So if you've tried all of the others Including friend's sisters and mothers There's only one meal That tastes like I feel Chicken on Rice from Halal Brothers! There's nothing wrong with Halal Brothers - we think they're pretty good and very popular indeed. Not surprising, honestly. NYC food in Austin. Hell yes. Significantly better than the Halal Guys, but nowhere near as delicious as the best Halal trucks in New York City, not even comparable. Nevertheless well worth a try if you're down in Austin and you want some late night food. And the girl was really friendly and seems to like us. And very cute as well. So hiii. And damn my girlfriend looks good. read more

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Food was really not great. Chicken was rubbery. Did not have Gyros when I went there. Had to get a shawarma plate instead. On the positive, rice was good. Would not go back. read more

My go-to spot near UT campus, this is definitely THE place to eat if you can't leave the area. I cannot even imagine life without having tried Halal Bros. My favorite menu item is Beef Shawarma over Rice, but the other meat options are also great(I don't ever order falafel so can't speak on that). The red and white sauces are amazing, and I always ask for extra. I honestly really like the vegetable mix they include in the meal, it does a wonderful job of balancing the heavy components of the sauce, meat, and rice. Their fries are honestly so great too, for only $4 last time I checked. It's the same size container as the meals, but stacked to the brim with thick fries topped with the red and white sauces. Absolutely delicious and a good addition, especially if sharing with friends. I eat more than most people in the area, so I'll get fries and a meal if I want to have leftovers for the next day. Since this location burned down a few months ago, and I was suffering the withdrawals of not having Halal Bros, I ended up going to a North Austin location and bought some for my parents as well. My mother, who usually eats the least out of my family, finished her entire Chicken Over Rice, and my dad was focused on his Lamb Over Rice like it was the only love in his life. Asian parent stamp of approval. read more

Quick bite of delicious Mediterranean food with BIG portions!!! I absolutely loved their chicken dish. They have a creamy white sauce and red spicy sauce you can put on at your preference. Both were addicting to me. The workers were nice too! No reason not to go back. read more

Halal Bros - Middle Eastern Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Lamb over rice was so goood!!! It is so much better than Halal Guys in NYC. The meat was so tender and perfectly seasoned. The portion was big enough for two meals. Tabouleh was also great. I will order again when I am back in Austin! read more

Halal Bros - Lamb Shawarma over Rice, Dolma, Tabouleh - Middle Eastern Near Me - Austin, Texas

Waited 20 min and they didn't make order. Then when I asked about it it seemed they didn't want to make it. :) read more

Delicious! The gyro and falafel wrap was great! The flat bread was fluffy, the falafel was smashed in the wrap and had a good blend of seasoning. The fries were hot and crispy. We came in the evening, and there was a steady pace of orders. The service was fairly quick, and the ambiance was bright. If you are near UT, it is worth the short walk to try Halal Bros. Highly recommend if you are in the area! read more

The food tastes amazing and has generous portions. There is always a lot of meat, I love the Schwarma bowls. Highly recommend!

I usually don't write reviews but wow this was soooooo good! I got the combo over rice plate and added falafel! Rice was cooked perfectly and meats were very tender! Fresh salad everything 10/10 read more

Halal Bros - Combo over rice, hummus, backlava, pita bread - Middle Eastern Near Me - Austin, Texas

Halal Bros is the definition of all things good and wholesome in this world. A no-nonsense eatery with a variety of options, including vegan options, side options, compostable/recycle bins, plus constantly nice employees, what's not to love? I remember when this establishment was just a wee little shack on Guadalupe. After it's facelift a couple years ago, it's now a cleaner and spacious restaurant that all the Austinites and wannabe-Austinites (ahem, me) trek to for their cravings. And crave I always do!!! Those delish loaded fries--drizzled in ketchup, white sauce, hot sauce, and spices fried to perfection--is truly the best shnack if you're not feeling too hangry. But if you're like me, you're gonna gravitate towards that tantalizing Combination Plate with chicken and lamb meat. There's a fab ratio of meat to basmati rice, and of course the veggies too to balance out your sins for the day. Ask for extra white sauce, and throw in a hot sauce because life is better caliente~ The only negatives I won't knock 'em for is that the bathrooms aren't too nice, and the tables aren't clean all the time. The outdoor seating patio floorboards were a little rickety with birds flocking around for a taste of the fries, so I suggest just chilling indoors if you don't want to be bothered. Honestly, there's not much else to say here except that you're crazy if you haven't made a pit stop here during your trip through ATX yet. Also, the rice plates are perf for takeout, so I suggest you stock up for your trip home. read more

