From a coworkers recommendation I meandered the short walk from my office to the Halal Cart. I ordered the combo over rice, selecting gyro and chicken meat. Surprisingly fast service, and I was on my way back to the office with the food creation. Yum! The proteins are complemented well with a sauce with a slight spicy kick, and the rice balanced out the meal. I recommend it! Fast, relatively cheap, and good flavor! read more

Halal Cart - Combo over rice, gyro and chicken meat. - Food Trucks Near Me - San Francisco, California

Yummy halal bowls that remind me of the halal carts in NYC. I got the chicken and lamb gyro bowl combo which comes with enough food for 2 meals and the combination of the white sauce and spicy red sauce is really good! There's a good amount of protein and rice and love that there's a quick and relatively affordable (especially considering the portion size) food cart in FiDi. Definitely worth checking out and it's great that they're open on the weekend as well! read more

Halal Cart - Food Trucks Near Me - San Francisco, California

They're super quick with the service! Came during peak lunch time on a week day and the line was so long but literally got the food less than 5 minutes into standing in line. The gyro and chicken is so flavorful, pairs so well with the sauces. The meal feels so hearty. A great go to spot for a quick lunch pick up! read more

Halal Cart - Combo Bowl - Food Trucks Near Me - San Francisco, California

Has the quality plummeted?! My latest trip had me trying the blandest platter I've ever had. The rice doesn't taste seasoned, the meat wasn't as good as it used to be. The one thing that saved the meal was their hot sauce. First time I didn't finish my meal and just threw away half. I hope it was just an off day, but I don't think I'll be craving it as much anymore. read more

Getting nostalgic about all the street meat carts I used to eat from in NYC back in the day. Though I vaguely recall combos costing like $5 back then, whereas it's $17 for a similar portion in San Francisco today. But it's good eating and you're bound to have a little leftover to snack on for dinner. Combo Rice - Extra Meat: Fluffy yellow long grain rice that doesn't clump together is such a nice base. The chicken is pull apart tender and nicely spiced. The gyro is kinda like that generic loaf you get all over the place, but the fact that they give it in the form of ground meat, instead of slices, is a nice change. Then the sauce. Love that tangy white sauce with herbs. Was super psyched to see the fresh creamy green sauce too. And that spicy red sauce adds a nice tang. The veggies were just enough to add some freshness, but not overwhelming. They actually taste better than the limp lettuce I remember from the NYC carts, probably because California produce is great. Falafel Wrap: This is very hearty of vegetarian! Lots of falafels, all of which are thick. Nice grainy chickpea batter and some whole chicken peas in the mix for each deep fried nugget. Kinda basic pita with falafels, veggies and white sauce. Really like the green sauce and spicy red sauce offered on the side. read more

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Amazing!!! On MWF Days this Carr is at the Oakland International AirPort!!! It is An Amazing Oasis of Gourmet Food!!! The Proprietor is very nice and Very Passionate about Her Food !!! I checked out her Cart Yesterday and was impressed with how Clean it was and her safe food handling techniques!!!! I ordered her Halal Chicken Plate!!! It had very Generous Portions!!! The Balsamic Rice was topped with Shredded Cheese and That was topped with Well Seasoned Halal Chicken!!! A piece of Fresh Naan Bread comes with it !!!! It was Simply Delicious!!! I Savored Every Bite!!! I will Definitely Return!!! This is a Baller On a Budget Approved Establishment!!! See you there!!! read more

Fast service. Great food! Tons of sauces you can add after you receive your food. BBQ, mild spicy, very spicy, yogurt sauce, greenish yogurt sauce. Provided napkins and utensils. Will be back! read more

Halal Cart - Food Trucks Near Me - San Francisco, California

I believe This is the same Halal cart from WAY back when, pre pandemic. There were like 3 carts all spread out in the Fidi. When I used to work downtown, this would be my number ONE go to spot and it always hit the SPOT. Super better than the Halal Guys (no shade just saying!) back then they didn't even give out the to go sauce containers. First tried them out in 2015 and they probably were there before that! Right across from 455 Market Street where I worked. I always get the combo over rice and a chicken gyro with HELLA white sauce! I love their spicy sauce but beware it's hottttt!!! And they have a green sauce now which is a cilantro creamy sauce! I love it. So glad they're back. Love you guys!!! p.s. bring cash! But they do accept Apple Pay. And if you have a CC, small fee for $1.50. read more

