I rarely leave reviews, but I had to recognize Mohammad. We stopped by around 11 PM, and despite it being late at night, his energy, attitude, and hospitality were absolutely outstanding. He treated us like valued guests, not like customers walking in near closing time. What impressed me most was that he genuinely seemed to care about our experience. He was friendly, attentive, made great recommendations, and even surprised us with a small piece of chocolate on the house. It's the little things like that that people remember. Restaurants are only as good as the people who represent them, and Mohammad is the kind of employee every business wishes they had. If management sees this, please recognize and support him--employees with this level of professionalism and kindness are rare. We'll definitely be back because of him. Thank you, Mohammad! read more

I was really disappointed with my experience at Mr. Shawarma. The first thing I noticed was that many of the chairs were dirty and stained, which didn't leave a good impression. On top of that, the front doors were left wide open, allowing flies to come in and buzz around the restaurant while people were eating. Parking was also frustrating. Every parking space appeared to be limited to 30 minutes, which adds unnecessary pressure if you're trying to enjoy your meal. The food was another letdown. The prices are what you'd expect for a full adult meal, but the portions were so small they felt more appropriate for an infant than for a paying adult. It definitely wasn't worth the price. What bothered me the most was the service. One of the employees was snacking while taking my order, which came across as unprofessional. In the middle of everything, she suddenly left, and I later saw her moving her vehicle after it had been parked in a handicapped-accessible space. From what I observed, she did not appear to have a visible need for using that space. That, combined with the other issues, left a very poor impression. Overall, the cleanliness, tiny portion sizes, and lack of professionalism made this a disappointing experience. I won't be returning. read more

This place is hella awesome & authentic! Hent works behind the counter & she can cook and she is really nice! We had the Chipotle Chicken Shawarma & Lemon Cilantro Beef Shawarma. Both were so good. The dishes were generously portioned and flavorful. The baklava was also delicious! Don't leave without trying some of these treats. The dining room is not fancy, but it is clean and functional. I did not visit the restroom so I cannot comment on it. Pay this place a visit, you will be delighted and this will be your new favorite Shawarma spot! Peace. read more

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While visiting San Diego for the first time, I found this place and it did not disappoint!! I got the Lemon Cilantro Beef Shawarma and my boyfriend got the Mr. Shawarma Rice with Beef and we devoured it within 20 minutes. If you're looking for an affordable and delicious spot in El Cajon, I highly recommend Mr. Shawarma! read more

Mr Shawarma - Lemon Cilantro Beef Shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - El Cajon, California

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We came here on the way home from the airport. It was about 930 so most things in the neighborhood were closed. We walked in, figured out what we wanted and walked up to the counter to order. The sent us to an tablet across the room to put in our own orders. The counter was set up to take orders too so it would have been nice if he just took the order since it would have taken the same amount of time as sending me to the tablet. I ordered a shawarma wrap and my mom in law for the half chicken. Th wrap was decent, not great, but ok. My MIL said the chicken was dry which she says means it was overcooked. There isn't much ambiance or decor in this place as it's laid out for counter service. Overall the experience was meh, it did the job, but wasn't anything that wowed me. read more

Wow! This place is a hidden gem! The food was so good and full of flavor. The portions are huge and affordable. The service was friendly and quick. I asked for hot sauce and they gave me samples of both of their hot sauces and they were both good. I ordered the chipotle chicken shawarma and a side of eggplant salad. Both items were great. I do wish you could swap out the fries for a salad or different side with the shawarma wraps. My friend got the chicken shawarma salad, it was massive, and delicious. I will be going back for sure. read more

Mr Shawarma - Chicken Mr. Shawarma Salad (half eaten) still a lot of food left! - Mediterranean Near Me - El Cajon, California

Mr. Shawarma has amazing food. I really enjoyed their beef and lamb Shawarma and we also had a Habibi burger. The venue overall is very wholesome. Nothing flashy but cozy. The Habibi burger was good. Had a large soft bread for the bun easy to eat in the meat was very soft and texture and very tasteful. The service overall was very good and they made really good recommendations. Will come back soon. read more

