I love this place. I live right next to it so I can walk there and I go there all the time whenever I am craving a late night meal because their hours are so good. The food is cheap and delicious, definitely worth the price. The owner is a super sweet lady so I am glad her business is doing well. The only thing I will say is that sometimes the wait time is a bit long, but I don't really mind. read more

The food is not even that good but the wait is so long. They are so unorganized and got all the orders mixed up when I was there. Don't believe in the fake reviews read more

I go here very often and I always get the veggie burger. Top it with a little garlic sauce and it turns out to be so good. The patties are deep fried, and come out hot and fresh. Choosing the sauces and toppings can get a bit confusing since they haven't labeled all the sauces that they have available especially if someone is just looking to try some middle eastern food. read more

The nicest people work here. I ordered a gyro and was treated with the best service, I would definitely come back again.

Favorite place to order chicken shawarma from! The staff is always very welcoming and the food is amazinggg!

I didn'know if I should speak on this but, if some one could warn me before something like what I just went through happen to anyone else. After eating a beef burger, children Shwarma wrap, fries, I did not start the beef gyro I had the worst case of diarrhea that lasted for 2 days. I was in hell no rest from the toilet all through the night. I'm going to let my story speak for its self read more

This place is soo good such amazing customer service!!! The food is always so delicious!

I eat here everyday and it's DA BOMBBBB‼I get the gyro and when you bite into it it's literally tastes like heaven. Every time I think about a gyro now my mouth watersdefinitely a five star thing‼ read more

After a night out, I randomly found this place open late and went in. It was small, but friendly and WOW! the food is amazing. I got a gyro with hummus and the garlic paste, get the garlic for sure!! The fries were great too, covered in spice. I live in Chandler and this place is way out of the way and the parking lot is a bit hard to maneuver, but it's so worth it! Would recommend any time of day and especially for a late night bite. read more

It's always disgusting when you experience discrimination at a place of business. I should've just ordered from UberEats. The options I was given on the app were not the same in person. If you're a woman of color don't expect to be treated with respect at this chauvinistic establishment. read more

There was paprika seasoned ALL OVER my fries and sandwich. After 2 bites my mouth was on fire and I could not even taste ANYTHING anymore. For 16 dollars I am very very dissatisfied . I Will never order from this place again read more

Shawarma Paradise - Mediterranean Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Dope!!! Authentic! Reminds me of the Halal Boys in NYC on 6th Ave. Fresh and delicious. Very nice people! Cool atmosphere. I told my wife if I ever considered moving to AZ from NY I would choose Tempe due to it's diverse food options. The staff was friendly and the grill cook was very nice. 4 of us loved the place. The pita could have been a little fluffier but no big deal. Falafal was on point as was chicken shwarma. We'll be back. Thank you Shwarma Paradise read more

Low key spot on Lemon Street in Tempe. Best veggie burger in the state, honestly. No Morningstar patties over here. No frozen veggie patties from the grocery store. If you are a vegetarian definitely give this one a chance. Reminds me of a fried green tomato sandwich. Bun is crisp and buttery on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside. Lots of fresh veggies, pickles, and olives. Oh and it's like 3.99! Add a Vimto and you are set. Open late, and a casual vibe. Right next to a hookah lounge too. The ladies that work here are super polite, and very welcoming. Definitely our new Sunday burger spot. The wife and I love this place. read more

Shawarma Paradise - Best Veggie Burger in the Valley, hands down. - Mediterranean Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Food is meh, but I had possibly the hardest time ordering a chicken shawarma I think I've ever had in my life. Ordered a chicken shawarma with fries, lady proceeds to put the chicken on top of the fries, then we said we wanted the sandwich like we ordered then it took an extra 20 minutes of standing there to get our order right. Then all the fries they had made, they proceeded to throw away after giving us a "smaller box". Why? Why not give the food instead of throwing it away and wasting it. Terrible time ordering. Horribly overpriced. Will not be coming back. read more

This place makes and sells absolute magic. Service is quick and friendly (sometimes). Portions are huge and food is fresh. Mercedes is a gem, too! read more

