We've driven past this place a few times and finally decided to give it a try! I got the double trouble for the kids with no veggies, which was perfect because one wanted beef and the other wanted chicken. We made it a combo with the fries, which were nice and crispy. My husband split the bowl with beef shawarma and salad, and a gyro wrap. It was a lot of food and super flavorful! I love the garlic sauce! The cashier was kind enough to answer all of my million questions since I had never been, and the food came out quickly. Only downside was the soda machine was down and the only water they had was lemon water, but overall we'll definitely be back since it's so close to home! read more

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we were lowkey disappointed. they had no hummus or garlic sauce which is understandable bc we ordered late. but genuinely what the heck is the chicken kabob?? it's not actual chicken it's like ground up chicken parts formed into a rectangle. it tasted fishy, and was kinda chewy. like $20 for a bowl full of rice and two little pieces of fake chicken?? genuinely don't waste ur money. go to aria or pita guys, if u want something that never disappoints. oh and im being generous with 2 stars, only bc the wraps were decent and the restaurant was clean but if im being honest i wouldnt come here again. read more

While in San Marcos for an appointment, we googled the best Mediterranean restaurant around us and this place was the first on the list! Place was cozy with a few customers, dining and ordering to-go, as well as online orders on Tuesday lunchtime. I ordered the chicken and beef kofta combo plate that came with rice, pita bread, salad and hummus. I give this meal 5 especially the beef . Hubby ordered the chicken and beef wrap with fries which he gives 4 . If you leave a review you get a free drink or free dessert. Service was friendly and fast. read more

Mr Shawarma - Chicken and beef wrap combo - Halal Near Me - San Marcos, California

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The first ever shawarma for me! I didn't know what to order, but the young lady at the counter was kind and helpful. The place has a few small tables, but is more like a takeout place. We had a chicken shawarma and a Habibi burger. The food quality was good. The shawarma was a lot of food and I could eat only half of it. My hubby liked his burger. The only thing for me was that I did not care for the cinnamon or nutmeg spices in the chicken shawarma. It was the kind of mediterranean food that used cinnamon for flavor. A little different flavor palette. It might be just their shawarma flavoring, and their kebabs might have different flavoring, which I didn't try this time, so I don't know. Overall the chicken shawarma was OK, a bit heavy with french fries wrapped together inside. I wish it was not cut up and served as one big piece like a burrito since the cut up pieces were falling apart as I ate. We also tried a couple of small walnut baklavas. They were a bit soggy and disappointing. read more

Mr Shawarma - Chicken Shawarma, comes with garlic sauce. - Halal Near Me - San Marcos, California

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The servings are HUGE, really huge. The chicken shawarma had nine generous portions It was not to spicy and very moist The beef and lamb shawarma had very little flavour. The winner here is the chicken read more

Mr Shawarma - Beef and lamb shawarma - Halal Near Me - San Marcos, California

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We have been looking for an excuse to try this new-ish local spot for a while, and I'm so glad we finally stopped in. Mr. Shawarma brings legit El Cajon tastiness to San Marcos! We tried beef and chicken shawarma, onion rings, fries, and a beef shawarma bowl (customizable à la Chipotle), all delicious and in good portions. The place is absolutely spotless and staff were really friendly, plus happy to walk us through the menu with suggestions. We will definitely be back! read more

Mr Shawarma - Beef shawarma bowl with garlic sauce and hummus - Halal Near Me - San Marcos, California

I tried this place a few times last year and it was a hit then and it's a hit now. There are a few dishes we've tried, but we love the chicken shawarma wrap. The staff is always friendly and the food never disappoints. read more

Mr Shawarma - Baklava - Halal Near Me - San Marcos, California

Stopped in for lunch while driving to SD and got chicken shawarma. Was so delicious alhumdulillah.

Stopped by Mr. Shawarma and had a great experience! I ordered the lamb shank plate and it was amazing, the meat was super tender and full of flavor, served over perfectly seasoned yellow rice with creamy hummus and a fresh salad on the side. Everything tasted fresh and the portions were very generous. The guy in the kitchen making the food was also super friendly, which made the experience even better. It's always nice when the people preparing the food are welcoming and take pride in what they do. Restaurant was clean and the menu was detailed. We also tried the baklava for dessert and it was delicious, flaky, sweet, and topped with pistachios. Definitely recommend stopping by if you're craving Mediterranean food. Great food, good portions, and friendly service! read more

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We tried this spot for the first time this afternoon after my husband came across them on Uber Eats. As a couple, we have been into halal dishes after having tons of them while visiting Dubai twice. We enjoyed the chicken and beef shawarma plate. It was fresh and flavorful. The service was awesome! The lady (forgot to ask for her name) was very kind and accommodating to us. She answered all our questions and did not rush us into ordering. There was another staff there as well, and he was nice and respectful. The restaurant was squeaky clean and had a grade A on their door. It was spacious, no flies around, and smelled good. We will be coming back to try their other dishes for sure! read more

