2 stars = cook/cashier was nice. Food wasn't very good, the lamb shwarma was in chunks and didn't taste like lamb. It was wrapped in a tortilla not pita bread. Falafel smelled bad and was dry. Dolma was wet and tasted like it was from a can. Ambiance was a typical sitting area. Double charged $1.20 ($2.40) "service" fee on receipt, yikes. For $50 lunch for 2 I expected better. Disappointing for a first time visit, unlikely to return. read more

Zamzam - Menu 10/12/25 - Halal Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

I will say the nice things, the employees working at this restaurant were very, very kind and friendly and helpful. The avocado salsa that was served was very good. This place is good for it to go take out. read more

Zamzam - Burrito - Halal Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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Really enjoyed everything we got but the hummus and chicken over rice were standouts. The sauces are very flavorful and add a lot to the overall dish. Also, their customer service is excellent! I had a misunderstanding over an issue with my door dash order but they sent the item anyway and were understanding when I called and realized my mistake. I really appreciate them and will definitely be ordering again. read more

We love the greak salad and yuros and Sharmas are great. The dolmas are amazing. They have consistent quality everytime we visit.

Delicious food made fresh, super friendly service. We ordered the rice salad with fish plate, and the rice salad combo plate, which includes lamb and chicken. Both were exceptional, tickled our taste buds! Yum! read more

Zamzam - Rice salad with fish (rice salad w combo chicken/lamb in back) - Halal Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Not the same. No longer will go here. Had the best Lamb Shwarma ever, new location in Mexican restaurant destroyed it. Hispanic gentlemen guy who was real nice filled it full of French fries that it never really had before. The ZamZam people not even there. Sadly went from constant craving for this to won't go back. Not a good move read more

Zamzam - Lamb Shawarma so tasty! - Halal Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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Definitely not representative of middle eastern food. When walking in it represents like a mexican food place also being name "Zapata"? Im very disappointed as I was so excited to try after seeing the website, and truly wanted to like this restaurant . The place is between a nail salon and Fijian grocery market. I ordered a lamb shawarma, dolma, hummus and fish gyro. The shawarma came in a tortilla?? But the menu shows it wrapped in pita.. If I wanted a burrito I would have ordered that. The lamb meat was very dry with crispy pieces, the yogurt sauce was watered down flavorless. The dolma tastes rancid straight from a can. The hummus literally is presented like if I bought it at safeway. My daughter's gyro had 4 small mostly batter pieces of fish, the majority of it was lettuce and diced cucumber. I paid $57 for all this , I feel cheated. We need real middle eastern food in sonoma county where are my Persians at? Also read another review and like to correct, Persians don't use cumin in rice... it's traditionally saffron , and real Mexican rice doesn't use cumin either.. Spanish/Iranian married to a Mexican here.. P.S just a suggestion to the owner, you should do real homemade middle eastern food and represent with pride or stick with the mexican restaurant. Id also like to mention the latina employee really did her best and was very sweet and understanding of the situation. read more

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Delicious and a good value! Was traveling on business and got into town after 9:00 PM, when my usual stops were closed, and was lucky to find this hidden gem. I love a good lamb gyro, and this was one of the best I've had. The fries were abundant and had a tasty seasoning on them, and the potato Bolani was good, too. On top of it all, the owner/ cook was so gracious and kind. Looking forward to stopping on my next trip. read more

My shwarma had a burrito tortilla wrapper not pita bread. My mediterranean bowl had long grain white rice without any flavorings or turmeric with a traditional yellow color. As well, they use pico de gallo and not just chopped up tomatoes. I get this is a Mexican/Mediterranean place but I don't really think the two should be intermixed into some kind of fusion. Especially true if the customer isn't notified prior. With that said, the guy working there was very friendly so I will add a star to my rating for his demeanor. read more

Zamzam - Halal Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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I used to really really like this place. They used to feel like it was A hidden gem off of West 9th in that little kitchen. But now like everyone else says I feel like it hasn't been as good mixed with the Zapata grill. I do think that when you order a chicken lamb combo they put Mexican flavored chicken in there and just not the same effort or equality was before which is too bad. Used to be really really good read more

