Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    District Falafel

    4.2 (33 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

    District Falafel Photos

    DISTRICT FALAFEL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Good for kids

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - District Falafel

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Chicken Shawarma platter
    Romy M.

    I bought chicken shawarma platter, and keep buying the same thing over and over because it's flavorful, the chicken is amazing, the rice is incredible, the best rice I tried in my life, and the shawarma sauce made with yogurt made my life. it's one of the top!! Also I love the homemade hummus they have, it's perfect! Thank you for being here!!!!!

    Sarah B.

    SERIOUSLY! THE! BEST! GYRO! EVER! I ordered the gyro platter with lamb over rice and a side salad. The lamb was cut into chunks and was caramelized on the outside. It was so AMAZING! I feel like a boy band groupie drooling over crooning....it was so good!!!! Had to YELP it so I'll remember it for my next visit to DC.

    The Truck
    Lily F.

    Man D.C., your food truck selection is awesome! This meal was probably one of the more complex meals I've had come out of a truck. I ordered the lamb gyro plate that comes with salad and rice. It was more than enough food for $10. Each component had a lot going on. The man preparing my boxed meal really took his time to make sure everything was perfect. The perfectly cooked rice with peas and corn was drizzled with something like olive oil. The salad was placed in the to-go container and then the olives, then the pepper, then the dressing. It was like he composing a symphony. After each step, he would pause to make sure it was to his liking and continue. A little of this, a little of that. And the attention to detail showed. The white sauce on top was also delicious and really made the gyro meat and rice go together.

    A K.

    Falafel and lamb gyro were delicious. Falafel came with humans and carrots too. No wait and fast, friendly service.

    See all

    7 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Muhammad B.

    Muhammad B.

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sarah B.
    2
    445
    154

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Michelle W.
    263
    505
    743

    8 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Lily F.
    819
    1607
    2997

    10 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of R B.
    27
    64
    40

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    They have the best falafel ever. Also their chicken with rice and white sauce are very delicious.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of M R.
    0
    37
    2

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Muhammad B.

    Muhammad B.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of A K.
    0
    51
    3

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Muhammad B.

    Muhammad B.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Alaa A.
    146
    8
    0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ruth L.
    25
    43
    4

    8 years ago

    I had the classic falafel sandwich and it was excellent. I have made falafel from scratch and theirs are as good as homemade.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Niva D.
    126
    10
    0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Duana S.
    335
    151
    53

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Very good food! Fast service! We ordered the chicken gyro and the falafel burger. Both were full of flavor and worth the money!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Pj K.
    0
    30
    0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Muhammad B.

    Muhammad B.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Ask the Community - District Falafel

    You might also consider

    Falafel Inc - Vegan shawarma bowl

    Falafel Inc

    4.6(245 reviews)
    4.3 km
    $

    I must say that this location has changed my opinion of the restaurant after a poor encounter at…read moreanother location. This location was much better and their staff were very friendly and helpful. It's a large location and who wouldn't want to grab a bite here and then find a seat at the beautiful waterfront. I ordered the falafel bowl with a side of hummus. Let's just say that for $5 that bowl was extremely generous in quantity and the fresh quality of each item was AMAZING! I thoroughly enjoyed my bowl. The side of hummus was sinfully good! Something I wouldn't mind ordering again to enjoy with their delicious pita chips Overall, I don't think I'll be visiting any other location but this one because they were fantastic!

    This is one of my go to's and will continue to be! Love their falafel sandwich (with pickles!) and…read morefries. Appreciate you can try different sauces to dip your fries or add to your sandwich or bowls. Only reason they didn't get a 5 star on this last visit was how long it took to get our order. It was a Saturday night, so we did mobile ordering and pickup. It said it would be ready within 3-15 minutes. I arrived 12 min after our order was placed. They were quite busy - and seemed the two employees working were a bit overwhelmed. There were a few people waiting for food, a line to order, they were out of containers for sauces, and some of the sauces were empty. I ended up waiting for an extra 25 minutes until I asked to check on an order - it was apparent from their reaction, our order got lost in the shuffle. Once they realized, they made it right away, which was appreciated. However, they grabbed a bag of fries that had been sitting on the counter since I walked in - so they were cold. Good thing - they do great in the air fryer! I've never experienced these issues before and it won't stop me from returning, definitely felt like a bit of an off night for them. Solid food, great cause, and one of the best affordable options for a quick bite at the Wharf! Recommend them!