Mr Shawarma - Chicken and beef shawarma plate ‍ - Halal Near Me - San Marcos, California

Mr Shawarma offers HALAL Mediterranean cuisine with a choice of shawarmas (chicken, beef, lamb), burgers, fried chicken, hot dogs, plates, bowls, bbq plates (kababs, chicken tikka, beef tikka), sides (hummus, eggplant, tabouleh, dolma, falafel, wings), and desserts (baklava and tres leches). I ordered 2 kebabs a la carte - (beef & lamb kebab ($6) ) and the (chicken kebab ($5)). Both meats were tender and juicy and were of the ground meat variety. They each had a lot of flavor. Mr shawarma rice ($18) - This came with rice, side salad, hummus and a choice of protein. My friend went with beef shawarma and it was juicy and flavorful. What really impressed me about his dish was how flavorful and aromatic the rice was. You could it was infused with cardamon, cinnamon, saffron, and other spices. Overall I was impressed with the quantity as well as quality of meats here. Everything tasted great, and the menu is extensive with so many options. Service was extremely friendly, and I look forwarding to visiting again when I'm in the area. read more

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First impression wasn't great (short summary at bottom). To order you have to use a kiosk like at McDonalds, 2 combos and an appetizer costs about $50, the machine automatically asks you to tip (for the service?) I think it was 20 or 25% by default but you can decline it. The person cooking must be able to read the order in real-time because shortly after I clicked the button for hummus I was informed they were out so we had the baba ghanoush. Inside of the place is a few four person tables and some wall art. Honestly slightly nicer than your average strip mall joint but thats a low bar. I got take-out (searching for our replacement for the now closed Pita King) and it came out pretty fast. They included napkins and utensils but were out of forks. I chalked this up to being after the lunch rush. Unfortunately I didn't check the order before I left but was unpleasantly surprised to see they got the orders mixed up and the modifications for one was applied to the other so neither order was "right" but technically I got what I paid for. Called them up to figure out what was what and the person answered was straight forward and said how they made it (incorrectly) very matter of factly. When I asked them to read the reciept to understand my confusion they said "Oh sorry" that was it. It was frustrating, the apology was felt insincere and there was no real acknowledgement so I said well it's too late now and just hung up. They could have made it right and offered a coupon or something and I would have declined it's just the principle. It was my first time going there and it was a lot of little things just didn't sit well and I likely won't go back and I can't in good conscience recommend it to anyone. The baba ghanoush was fine, the bread was lackluster, the shawarmas were really good, the salad was good, the fries were "meh", and overall the portions were small for the price. Summary: I just love mom & pop places but it breaks my heart when they don't live up to the expectation. They charge too much and deliver too little in terms of portion size, quality, and attention to detail. If you're looking for mediterranean I highly recommend Ali Babas which is a few miles away maybe instead of this place. read more

The food was awful. There was no one at the cash register when I walked in. I brought my friends with me and only one actually enjoyed her lunch. read more

I've been on the hunt for a great shawarma for decades and finally found it in Escondido! Great food and friendly people.

I genuinely like this place because it's super close to where I live, literally five minutes away but today was just not it. I had a shift at the hospital, and ordered food on DoorDash around 11:53 AM before I had to clock out so by the time I'm all ready to go and in my car I would just have to pick up my food. But no. I got there and the place looked closed and maybe 2-4 minutes in finally someone helps me. I tell the guy my name and the order and he tells me that he didn't make my order because there was no rice. I asked him how long it would take, and he tells me it would take at least HALF AN HOUR. No call or text so I drove there thinking my food was ready but it wasn't? Instead he gave me options for a salad or fries and I just went with the fries. I'm tired and hungry and I didn't want to make a fuss. I don't mean to sound dramatic or anything but I really just wanted my rice bowl ready to go so I can go home. read more

Mr Sharwarma is a good place finding authentic shawarma wraps, plates, or bowels. We came here for lunch and were glad we found the place. I had their beef and lamp shawarma wrap. It's not bad! I like the wrap to be authentic that it's cut and has additional sauce on the side. We also had their chicken shawarma bowl; the garlic flavored sauce was excellent with the bowl. I can see why it's a popular place! read more

Mr Shawarma - Beef & Lamb Shawarma - Halal Near Me - San Marcos, California

I went in around lunch time on week day, the restaurant was empty. No one greeted me. I wanted to order from a person but no one came fi the front so I stalked with ordering from the kiosk. The food took over 20 minutes to prepare and when I did see an employee to ask about the food that were annoyed and un-friendly. The tabouli salad that was over $6 had no flavor, seemed like that left the dressing off. Food was sub par, won't go back. read more

