We were really feeling gyros one day and decided to order delivery from here. They were really…read moreflavorful and as messy as I expected. The baklava was flaky and sweet, exactly as you want it. My partner wanted some extra stuff since it would be just as good later, which it was. Good portions for the price. Everything was great and delivery was perfectly fine. Will definitely return.

Stay a while, and I'll tell you why this place was hot garbage…read more..... (Oh good, Yelp recognizes 'Hot garbage' as an ambiance! ) It was quick and painless to order online, and my food was done in less than 15 minutes. Which really was the first red flag. I ordered the chicken shawarma on salad (purported to be a tomato and cucumber afair, with thier Mediterranean house dressing, AND I paid the extra .75 for feta. I was pretty hungry, and I like a little bit of everything, which I can then eat on for lunch the next day, so I also ordered the gyro meat "platter," which consists of the meat over rice, the cucumber/tomato salad, tzatziki and for some reason, a garlic sauce on the side. I also ordered thier stuffed grape leaves and one falafel. I ate a stuffed grape leaf first, and as I said, I was just ravenous. It went down quickly while I drove home and I thought it was pretty tasty. Interestingly though, I didn't go for a second one. When I got home, let me tell you... actually, I don't have to tell you, I can show you! Just look at these photos! I even tried taking pics in the sunshine to make it look better, less depressing... And that's not to deceive anyone, I'm literally just embarrassed that I ate a few bites of each. But if you're hungry and this is what's in front of you, you eat it. First off, that "salad." Yuck. Shredded lettuce that looks and feels like it was shredded a WHILE ago, and iceberg?! They don't even eat iceberg in the mediterranean- they use romaine, typically!! The feta I paid extra for was absent, as you can see, and the chicken was so, SO dry that I reached for my water after every bite to help get it down. I would have had my ice cold coke that I ordered, but they forgot that as well. House dressing? No, it was watery, wilted, iceberg with the juices of tomatoes you'd get in December. It's JULY - these tomatoes were beyond the pale. The gyro meat? Look at it. It looks like chips of dog food. Truly an abomination. And why am I getting some kind of weird garlic butter on the side? It certainly wasn't a sauce - but it passed the Dairy Queen Blizzard test! I held that cup upside down for what felt like an eternity trying to figure out what it was. Overall, I've never been more disappointed in my life. I've also never taken a few bites, and literally dumped the rest in the trash. $37 worth of food (including a $5 tip) just tossed in the dumpster. Later on, I saw an opossum smell it, shake it's head in dismay, and stop it's entire family from going near it. Don't waste your money here. Faith in humanity is precious, don't go here and lose any of that, either. 1 star because the dolmas (grape leaves) came in a reusable container. Yay for that I guess.

I order the Beef Shawarma plate, and too me it was not good at all. I had been wanting to try this…read moreplace because I usually go to the Mexican food cart that is on the same lot, and today I wish I would have made that choice. The Beef did not have a good flavor to me, and the rice was bland. The best thing on the plate was the salad, and the tzatziki sauce. I used the sauce on my rice, which made the rice taste better, but once it was gone that was it. There were no peppers in there, and only about two grilled onions. They did not provide any silverware or napkins. I tried them, but I don't need to go back, and I wont. I wish I had the experience everyone else say they did. Bummer for me I guess!!!

We stopped in for some authentic chicken shawarma on saj…read more The owner has such a great personality and is very helpful. We really like the diverse menu and the prices are great too. We enjoyed sharing our shawarma sandwich wrap a lot. There's picnic table seating outside. Even on a hot day like this we really enjoyed ourselves. Thank you for feeding us! Great food and quick service.

Great little food cart in Troutdale Station. Great Lebanese…read moreor Mediterranean food. I had the lamb gyro and added feta cheese. The lamb was perfectly done, crispy on outside moist and tender on inside. A little more lettuce and tomato would have been good, adequate amount of onions. The tzatziki was excellent. Fairly fast service, a short wait but that's because the lamb was cooked fresh, not sitting waiting to be used. Troutdale Station has several local craft beers on tap, and a small coffee shop inside. It's the normal or average food cart ambiance, but is very safe and comfortable. No dogs except service animals permitted.

Fresh, to the point. It is located at the new Pod at Halsey, food truck pod…read more They were courteous with service and the food was filling and good for a food truck. The price was close to the restaurant level (maybe it is the economy). I'll try out more items if I'm in the area.

