Always happy to visit when I am too lazy to cook. Food quality is wonderful, I love the chicken, but the beef is a tad oily. Staff are super nice too. Sheina in particular is always working when I visit and she always goes above and beyond in terms of service. Attentive, cheerful, and always gives great portions. 5/5!! read more

The Halal Guys - Chicken Platter and French Fries - Halal Near Me - Houston, Texas

First time here and I happened to be in the area. Tried the Regular Platter with spice BBQ chicken. It comes with rice, lettuce, and tomatoes, plus your choice of toppings and our famous white and hot sauce. The Regular is only a dollar more than the small. I added jalapeños and olives--so good! The food was delicious, and the service was excellent, even during a busy lunch hour. read more

The Halal Guys - Regular Platter spicy bbq chicken - Halal Near Me - Houston, Texas

Good quality. A couple months ago, I got a coupon at an event where Halal Guys was one of the vendors. The coupon was buy one get one free entree. I haven't decided to use it until today. I called the store first to make sure it was accepted. There seemed to be a bit of doubt at first. This was understandable since the coupon did not have an expiration date or barcode. Nonetheless, they finally accepted it and took my order over the phone. This Halal Guys location is located in the TMC. With that in mind, if you're thinking parking is going to be a hassle then you're right. I personally parked at school nearby and walked so it wasn't much of an issue. I'd imagine most people in the TMC are already parked elsewhere and just walk. If you walk Halal Guys specifically and don't want to deal with parking, then there's a location close by that does have parking. I walked in on a Saturday in the afternoon. I was greeted by the workers who were very nice. I got my order and was able to redeem my coupon without issue. Total was around $12. I ordered a regular chicken platter and a honey sriracha falafel platter, both without tomatoes and extra lettuce. I also got plenty of white sauce (four packets) and two hot sauces which was more than enough. They definitely delivered on the extra lettuce. In my opinion, it was slightly too much to where there was less rice than I would have liked. Though the chicken and falafel servings were generous. The lettuce was lettuce. Chicken was well seasoned and flavorful. The rice in both platters unfortunately did not have muh flavor. Without the white and hot sauce, I think the overall platters would have been lacking in flavor. The slices of pita bread went well with the chicken and falafel as well. Now, if you can't already tell, I ate both platters like the lonely big back that I am. However, I had to eat them over two days. I'm not crazy. The falafel on both days still retained a good crunchy texture on the outside while being moist on the inside. It mainly tasted more sweet, hence the honey, and I would have liked more spice from sriracha. Now, one thing I would like to note from the reheating is that the pita slices were 10x better. Much better texture with a crunch rather than just being a little chewy. Overall, I'm very satisfied with the meal I got from The Halal Guys. Aside from a few minor points, this was definitely worth it and I would certainly come back again. read more

The Halal Guys - Honey sriracha falafel platter - Halal Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Let the hummus yummus! If you're a Halal Guys fan and work in the Texas Medical Center, this location is a great spot for grab and go, or to pick up a to-go order. Seriously the order ahead option through their app is a lifesaver. However, if you're looking for a more leisurely lunch or a spot to take a break with a coworker or friend, or have never been to Halal Guys, this is probably not it. The line does move quickly during the lunch rush and the staff know what they're doing which is great, however the store is very small with essentially no seating except for a few tables outside. For the food, honestly, I'm just not really a huge Halal Guys fan. To me, it's a bit boring and not flavorful. Plates typically come with rice, which is usually pretty dry. Toppings include diced tomatoes, chopped lettuce, chopped green pepper, chopped onion, a protein, and white or spicy red sauce. Without the sauces the dish is basically flavorless. They do have a few more "premium" toppings including olives and jalapeños but these are an extra charge. It's worth noting that this is how all Halal Guys are run and this is not specific to this location. I'm just looking for a little more wow factor in my meal. I don't come here a lot but when I do, I usually just order a side of hummus to go. The serving size is decent and the texture is smooth and satisfying. It comes with your choice of bagged pita chips or a piece of their fresh pita bread. The fresh pita is tasty but definitely heavier on the carbs if you're trying to watch your diet. Sadly no carrot sticks or other veggie dippers offered. As with the rest of the Medical Center, parking is a nightmare to find so I definitely recommend walking or taking the MetroRail (closest stop is just around the corner). This location is doing all the right things per the brand I'm just not a huge fan of the franchise. If you are planning on visiting, download their app to place your order ahead of time or scan in store to collect points. Enjoy! read more