Order an order for pick up and then came to pick it up. The hours they close at 2 and I got there at 1:30 to get my pick up order. The door was locked and I had to bang on the window. A worker came and he told me they close at 1 and the hours say they close at 2 and i told them that and he told me they changed their hours to 1 just today and refused to serve me my food. Terrible establishment. Very disappointing that I had to throw $20 down the drain, because a worker decided to be lazy and close an hour early and then lie to me. read more

Zero stars or even negative i would give this place. The food or rather parts of it, is meh at best. I would say the best part of it is the mushroom and olives. The chicken or other meat is really weirdly cooked, i am no chef but i think when you put so much salt in the meat it is definitely to hide some bad cooking stuff. Anyways even all this was okay, but i got the falafel sandwich , and it waa RAWWW inside!! Like absolutely raw, and the guy who made this needs an attitude check- you know who i am talking about - dude, dont judge the people who are ordering your food. And making/serving food is gods work, if you hate it so much dont do it!! He has this demeaning attitude towards people in general ordering food. Wth??!! So i went back again and the other guy was nicer and felt bad for the uncooked falafel and made me another one, which again seemed a bit uncooked, and then i realized the insides are like doughy still. Even though he flattened it out and cooked it for longer. And it strikes me, it is prolly because they make the ball too hard and big and freeze it, that the oil not only has to fry it, but also defrost it , and it does not do it. At all! Anyways they really do not know how to cook, and the falafel tasted soooo bland even if Iam wrong and it was cooked!! It was like eating shoes! ( and i have been eating falafels for last 25 yrs, in India we have an equivalent fried patty made out of chickpeas) This place is proof any meat on a stove will sell near ASU, because the drunk mouth does not care about taste. Most of their clientele is the asu partying kids! And that's saying something. So yeah there you have it, dont get fooled by the 4 stars , the food and service here is truly one of the worst, and go there only when your tongue is dead from alcohol. I just came back from portland and truly killed my mouth from this place after tasting heavenly food in portland. Yikes! Sorry for the long review, and have a nice day! read more

I entered this establishment to use the restroom, with the intention of getting lunch since the restrooms are for customers only. I asked the woman at the desk if I could, and she said it's for customers only. I said "ok, so I can use it then?" at which point she rolled her eyes and gestured toward the restroom. She was very rude and wouldn't even talk to me. After I was done, I went and stood at the front desk to order food (on crutches) and saw she was out back having a smoke. I made eye contact in hopes she would come in and help me, but she just kept smoking and looking at me. I ended up leaving because I was tired of being disrespected. I can't attest to the food, but the service was downright rude. read more

If you are looking for a place to eat because it's late or you need a bite to soak up the alcohol, go somewhere else. I ended up with food poisoning after eating a chicken sharwma sandwich here. Needless to say, I won't go back or recommend them. read more

Their Mediterranean salad with added chicken and beef is always on point. Each bite is so savory... that I have to stop writing this revi read more

When I come here I end up waiting for 20+ minutes and regretting it. Staff is not friendly or easy to communicate with. They don't wear masks. One time a guy working the register tried to short change me and when I called him out, he gave me an extra $20 to shut up about it. Don't come here read more

Yummiest shawarmas in Arizona! The nicest staff and chefs and quick service. If you're in the ASU area, you'd be mad to not eat here

Just finished our first of many meals here. The staff was amazing, and Mohamad was very kind to us. We're new to Middle Eastern food, and he did a great job of explaining the dishes, making recommendations (which were spot on), and providing a great experience after 11pm. Even late at night, they were amazing. Love them, and will definitely be coming back. Thanks, Mohamad! read more

Delicious, reasonably priced. Friendly staff. We had the gyro sandwich and falafel platter and both were very tasty. They are also generous with the different sauces they have. I love the garlic sauce and "secret" spicy sauce. read more

