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    Shawarma Guys

    4.7 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Wagyu Beef Shawarma Cheesesteak w/ Extra Cheese
    Monica A.

    The hubby and I got some munchies after our tequila fun last night.... We tried the suggested Guy Fieri cheesesteak & it was sooooo yummy. We added extra cheese for that EXTRA gooeyness. We see why it's a favorite. Chill spot with great service. * Wagyu Beef Shawarma Egg Rolls (2pcs) * Wagyu Beef Shawarma Cheesesteak w/ Extra Cheese #DiningWithTheAndersons #TryingNewPlaces #GuyFieri #Cheesesteak

    Wagyu Beef Shawarma Cheesesteak
    Katherine K.

    I have tried many locations for Shawarma Guys and their food can be a hit or miss. This time, it was a big hit! I loved my Wagyu Beef Shawarma Cheesesteak and would 100% get it again. I thought it was stuffed very nicely, but wished the peppers and onion pieces were larger instead of being small, diced pieces. I think it would've helped to balance the overall flavor as well. However, the meat was cooked to perfection and I was happy with it overall. I know it's a top 100 place, but I think they need to work on their overall consistency across their locations to truly make it worthy of the top 100 spot.

    Melissa S.

    First time trying this restaurant. We ordered take-out on a Friday night. We ordered a waygu beef egg rolls, a chicken shawarma plate, as well as the waygu beef shawarma plate. The egg rolls were delicious. They were drizzled with a garlic/yogurt sauce and served with tangy and yummy dipping sauce. Both shawarma plates came with the following sides: parsley tabouli, hummus, and rice. The waygu meat was moist, tender and had a hint of smoke. The chicken was also tender and moist, delicious! Sadly when we got home, our meal was missing the Naan. Since it was too far to go back, we had to go without an important part of our meal (which was a bummer) and hence taking 1 star off the overall review.

    Sary O.

    Second time at Shawarma Guys. My first visit was about 6 years ago at the South Park food truck, and honestly, I didn't like the food. I remember ordering their bowl, lemon chicken, wagyu egg rolls, and falafel. Everything was just okay.. nothing terrible, but the flavors didn't stand out. I gave it a 5/10 back then. Fast forward to now, I kept seeing people rave about the "Shawarma Bryan's Way," so I decided to give it another shot. I was meeting up with my cousin at the La Mesa location and even told her beforehand that I hadn't liked it before but it had been 6 years. I spent over $65 and ordered two Wagyu Shawarma Bryan's Way, a Philly cheesesteak, and (again) wagyu egg rolls. After the first bite of the crispy Wagyu Bryan's Way, I immediately remembered why I didn't like it the first time. The beef seasoning was way too overpowering. The crispy pita was actually really good, but the beef just didn't work for me. If the seasoning were toned down, I think it could be really good. My cousin and I was disappointed and we ended up going to eat at another place afterwards. Mind you, we love shawarma wrapped but just not here. Second time here, and unfortunately, it'll be my last. On a positive note, the service was great!

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    Bety B.

    I had never been to this location but was in the area with a friend and decided to check it out. It was super easy to order through the kiosk and make any modifications if needed. I got the chicken and wagu beef plate with rice, salad, and hummus. The chicken and beef were super flavorful and not dry at all. The garlic feta sauce was delicious too and paired well with the pita. The location was clean and the staff were friendly. It is reasonably priced as I paid $22 for the plate and it was plenty of food. Will definitely be coming back!

    Cheesesteak
    G K.

    Tried the wagyu cheesecake. Delicious but a bit too fatty. Place is clean, good value, nice staff. Well done.

    Fattoush Wrap

    New fav spot! Good service, solid food. Just what I needed can't wait to go back! Got the chicken wrap.

    Wagyu Beef Shawarma Egg Rolls (2pcs)
    Kimme F.

    Tried the shawarma wrap (Brian's way) so that it's crispy. Soooo good! Super crispy and super flavorful. I asked for the pickles on the side which was the right way to go so you can add as you go. The only thing is that there's always this grainy texture I get every time I eat the beef. I don't know if it's the meat or the sauce. Still pretty good and I will definitely come back. We also go the Philly cheesesteak which was so good! The right amount of sauce and meat with cheese on top. There's a hint of spice because of the jalepenos in it. The only thing I would change would be that the bread is a little toasted. Came out soggy but still pretty good. Enjoyed every bite.

    Bryn S.

    5/5- great customer service. Easy to order. I went ahead and ordered off of the company website. I asked for extra garlic sauce. It is delicious. The presentation of the food was great as well. Salad was fantastic. Hummas was creamy and nice. I will say the rice had a strong taste of cardamom, it was not bad, but could of been a little less. Besides that, I will be back and I highly recommend checking this place out.

    Wagyu Beef Shawarma Egg Rolls (2pcs)
    Yesenia J.

    This place was 10/10 the bowl was $16 and filling, the meat was so tender! I got the egg rolls for free as I joined their app! I saved those for later as the bowl was already filling! Definitely shareable! Place was super clean and I didn't wait at all for my food. Which was great as I was on my lunch break. The staff was nice and professional.

    Alexis B.

    Service was very efficient and the staff was very helpful. The chicken shawarma cheesesteak was very delicious and cheesy. I would recommend this spot if you need a quick bite.