    Photos
    Falafel Inc - Menu

    Menu

    Falafel Inc - FALAFEL SANDWICH

    FALAFEL SANDWICH

    Falafel Inc - SHAWARMA SNACK WRAP ($5)

    See all

    SHAWARMA SNACK WRAP ($5)

    Falafel Inc

    Falafel Inc

    4.4(34 reviews)
    2.2 kmFoggy Bottom

    I ordered delivery from this location. As usual I ordered and paid for extra hummus on the…read moresandwich. And as usual they didn't put it on. I suspect they do this routinely, with enough orders this money adds up. I have never, not once, received a sandwich from this company, ordered either in-person or on-line, in which they have added the extra hummus for which I paid. It's really weird and again it smacks of theft. In the past I have ordered from the Potomac Ave store and they, too, have skipped the hummus on the sandwich. I also requested an order of hummus and pita. The pita is stale. And No, I'm not merely frustrated - it is actually stale. The hummus is cool, yet it runs like water. wt heck, seriously. The sandwich itself was meek and tired looking compared to the sandwich I had at Mamouns in NYC over the weekend. What a waste of money this place is.

    Among all the vendors at Western Market, Falafel stood out for how quick, affordable, and…read moremeaningful the experience was. The service was SUPER fast--perfect for a busy lunch/dinner rush-- and the price was very reasonable. The falafel itself was crispy on the outside, soft and flavorful on the inside, and everything tasted fresh. I also tried their za'atar fries, which were seasoned perfectly and totally addictive, sch a great side! What made the experience even better was knowing that every meal helps feed refugees in need. If you are looking for a quick, tasty, HEALTHY, and budget-friendly meal with a mission, Falafel is absolutely worth stopping by. :)

    Photos
    Falafel Inc
    Falafel Inc
    Falafel Inc

    See all

    Oh Mama Grill

    Oh Mama Grill

    4.5(43 reviews)
    0.7 kmAdams Morgan

    Food was amazing. The people were so friendly and helpful. I will definitely return! Some outdoor…read moreseating as the weather gets warmer is an added bonus.

    It's been in the neighborhood a while now and I finally had an opportunity to give it a try. Must…read moresay I was underwhelmed. I'll say the nice thing first, though, which is that they have a nice water dispenser with little cups between the register (where you order) and the food display (where you pick out your fixings and receive your order). So you can have a sip of water while you're waiting the two or three minutes it takes to get your food. I had the "schnitzel," which turned out to be just chunks of breaded/fried chicken breast. Real schnitzel (which this is NOT) is flattened and tenderized by pounding it thin and flat. These were just big, tough chunks, which of course have to be a little overcooked to be cooked through to the center. So that was, to this schnitzel devotee, a disappointment. I guess if you know you're just getting chicken "tenders," it might seem better. The laffa flatbread it was wrapped in had a leathery texture that I did not enjoy, and did not finish. The various fixings I tried--vegetable salads and dips--were good, though. So it was not a complete fail. But for the price there are a lot of places--even some on the very same block--that make a far better meal, and offer a real dining experience to boot. For the full experience, I ate in. And really, the place is a dump. The tabletop was sticky; I had to put down napkins to keep my elbows clean. The sound of a fan dominated the space. They don't seem to have changed the furniture since the Astor days (the service counter is the same, too), though it seems dirtier and more dilapidated and less decorated than it was then. The self-busing stand sort of makes the point that it's really not trying to be more than a takeout joint. At this price point, I expect more. It really made me miss Astor.

    Photos
    Oh Mama Grill - Salads

    Salads

    Oh Mama Grill - Shawarma laffa with everything inside

    Shawarma laffa with everything inside

    Oh Mama Grill - Salad

    See all

    Salad

    District Falafel - foodtrucks - Updated August 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...