot of hummus left) -The french fries were nice, crispy and worth getting -The hummus was good, made fresh, and a beautiful creamy texture. Personally, I felt like it lacked a depth of flavor so not 5 stars but still delicious, if a bit understated read more

So freakin good! I got the trio plate and everything was so delicious. My husband got the chicken wrap and it was also great. We will definitely be back!! read more

Probably the best kebab gyro I've had. plenty of toppings and meat with plenty of flavor. Very nice staff as well.

Had both the lamb shawarma and falafel. Both really delicious and fresh. So good I forgot to take a pic. The owner Nasser was friendly and helpful. Nice food pod with covered seating area. read more

I've tasted many many MANY lamb gyros over the years. I can finally say I've found the most delicious one I've ever had! This one was perfect. The flavors of the lamb mixed with the feta veggies and tzatziki were perfect. My mind has been blown. There are so many boring tasting gyros in this city. I'm so happy I found this place I can't wait to go back. Just LOOK AT MY PHOTO it's beautiful and tastes as good as it looks read more

Shawarma House - 1. Lamb Gyro - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

They have some really amazing food. My fav is the #12 even theirs fries is good. Good customer service. I think I come here 2-3x a week! read more

This was at the Core food cart area. The beef plate was pretty good. Everything taste good on the plate. Price is pretty decent too. The service was good and quick. Good deal since it one of the cheaper option at that food cart pod. Would recommend to give it a try. read more

Shawarma House - Cart - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Ordered the lamb plate. Has a little unexpected spice but so so good!! 10/10 would order again. read more

Shawarma House - Lamb Gyro Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Wow! Located in a block of just food trucks, Shawarma Express reigns supreme in terms of most Yelp reviews and highest ratings out of all the nearby food trucks, so I decided to try this place after making a complete "circle" (it was more of a square) around the block. I got a delicious Chicken Shawarma Plate for a flat $7 (gotta love no sales tax in Oregon), and it tasted almost as good as Halal Guys, and that's pretty darn good. A lot of the food trucks on this block are probably hit or miss, but you can't go wrong with Shawarma Express! read more

All the wonderful flavors i expected and more. I might be addicted now. Keeping the pickles separate to add to my liking is awesome. I love all of it, and especially being able to mix each bite differently with everything separate. They must add something special to the bread. It's amazing too. read more

Super addicting. All the flavors are super strong and you get a large portion. I keep coming back.

Shawarma Express on the new 82nd food pod, The Core, (next to BK) has some of the best falafel I've had in PDX. The sauces are super and the portion is HUGE! read more

Shawarma House - Menu - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon