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    The Halal Guys

    3.1 (289 reviews)
    Open 12:00 am - 1:00 AM, 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    This is the guy who scratched his head with gloves on. And continued to make orders.
    Shanae N.

    I walked in halal guys 15 mins after placing an order through uber eats. My order hadn't even been started. While preparing my food I noticed the guy in the front scratch his head with gloves on. When I asked him to change his gloves before completing my order he ignored me. I asked him to change them again and threw his hand up at me, as if he's asking me to shut up. Don't come here unless you want your food with a side of dandruff and terrible customer service.

    Chicken Shawarma Sandwich with beef!
    Arnel A.

    Halal Friday! Came here to pick up online order and got Shawarma beef. Meat was tender and not chewy. Veggies were fresh and crunchy! However, the main catalyst was the white sauce!!! A must have condiment!!!! Not complete without it! But also tried the hot sauce! Lots of kicks so be gentle! Eventually, if you like hot sauce then you'll adapt to it! One major drawback, the parking! There is none! You either have to double park to pick your food or bring a buddy! Overall, I'll come back again, with a buddy next time!

    drew w.

    Good food with lots of options with super friendly staff. Big location with lots seating and opens late

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    Audrey C.

    No line when we came. It was fast service. Lots of tables available. They were out of tomatoes.

    Anand P.

    Really good spicy sauce and really good wings. The dinner plate with rice and veggies with your choice of protein is a great deal. Love the wings !!!

    Sandwich
    Jose Manuel C.

    Showed up for lunch, I ordered a sandwich. Staff didn't ask what goes in it but it was a bit of blessing in disguise, because they were shaving shawarma off the drum when not too many folks were pulling up. I wouldn't subscribe to not fresh meat cuts. The falafel was good is just I'd rather not find out if the meat gets used for future customers. I had a side of hummus, yummy, could have used a bit more bread. Soda machine was broken , lack of attention to detail. It wasn't bad, but having 2 -4 other shawarma places near by that are amazing I'd rather go over there.

    Chicken Sandwich
    Chad M.

    Very solid spot. Not sure what's up with the reviews. I always get great service. It's like a fresher better subway. You make your wrap with ingredients they have, they sauce it up. You eat it'. Tahini and the red sauce are the best. 5 lines of red sauce and you will know it's hot. More than that it drowns out the flavors a bit. Great people and a filling wrap.

    Gyro
    Charlie B.

    The service is fast and they're kind people but the actual quality of the food is like Subway. Gyros are one of my absolute favorite items and this last one was as disappointing as I remember it being the first time I came over a year ago. Portions are also pretty dismal - except for the jalapeño which they absolutely slathered on. If you're in the mood for gyro I have been impressed with Athenian Cafe so if you're trying to choose which to try I recommend going that route.

    New menu item signs: Baklava Cheesecake and Jalapeño Hummus
    David S.

    It had been a while since I had picked up food from The Halal Guys, so I ordered a beef shawarma and falafel platter through the app. When I arrived, there were two other customers ahead of me in line -- one picking up an order and another trying to place an order. We were all told the rice had to finish cooking and that our orders would be ready in five minutes. I ended up waiting 15 minutes, during which time more customers came in. I wasn't in a rush, but it certainly wasn't ideal. I would have preferred simply leaving my home later, which I would have done if there had been any indication that there might be a delay. Other places might offer a complimentary side or dessert for making their customers wait more than a couple of minutes past the promised pickup time. I would have been happy to try the jalapeño hummus or baklava cheesecake. Similar to my past experiences at The Halal Guys, my meal tasted good, but it was too small of a portion for the money they charge. The rice and lettuce take up way too much of the platter, with a relatively small amount of meat. I was also bummed to get just one packet of white sauce. I recall getting two in the past -- maybe this is only for large platters? It was good to see the employees wearing gloves. I would have also liked to see them wearing masks while handling food. I was also disappointed that my platter was missing olives, which I included in my order.

    Wanda R.

    Salty as f***. This meal will send your blood pressure Sky high Uber Eats was great. My delivery driver was awesome but again another disappointing experience from Halal Guys. I've got to stop torturing myself thank Goodness for the white sauce.

    Baklava Cheesecake
    Stefan T.

    Quick, friendly and delicious food. The cheesecake was a surprise as it was unique and better than what you'd find at fancy bakeries in the city. Quick - impressively fast - people working there with impeccable memory. I don't want to call this fast food but it is. But not fast like McDonalds where it takes 15 minutes and is of questionable ingredients. Friendly - attentive - smiles - what else can I say?! Delicious food - great to have something different. Baklava cheesecake was a pleasant surprise. Many different layers and flavors. Some crunch - not overly sweet.... Americans are notorious for enjoying junky cheescake. If your a hamburger hotdog type this might be too sophisticated for you. Instead you can go to the local gas station and find a treat wrapped in plastic.

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    Always consistent and fresh ingredients. Good place to go if you don't want to wait for your food

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    Not as good as the SF location. Tasted very different and not as fresh. Service was ok but pretty dry.

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    Is falafel gluten free and nut free?

    Is the meat spicy without adding any sauces?

    No, it is not. It's actually bland. Use the spices.

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