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    Mr Shawarma

    4.3 (275 reviews)
    Wed 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Thu 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Felipe E.

    Stopped by for some shawarma bowls for a late dinner. It wasn't busy so we didn't have to wait long. We got a chicken shawarma, beef shawarma and a side of hummus. Everything tasted good. The hummus was delicious and it was my favorite part. The bowls were good but there was so much rice and not enough meat. But I think I would return.

    Lemon Cilantro Shawarma Signature
    Eliko S.

    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.

    Lemon Cilantro Beef Shawarma
    Melanie C.

    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!

    Chicken Mr. Shawarma Salad (half eaten) still a lot of food left!
    Joe C.

    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.

    Dimitri G.

    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.

    Baklava
    Zakira J.

    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!

    Double Trouble wrap.
    Tim S.

    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.

    Very thin bread, breaks apart.
    Hanafi M.

    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.

    If I could give 0 stars I would, first of all the restroom was extremely dirty. Second they gave me the wrong order and third the food was extremely salty hard to eat.

    Chicken Mr. Shawarma Fries

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

    Chicken shawarma with fries
    Autumn B.

    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.

    Double Trouble with fries and drink combo
    David A.

    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.

    Habibi Burger   Beef & lamb kebab plate

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    2 years ago

    I've been coming here for a month, Amara is great customer service Deff coming back to get some more food

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    2 years ago

    Please be AWARE do not go here I me and my girlfriend got the worse food poisoning ever.

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    2 years ago

    Delicious food. Excellent service. Friendly staff. Highly recommended. Great prices. Best middle eastern food in El Cajon

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    2 years ago

    Hamburger is stupid good. Yup good service. I don't know why I have to leave more worse, but I'll be back.

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    2 years ago

    Great service! Great food! Great people! Try the chicken shawarma and the baklava for dessert.

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    Service is with a smile. Food is viable and Fresh. Open kitchen style. Clean. Highly recommend the shawarma.

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    2 years ago

    Love this place ! Would recommend to everyone Lily is the best she took. My order. Made my food and is super awesome. I'll come back again

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    Service was great but taste of food was ok. It is bit pricey for the quality of the food.

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    2 years ago

    Mr shawarma has been the best in town since the beginning!! Best burger and cream chop

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    1 year ago

    excellent place and great service, and great food very very good i love it its amazing

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    2 years ago

    This is one of my go to street food spots. Very addicting. I definitely recommend trying the chicken shawarma combo.

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    The Habibi burger was was out of this world. Service was spectacular and very helpful with explaining the menu.

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    The double trouble was double trouble to my diet but it was definitely worth it with fries yeah it was so good

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    The service and food here are exceptional! Mr. Shawerma is incredibly welcoming. Leila's kindness truly stands out :)

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    2 years ago

    Really great service. Good flavor. Very nice service from host. Gaveca good presentation of the different plates

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    2 years ago

    Great food and great service. Not a long wait and food comes out hot and ready. Needs to be looked at more.

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    2 years ago

    The food was amazing but also big portions and the service was amazing!! and the place was amazing with the Halloween decorations .

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