The Halal Guys - Hummus - Halal Near Me - Houston, Texas

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It was okay honestly. The rice tasted too much like tumeric and the falafel balls we're not cooked all the way through. White sauce was great tho. Service was strong. read more

Not the best food in town but not bad Order online makes it easy during rush lunch hour in the medical center area read more

The Halal Guys - Halal Near Me - Houston, Texas

Halal guys, I miss you. This location is now a gyro hut that serves the most bland and questionable platters I've ever laid my eyes on: Gyro hut: Corn in platters?? Flavourless white and red sauces?? A teaspoon of tomatoes, and no spice jalapeños??? No pita in platters! No beef options, and bland rice and meat. Disgusting. Ugly interior too, and no bottled drinks anymore-- pay $3 for a can. You couldn't pay me a brain surgeon's salary to enjoy this meal. Halal guys was one of my lunch go tos in the med centre, and the employees were so friendly. I hope they come back. 5 stars to Halal guys. Gyro hut needs a million shooting star wishes to get anywhere close. read more

We were staying at the Hilton across the street, so I walked over to grab dinner to go one evening. We're familiar with Halal Guys from NYC, so we had a pretty good idea of what to expect. They have seats outside if you want to dine in, but it seems it's mostly a take out operation. The regular platters are generous in size. We got one beef, one chicken, and one falafel. They were all good but did wish the gyro was lamb and not beef. Overall it was good and I'd try them again if I were back in the area. read more

Great experience at Halal Guys. The service was excellent, communication was clear and friendly, and the food was prepared very quickly. Highly recommended! read more

My go-to place when I want cheap, filling food. Always tastes great, price is always reasonable, and they give you a lot of protein. Everyone who works at this chain is always nice as well. read more

The food was great as always. Ordered the regular platter with gyro beef, which was well seasoned. The rice is very flavorful as well. Side of lettuce and tomato was a bit too much but pairs well with the rest of the meal. The white sauce is creamy and hot sauce is very hot so be aware. Service was quick and friendly. There is a ledge with a few stools inside the restaurant which didn't look very clean. Plenty of seating was available outside which were as clean as expected and loud as expected given it is next to a busy street. Overall, solid spot for quick gyro and rice but not the best place in the city. read more

I am a major fan of halal food and I have frequented this location a handful of times. I am always pleased. This time around I got the chicken bowl. It was very fresh and filling. Service is always efficient and friendly. I don't eat there I always take it home. read more

The Halal Guys - Regular Chicken Shawarma Platter - Halal Near Me - Houston, Texas

Arrived in downtown Houston late Monday afternoon, I was looking for something light so I went here! Big mistake, I got a bowl and was on the toilet all night!! I had a mild case of food poisoning! Awful read more

I'm always leery of trying an offshoot of the original Halal Guys from NYC, but I'm really glad I did here! The quality and taste is identical to the famous street carts I've ordered from in New York. I got the regular gyro platter which came with lettuce, tomatoes, pita, a bed of savory rice, and a heaping amount of their gyro meat (beef). To make it even better, they lathered it with their creamy white sauce and their spicy red sauce. I also topped it off with complimentary peppers and onions. This was amazing. The lettuce and tomato are just standard cold veggies, but the rice was incredible. It was super savory and had a nice oily coating that made it soft. The meat was also fantastic. It was super juicy and tender, and the amount given was appropriate for the price. Make sure you get extra white sauce because that is what you'll love the most. It's the perfect condiment topping to make anything 10x better. Staff were friendly and very quick in making orders. I'll definitely come back here again when I'm in the Houston area. read more

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I had a very disappointing experience at The Halal Guys.at main street houston While I was placing my order, a staff member - possibly the manager - approached me in a very disrespectful and rude manner. He told me not to park in front of the store, and I calmly said "okay" and proceeded to order. However, instead of letting it go, he kept pointing at the parking situation and continued to interrupt me while I was trying to order. I told him politely to please let me finish ordering, but he kept speaking to me in an unprofessional tone. As a paying customer, I expect to be treated with basic respect, and this kind of behavior is completely unacceptable. so i left the store without getting food .This experience left a very negative impression on me, and I won't be returning to this location. read more