This is SO sad, what happened to this place?!! This place used to have great middle eastern food. Now, it sells dishes with the same names but the flavors are just wrong all of a sudden. The rice is now Mexican rice, and the spices have no sense of place. The chicken bowl is now basically a burrito bowl minus beans plus some pita thrown on top . The food isn't bad by any means, it is perfectly good but selling a different dish with the same name is really disappointing. At this point, they should re-brand and be honest about what they're serving. read more

Zamzam - Mexican rice??? Beware, the food is completely different. - Halal Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

I found out about ZamZam through the Press Democrat. I arrived around 12 noon yesterday and checked out their menu. There's definitely something for everyone here including Mexican food (burrito, nachos, tacos), Mediterranean (gyro, kebabs), Afghan (Mantu, Frybread), American (chicken wings, chicken tenders w/fries), etc. It's a little overwhelming but I went with 2 chicken Kebab plates and an order of their Baklava. I waited about 10 mins before she emerged from the back and told me that there are only 2 kebabs left and not enough to create 2 plates. I said, ok 2 chicken plates then. She quickly packed it for me and I told her there was a price difference of $6 each plate not including tax. She handed me a $10 bill. I just took it and left, I guess she can keep the $2 tip. Didn't want to argue with her. The chicken plate was OK. Flavorless rice. Chicken didn't have too much flavor either. It was pretty bland but plenty of food. Baklava was fresh and delicious. I think ZamZam has a good start and they seem to be doing so well due to their story and the press. I applaud them! If they tighten up their menu and focus more on the food versus serving too many tastes, they can have better success. Looking forward to hearing more good news from them and eventually open up their own spot. read more

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I was very excited to read about Zamzam in the paper, so we headed there the same day. Their flavors are original and delicious. That spicy but not hot, real goodness. The chicken gyro came with juicy shredded chicken, which was yummy but not the cubed style they had in the photo. The lamb gyro was my favorite! We will be supporting them so they can hopefully strive and expand into a new place. read more

Zamzam - Lamb Gyro - Halal Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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Oh heeeeey new spot!!! First thing, you must know it's in a liquor store, but don't let this turn you away! The family that runs the restaurant is the sweetest! We just bought a home about a mile away and glad to say we found a go to spot. We both got the combo gyro, regular fries and garlic fries. The gyro was awesome! I mean so, so good. The pita is so so soft, but the real star... the meat and in particular the lamb! Wow it could not be seasoned any better! And is so so capital "T" Tender! We got it to go so the fries were a bit soggy, maybe a different container would help. The owner sent us with a few sauces, they were out of the green sauce, but she suggested mixing the red (super spicy) and white, she was not wrong! Delicious! Good food, fun name, will come back! read more

Zamzam - Garlic fries - Halal Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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We stopped on out way through town, hoping for some good middle eastern food. My partner got the chicken shawarma, I got what was supposed to be a lamb plate. The shawarma tasted like curried chicken, and was served more like a burrito. My lamb, if it was that, was dry, almost crispy little bites over some dry rice. Had more of a Mexican nacho beef flavor. We really wanted to like it, but won't be back. read more

This is the definition of a hole in the wall, but in the best way. Zamzam is tucked in the corner of a liquor store, and serves up a really tasty giro. The quality of the lamb is excellent and surprising from the setting. Recommend ordering in person, not on an app. The food is ready quickly and won't get cold or soggy. read more

After having poor food at another local Gyro shop (see my prior review on my profile), we decided to try something different. My sister let me know about Zam Zam as I'd never heard of them -- but the food looked authentic and made with love. And since it was lunch time, it was a great opportunity to do a direct comparison to some of Santa Rosa's similar offerings. We went inside to order. Note this spot is inside a convenience store. That doesn't bother me but it's really a take-out place, so don't expect to sit down. We ordered two lamb + chicken combo Gyros, as well as a lamb fry bread. My sister got a falafel Gyro. WOW! Such flavor. The seasonings were complex and really gave all the dishes immense character. The pita bread was great. The veggies were fresh and plentiful. The meat was delicious. My sister's falafel looked excellent. Golden brown on the inside and clearly made with fresh chickpeas instead of being packed into a mold and frozen. The fry bread was excellent. The consistency and texture of the bread was fantastic. The cheese, veggies, and of course, lamb, were all great. All in all, 4 dishes cost us $60 after tax and 20% tip. That's $15 per dish out the door. We were stuffed!! Nothing but great things to say about this place. Always opt for the mom-and-pop shop that makes authentic food and puts love into their recipes. I hope they stick around a long time. Do not miss this one! read more