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More evidence that the world is healing after the pandemic - the Halal Cart is back! I got my old favorite (lamb over rice, no salad, doused in white sauce, with a hint of red sauce) and it hit the spot! The only downside is the post-pandemic inflation prices- $15 for a plate! read more

Halal Cart - Food Trucks Near Me - San Francisco, California

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On my way to the office, I saw a new NYC-style halal food cart that I've never seen before, so I knew I had to give it a try. I'm obsessed with NYC food carts, so to see one pop up was really cool. Located on Market St, near Salesforce Park, this unassuming cart offers gyros and my favorite chicken over rice. Being that it was it was my first time, I had to get the combo meat platter which was $15. Luckily I had cash, because there is an extra fee for using credit/debit. I thought the chicken was the star of the show, Really juicy, flavorful and the rice they had tasted super fresh. The gyro meat wasn't my fav, so next time around I would go for all chicken. The have their white sauce and red sauce that you add on yourself. They have a sign that says their red sauce is spicy, but I didn't find that to be the case. As someone who loves really spicy (like the ones in NYC), I was bummed it wasn't burn my mouth hot. If they add an extra spicy sauce, I'd be down to try that. The portion size was pretty good and plenty for a big appetite like myself. Fidi doesn't have as many options as it once did, plenty of chain food spots, so to see a new local place open up like Halal Cart SF, makes this a welcome addition to the area. Halal Cart will definitely be on the rotation for office days for me because the service is quick, the food is tasty, portion sizes are good, and most importantly, it's affordable by city standards. read more

$13.80 for the combo (chicken and lamb) over rice. bring cash, there's a credit/debit card fee! although i paid with a $20, and they gave me $5 back... so you can't escape a sneaky additional charge either way i guess. that was a bit off-putting for me in the moment. the chicken was tender, but lamb was dry in my opinion. don't forget to add your sauces!! i tried the mint sauce and extra spicy, which didn't seem spicy to me, but i also played it safe and didn't add a lot after hearing mixed reviews. i went after the lunch rush, so service was quick. read more

Halal Cart - combo over rice $13.80 - Food Trucks Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is our go to spot in the Fi Di. Regular customers. Food is always good. Quick. And great service. Super friendly. Highly recommended.

Fast easy cash only seems healthy. This is my go to spot for fast lunch downtown. I've gone a few dozen times. Extra meat is worth it. read more

Excellent food, the guys are very friendly. Usually seeing them for lunch is my primary reason to work downtown.

My coworker recently introduced me to this hidden gem of a food cart, just a block away from my office. One bite of the combo plate and I was impressed -- absolutely delicious. The flavors reminded me of the original Halal Guys in NYC (the sf Hala Guys is not good). In my opinion, the portions are generous enough for two meals. Saving some for later takes a little extra work, since you have to separate the salad before reheating, but it is completely worth it. My lunch buddy ends up eating too much to save so tried her hardest to finish it... big mistake, lol! For $16.50 (includes tax and fees) is not a bad deal for lunch in the FiDi. TIP: They charge $1.50 for credit card transaction, regardless of amount. Have cash on hand to avoid fees or have one person pay for the full transaction. read more

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Meal is large enough that you feel full. Food tastes fresh and doesn't make me sick. Carts clean enough. Flavors and textures are a bit reminiscent of what you would find in NYC but a bit off. Needs more spice or the meat texture maybe? Idk but it's whatever. This whole area is overpriced for lunch which makes the cart feel like a good deal. It was a go to when I worked nearby and I would drop in if I was in the area. read more

My husband always used to bring me some when he work that Muni Line! And then after Covid they kind of took a break and yes we were sad! But so happy to see their back! Hubby doesn't bid that line anymore because of that reason, crazy but true! It's too late this bid and will have to wait for the next one! I don't have any recent photos as I am a visual eater like you, but I will definitely post some when I do get me some Halal! We highly highly recommend you find park somewhere or bus it down there order you a bowl! Maybe I will take a bus one day ha ha! They are super delicious! read more