I've been wanting to try The Halal Guys for some time now and this weekend the wait ended when we saw their ad for the spicy bbq pita. Our food was made fresh which is impressive given that the med center isn't always busy on Saturdays. The food itself had a lot of flavor-definitely lived up to its spicy label. I actually didn't try the bbq sauce because the meat was already juicy and tender without it. Also I appreciated how nice the staff were to everyone who came in, even those who were soliciting. A great place for a quick bite. I was so enthralled with the food I forgot to take a pic. read more

I love their chicken bowls! They're sooooo good. I always ask for extra veggies in my bowl. Make sure you add the white sauce and hot sauce to your bowl. I usually order two bowls at a time and take the other one to work for lunch the next day. It's always just as good reheated. read more

Finally got to try the world-renowned Halal Guys & it certainly didn't disappoint! We got takeout and the entire process was seamless. We got 2 chicken/gyro combos with everything on it. Abundant white sauce with a hot sauce packet on the side. We also got fries. Total came out to be a little under $25. There were only 2-3 tables for dine-in; it's good to see businesses taking responsibility to keep patrons safe. Plenty of parking in their private lot outside. The platters are really generously portioned & can easily be split for 2 people or 2 separate meals. Meat was fresh and flavorful. Fries were well seasoned. Be cautious with the red sauce b/c it actually hurts if you add too much lol. Would definitely come again & love the convenient location. read more

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Good food. Tasty. The hot sauce is REALLY hot lol Wasn't a fan of the lettuce but everything can't be perfect - after all it's fast food! read more

Everything there is soo good! The staff are fun and helpful,the honey siracha falafel is really tastey!

Yeah this place is awesome. Spicy barbecue chicken is the way to go. Good hospitality and in a prime location. Very nice workers.

I have been coming to Halal guys for years and it remains one of my top favorite places to get the chicken and rice combo. While they don't have as many option for vegetables, their white sauce is delicious and they provide to go packets of their white sauce so that you can add it to your food yourself. I would highly recommend, and I will definitely return. read more

I love this restaurant. The service, food, and ambiance. Everything is great! I love this restaurant. The service, food, and ambiance. Everything is great! read more

This restaurant is conveniently located in the medical center, but other than that, the other location of Halal Guys is far superior. Every time I've ordered from this location, the meats are dry and taste flavorless/old. The vegetables and rice are ok, but the lack of taste on the meat puts a damper on the whole dish. The fries were also cold and a little soggy. I really like the food from the other Halal Guys location, so if you're looking for some good gyros/gyro platters, head over there or to Gyro King. read more

The Halal Guys - Combo platter - Halal Near Me - Houston, Texas

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It was easy to order online. The food was ready, and Perla, the manager, was so kind and accommodating. We've been to this location before and it's always delicious. read more

Walked 25 mins to get halal guys. It is 11:15 am the stores closed. They usually open at 10:30 am I asked them what time do they think they will be open, and The lady was being rude read more

The Halal Guys - Halal Near Me - Houston, Texas

I LOVE the Halal Guys!! My friends and I would go to their cart on 53rd St in NYC after a long night of dancing and literally make the line around the block to eat some Halal Guys in the back of a taxi back uptown!! The food at this location is so close to the cart that I can taste NY every time I eat it. The place is fantastic and the atmosphere of the staff is friendly. I'm so happy that I can make new memories in Houston with new friends & Halal Guys!! The only turn off with this location is the parking situation but I normally double park, hop out and grab my food. Usually in less than 30 seconds I'm out and ready to grub some yummy lamb/chicken plate. I recommend ordering in advance and picking up unless you're in the area cruising. I used Yelp to order last time and I'll keep using it from now on! read more

I love Mediterranean but this was disappointing. Thank goodness I didn't pay for it. The chicken and rice was very bland and I don't eat salad so I have nothing to say about that. I can say the hummus was very flavorful and the pita bread was nice and soft. I did eat all of that. Would have been nice to eat my main meal though. I gave all my food to hubby. He seasoned the chicken and rice and made tacos out of it. read more

The Halal Guys - No bueno!!! - Halal Near Me - Houston, Texas

Awesome spot. The staff is so friendly and happy, I was a bit taken aback. They were ready to serve with a pleasant attitude and big smiles. Love that! I ordered the mixed entree with a fountain drink. The place was very clean and food was served quickly and steaming hot. The white sauce was delicious, be careful with the hot sauce - it is very spicy bit very good. Definitely recommend! read more

