Food was great, first time trying halal guys. Fries were fresh and crispy, the seasoning on them was great. Got a half chicken and gyro sandwich which was also delicious and a perfect lunch. Lady working there was a bit stingy with the hot sauce and only gave me one lol read more

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Went back today and the man that works there is NOT POLITE and he makes my lunch hour stressful. I won't be going back to this location again as long as he's serving food. He's terrible. The servings he dispenses to customers is terrible. I don't know... perhaps he doesn't like Black people. But regardless he shouldn't be serving food to any customer with his attitude and lackluster service of your product. And I will contact the appropriate higher ups to let them know as well. read more

The Halal Guys - Dried hair-like chicken strands stuck on the pita bread. Disgusting af - Middle Eastern Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I was really disappointed eating this food. The portions were incredibly small. The food was cold and didn't taste fresh and the prices were ridiculous. Ridiculously too high. I don't know how a place like this exists in an area that has so many local Middle Eastern restaurants that are worlds better and much cheaper. read more

Unhappy with my last order. Ordered for pickup only to be disappointed when I got home and looked at the food. They left out part of the order and the beef gyro meat was dry. Some of the veggies were missing as well which was super annoying. Who eats halal guys with no vegetables?! read more

Firstly let's start off with the manager Sayem, he was so accommodating, nice and warm and it made the experience here so much better. My platter was super delicious and the BBQ chicken was so flavorful as well as the beef gyro. The white sauce was super creamy and was the perfect accompaniment with the meal. They have refreshing iced teas and lemonades. I got the hibiscus lemonade and it was refreshing and not super sweet. I appreciate the fact that my drinks wasn't overly filled with ice to water my lemonade down. I also had the chocolate baklava cheesecake which was soo delicious and rich. Will definitely visit again! read more

The Halal Guys - Beef gyro and bbq chicken platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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It's been several years since going to a Halal Guys, so when on Duke Street recently and seeing this place, I stopped in for lunch. Service was friendly and "textbook" in nature! The place was clean and well-stocked. The food was just "ok." The lettuce wasn't as fresh as it should have been. The other items in my bowl were lacking a robust flavor, including the spicy BBQ chicken, which had a heavy BBQ taste (which was nice) and lots of heat (which was also nice), but that was it and the texture was questionable. The Baba ghanoush was pretty bland and had a nasty texture. The pita slices were wet/wimpy and bland too (they didn't need to be crispy, but they should have been a little stiffer and "dippable" in structure). Overall... With their basic menu and small amount of options as toppings, I doubt I'll be back anytime soon - Which is sad, because the concept is great and they could really do so much better. read more

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Food was good and the service was nice too. Older gentlemen's trying their best to please customers. I will be returning ~ the ambiance here is bigger than most other halal guys I've been too. I like this place the best I think. I also tried their fried wings, not bad. Not bad. Tastes like Costco wings but not bad I like Costco wings so good goid read more

What a great 1st time experience! Got the small chicken platter it was so good, especially with the white sauce. Downloaded the app and got a free side and drink for 1st time visit. That was all for my son. Even the small platter was big enough to split. So much food! Delicious chicken! He is gluten free so we got it without the pita but definitely didn't miss it. I got the mango iced tea-yummy! The employees working today were so friendly and helpful. They seem to really enjoy their job and working here together. The place was clean, the tables were wiped, the floor was clean, and there weren't fingerprints all over the front window, which to me is a big sign of cleanliness Lol. We will definitely be back! read more

One of the best gyros out there. Was my go to spot in NY and thought it that would be the only place I can go. It's always a must. read more

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I agree with the other reviews saying the food tastes bland. I ended up covering it with the sauce to make up for it, but even then the taste comes through. The most flavorful part of a bowl is the meat, and that was the least tasty for me. The gyro meat was simply okay, but the chicken wasn't good, and the beef was outright bad. The other toppings tastes normal, but the main part of the meal brought everything else down. I've had many good gyros before and they're a step above this and packed with way more flavor. For that reason, I do not recommend this place. read more