I was in the keys last week and found a little place there that had the best falafels I ever had. So I had a taste for them her other night when we found this place. I was hoping for paradise close to home but they couldn't live up. I rested the falafel sandwich and the guy started to make it with a tortilla so I stopped him. Then he started spreading mayo and I stopped him in favor of humans. Maybe it was my mistake because it was terrible. It tasted bland. No cool Arabic salad and cucumber sauce. They did have a great house Spivey sauce but it couldn't save this sandwich. And to top things off I had to run home to the bathroom when I was done. It's a shame because they are open late night. Probably the only time you could enjoy this place is late night when your drunk. Big fail. read more

Amazing food with amazing people working behind the counter. Entered the establishment with no knowledge of what to expect and was abruptly greeted with the smell of skewered chicken among the heat of the rotisserie. Quickly walked up to the counter with excitement and ordered what I was told to be the best dish on the menu. In hand I took a bite and in the most highest state of shock, fell in love with the combination of flavors. Everything came together like puzzle pieces; including the chicken segments that were both well flavored and completely filled with juices. Prices are low, which helps if in college and easily accessible if on the go. Highly recommend!! read more

Love the concept, the food and the staff here are friendly! I would definitely recommend! And try their Choco Shawarma Paradise for desserts! read more

As a vegetarian it's difficult to find really good falafels, and I've had falafels in Tempe and this is hands down the best! Absolutely fantastic service, and extremely tasty food. My friend who usually gets the chicken shawarma also says that it's extremely yummy! It's a must try. Plus it's really not expensive at all. Love that it's close to campus! read more

Amazing! My colleagues and I all ordered from here today for lunch and we absolutely loved it! The beef shawarma and chicken shawarma were both delicious; my personal favorite was the beef gyro. We also each had a baklava and wish we had ordered even more. We will be back for sure!! read more

This place is awesome. It's located in a tucked away corner in ASU territory and can be easy to miss. Really modest and relaxed ambience. The owner is extremely kind. Definitely one of the better shawarma joints in Tempe (it's always the smaller, lesser known places that have quality food) Don't miss out on this hidden gem. read more

Man if I could give the place more stars I would. Awesome customer service to start with. Great food and the drinks they had were so good. Firat time there but will definitely go back. One of my new faves! read more

Great food and great customer service. It's a clean and nice environment. Just a few shops down is Choco shawarma, they have amazing sweets like Crepes, smoothies, gelato, etc. Would definitely recommend read more

Very good sandwiches good seseasinimg very good service. Close late very convenient . Two types of chicken shawarma

Excellent shawarma...super friendly and cool staff . Amazing sandwiches....you should for secret sauce.... read more

This is the absolute best place!! Not only is the food AMAZING but the workers are the best, they are so personal and it's just a fun cool place to hang out and you really feel like a regular there and they are truly the greatest people. I've never felt like a regular anywhere before and i've never felt this much of a connection and warm environment from any other business. I always, always leave their restaurant feeling happy because of the conversations I have with the workers. I go there for the food for sure, but lowkey mainly the workers, they're truly so much fun and care about getting to know you and your order. BEST PLACE EVAA!!!!!!! love them read more

Came here on vacation with my husband and son and the food was ok. The prices are reasonable but there really isn't any flavor in the meat. We ordered a mixed grill plate and a chicken shawarma wrap. Also the employees are rude and not friendly at all. I wouldn't come back again. The only reason I gave it one star is because of the price. Thank god it wasn't overpriced because i would be pissed. read more

The staff are so friendly and kind!! Their food is also pretty good. I really like their garlic sauce.

First timer here, I ordered the beef and lamb gyro and side falafel. First let me say the staff was very friendly and asked everything I wanted on my gyro so I could customize it how I wanted. The gyro was great, in fact the best I've had out of the multiple places I've tried in Tempe and the same goes for the falafel. Many places falafel I've had in Tempe are dry and pretty flavorless but Shawarma paradise makes very flavorful and not dry falafel. This is definitely my new go to for a gyro in Tempe especially since it was also the cheapest compared to others. read more

This place is my go-to for a tasty, sizable meal for cheap near campus. Their shawarma, gyro, and falafel are as good as anywhere in Tempe, and you can't beat their prices (a la carte). read more

Kickass shawarma. Great late night food near campus. Owners are always pretty cool to talk to