Zamzam - Halal Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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Saw the newspaper article, and was interested in trying Afghanistan food, so stopped by for dinner tonight to give it a shot. I ordered the falafel gyro and I can honestly say, it was one of the best I've had in Sonoma County. Husband loved his lamb as well and was in full euphoria the entire time, lol. Will definitely return. read more

Very disappointed especially after my food was cancelled yesterday and being extremely hungry and desperate. Today again I find myself being lazy and hangry and really excited to try this place. Maybe my mistake was ordering online delivery, this first try is on me. Ordered the fish plate and fries. "Fish" plate came with 5 fish sticks over a bed or dry crunchy/burnt/stale rice you could have chipped a tooth on. The online photo looks nothing close to what I received. If there was salad dressing it did not come with this order but at least the salad seemed fresh. The fries seasoning left much to be desired and required a 5 min briol in the air fryer. Ended up added my own seasonings... read more

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I really wanted to like this place. I had their food once before and it was great. Today, not so much. I ordered the chicken shawarma -- it was supposed to be on lavash bread. Instead it was wrapped in a tortilla. (don't know if that's because it's also Zapata Taqueria) The tortilla might have been OK, but it was SALTY. I like salt, but this tasted like somebody dumped the whole salt shaker in the food. Tasty, if you could get past the salt. I had the potato bolani and it was oversalted as well. Again, great taste if you could get around the salt. On both dishes, I could still taste the salt 5 minutes later (with a drink!). The baklava was stale and dried out. No frybread either. I might give it one more try (it's on the way home) but I won't hurry back. read more

Lamb Gyro This place is amazing! The location is not the most beautiful location, though don't judge a book by it's cover! The food is fire! I ordered the Lamb Gyro and I will definitely be back for another! The Gyro was very balanced and the flavor was amazing. The customer service was above and beyond as well. The people working took the time to answer my questions and help me decide an item to choose. The people working took the time to inform me about some of the items on the list that I was unfamiliar with. It took very little time to get my order. As I left, the person said "You are always welcome here" and I definitely felt welcomed! You owe it to yourself to check this place out! I'm sure you'll be pleased. read more

Zamzam - Lamb Gyro - Halal Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

We were delighted and surprised at how great the food and service were at Zamzam. When you walk in the first time, it takes a second to realize that it's more than just a Food mart. Zamzam has its own space in here for making food and eating. It's very clean and the food is super tasty. We had lamb and chicken gyros both if which were fresh, nicely presented and very good all the way around. The service was also friendly and very good. It's a little hole in the wall, but you will appreciate it for an affordable lunch If you like Greek food - looks like this is the place for salad plates with various meat options and high quality rice. There's not many great Greek restaurants in Santa Rosa that are affordable. read more

Wish I could give this a 3.5. I enjoyed my combo plate but definitely lacking quality in parts. The rice was good but bit stale. The veggies were not chopped well. But overall I was satisfied. I wish those things were just a bit better then I'd recommend it. read more

I have only tried the falafel gyro, so my review is based on that alone. It was so delicious that I came back the very next day to get it again! The pita is soft, and the falafel also has a great consistency by being both soft, with a crunchy outer layer at the same time. The flavor of the white sauce is outstanding. Actually, the flavor of the whole thing is to die for, really. On top of the great taste, they are also really friendly and welcoming. If you get dishes that have chicken or lamb, they may take a little longer (maybe 10-15 ish minutes), but that's worth it when you are getting authentic, fresh food such as this! Give it a try, this place was a pleasant surprise. read more

Zamzam - Falafel Gyro - Halal Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Beware-you will soon be spending all your money here! Zamzam is absolutely delicious, I've gone twice (I'll admit it was the day after the first because I was so excited about this new tasty spot). It's inside of a market, and from the outside doesn't look like much, but wait until you get the food! Best gyro I've ever had-and believe me I've eaten a lot. The lamb and rice were delicious too, but I can't stop thinking about the gyro. Going to have to limit myself to not go here too often. Would recommend read more