The Halal Guys - Savory Herb Beef and Chicken Platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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This location is convenient to me and I will go here if I am very hungry and there's too much traffic to get to a restaurant I like. While the meat is ok, the rice is quite oily and cheap quality - instead of just eating the rice, it makes me contemplate every grain and question if it's helping me or hurting me. Besides that, the toppings are fine. I prefer the chicken vs lamb - I generally love lamb but this is not the type of lamb I love. I have not tried their fountain drinks, sides, or desserts but they look decent if you are not on a budget. My youngest child loved coming here - it is fairly child friendly and they have ample indoor seating, so it works for an affordable fast casual dine-in option with slightly more soul than the Panera nextdoor. That said I prefer Falafel Inc and even Omar's for the better rice and sauces and I think both are a bit less expensive though they lack the dine-in space and full parking lot. So yea trade-offs and I might go here if it fits my priorities at that moment. read more

I ordered door dash and got the hummus and falafel sandwich. Delivery was quick and everything tasted delicious. The white sauce was my favorite. However the spicy sauce was a bit too spicy for me. I enjoy spicy food and eat a lot of it, but this sauce tasted really bitter and left a lingering taste in my mouth. read more

I can't even count how many times I've gotten halal guys. I'm obsessed with it. After moving to NOVA and finding out there are multiple locations here my stomach is happy even if my wallet isn't. It sounds so simple; protein, rice, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, green peppers, some white sauce and a red spicy sauce. Put it all together and with the spices they use it's one of my favorite places to grab food. So so delicious and I haven't found anything comparable. I usually get the chicken but now they released zesty lamb for a limited time. The chicken is always a hit for me, but the lamb is really just as addicting. Their white sauce is amazing, never had anything like it! Be wary with the red sauce, that stuff is seriously spicy. I usually get 2 lines and can definitely taste the spice. Overall I love halal guys and have visited several locations in Chicago, New York City (had to visit the OG), and now the DMV area. This Alexandria location has been my favorite within the DMV. Employees are generous with the servings and always friendly. Will keep coming back! read more

The Halal Guys - Chicken and lamb platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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We've ordered takeout from here a few times and its always really good! Every time i ordered the Chicken / Gyro Combo platter. This platter comes with beef gyro, chicken, rice, lettuce and tomato. Two times in my order, we received packets of white sauce but another time we didn't get any sauces. I'm not sure which is the norm but if you get a chance to get the white sauce, i would HIGHLY recommend. The sauce is creamy and seasoned and really ties the platter together. I found the hot sauce to be really hot so be careful when adding if you are more sensitive. When we ordered, i placed my order online and went in for pick up and it was super easy. Would definitely recommend! read more

The Halal Guys - Middle Eastern Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

This has become a go to of mine. I really like the small bowl with beef. My husband normally gets the chicken/beef sandwich. They load the bowl up with food. The first time I came in, I got the large bowl. Woah so much food! So now I get the small. I like to get it with all the veggies - but be warned, the olives come with an extra charge. Worth it in my opinion. The spicy sauce is SPICY. I enjoy it but be careful your first time in. The fries are super good, but we only get them occasionally they make them fresh when you order so it takes a few minutes. I also really like the baklava. read more

About a 2-2.5: I have mixed feelings about Halal Guys - I've been to the original at 53rd and 6th, and, it's just weird that they're now a chain, popping up all over the place. I was curious if they were able to maintain the quality and the consistency of their original chicken and rice at each of their locations. Chicken over Rice was ordered, adding in the lettuce, the peppers, and even a scoop of their baba ghanouj. I thought the lettuce would make it strange, but it actually adds a bit of a freshness and crunch to it. The rice was a hit-or-miss, as some of cooked fine, and other parts were slightly undercooked. The chicken was seasoned well, but I just wish that they either keep it on the grill or have better warmers to actually keep the meat at a hot temperature. The hot sauce that comes in a packet was just a bit too spicy for my taste; the white sauce was a little watered down, but added some moisture to the plate. When you're hungry, having the initial bites are fine; but, after the first few, it just becomes a bit flavorless and mundane. I have to say, this location does give you generous portions, and no need to upgrade to a large size; even one will give you at least 2 servings of a meal. The staff members are super friendly. +generous portions +add the veggies +friendly staff +located in the Alexandria Commons plaza, next to Panera +plenty of parking in shared plaza lot read more

LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!!! I go here regularly because it makes for the perfect keto meal! I get a small platter, lettuce and chicken only (no rice or pita) with white sauce. The best salad around! The manager at this location is very friendly too! read more

