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    Mr. Shawarma

    4.1 (394 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Two tiny pieces of baklava for $7
    Brenda B.

    This was a huge disappointment. First time ordering, heard such good things. I got a chicken shwarma wrap with added lettuce and seasoned fries. No lettuce, no seasoning on the fries, including salt, and the fries were not even half way cooked. They were still hard in the middle and white on the outside. The shwarma was pure curry flavored, nothing else. If I'd wanted curry chicken I would have ordered it. We got a side of falafel, which was also barely fried and still soft, not crisp at all, and you guessed it, tasted like curry patties, not chickpeas. We ordered both types of baklava. The $6.99 Nutella baklava was 2- 1 inch squares. They forgot to include their "most popular" baklava in the order at all. It was too many things that tasted poorly or weren't even cooked properly to think there was a new cook. Plus forgotten items in the order. Overall it was a waste of money and we wouldn't recommend it to anyone. No one there seemed to care about quality control or accuracy.

    Beef chicken shawarma wrap
    Vincent N.

    Ordered the pita combo but found out I got the wrap instead. No biggie! Gotta try the pita wrap next time hopefully my order is correct Great food!

    Tahn & vimto
    Nicole B.

    This food was delicious. Highly recommend, hence the name of the restaurant , shawarma. I personally like the chicken plate with rice because it came with a little salad and some hummus. Brought all my friends here and would recommend anyone else to as well. Service was quick and the art was really pretty.

    I asked her not to cut it like this just one cut - she said ok
    Joshua D.

    Service was horrible I asked for a cup for water because they have fountain drinks and the lady with extra lipstick taking my order said she does not have a cup for water I would have to buy a bottle - it's 100 degrees outside and like 90 degrees in the store it's so hot they have fans going which is loud and now they are playing their mucus even louder to cover the sound. They have flies flying around all over the place and the parking spaces are tiny and the parking lot is filthy looks like a landfill out here. Not a fan of this place already and I just placed my order let's see how the food is... they need to turn the AC on it feel like I'm in the Middle East it's actually hotter in the restaurant than it is outside. The chicken lacks flavor you need to drown it in sauce to power it down the flies don't even like the food they are staying away from it. Just tried the chicken without the sauce it's not edible it's gross lack flavor and is dry not good I will not be returning it's hot in here the staff is rude and the food needs sauce like a pool of it to power it down - shame on them - One guy came out and asked how was everything and was nice and offered me more sauce thank God for him... Ok he saves the day ... I think she told him I'm writing a review The sauce makes it better and if it has a little spice to it we would be ok. But just a little training if you have a restaurant and no AC offer free water cups

    Chicken Shawarma Bowl
    Ac M.

    Thank you Ali for the great customer service and food. The proportions of the chicken was absurdly alot! Im full off of $12

    Chicken Shawarma wrap
    Natasha Y.

    A.MAZ.ING!! Been here a few times, they use to be in PB but they got ran out of there, now they are in El Cajon. I will follow you guys wherever you go, THE BEST shawarma in all of SD!! You can't go wrong with the chicken or beef! Both are perfect along side their delicious pickled veggies! 10/10 food 10/10 service Never change!

    Mr. Sharma Fries
    Amanda M.

    Believe it or not, but this was our first time ever ordering from a Food truck and we didn't even realize it until we pulled up! Haha The food was so good and fresh- for once we didn't have to reheat it when we got home. I really enjoyed the Mr Sharma fried and Beef Shwarma wrap. We would definitely recommend!!

    Chicken Shawarma Wrap
    Elias B.

    I went back after couple years, I had a great experience. The food is incredible fresh and delicious, great service and I'm coming back

    Chicken Schwarma Wrap with waffle fries
    Marcela C.

    Chicken Schwarma Wrap with waffle fries is so delicious! Great customer service and love that they're open late. Highly recommended!

    I got the double trouble combo and it hit the spot after a long day of classes. Pretty decent for a food truck.

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    Great service and amazing food. The restaurant is clean and has lots to its menu! Would definitely come again!!

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    Good food and fast service. Cheap food as well. Nice view, right on the ocean with boats

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    Food was on point the employees are awesome yes it's little expensive but it's worth it and I recommend it.

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    Great customer service, very friendly, clean. Rice was good, meat/chicken was ok but I was hungry.

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    Service here is amazing! Reem is amazing. Food is sooo good. Coming back for sure!!!

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    good food and great customer service , i love the diversity and i love how clean the place is and how sweet the woman who helped us was !

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    What's the Mr. Shwarma special drink?

    It's ice fresh pomegranate juice mixed with our secret syrup.

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