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This plate of food was gigantic. I thought I ordered a wrap but it turns out I didn't but this was a pleasant surprise because I ended up taking a lot of food to go. Actually, I'm currently warming up my leftovers as I'm writing this review I don't normally eat lamb but it was full of flavor and the white sauce was a really nice compliment because it was pretty light. Also, I'm not a big fan of tomato chunks but these somehow worked with the plate. Overall- I'll give Halal Bro's a 7.9/10 because the food was good, the servings are large, but it was a little pricey for a college student read more

Halal Bros - Middle Eastern Near Me - Austin, Texas

Two regular parking spots and one handicapped; don't expect to be able to park easily! Service was pretty slow when we went in at a dead time- took around 15 minutes waiting for two platters. The chicken was cooked to perfection, the lamb wasn't it. Really hard to chew and overcooked. Love it here! Just not getting their lamb again. read more

Halal Bros - Chicken Kebab and Lamb Kebab over Rice - Middle Eastern Near Me - Austin, Texas

Halal Bros is one of the best halal places in Austin. I'm a huge fan of halal trucks in NYC (despite the reservations many have about them), but I've yet to find something similar in Austin. Halal Bros doesn't necessarily match up either, but if you're comparing them to a Halal Guys or Kismet's, Halal Bros has completely got them beat. I don't crave halal food as often as I did when I first came to Austin, but this place is always my go-to when I am craving. Their employees are pretty nice too. read more

Place is cramped but the food is so good. Much much better than the halal guys, bro! Rice is so flavorful, gyros is so tender, it's not dry (compared to the halal guys'), portion is considered huge, priced just right and the sauce is spicy and fresh. My only concern is flies and the bathroom. Bros, what does it take to fix the bathroom lock? read more

It was really the best food I have ever eaten in my life. My family and I were there. One of the cashiers treated me with all respect. I really thank them from the bottom of my heart. My family also thanks you for the gesture you made with me that night. He told me that his name is Mohammed. He is a very wonderful person. read more

Love this place. Been here a few times and can say the chicken shawarma over rice is one of the BEST i have had in a long time. White sauce is incredible. Red sauce is incredible. Quantity for the price is incredible and you will feel full after eating this platter. I live in San Antonio but I will drive the 1.5 hours to pick this food up again. read more

Halal Bros - Middle Eastern Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've had Halal Bros before and have enjoyed it. My friends and I were hungry and we stopped by during the week for dinner. When we walked inside, the restaurant was empty, we were the first to order. We each had our pick of protein over rice, nothing strange or out of the norm. We waited over 35 minutes for our order!! Seven other groups of people (some with full families of over 5 people) ordered after us and ALL seven groups left before us!! I couldn't believe it, since we were just 3 people with the usual rice plate?? We asked about our order and were told "it's not done yet". When it finally was done after 35 minutes, the worker just set our bag on the table and walked away and didn't say a word. No goodbye, no apology, no thanking us for our patience. When I ate the food, it wasn't even that good. After 35 minutes of waiting, a hype is built up, and the food just doesn't live up to that hype. Unfortunately the LONG wait, lack of serving customers in order, and unapologetic service leads me to give 1 star. read more

I have been wanting to try this place out, so when I found out there was one on Guad I knew I had to go! I'm not that familiar with Mediterranean food so I decided to order a combo over rice, which is what my friend recommended me. Combo (Gyro+Chicken) Over Rice - 4.5/5 Super large portions!!! It honestly could last most people 2 meals. I don't eat much so it literally lasted me 4 meals. I've never been a big fan of lamb/gyro, but halal bro's just made it work. The white sauce is delicious and mixes perfectly with the fresh vegetables, seasoned rice, and meat. I also really enjoyed the rice because it was so flavorful (not your typical white rice). The only thing I would not have added was the red sauce. I don't handle spiciness well so it was a little too much for me. I hear a lot of people ask for it on the side instead of on top. Overall super affordable quick lunch/dinner! I even recommended my friends to come here. Halal bro's definitely got me hooked on Mediterranean food. read more

Halal Bros - Combination Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Austin, Texas