Their portions are huge! I got two meals out of this and it was $10. I got the chicken and falafel platter. The falafel was good for the first couple of bites, but then I got tired of the deep fried taste so I'd probably just stick to chicken next time because it combo's well throughout the platter. They give you an abundant amount of protein, rice, and veggies with pita. We also added green peppers and onions. Their white sauce is what adds all that yummy flavor to their platters. Beware, their hot sauce is actually really hot and this is coming from someone who eats really spicy foods. One of the staff recommended getting the hot sauce on the side since it was my first time and I really appreciated it otherwise my mouth probably would have been on fire. Staff was efficient and friendly! They were busy sanitizing and wiping everything down when we were there. They have signs for social distancing and also put enough space between you, the counters, and the staff. Would recommend for a cheap meal (or two)! read more

The Halal Guys - Chicken and falafel platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

The food was good and plenty full. A large portion can be shared by 2. The only thing missing was a dusting of feta cheese on top. Service was a bit confusing, and girls behind the counter were not sure of what they were doing or what the customer was asking for. The cash register lady was the anchor or the team to sort things out. A pleasant environment with good seating. I will go back to try other goodies in the future. read more

I was starving on Saturday night, and most restaurants along my drive were already closed. I saw a plaza that looked well lit and stumbled upon The Halal Guys! I got a bowl with rice, lettuce, tomatoes, and chicken. The rice and chicken were really good! Customer service was great as well! It got super busy after I placed my order and all the employees were attentive and friendly. read more

This place is an insult to Middle Eastern food generally and Hallah specifically. The shock began when the server produced a tinfoil dog bowl and began filling it lettuce and canned diced tomatoes. On top of this was sprinkled some shredded "beef" which tasted like bland hamburger that was likely rejected at McDonald's. It was a culinary disaster that did not even rise to the level of fast food. And this for I paid $32.00, a price which was the final insult. Never again. If you respect Hallal and Middle Eastern food, you will not set food in this establishment. read more

The Halal Guys - Dog bowl with a lot of lettuce in it. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Stopped buy on a Saturday evening for dinner and I am extremely happy I did. The staff was fantastic, friendly and very efficient, ordering process was very quick. I had spicy lamb platter with rice, lettuce, tomatoes, pita white sauce and hot sauce. Pitted olives and hummus were added for an additional charge. The regular bowl was huge, definitely large enough for dinner all of the flavors melded together perfectly and the hot sauce actually had heat. Entrees are limited to lamb, beef, chicken and falafel, hopefully in the future they can add a seafood entree, but that will not prevent me from returning for a gyro. read more

The Halal Guys - Spicy lamb platter with hummus and olives added. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Food was good and fresh but portion sizes are kind of a rip off. We ordered the family meal deal that should feed like 4-6 people and it barely fed 3. read more

I hadn't planned on eating here. I was in between errands, close to dinner time, and saw the signs. My family lived in the Middle East for two years, and we missed the days of cheap, nutritious falafel dinners. We also recently visited NYC (pre-pandemic), and loved the halal guy carts filled with delicious and filling shawarma and platters. So, I called the wife, asked if she wanted some falafel and that was it. The food: outstanding. Fresh lettuce, excellent tomatoes, and onions. All produce was ripe, nothing brown or sitting around. That is usually an indicator of attention to detail. They nailed it. The shawarma was hot, fresh, juicy and didn't feel like it had been sitting on the spit for weeks. My wife raved about the falafel, crispy, hot, and very flavorful. The rice: cooked beautifully: tender, flavorful, no additional salt or seasoning necessary. The sauces: white sauce and hot sauce, were also excellent. Put in packets on the side (read: no soggy messes), they were flavorful, packaged nicely, and perfectly complimented the meals. My only gripe was really with Grubhub somehow screwing up my digital takeout order. By the time I arrived, my food hadn't been prepared. The owner/operator worked fast to make my food (although he ended up giving me the wrong order: I ordered a shawarma sandwich and he gave me the more expensive platter). I didn't think I could eat an entire platter but it was so damn good, I guess the owner knew better what I should order! We definitely go back to this place to get more food. Clean location, excellent food quality, and reasonable prices for the amount of food you receive. read more

The Halal Guys - Exterior of the restaurant - Middle Eastern Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

My experience at Halal Guys has been okay. People put so much hype to the Halal Guys name but the food is just okay. Nothing to write home about. I had their Gyro Platter and there's a lot of mom and pops Halal spots that are better. So, maybe I'm spoiled because I live in the DMV where International food is everywhere. So, once you've had authentic Halal, it's pretty hard to be impressed by a chain. read more

The Halal Guys - Gyro Platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Always tasty and affordable...ready super fast if you order through Grubhub or DoorDash. The red and white sauce that is included in the bowls makes a powerful impact on my tastebuds and bowel movements for days to follow read more

The worst Halal guys store i have ever visited. Bad customer service and poor food quantity.