Mr Shwarma is our favorite local place to dine! The chicken schwarma plate is large, fresh and delicious. Serve is friendly and fast! Highly recommend read more

Honestly, this place was underwhelming and honestly very disappointing for $50 in the meal was not that great. For starters I had ordered a plate and the chicken and steak with fries and I asked for a salad on the side. They didn't give me the fries and the salad is 90% tomatoes and has these huge hearts from the Romaine in it so I just wasn't really a fan. I called the restaurant three times in a row and I got home because I also asked them first sides only the guy basically told me that he put everything in the bag so he didn't give me any extra so then when I got home, we only had three sauces for both of our meals and it was a lot of food. And he didn't include the tahini or any of the other things that he said was in the bag. The service was nice and the sense that they were friendly, but my order was completely wrong, it was cold and it didn't taste good. The meat was tough and dry. We honestly didn't even finish it. It's really disappointing because I don't eat out often and I was willing to try a new Mediterranean place because everywhere else was closed and I'll probably never come back. The food definitely looks better than it tastes. And like I said when you try a new place, you have high hopes and expectations and everything about this place wasn't good. They didn't have ice. The meat had no flavor even the olives tasted like nothing. When normally when the food doesn't taste that great you can make it up by having sauces when I didn't have enough. I have tried Mediterranean food all throughout San Diego. It's one of my favorites and it's very rare for me to eat Mediterranean food and not like the experience, but I was highly disappointed. The people were nice but the food was not and I mean at the end of the day that's why we come. Maybe he didn't understand my order but either way I'm not a fan. I even waited between calling-- and I tried a sixth time on my mom's phone because I got food for me and her for Easter Sunday because we didn't feel like cooking. And they didn't answer on her phone either. read more

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I walked in on a Thursday evening after work and it wasn't busy. I ordered for take out and waited no more 15 mins. I ordered the beef and lamb shawarma that came in a wrap with a side of tzatziki sauce. The meat was juicy and had so much flavor. You can order a drink and fries to make it a combo. I also tried the baklava with pistachio and chocolate. Everything was so good and filling. The prices are great for the portions they serve, I'll definitely be back. They have a tv and music playing for those that dine in. Plenty of parking since it wasn't busy. read more

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Definitely coming here again. Came here with buddies, and got a little bit of everything. Started things off with kabob platter and it was inane! We shared 2 beef kabobs, 2 skewers of chicken tikka, and chicken kabob. My favorite item was the lemon cilantro beef shawarma wrap( must try ! ). We also shared their shawarma fries half beef and half chicken . We love hot dogs and their halal hot dog was so yummy came with toppings I love. Their food is 100% halal. The restaurant was clean and service was great. Can't wait to come back ! read more

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Cute little shop with good prices, but the customer service here is excellent! The cashier (Hakam) could tell I was struggling with options so just said, "I got you!" And pretty much put my bowl together for me :) Really flavorful food, and super healthy so you don't feel guilty haha I took it to the park down the street to enjoy a perfect Spring Day Update: I literally had to go back to the shop because Hakam had given me a dessert with my order, and I didn't even know what it was at first. Their baklava is perfectly crispy and soft at the same time, with chocolate and pistachio (I think) it was such an excellent complement to the flavors of the meal and rounded it out beautifully read more

Mr Shawarma - Build your own bowl with all the fixins!! Yum! - Halal Near Me - San Marcos, California

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I love this place. The food is freshly prepared. The service, both times I've been in for lunch, has been super friendly. The dining area is tiny, but super tidy. I've had their chicken shawarma rice plate (that comes with hummus, pita bread, and salad), and their lemon cilantro beef shawarma wrap. They were amazing. The rice plate was HUGE! It was seriously enough food for 2 very hungry people. The wrap was a good sized portion too, but definitely a more reasonable size for one. San Marcos has definitely scored another gem in its growing culinary scene. read more

Very delicious I love their well seasoned falafel. Delicious tzatziki sauce, and the food was freshly made. I paid $40 for a large falafel order 10pc, large dalmas 10pc with tzatziki sauce and a hummus. It came with pita, and tahini. The employee was really nice, and the parking was easy. Will be recommending this spot in the future, Thank you ! read more

My husband and I came here for our weekend cheat meal, and the food did not disappoint. We ordered the shish tawouk plate, which came with flavorful rice, pita, hummus, and a fresh side salad. We also tried the chicken shawarma, served with salad and garlic sauce on the side. Everything was delicious and tasted like authentic Middle Eastern food (I lived in Dubai for 10 years, so I can vouch for it!) read more

