Had my first experience at this restaurant with a take out order. It was the best I have had! Had the beef and lamb in the fluffy Greek wrap, humus and the mango Lassi to drink. The wrap and meat were SOOO tender, fresh and delicious. The humus was also very good. The Lassi was unusual in that it is not something I am used to drinking, but I really enjoyed the flavor and would definitely have it again. If you are looking for/craving really good Indian food, this is a must go to restaurant. read more

Excellent local shawarma spot right in the heart of Tempe. They are open late and I had the cravings so I stopped by and got some Halal chicken shawarma with hummus and tzatziki. Upon entering, a staff member came up and greeted me and explained to me that they have different screens to order off their Greek or their Indian food sides of their menu. He was thorough in his explanation and I was able to get my food within 10 minutes, it wasn't much of a wait. There is limited seating options in this restaurant but I believe there is outside seating available. Appreciate the convenience and the chicken shawarma tasted on point, the service was solid. read more

Shawarma Paradise - Chicken Shawarma (Halal) with hummus & pita - Mediterranean Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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.

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! read more

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Not what it used to be. They def sold the business. Last time it was amazing a few months ago. Now the menu is limited and kinda eh. Service was not bad . They were kind. Ambiance was very street. It's basically an Indian street food place now . Not what I was expecting from the last time I ordered. It's changed and not for the better. Food: 2.8 out of 5 Service: 3 out of 5 Vibe: 2.7 out of 5 read more

This is a Tempe staple. You can tell the food is made with love & they have a great assortment of various dishes! The staff here is incredibly kind & welcoming. Great ambiance too- especially in the evenings sitting in their outdoor area read more

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 :) read more

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

Shawarma Paradise - Great restaurant to come with the family best Cajun food in town great prices and great service - Mediterranean Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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

Shawarma Paradise - Hummus with Beef & Hummus and Gyro - Mediterranean Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Always had the best experience ordering from here! Can't ever go wrong with their Beef Lamb Gyro or the Falafel Platter. Consistently good tasting food that hits the spot. You must try the Greek fries if you order a gyro from here as well! read more

....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. read more

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

Husband and I DoorDashed Shawarma Paradise last night. You always have to give some grace to food received through DoorDash because it takes time to get, but you don't have to give any grace to Shawarma Paradise. The food was incredible, best food I've ever had. The seasoning was delicious and spicy and the produce tasted incredibly fresh. Portions were generous. This is our new fav place!!! read more

I cannot say enough great things about this place! I have been coming here for almost a decade and haven't had a bad experience yet. We especially love the platters, samosas and their puri! The quality of the food for the price is unbeatable, the service is always quick and friendly and my online orders are always on time- if not early! 100% a gem of a place! read more

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! read more

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Oh no. Where do I start. The original owners sold the business and I just experienced the absolute most vile, smelly, disgusting dish of my life. This place used to be a quick, convenient, CHEAP, place with the most generous owners, food was always incredible. Just went in after a year of not going, looks completely different, that's fine... I'll try it. Menu has completely changed, okay I'll order what I usually get separately and make it.... Bad decision. Fries were over cooked and the chicken... not even sure what that was. Took 40 minutes and threw it away 3 bites in, immediately nauseous. So sad I wasted my money. read more

So If you're looking for an unforgettable dining experience, The Olive Grove is a must-visit. This cozy yet elegant restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine, offering fresh, flavorful dishes crafted with locally sourced ingredients. From their signature lamb kebabs to the perfectly seasoned seafood paella, every bite is a delight. The warm ambiance, paired with exceptional service, creates a welcoming atmosphere for any occasion. Whether you're enjoying a casual lunch or a special dinner, The Olive Grove promises an outstanding meal that keeps guests coming back. read more

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 read more

Shawarma Paradise - Shawarma fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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. read more

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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. read more

Shawarma Paradise - Falafel Sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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This place has the best shawarma I've ever had in my life and I've travelled quite a lot in my life and got to try a lot of shawarmas types and styles. Packed with meat and all the other ingredients are just perfectly balanced. The price is extremely affordable and definitely worth it! There's always a nice lady at the front that treats everyone so nice. While waiting for my order one time, someone came in to complain and the way she handled it was awesome customer service. I live right down the street and everyday on my way home from school or work I am always tempted to grab a fast shawarma to spoil myself. That's how good it is! Wish I could add a picture but my shawarmas usually don't make it past the front door without being bitten into. read more

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. read more

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Have ordered chicken curry and thought it will be a regular chicken curry which you can find in any cafe the same but I got three legs. they have to put in description that it is legs. people like me i eat only breast part and cant eat other parts. i also asked to make it mild but it was super spicy. you have to be attentive to the food preparation please as others may have allergies or stomach problems and they are not allowed to have spicy food. didnt put one star because they were open on christmas day until almost midnight. read more

Shawarma Paradise - chicken curry - Mediterranean Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Exactly what you would want from a shawarma spot. Good tasting at an affordable price. Family owned and the service is very friendly. However, it is usually busy and the orders may take a little while to complete read more

Delicious and great portions. First time coming here and will definitely return :) My boyfriend and I got the beef gyro + fries, mixed platter and the baklawa. Got too excited to eat and forgot pictures - next time! read more

I got the Poutine fries with gyro. Everything was salty. Overly salty. Gravy. Fries. Just all overly salty that I could not finish. They were all super nice. The location was clean. I just am not in Tempe often but I won't be coming back. read more

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

The food is excellent. Service is great. They really figured it out with the meat marinades, the food is fantastic. As far as I know, this is the best shawarma in Tempe. read more

