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    Shawarma Paradise

    3.8 (144 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    SHAWARMA PARADISE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Chicken Shawarma (Halal)
    Sarah S.

    I ordered from Uber Eats, and everything was delicious! I got the Chicken Platter (Halal) with 6-Pc Falafel, Tzaziki Sauce, and Hummus with Bread! They really have the best food in town, because it is so tasty, fresh, and delicious! The meat and sauces with fresh veggies and rice are so yummy, I always enjoy their food!

    Chicken Platter (Halal)
    Dominic T.

    The service was absolutely 10/10, I didn't know what to order and normally have a hard time choosing what I want. A sweet lady offered suggestions, later giving me a sample of the chicken which made my decision so much easier. Food is delicious! Very nice experience :)

    Great restaurant to come with the family best Cajun food in town great prices and great service

    Great place to come and eat with the family best Cajun food in town great prices and great service

    Hummus with Beef & Hummus and Gyro
    Roselia S.

    This is the best Mediterranean food I've had. Everything is so tasty and well seasoned. The customer service is outstanding.

    Ryan D.

    ....that secret sauce though.... On one of my monthly walk, talk and drops (flyers) I stopped in here on the good word of a friend in the know. He was right. This place is top notch! Malki, the owner, was working as usual and wearing many hats. She prepared the chicken shawarma as if she'd made it hundreds of times. It was quick and many others were right behind me waiting to put in. An order for the famous wrap. I like everything on it and extra spicy with the secret sauce. Pure deliciousness in every bite. Fast and friendly service and to top it all off, Malki is an awesome community member, participating in making the corridor a better place for the many local businesses. Only On Apache man! ...... I have been in community economic development (neighborhood level economic development) since 2012, helping start ups and small businesses to grow from surviving to thriving. My focus areas are commercial and cultural business districts, generally around public transit. I've assisted over 1000 businesses in all areas of technical assistance, access to capital and direct grants.

    Chicken Crispy Burger
    Pratishruti M.

    Great spot tucked away near ASU. It's mostly buzzing with university kids good food , affordable prices and stays open until late in the night. I have just tried the chicken shawarma and the burgers the filling was great , especially with the red secret sauce. There is an extra 50 cents to get the sauce on the side. Toppings include lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles and jalapeños. Overall a good find for those late night cravings. Cheers!

    Shawarma fries
    Maja O.

    My favorite place on earth!!! Consistently amazing and so so good! The staff is so friendly and lovely and the food is to die for. Highly recommend!!!!! If I could give it 10 stars, I would

    The least scary view of this place from the outside :-)
    Steve A.

    We ended up here accidentally after our two first choices were closed. Overall, a pretty decent experience. Read on... Atmosphere: Shawarma Paradise is in an older strip mall on the corner of Terrace Road and Lemon in an older part of Tempe. The strip mall looks a little sketchy. The atmosphere is very basic, the table tops are made from painted plywood, it's older and on a 10 point clean-scale, I would give it somewhere between a six and a seven. It's relatively comfortable. Service: The lady at the counter started off a bit quiet and shy, but seemed kind. We gave her lots of kudos and praise and that seemed to help her come out of her shell a little bit. She brought us our food with a smile, so that was nice. Overall, I would rate the counter service as an 8 1/2 out of 10. Food: The chicken Shawarma plate she made for us was enormous, which was great. The basmati rice under the chicken Shawarma was warm and steamy, the hummus was pretty decent although I've never had it with green olives in it, so that was a bit different. The pita was warm and large and soft. While the chicken Shawarma portion was gigantic, and it tasted pretty good, it wasn't the best I've had, a bit bland. The garlic sauce was delicious. They don't have a soda machine, so you'll be buying a bottle of something if you're thirsty. The chicken Shawarma plate was around $10 plus a drink, so pretty standard pricing. Overall I would rate Shawarma Paradise a 7 out of 10, making this a 3.5 star review. I would certainly go again and try something new if I were in the area and wasn't jonesing to try something new.

    Falafel Sandwich
    Brandon T.

    I thought this place was pretty good. I ordered The Falafel Sandwich and Mixed Platter. I enjoyed the sandwich it had great flavor. The platter wasn't my favorite but still pretty good. Next time I'd try one of the Kabobs.

    Chicken Shawarma
    Alex F.

    BEST GYROS IN TEMPE Go up to the counter to order Subway style. The woman that helped us out was very friendly. She was the first person to tell me about a secret sauce so I had to try it on my gyro. Did not have to wait long for the gyros to be ready. I took the order to go and it was still warm when I got to my destination. Chicken gyro was wonderful. The flavor of the chicken itself was delicious. The added secret sauce might be spicy for some folks. The Traditional Gyro is very tasty. It is also nice that you have an opportunity to add your own twist to it with all the different topping options (not just the traditional lettuce, tomato, onion). Overall, if you are in the mood for a gyro this is the place to go.

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    The chicken I received was dry and tough, the rice was flavorless and the pitas clearly came out of a package. It was so disappointing.

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    they are disrespectful af! dont go! the staff is rude and they dont care about you or your food.

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    Thank you, Brandon! We are so glad you enjoyed your meal.

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    Thank you, Alex! So glad you enjoyed your gyros!

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    Very good shawarma. Their sauce is very delicious and the people are very nice. Will come again.

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    Thank you so much Alec! We are so happy you enjoyed your food!

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    Thank you so much, Angela! We appreciate your kind words!

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