In my opinion this halal cart is hands down really care for their food and focus on quality control for a small local business. Thay always take care of the customers and for the people. Their food is great for the price you can't beat! read more

Absolutely blown away with the quality of the service and the food! I dropped by for an early lunch and asked the man working the cart if he recommended chicken or beef. When I still had trouble deciding, he offered me samples of both to try! He gave me generous portions with sauce and was so kind by checking if the spice level was okay with me. When I told him I liked spice he pointed out their extra spicy sauce to me. The whole interaction was great and so was the food after, with a good price for an SF lunch to boot read more

This was fantastic. Everything I love about Halal Guys but better. The gyro meat had more flavor, more tender. The white sauce and hot sauce both outkicked what the Halal Guys (chain) store is putting out. I'll be back for sure read more

Yesterday, I decided to forgo my usual in-office lunch of Cheerios and Diet CokeCoke, and down to The Halal Cart. Service was quick and the gyro wrap was a generous portion (more than I needed, in fact). The flavor was above average from my experience at other halal carts (mostly in NYC). The price was reasonable- they take cards for a fee of $1.50. This is offset by the absence of the guilt-tipping machines that most other places have. "This is gonna ask you a couple questions. Overall, I'll be back. read more

The food is delicious and plentiful, however beware of the 3X up charge for using a credit card. Rather than charge 3% for using a credit card, they charge 10% in pocket the extra. So expect an extra $1.50 for your $15 falafel. Worse off, there's no sign saying they charge such a high premium! If they ever add a sign that clearly states their policy plus reduces their up charge to a reasonable 3-4%,, I'll update them to a five star review. read more

Great food,awesome customer service,clean and sanitary. Prices for plater are great for the food portion served. Comida buena.buen servicio al cliente. Limpio y sanitario. Precios buenos por las porciones servidas al platillo. Both English and Spanish speaking very friendly. read more

This is my weekly go to for tasty food! Generous portions. I order the same thing every week. Extra meat gyro over rice. The plate also comes with a side salad. I put extra white sauce on the meat and salad. I also sprinkle the hot sauce on the gyro meat. Always hot and fresh, the salad is cold. Pita/Naan bread is warm. Kumar is always smiling and knows my order when I arrive. They take cash or card/apple pay. They just started serving mango lassi! Yummy! In highly recommended this great new addition to the menu. So if you're in the area of Market and Fremont, pick up a plate because you won't regret it. Also, this is a great opportunity to support our local small businesses. Cheers!!! read more

The guys at the truck are amazing! I work right across where they are and I get my lunch from them everyday! It's so good!! If you like spicy, try the hot sauce it's amazing. read more

The delicious food brings a taste and visual enjoyment, the overall environment is clean and sanitary, and the service is also very good. This is a rare experience. The store is doing very well. Customers who like the food here should not miss it read more

Food and service is great. Very friendly@ FEDEX oakland airport..... love the chicken over rice red sauce.......

The best. Great food, good portions, reasonable prices and fast and friendly service. My favorite place to eat lunch in the financial district. read more

Food was on par with food carts in NYC. Good flavor, can put your own sauce on your platter, and good portion for SF prices. I'll be coming back for my halal cart craving. read more

Food and service is great. Love the chicken over rice with extra sauce. Kathy is very friendly and provides great service.

i have been anxiously awaiting the return of the infamous halal cart since they closed during the pandemic. i no longer work in the city but made a special trip once i saw they were back in business. unfortunately, this is not the same halal cart i remember. it seems as if the food is made off site and kept stored at the cart, because what i received was cold. the food i received didn't come with the same toppings in the picture and the portion sizes were smaller, but of course the price had increased to $15, which seems a bit steep for cart food with no available seating (even for SF). i did like the addition of the self-serve condiment table but overall, i walked away feeling let down. the gyro plate just doesn't hit like it used to, even after warming it up. i hate to say it - but if i wanted a mediocre gyro plate at this price, i could just go to halal guys (yikes!). idk if new ownership is involved or what happened but i hope eventually they can return to the pre-COVID halal cart we all knew and loved. read more