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Mr. Shawarma is in a convenient location just off the main road and freeway, which makes it an easy late-night stop. We ended up waiting about 23 minutes for our food, and unfortunately the fries came out cold and didn't taste fresh; not crispy like the menu states. The rest of the items were a bit inconsistent, some were overly seasoned, while others felt under-flavored. The taziki sauce was not creamy and had no flavor. They have tons of sides, between all of our orders, we tried at least five different sides, but not one stood out. We probably should have ordered burgers. Overall, it was okay m, but not somewhere I'd plan to return to. read more

I tried the chicken shawarma sandwich it's really good.will highly recommend this place. read more

Mr Shawarma - Chicken Mr. Shawarma Fries - Mediterranean Near Me - El Cajon, California

MUST TRY! Absolutely delicious, authentic Mediterranean food paired with top-tier service. The staff is incredibly hospitable and welcoming--you can truly taste the love and care put into every dish. The chipotle shawarma was perfectly cooked with just the right balance of seasoning. We also ordered the shawarma fries with half chicken and half beef, added hummus, and wow--the flavors were immaculate. Even if you're full, do yourself a favor and order the baklava to go. It's incredibly fresh, not overly sweet, yet perfectly decadent and rich. This was our first visit, and we will definitely be back! read more

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Was staying at my Brother in laws house in El Cajon and needed something to eat. Hadn't had any shawarma in awhile, so I decided to come down here. I went with the "Double Trouble" wrap which had chicken and beef in it. $17 or so after a small tip. How was it? Double Trouble Wrap- Eh...it was just ok. Like a burrito, but I liked it a lot less. Nothing necessarily wrong with it, just wish I had gone and got a burrito somewhere. Meat, sauces, and pickles were all just ok. Service was pretty quick and friendly. Might be back, but doubtful. read more

Mr Shawarma - Double Trouble wrap. - Mediterranean Near Me - El Cajon, California

Good parking and a hard-working lady behind the counter, she's the cook, manager, and Cleaner. She makes Tacos and Falafel. Never seen that B 4., LOL The Falafel was just okay, I expected better for $11.00 for a Falafel Sandwich. The worst part, the bread, paper thin, like tissue paper, literally rips apart simply by touching it, impossible actually to hold the sandwich itself. I've never seen a Mexican restaurant and a Middle Eastern restaurant at the same counter, Shawarma and a taco. Like KFC meets Taco Bell. When you do many things at once, it often means nothing is special. read more

Mr Shawarma - Very thin bread, breaks apart. - Mediterranean Near Me - El Cajon, California

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Don't need to say much. The food was fantastic. My gf and I really enjoyed it. I got the Mr Shawarma Rice and my gf got Lemon Cilantro Beef Shawarma. Everything was delicious. read more

We ended up here around 9:30 PM, absolutely starving after driving all the way from Los Angeles--so expectations were high and patience was low. Thankfully, this place delivered on every level. The food was incredible--fresh, flavorful, and exactly what we needed after a long drive. Everything came out quickly without sacrificing quality, which we really appreciated. What truly made the experience stand out, though, was the service. Abdullah took great care of us from start to finish. He gave spot-on recommendations, made sure everything came out fresh, and kept things moving without ever making us feel rushed. He clearly knows the menu and genuinely cares about the experience. Highly recommend checking this place out--and definitely ask for Abdullah. He's your guy. We'll absolutely be back. read more

"I would like to thank Mr. Shawarma for the delicious food and the excellent customer service. The staff are always friendly, professional, and welcoming. Every visit is a great experience, and I truly appreciate the quality of the food and the kindness of the employees. Keep up the great work!" read more

Bad customer service, didn't even start online order until 10 minutes when I showed up. Waited 35 minutes for food.