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Too much hype made my expectations very high may be , but it was all good and yummy but it wasn't spicy you have to add it separately and when you add the hot sauce they give it because super spicy ! I didn't know that ! read more

The Halal Guys - Chicken Platter - Halal Near Me - Houston, Texas

You can always count on the Halal Guys. Service is efficient and food is great. I recommend the Combo Platter, you get to try their amazing beef and chicken meat at the same time, meat is always fresh and well-seasoned, tender and flavorful. Portion size is much appreciated, it comes with rice, lettuce, tomatoes and 4 pieces of pita bread. I also ordered another side of hummus, it comes with another piece of big pita bread, hummus was on point! read more

The Halal Guys - Combo platter - Halal Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great Halal guys location! We ordered take out and it was made to perfection as always. The falafel platter is my personal favorite with loads of white sauce and 3 lines of red. The amount you get is plentiful and may allow you to get several meals out of it! Packaged very nicely and you are able to rewarm leftovers in the package easily. read more

So they were part of a rotating restaurant at my work and boy was I glad they participated. Ordered a small entree. Lettuce, tomatoes, rice with gyro meat and chicken. It came with white sauce and red spicy sauce. Let me start off by saying how good the rice was. It was seasoned so well that I was hesitant to even use any sauce. The white sauce worked as a great dressing for the veggies. And the red spicy sauce. I'm a lover of all things spicy. But geezus, the red sauce is SPICY. But I couldn't stop using it even after I lost all feeling of my tongue and lips. Lol. The chicken was tender and delicious. And I'll be honest, I'm not a super fan of gyro meat but this was very good. For a small, the portion was good. I was able to eat half at work and then finish the rest for dinner. I've heard so many great things about this spot and was pleasantly surprised. Will def hit up the location in the med center. read more

It was chilly out. I took elderly chemo patient for a treat and did not know seating is outdoors only with the exception of a small bar top table. While we took our time deciding what to order. My elderly friend with a walker noticed only employees of Halal Guys were occupying the only indoors seating taking their break. Their were 3 then a 4th employee sat down. None of them offered my friend a seat! I feel bad for this franchise owner. You've got some sad folks working for you! Seats in your so called restaurant should be for people that pays to eat your food not your staff! Other than poor customer service, food was not hot and portions seemed smaller than NYC. Love Halal Guys, but will not be visiting this location again. Next time we'll be trying out your neighbor. Poke Bowl! Fyi.. Construction workers in the building uses your outdoor seating to lounge and smoke! read more

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Ok food. Great service. Spicy sauce is really spicy but the waitress was really nice and brought it out to us! read more

The Halal Guys - a man eating a slice of pizza - Halal Near Me - Houston, Texas

Good food, amazing staff. Highly recommended. Always serves with a smile. Very friendly. Food very tasty

Halal guys is a bustling fast-casual style halal spot. It is always busy at lunch, but they are mega efficient at keeping the line moving and getting the food to you as fast as possible. I ordered a small platter of chicken/falafel and my friend ordered a medium chicken platter (both pictured). I'm giving the review 4/5 stars because although the service was fast and the food was good, there is very minimal seating for you to enjoy the food. I've also had 5/5 star halal before, and this doesn't quite meet that mark. In summary: great place to go if your strapped for time and want a cost-efficient, tasty meal. Don't expect to find seating there. read more

The Halal Guys - Small and large size platters - Halal Near Me - Houston, Texas

Love getting their combo platter (half gyro, half chicken) with extra lettuce. The white sauce is a must, and the red spicy sauce is super spicy so proceed with caution -- you'll need a lot less of it than you think! I usually get no red sauce because it's way too spicy for me. This location has NO restrooms available for customer use, FYI read more

Amazing street food! Highly recommended! Spicy but not lingering. Our first, but not last time.

New to this part of town, fast food meets middle eastern food. Gyros or platters, the food is fresh and delicious and prepared by a friendly staff and speedy fast. A pleasant change from the burgers and sandwiches. I recommend the gyros with the spicy and white sauce. read more

The Halal Guys - Halal Guys friendly staff ready to make a fresh and tasty plate! - Halal Near Me - Houston, Texas