Zamzam - Lamb and Rice Bowl - Halal Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

The lamb over rice was oily and dry. Grateful there were veggies on that plate except underneath seemed to be dry oil? Or something funky. I couldn't really enjoy it because although the flavor was good, I kept thinking how unhealthy it was with all the sodium and oil. The "garlic" fries did not have garlic in it let alone taste like garlic and they were burnt. Super dry and stale. The crispy fish filets were basic frozen fish sticks. I don't really know if I'd come back to try other things. The quality was awful overall and really disappointing. All of it got tossed. Not going back. read more

Great place. Great food. Love it soo much. Go there. Really awesome Greek at its finest. Or maybe Italian. Really don't know. Don't care. Loved it regardless read more

Flavors are there! But half of the combination plate was all salad. I wished there was more meat and rice. I would come back but ask for less salad and more chicken and rice. read more

Just discovered this hidden gem a few days ago and am already ordering pickup a third time. The combo over rice is phenomenal. I wish more restaurants in the area had food this fresh and delicious. The veggies are crisp, the rice fluffy and well-seasoned, and the texture of the meat is soft, like it's been slowly simmering in your favorite Aunty's kitchen. Love their sauces too. The falafel are utterly perfect! They're also open late and have very friendly staff. I plan to try everything on the menu (probably repeatedly). read more

Zamzam - Combo Over Rice (I was too hungry to take a decent pic, will update later when I'm not ravenous) - Halal Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

great fusion idea between Mexican and hilal food.great service and delicious Mediterranean schwarma.god bless

ZamZam is the man! Really enjoyed the falafel - some of the best food if you need to grab a quick bite in Santa Rosa. Highly recommend if you need a delicious meal to go. read more

I love Zamzam! Closest thing we have up north to Halal Guys, or better yet, the Halal Cart on Market in SF. Zamzam is fantastic.

Stomach has been messed up for two days. Dry meat, funky lettuce. NO SAUCE on wings. No dressing/sauce for salad. No utensils. I knew I shouldn't have ate it when I saw it and smelled it but I did anyway cause I was so hungry. Health department needs to check out this place read more

Drove all the way over to this place and it's closed. There is no notice on yelp or reason why. It's just closed. Waste of time

An amazing lunch I chosen in Santa Rosa !!! One of the most delicious Afghani Halal dishes they served. read more

Zamzam - Lamb Gyro - Halal Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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The food was mid, I have had some good gyros before so unfortunately I had a bar I was hoping it met. Now the meat was hard crunchy did not taste fresh more like frozen thawed out meat. The sauce was good but the pita bread again just did not get that fresh taste. Now I understand before y'all begin to say this was at a convenient store what do u expect. I have had some good stuff good from restaurants inside gas stations or mini marts before. So I was really hoping I had found a gem. But unfortunately was just not up to par for me others may disagree with me. Service was great dough the guy was attentive got helped right away so can't complain there. read more

Zamzam is awesome The food is great! Fresh, home cooked, comforting food..soo yummy! Upon arrival you might say "doth my eyes deceive me?" But no worries this place slaps..best shawarma! read more

I haven't had descent falafel in a long time. I haven't tried all places in Santa Rosa, but ZamZam falafel is light and not overcooked. I'm looking forward to trying more items. Good variety on the menu for such a small place. Nice guy too. Plenty of parking and easy access. Just west of Dutton Ave on 9th. Support small businesses. We all benefit!! read more

Absolutely LOVE their lamb gyro!!! It's just perfect! We have tried their other meats but the lamb is the one to get.

When some of my friends showed me this restaurant I wasn't sure where it was the google photos of food looked great so I was interested. When I pulled up to the ghetto liquor store on west 9th I immediately knew it was a catfish situation. The building is old and dirty kind of place to buy drugs outside definitely not food inside. My friends didn't listen to my request to drive off and they picked up the order and they did not like the food. It's a small dirty liquor store if your into 711 hotdogs then this is your kind of place I would not eat here or recommend anyone do read more