The food was soooo delicious and flavorful. I got something called double trouble with beef and chicken. Meet was tender and spiced perfectly. Everything tasted fresh and the woman at the register was friendly and the place was very clean. Ill definitely come back. read more

Mr Shawarma - Double Trouble with fries and drink combo - Mediterranean Near Me - El Cajon, California

Went here for a late night dinner and tried the Chicken Shawarma (original) wrap w/ fries, Mediterranean Salad, and the Pistachio Baklava. I'm a huge baklava fan and I found this one to be solid! It's not the best I've had, but it's definitely good enough to satisfy a craving. The chicken shawarma wrap was also very good, though the fries they came with could've used some salt and were a bit soggy. Overall, for a late night "fast food" place, I thought it was good! read more

I visited Mr Shawarma and left very disappointed. The service was slow and disorganized, and I felt overlooked while waiting. The shawarma itself was not enjoyable, and overall the experience did not meet expectations. Very disappointed. read more

First time here and had a delicious meal can't wait to try the rest of the unique menu read more

Mr Shawarma - Habibi Burger Beef & lamb kebab plate - Mediterranean Near Me - El Cajon, California

A little mom and pop type shop with a very authentic feeling to it. We were the only ones in there and there was only one person working at the time. The shawarma was good, not great, but that might just be because I am not used to this type of authentic cuisine. My friend and I split a meal of chicken shawarma and fries because it looked big and let me tell you it was. We were not able to finish the entire mountain of fries that is pictured because it was a lot of food, but they were pretty good. The vibes were a bit odd since my friend went to ask for a water cup and the person working just had her reach around the counter to get it and the bathrooms weren't very clean. Overall food was okay, but portions, and vibes were interesting. read more

Mr Shawarma - Chicken shawarma with fries - Mediterranean Near Me - El Cajon, California

The food here is very good and has amazing flavors, but the last couple times i've ordered they've gotten my order wrong. Other than that, I would recommend this place! read more

The food here was okay. I liked my husband's chipotle shawarma wrap more than I liked my beef kabob plate. That wrap was pretty good, and the chipotle sauce complemented it nicely. The rice and salad on my plate were pretty good, but I didn't care for the flavor of the hummus and the beef kabob itself very much. The service was awkward to say the least. The young employee sat looking at his phone for a while even when we were standing right in front waiting to order. He then was really pushy with my husband about writing a review. They were also playing rap music prominently featuring the n-word when none of the staff are Black which I find to be kind of awkward. They had the doors wide open letting cold air into the restaurant on a super cold evening, which I feel is inconsiderate for those dining in. Overall, they missed the mark on this visit. That being said, my husband liked the food enough at this spot to want to revisit in the future, so maybe next time will be better. read more

Mr Shawarma - Chipotle Chicken Shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - El Cajon, California

I ate here on the 4th of July and it was amazing. I had the chicken shawarma skewers with pita and a shrimp taco. The chicken was moist, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The presentation was beautiful too, which made it even better. The shrimp taco had a little kick and just the right amount of crunch. There is only one person working, so if you have even a little bit of common sense, you'll understand it might take some time. But trust me, it's worth it. Be patient, talk to your friends, scroll your phone, enjoy the moment. The food is made with care and full of flavor. This is real food, not fast food. It's delicious and absolutely worth the wait. read more

Mr Shawarma - Chicken Shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - El Cajon, California

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Very rude server. No service at all. I waited 20 mins to get food. The server threat my to delete my comments on google map. I rejected him and he became mad. Use "F" words and asked me to leave this place. Stupid restaurant. read more

Very delicious, great portions, excellent customer service. Easy app ordering and pick up.

The food is amazing and the dessert is really good. The baklava is also delicious. The service is great

Falafel patties are the most crispy crunchy, love them so bad! Mr. Shawarma fries 8/10 because fries are really soft here & same with the Beef shawarma. I got the original wrap on that, love that they put it on heat so it's a little crispy. Beef is flavorful, had pickle inside as well Great portions!!! don't mind pictures, we dug in... read more

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Ordered the rice bowl with beef shawarma and tahini sauce which was so good!! Tried 3 baklava and they were super delicious not too sweet and the texture was perfect. Will definitely come back again. Service was quick and the employees are sweet (: read more

Mr Shawarma - Baklava - Mediterranean Near Me - El Cajon, California

Excellent customer service! Food is great, clean and friendly place and the ambiance is great as well read more

Mr Shawarma - Clean place - Mediterranean Near Me - El Cajon, California

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Great food and great customer service. The young gentleman at the register was very helpful and informative when helping me navigate the menu. Will be returning back read more