How have I never been here until today? I go into this plaza for the late night Chinese eats. I saw the hungry howls (haven't been) and always assumed this place was associated with hungry bowls cuz it looks like its connected, but it isn't! It has its own separate doorway that is completely enclosed, which is honestly another reason why I probably never noticed it! This plaza has all the foods and open late--like 2am or later:) I love having good late night food options! Anyways, I came in to ask for a beef or chicken gyro cuz I don't like lamb. They were super accommodating and used beef sharma that they put fresh on the grill as well as the real pita bread (not that thin flour one people use as wraps). Then I added hummus, garlic sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, olives, tzaziki, and tahini sauce. $7 and it was delicious! The lady asked if it was my first time and when I said yes, she gave me some free baklava! The customer service was out of this world!!! The place has seating inside to eat, but its pretty small. If the plaza allows it, I would recommend putting a sign or pictures of the food on the door so people passing by will see it! Its too bad they can't put outside seating. They were completely empty and I hope more people will go there! The food was delicious! I will definitely be back. read more

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Full 5 stars for great customer service! They were out of falafel when I visited - they had just one piece and offered to make me a free platter (which I obviously didn't go for) but the gesture with so many apologies for no fault of theirs was really warm and sweet! Will definitely visit again (a little earlier so that I get to taste the food aswell) read more

No Stars!! Horrible experience from the restaurant part and DoorDash as well. Food arrived a complete & utter mess. For my Favorite salad, was mixed into hummus. (Look at below picture) Besides giving us a refund for the missing order the restaurant wrote on the box telling us the item they ran out of and still charged us. Plus our DoorDash delivery driver was so so rude about it. Will never eat or order from here again. read more

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I love shawarma and this place makes pretty good shwarma. Although it is pretty far from where I live, but I still make a point to go there. This is near ASU, so there will be a lot of student crowed. I wish it was there when I was a student there. Good parking space. Didn't go after Covid so don't know about their hygiene protocols now. read more

This place is absolutely amazing!!! The staff is super friendly and all the food is amazing. Very reasonable priced menu options and plenty to choose from. The inside is a bit lacking in decor but it adds character to the joint. We've found this to be a local neighborhood favorite. read more

I got the wrong order even though I repeated myself multiple ties. My wrong order was very very salty with little other seasonings. read more

QUARANTINE TAKE OUT: yelp edition Now, I'm just gonna preface this by saying I'm from Detroit.... so I've had some pretty good middle eastern/Mediterranean food out in Dearborn... and I gatta say not sure if this lives up to it I was craving a chicken shawarma, and honestly if that's a good indicator of how good the other food is hahaha. So I order for takeout and my payment didn't go through... ok kinda odd. The cashier asked if I had money in my account like I know I'm in a college town but damn so I told her that's odd... my friend told me to check my bank statement and the transaction was right there lol $7 for shawarma paradise lol. They asked to see my bank app which was a bit unprofessional and I was pretty put off by that ngl lol As for the food itself, I felt like it had more of a Mexican food taste? The garlic was very very mild, and it had more of a jalapeño kind of spice/flavor to it... southwestern twist I guess. Lol def not what I'm used to read more

Addictingly good food! You have the option to build your own sandwich, with chicken or beef shawarma, or gyro meat or falafel. Similarly to Chipotle or Subway, the staff will ask you what kind of bread you want, (tortilla or Arabic bread), and go down the line of different toppings that you can add to your sandwich. There is also a combo option of fries and a drink to go with the sandwich, but I usually ask for the fries inside the sandwich. :) The amount of food you get is worth every penny you spend on a sandwich! My only gripe is that service can be slow. read more

Shawarma Paradise - Inside the restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I ordered just some rice, gyro and poutine and I was amazed! I ordered baklava for desert. You can tell everything is made with love and fresh ingredients. Will be coming back again. read more

Shawarma Paradise - Mediterranean Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I found this place in google search and thought i would give it a try. I ordered chicken shawarma with extra pita. The chicken was overly fried/roasted and was not at all eatable. The pita was okay but i have come to expect much better pitas from middle eastern cuisines. Don't intend to visit again. My experience probably is a one-off though based on the ratings read more

I found this place on a google search as the restaurant I planned on visiting was closed. My diet is mainly vegetarian but I do eat chicken. I ordered the veggie burger (single) with extra cheese. As for toppings I went with everything except no tomato and chose tizikki as my sauce. I couldn't pass up on French fries, my weakness. I decided to add a protein packed chicken kabob skewer for good measure. The chicken kabobs are not the bright yellow from a saffron yogurt marinade that many places use. This one had a seasonings of salt and pepper and I think I tasted citrus. It was very tasty but a bit too much black pepper for my taste. The veggie burger had great reviews. There seemed to be a mix up with the toppings as there was a lot of tomato but no extra cheese. The VB had a crispness and held together well. There is slight sweetness, perhaps a bit of falafel mix as a binder? The fries were crispy and had a seasoning on but were not overly salty. They almost reminded me of the Burger King fries where there was a crisp coating on them. Sometimes as a vegetarian, you really crave a big messy burger like sandwich. This is it! Some assembly required. As for the extra cheese, well in my book that makes everything better but surprisingly wasn't missed. **** judgement free zone *** I added fries onto the VB which assisted greatly with the messy aspect. read more

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So new that there's some issues to work out. Only 1 guy doing everything, cooking, taking orders, payment. That makes for slow service. They can't make every dish because they're always running out of something. No brewed iced tea or fountain drinks. Food tastes fine. Generous portions. I'll give this place another try in a few months when they straighten some things out. read more

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