Ok, I have to say that I really like this establishment, not just because the food is great...it is...but also because we are always treated so well when we go there. The staff is not just polite, but also nice. The food is constantly cooking so we always get fresh meals. The food is affordable, of great quality, and fast. The service is attentive, professional, and friendly. What more could you want?! read more

Doesn't hold a candle to the original in NY, but it does the job if you don't wanna go all the way there. Pros: Fast, friendly, and they give you as much white sauce as you want with no extra charge. Cons: Food's not actually hot or really fresh like the original read more

Came here while doing errands to get a quick bite, as I was craving halal badly! Ever since moving from Philadelphia, I feel like I haven't been able to enjoy halal food the way I had in the past. This place surpassed my expectations, I literally vacuumed down my food LOL I got their rice with spicy chicken and beef combo with the pita bread, with iced passion fruit tea! Definitely check them out, you won't be disappointed. read more

Never knew I needed this in my life until now! The white sauce is like magic! And the red sauce makes my mouth feel like fire but in a good way. I definitely recommend the chicken, the falafel was a bit dry. I've also tried the beef and it was good! I was just a bit confused cause the first time I ordered, I got three mini pita slices and then the second time, I received three mini pita slices and one large pita. I also think more white sauce and red sauce with delivery orders would be appreciated. read more

The Halal Guys - Falafel and chicken - Middle Eastern Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Wow. This place has a long way to go. My boyfriend and I stopped in to grab dinner the other night and what we experienced was not good. We will not be returning anytime soon unless the service is improved. We walked in to an empty restaurant with the exception of 1 customer placing her order at the counter. I was surprised there were so many employees working (I counted a total of 5 people). We waited in "line" for 10 minutes while there were 5 people behind the counter and not a single individual welcomed us or began to take our order. We had to speak up so someone would acknowledge us. My boyfriend was helped. He built a combo (chicken and beeef gyro) sandwich with fries. There were three employees behind the counter left and again not a single person lifted a finger to take my order or even acknowledge my presence. Eventually the employee helping my boyfriend encouraged one of the others to take my order and I was able to get my dinner. We were in the restaurant for 20 minutes getting two sandwiches to go. That was unacceptable when everything is already prepared and we were the only people in the place! I don't like writing one star reviews and I often try not to do it but what we experienced here deserves it. I hope management can make some changes because we were really looking forward to some good gyros in the area. read more

The Halal Guys - Middle Eastern Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

They say service is everything and this place is in need of a revamp in that area. I come here for the food, which is great, but I waited 5 minutes with neither women worker acknowledging my presence until I asked them if they would be providing service. read more

The food was excellent, I will definitely be returning for another falafel gyro... the white sauce is tasty too! I was a take out customer but I was greeted with a smile, warm welcome, my order and a quick departure. Until next time... read more

I often order THG via DoorDash but recently went in store. Always delicious meats with a healthy protein portions and friendly staff. I believe I have a decent tolerance for hot foods but the red sauce is HOT so order with moderation! read more

The bad: Very dry gyro meat, looked old and not fresh, lettuce looked old & browning around 8pm on a weekday. Charging extra for toppings is not great. The good: Food was nice & spicy, the babbaghsnush was very tasty but cost an extra $1. Tomato was fresh This is my first time here and was disappointed. Large bowl was $9.99 plus tax, not a great deal. Taste overall was mediocre. I really think you can get better quality, tasteful food at Roti and the like, just like another yelp reviewer mentioned. read more

Was in the area looking for some lunch did a search on yelp and this place came up so my son and I decided to give it a try. The restaurant was very clean we asked a few questions about what the food is we were given a few samples we ordered the chicken and beef sandwich they were very good different. If your in the area stop in give it a try. read more

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Always a reliably tasty platter. I love the chicken with extra pita. Whenever I go, I wonder why I don't go more often. Their lemonades are great too! read more

I never understand the high ratings at these shops! I WANT TO LOVE THIS SO BADLY!! But every time I come the meat is just not seasoned well at all. I do like the their sauces a lot but if I'm eating halal it's for the meat! Also dude, where's the lamb?! All in all not terrible but nothing to remember. read more

The chicken and rice is good but the meat can be a little oily sometimes. Overall super good and hearty meal.