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No hummus!! I was looking forward to having hummus as part of my meal. Make sure you get there early to avoid missing out like I did. Aside from that, food was amazing! Fries great! Kabobs! Amazing! read more

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Really disappointing experience at Mr Shawarma in San Marcos. We didn't even end up eating. You're required to order at a kiosk, which is fine, but about five minutes after placing our order we were told one of the main items, the Turkish potato item, wasn't available. Then when we asked for our drink cups, we were told the soda machine was out of order. I asked for a refund just for the sodas at that point. Instead, they refunded the entire order and told us we could reorder. By then we were done. We decided to leave. This is the first time I've ever walked out of a restaurant still hungry. We will be keeping an eye on our credit card statement to make sure everything processes correctly. Overall, a very unprofessional and frustrating experience. read more

Authentic middle east flair at reasonable cost. Friendly staff. I always frequent them when I'm in town.

Got the combo shawarma. I wanted the wrap but they charged and gave me the plate instead. It was good but not great. Also got an order of their chicken wings which were very dry. Place was overly bright, which I'm not fond of. read more

Excellent quality and quality for your money here at Mr Shawarma. Everything has great flavor! We've tried the beef, the chicken, beef kabobs, burger, and all the fries are great. I've only ever ordered from food delivery services so I imagine it would be even better. read more

First time here, and...wow. I didn't imagine I could be this disappointed with Mediterranean/Middle Eastern food. The two young men working there were very friendly, and are the only thing contributing to the two stars. We ordered the fattoush salad and Mr. Shawarma fries with beef. The fattoush salad was bagged salad mix (not romaine as the menu indicated), a ton of chopped white onion, and chopped tomato. No pita chips. No cucumber or radish. No feta cheese or fresh herbs as stated. Absolutely DROWNING in dressing . Wait, let's go back to the lack of pita chips. The word fattoush literally comes from the Arabic word for 'crumbs' or 'to crumble'. As in crumbled toasted or fried PITA pieces. The fries. Abomination is the best word I can come up with. The fries were barely lukewarm, and were extremely undercooked - no crunch, just a soggy mess. The beef was unrecognizable as shawarma. Heck, it was practically unrecognizable as beef. It was mostly burnt, and actually had more crunch than the fries! The seasoning had a weird chemically "from a packet" dusty taste, probably due to the unbelievable overcooking. We had ordered the fries with garlic and tahini sauces, but there was no tahini, and the garlic sauce was the worst imitation of toum that I've ever tasted - I think it may have been Mexican crema with a couple of garlic cloves thrown in. TLDR; Don't waste your time or money. read more

I just moved to the area and tried this Mediterranean restaurant. I was very impressed with the food and will definitely be back.

Good ambience and the worker was super friendly! Food came out on time and nothing was skimmed

quick service ! place is nice and clean. Has a lot of food choices for the family. Authentic Mediterranean meals . Highly recommended. read more

One of the worst customer service experiences I've ever had. I paid extra for a salad -- drove all the way home and it wasn't in the bag. I asked for hummus and was told they were out, which apparently nobody knew while taking the order. Then I was told my order had been cancelled... except it hadn't. So I stood there waiting while the staff argued and tried to figure out what was going on. End result: overcharged, missing food, wasted time, and not a single person took responsibility or even apologized. Total disorganization and zero respect for customers. If you enjoy paying more to receive less and being treated like an inconvenience, this is your place. Everyone else should avoid it. read more

Employees are nice, food is good, they had my food ready fast too! Nothing but good stuff here :)) and probably the best baklava I've had! I got the beef shawarma bowl and the pistachio baklava, super tasty !! read more

Mr Shawarma - Pistachio Baklava to go - Halal Near Me - San Marcos, California

Amazing service from Abdullah, he was so hospitable in getting us everything and offered some baklava on the house as well. The shawarmas are super tasty and they have a large assortment of bottled/canned drinks and fountain soda. Quiet and tucked away in a little shopping center, they need more customers! read more

Mr Shawarma - Chipotle Chicken Shawarma, Beef & Lamb Shawarma, Baklava - Halal Near Me - San Marcos, California

Food- Great. Full of flavor and good portions. Service- Pretty good. Joshua was awesome! Ambiance- chill. The soda machine didn't work and the restroom was out of order. Aside from that, really a good experience. I'd recommend and come again. read more

Mr Shawarma - Double Trouble Shawarma plate Build Your Own Bowl - Halal Near Me - San Marcos, California

food was amazing and the staff was very friendly! this was my first time getting shawarma and it was delicious. will be coming back when i'm nearby! read more

I ordered the beef and lamb shawarma and it was good. The serving was pretty filling. Staff were really friendly and cool as well! Definitely coming back to try out the other food on the menu! read more

Mr Shawarma - Beef & Lamb Shawarma. - Halal Near Me - San Marcos, California