As a non-local, it was difficult to understand why Austinites raved over Halal Bros (... over Halal Guys, which also used to be near campus!) when I first moved to ATX. But now, both my husband and I are absolute fans, to a point where it's one of the first things my husband wants to eat after going out of town. His favorite is the lamb shawarma over rice and loaded fries, which we used to share between the two of us. Now that I'm vegan, I ordered his usual lamb shawarma over rice and loaded fries --but this time, without the white sauce (the white sauce includes egg). Then for myself, I ordered the falafel over rice with no white sauce. Based on previous reviews that complained of not receiving their dietary accommodations, I was initially concerned, but all of my orders were executed as I had wanted. We'll certainly be back soon to try other vegan options! read more

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5 stars for everything. Food, customer service, EVERYTHING. This is the best thing in west campus for sure. The sauces are phenomenal. Incredibly fresh taste. P.s. They are killing it during the whole crazy COVID times. read more

Muhammad has great service. He has the best customer service I ever seen. He needs a raise. He is so welcoming. The food is awesome. I would absolutely recommend the place. 10/10 read more

I was craving halal for the longest time and I know I can always trust that the food is amazing. They give so much food, it usually lasts me 3-5 meals. I got the chicken and gyro on rice and it was really delicious. They now have the sauce containers next to the water so there weren't any problems with too much red sauce or anything. Only complaint would be that they've increased the prices a lot since the last time I was here. All of their meats over rice used to be ~7.99 but they raised them to 11.99 totally get that rent of being on Guad keeps going up but just something I was a little sad about. Overall, food is still amazing and they give a lot of it :) read more

I was looking for good Middle Eastern food and I was not at all disappointed by this restaurant. Falafel Over Rice, Loaded Fries, and Dolmas were all delicious. I will order from here again and again. read more

Food and service was good! Drove two hours for this i May do it again in the future ! We ate outside due to COVID-19. read more

Halal Bros - Chicken over rice & Beef Shawarma over Rice.. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Austin, Texas

This has been a stable in my life for many years now. While the prices have gone up over time (it used to be soooo worth for the value and amount of food that they gave you), I would say that it is still a great deal. The portions are huge so you can often get two meals out of an order. The food comes out fast and if you dine-in you can add more white or red sauce. If you are taking out I highly recommend getting extra white sauce because that is the one of the best parts! Halal Bros has the best halal food I have had in my life - so I will continue to frequent this place whenever I get a chance read more

Easily one of the best places to eat near campus ever since they reopened. The prices may look a bit on the higher end, but I promise it's well worth it. You could probably split the rice dishes into 3-4 meals depending on how much you eat. The box is so heavy and they don't skimp on the meat. I recommend drowning your dish in the white sauce- you don't even have to pay extra for it unlike some other places that I've seen. Convenient location, good value, better food! read more

Halal Bros - Chicken over Rice - Middle Eastern Near Me - Austin, Texas

BEST lamb and falafel (as of 7/19) IMHO in AUSTIN. Great taste/satisfying/great price too. I am not an expert, but I have travelled extensively throughout the Middle East and this place rivals anything I have enjoyed on my travels. Truth be told, I would drive out of my way to enjoy their felafel wraps. But, I'd agree with some of the other YELPers, And choose to order their food but eat somewhere else...as I like eating in a quieter environment. And Halal Bros is as noisy as a construction site with active jackhammers. Ironic they have a mural inside featuring "PEACE" because you feel the opposite effect when you eat-in. Happy eating, enjoy! read more

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I came to Austin a few weeks and was staying with my friend on Guadalupe. I swear that is best location because it's walking distance to so many food places! My friend and I wanted to try Dons but it was closed so we decided to go to Halal Bros. I haven't had halal guys in a good minute! I'm from Dallas and they opened up a Halal Guys there so that's what I've been used too. Halal Bros is a little different tho. I might actually think it's a little better. I felt like it wasn't as oily as Halal Guys in dallas and the rice is different as well. Also the portions are huge!! I think one thing lasted me like 2 meals and it was cheaper as well. It also tastes amazing after a late night of drinking. If you haven't been here yet, you're missing out. Oh and I forgot! They have also expanded their restaurant so there is a lot more space on the inside. It used to be super crammed back in the day. read more

Halal Bros - Middle Eastern Near Me - Austin, Texas

This was our first time visiting Halal Bros and we tried the location at FM 620 and Anderson Mill in North Austin. We were immediately greeted by a very friendly young man by the name of Santiago. He was very helpful and knowledgeable in helping us choose a couple of meals. We chose the Beef Shawerma and the Chicken Shawerma with Santiago's recommendation. We didn't wait long and we were very pleasantly surprised by the portion of our meals! The food was freshly prepared, incredibly tasty and original. Our meals came with generous portions of meat, vegetables and rice, all of which were outstanding. We will certainly return and try more from their substantial menu and would highly recommend to family and friends. The restaurant was very clean with plenty of seating and nice background music. Also had plenty of parking. read more