The showarma was amazing Good clean food great taste…read more I was very happy with it I will definitely go back

Since moving to Portland, I've been on a quiet mission to find shawarma that actually tastes like…read moresomething. I'm Arab, and a bit of a shawarma snob, so it's been... underwhelming. Until now. Classic Shawarma nailed it. The lamb was tender, well-seasoned, and wrapped in warm, slightly blistered flatbread that held it all together without getting soggy. Inside--bright, crunchy pickles that brought just the right amount of tang. It's a small detail, but when it's wrong, it throws the whole thing off. These were perfect. The hummus? Creamy, rich, and garlicky, with that little swirl of olive oil, a dusting of sumac, and fresh mint on top. No shortcuts, no filler--just real flavor. And then there's Allan. We got to chatting, and it's clear this isn't just food for him. He's in it. Every plate coming out of that kitchen feels personal, like he's cooking from memory, not a recipe. Made fresh, made with love, made with pride. If you've been wandering around Portland looking for flavor that lands--start here.

First time here so of course I had to get a lamb gyro! The service was very adequate and had my…read moreorder in a few minutes and the owner even brought it to my car. A quick warning, do not try to eat a lamb gyro in your car lol. It had a good portion of lamb but I did find it rather over salty. He did offer me hot sauce but forgot to give it to me. The veggies seemed fresh but I only counted 1 chunk of tomato so a little dissatisfied there. Overall the gyro was good, and price was reasonable. So I will probably go back again another time

Decent lamb gyro with large portions in soft pillowy pita. Fast pick up service after ordering…read moreonline. I do wish there were a bit more spices in the meat, it was very mild.

Forcing myself to try a different food cart, since I come to Cartlandia specifically for The Best…read moreTaste of India and 6 Tusks, I decided to give Shawarma Express a try because I love Mediterranean food. The Beef Shawarma was moist, flavorful and plentiful! I couldn't believe how much meat they included. Served with a fresh pita, delicious hummus, rice, Tzatziki sauce and a Dolma, it was enough for two meals. I'd definitely come back. Next time I'll try the lamb gyro and a slice of baklava.

$5 lamb gyro!!!…read more Okay, so I was fooled. There was a bunch of people just loitering outside this food cart so I thought damn, must be good. But I found out it was actually for the crepe spot next door. I already decided I wanted a gyro so I proceeded to order. The lamb gyro was really delicious! The gyro wasn't dry and the veggies were fresh. The hot sauce isn't too spicy, but adds a nice flavor to the gyro. It won't leave you super full, but it's definitely worth the $5. I wish there was food carts like these in LA.

Vegan Philly Bomb at Taza Gyro & Shawarma = Mind Blown (in the best way)…read moreSpring in Portland means perfect walking weather, so I hit up the freshly spiffed-up MLK Street Food carts on NE MLK Jr. Blvd. The pod looks sharp now, and that random little space shuttle inside still makes me chuckle every time like, are we launching into flavor orbit? I ordered Taza's Vegan Philly Bomb and holy shawarma, it delivered. Juicy, cheesy (vegan-style), packed with bold Mediterranean swagger in a cheesesteak disguise. It's hearty enough to satisfy a carnivore but plant-based enough to keep my inner hippie happy. Who knew a gyro spot could drop such a bomb? Portland's food cart game is unbeatable (more carts per capita than anywhere else, baby!), and Taza at 3625 NE MLK is a fun new player. Great outdoor seating, quick service, and vibes that'll only get livelier as summer rolls in. If you're vegan, curious, or just hungry go get bombed. 5 stars, no question. I'm coming back for round two!

YUM! Super nice folks working there and wow that was freaking delicious! Now that I am 'in the…read moreknow'...don't bother with the fries and see if you can get maybe salad or something else for your side. They were not horrible but just meh though you might love them! Also, TONS of delicious filling I did not waste but next time I am going to get an extra pita for that because seriously, that was two sandwiches. Their chicken is amazing. They give tons of the sauce, feta, veggies. Just wow...so good! I want to try a bunch of their stuff now and their baklava looks so good!

One of the best if not the best Mediterranean food The chicken was well and crispy same with a lamb…read moreand it just hit.

Overall solid middle eastern food. Incredibly nice staff,…read moresuper helpful in helping you with your order. Can't say enough about how nice these folks are. Good lamb, gyros, beer, chicken, rice, hummus, tzatziki. Great to have a plate or sandwich while you enjoy a beer at John's Marketplace, too.