Abdullah number one very nice guy it was good for first time I recommend too try habibi burger

Good food, nice people. Prices are Ok for the portion sizes. Seating area/tables could be a little cleaner though. read more

Mr Shawarma - Shawarma Fries with Beef not bad - Mediterranean Near Me - El Cajon, California

The food was very flavorful and the hospitality was great! The staff was friendly, welcoming, and made sure we had everything we needed. The shawarma was fresh, well-seasoned, and packed with flavor, and the portions were generous. You can tell they take pride in both their food and customer service. I'll definitely be coming back and would highly recommend Mr. Shawarma to anyone looking for delicious Mediterranean food in El Cajon! read more

Service was very slow, didn't even start online order until 10 minutes when I showed up. Waited 40 minutes for food.

Stopped by for a lil late night diner for me and my husband. And let me tell you the food was amazing. I loved their double trouble combo was the best! And so as their lime cilantro wrap!!!It's my first time having MR.Sharwama and it's most definitely not my last. We're coming back for sure and next time time to try there burgers as well. They were busy so I'm glad I placed the order over the phone. The staff was super nice the restaurant is clean so it's good for dining. read more

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Let's begin with the menu. Looks like a nice mix of available food. I got the double trouble which turned out to be pretty good. My wife got beef skewers (not kabob) actual chunks of beef which had great flavor but was tough and chewy. Double trouble had great flavor too but I think next time I'll try the chipotle or cilantro sauce version. Fries could use a little more "seasoning" since they are touted as seasoned fries. I tried to order but was directed to a kiosk to place my order, I did so to help them out. As we sat waiting for my order 3 customers approached and ordered at the counter and not at the kiosk so I felt that was bs. Keep it standard for everybody if you're going to tell me to use the kiosk tell everyone that walks in the door. Also, machines were out of receipt paper and I had to get a digital receipt sent to my phone. I would prefer a real receipt. I get a bunch of spam texts and hate giving my number out anymore. Loud middle eastern bangers are playing in the hot restaurant with an industrial fan spreading the El Cajon heat amongst the place while blowing our utensils and napkins everywhere. A small mini-split unit AC on the wall is broken or owner is being cheap and not turning it on. We could not find a clean table, nothing had been wiped down, drippings from other peoples meals, small chunks of meat on the tables and floor. I had to wipe a table down myself. I did not see an employee come out to wipe tables down between customers the entire time there. Then the restroom, had to wash my hands after my meal. I don't know the last time the unisex restroom was cleaned during the day but it sure needed it. At least there was soap and paper for drying your hands so that's a plus. Overall not giving this place anywhere near five stars. Was not greeted with a smile or anything friendly, the lady working was much nicer than the young cook. Cleanliness is big for me, someone coming out and wiping down a table with a clean cloth speaks volumes to me. Food was good but not spectacular. read more

Food was delicious!!! I got the Mr. Shawarma Rice w/ extra beef & a side of the dolma. It did take a while for us to get our food but it was so good I got over it lol but the employees were actually very nice. Would definitely dine here again! read more

Mr Shawarma - Mr. Shawarma Rice w/ extra beef & a side of dolma. Other plate is fries w/ beef. - Mediterranean Near Me - El Cajon, California

El Cajon location. I've eaten at a ton of Shawarma joints and this one is falls somewhere in the middle of the pack. The food truck has a strong following so I'm assuming some of the scores are carryover. I thought it was pretty basic. There was plenty of room for seating but most of the area inside was empty. Service was fast and friendly. I had the Mr Shawarma plate with beef over rice. It was just under $20. It was filling but nothing special. If you're craving shawarma and already driving by, it wouldn't hurt to try it but I don't think I'll be back. read more

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WOW!!!!!!! OUTSTANDING! I just got this on a whim tonight through Uber Eats! I literally texted at least 6 of my friends immediately to rave about how DELICIOUS this was! I will be making this place a regular in my menu rotation. They give you so much food I was only able to eat half. I think I'll ask for my sauces on the side! The spicy was, chefs kiss! Sooo very impressed! Thank you!! read more

Mr Shawarma - Mr Shawarma plate - Mediterranean Near Me - El Cajon, California