Always such a good portion size. I felt like I didn't get extra white sauce even though I requested it. The chicken is always well done and everything just tastes so great. This location is always so busy because all the college students realize how good it is also. Unfortunately, I did order through UberEats and did not receive the fresh lemonade that I ordered. Besides that - I'd definitely recommend this place if you're looking for some quick Halal next to campus. read more

Halal Bros - Chicken Shawarma Over Rice - Middle Eastern Near Me - Austin, Texas

I cannot express how much I have been craving Halal Bros since I left Austin last. The food is just fresh tasting and amazing. The staff were very friendly to us. We came in close to 6:00pm and it was not busy inside, we did not have to wait long for our food either. I enjoyed the combination plate with extra red sauce. Please build a location in San Antonio SOON! The rice alone is worth the drive to Austin. Till next time... read more

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Delicious. The food is so full of flavor and super consistent. staff is friendly, helpful, and always moving. It's nice to see happy staff, especially on the restaurant industry. We drive far to enjoy the food and it's worth it! We get extra pickles, extra sauce with the chicken Shawarma plate! read more

Their beef shawarma is one of the best I've had! Seriously the quality and flavor of the meat is so amazing! Please do yourself a favor and try it! I absolutely love shawarmas and have had a lot, but this one is up there read more

I will premise this review by saying I only ever order Combo over rice, but it's SO GOOD! This is a great lunch or dinner place! I usually come here for lunch, because the portions are BIG and I usually have enough to take home and eat for dinner. Like I said earlier, I always order combo over rice, which is a mix of meats (lamb, chicken) with fresh veggies and rice. This mixture is delightful to the senses, and in combo with their delicious white sauce, becomes AMAZING! It's always so filling and tastes fresh and flavorful. I usually avoid the red sauce because I'm highly sensitive to spicy foods, but my friends tell me it's also great to mix in if you can tolerate spice. Great place to eat overall! PROS: - sizable portions for the food and for the price - white sauce and red sauce are great toppings - combo over rice offers great variety all in one CONS: - feels a bit cramped on the inside read more

Halal Bros - Combo over rice ($9) - Middle Eastern Near Me - Austin, Texas

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My go to place whenever I pass through Austin! It's the closest thing to the infamous NYC Halal Guys. I usually get a lamb/beef shawarma over rice with extra red sauce. The food is always warm and prepared quickly, which is the best fast food that one can get without feeling sinful. I would say a couple of the downsides would be: parking can be rough (sometimes, I end up parking a block or two away) and feeling bloated after eating the rice. But obviously these reasons haven't stopped me from indulging! Do yourself a favor and make sure to stop by! read more

Halal Bros - Lamb shawarma - Middle Eastern Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This is the best bang for your buck by far. The food is great and you can easily get two meals out of one plate -which I did multiple times as a college student lol. I recommend the combo plate with chicken and lamb as well as the loaded fries! It can take a while to get your order but once you do it's absolutely worth it. read more

Halal Bros - Combination Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Austin, Texas

I really like Greek food but this was underwhelming. I got the lamb gyro and there was no tzaziki sauce in it and it was not full of meat. It just was underwhelming. read more

Staff is rude. They dont care about your food or portion control. One box was 1/2 full and the other was full. same price for both. Tried to address it and they said thats how it is, and that if I tipped I would have gotten a bigger portion read more

Did I come here after a drunken night on 6th street? Yes. Was the food bomb? Yes. Is it still an accurate review of how good the food is even though I was under the influence? I think so! We got the lamb rice platter and pretty much devoured it between 2 people. You know how the drunchies can get. The lamb was tender and flavorful, not gamy at all. The rice was fluffy. Comes with a bit of salad on the side. We opted for light on the white sauce and one line of spicy sauce and it was perfection. Halal Bros can give Halal Guys a run for their money. Open up a chain store in Southern California please!! read more

Halal Bros was an university classic. Unfortunately, the restaurant burned down a few months ago. I believe they are rebuilding now though! The facilities were small, hot, and not good for ventilation. You could see the kitchen from the dining area. It was kind of like a hole-in-the-wall restaurant. They offered large portion sizes. I normally ordered the chicken shawarma over rice. However, sometimes, the chicken was too dry and the red sauce was too spicy. I used to get the red sauce and white sauce on the side. They had good pickles though! read more