    Chicken Shawarma (Bryan's Way)
    Andy N.

    Got the chicken shawarma Bryan's way (crispy) togo. I suggest eating it immediately as it loses the crispiness instantly. The chicken was dry and the wait did take awhile, around 15-20 minutes. Service was good and place was cleanly otherwise.

    Wagyu Beef & Chicken Shawarma
    Michelle R.

    Food 5/5 Service: 5/5 Value: 4/5 Cleanliness 5/5 My husband got the wagyu beef & chicken plate. He said it was fresh tasting and would get it again. We shared the baklava and it was pretty dang good! It was a little on the pricey side so that's my only reason for not giving it 5/5

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    Any gluten/dairy/soy free options that isn't just salad? Can you make the meat plates gluten/dairy/soy free?…

    Many of the dishes they have are middle eastern with yogurt sauce and the hummus chick pea great for the meat they serve french fries you can have sweet potatoes .

    Do you offer large hummus bowls with meat and veggies, substituting the rice?

    You can substitute the rice on any plate for a salad for $1. They also have small and large hummus sides and al a carte meat options.

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    Leila

    Leila

    4.0
    (1.2k reviews)
    6.8 mi
    $$$

    This is such a great place for groups. The vibe is cool for people five people at round table. The…read moreservers are so friendly. Excited to tell you about the concept. You can see the food being prepared in front of you. Just a great addition to the community, let's start off with why everybody goes. The ambience is next level from pho stars on the ceiling to water running around the restaurant to a bridge. You have to walk over to cobblestone Street to Lyons head facing the staircase. Everything is on Point, the dishes are copper or some kind of metals they're very rustic Make sure your whole party is there to be seated and you do have a time limit on your seating There were five of us so we split the platter the appetizer platter as well as the kebab platter. I highly suggest adding on the cauliflower. It was probably our favorite of all the dishes of the evening. We added a steak skewer as well. It was phenomenal. No room for dessert

    IF YOU'VE NEVER HAD PERSIAN FOOD, PLEASE DON'T THINK THIS PLACE REPRESENTS PERSIAN CUISINE. Persian…read morefood is absolutely amazing but not here. I rarely leave negative reviews, but this was one of the most disappointing Persian meals I've had. The first thing that stood out to me was that when we walked in, I found it interesting that I didn't see a single Persian customer dining there. After trying the food, I understood why. The prices are outrageous. Charging $23 for a single koobideh kabob that is half of the size of other restaurants is hard to justify(also with no rice no tomato), especially considering the quality. The koobideh had a strange smell that honestly reminded us of the frozen koobideh kabobs we bought from Costco and those actually tasted better. Our waiter told us, "If you're Persian, don't think Leila like authentic Persian food. This place is more Americanized." We've eaten Persian food all over the U.S., and we've never had this experience. This isn't "Americanized" Persian food it simply wasn't good and lacked the flavor and the smell or quality that Persian cuisine is known for. And let's talk about the tahdig. Tahdig is famous for being the most delicious, crispy rice. At this restaurant, it seemed to mean dry rice instead. It was nothing like the golden, crunchy tahdig Persian cuisine is known for. The only positive thing I can say is that the restaurant is beautiful. The décor and ambiance are lovely. Unfortunately, the food didn't come close to matching the setting. We left disappointed, especially considering the prices. If you want to experience how incredible Persian food really is, please try another Persian restaurant not this one.

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    Downstairs bar
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    Lamb Shank
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    Upstairs bar
    Ney Restaurant

    Ney Restaurant

    4.6
    (371 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    I loved this place! The night before coming here for takeout, I had Mediterranean food down at…read moreSeaport Village. It was tasty and satisfying... but this place BLEW MY MIND. The moment I walked in, I was warmly greeted and asked if I wanted a table for one. I said no, I was hoping to order takeout, and she kindly invited me to sit at the bar while I looked over the menu. Right away, the atmosphere felt welcoming, beautiful, and relaxed. I ordered my food, sipped my water, and honestly didn't think I had ordered that much. Then she came out with multiple filled brown bags of food! First of all, the prices were amazing. Second... the food was TOP NOTCH and completely different from what I had the night before. Everything was packed with flavor without being overloaded with salt. Fresh, vibrant, rich, and incredibly satisfying. The waitress/hostess was knowledgeable, friendly, and gave great recommendations on what to try. You can tell the staff truly cares about the experience. I will absolutely be back the next time I visit San Diego again. And not that I recommend eating while driving ... but the next day on my drive back to Ventura County, I spread out my leftovers and happily snacked on hummus, baba ghanoush, and dolma all the way home. That alone says everything about how good this place was.

    There are restaurants you visit, and then there are places you feel, where the intention behind…read moreevery dish is unmistakable from the moment you walk in. That was my experience at NEY. From the first bite, it was clear this isn't just food, it is craft. You can taste the care, the precision, and the pride. Every element felt thoughtfully prepared, balanced, and deeply satisfying without trying too hard. The standout for me was the biryani, comforting, and perfectly executed. But everything impressed. The tzatziki was bright and refreshing, the hummus topped with beef shawarma was rich and flavorful, and the ney classic plate was generous enough to easily feed two, maybe even three, without sacrificing quality anywhere on the plate. It was the perfect way to try a lot of their items at once and that one disappointed! What really says it all is that I am already looking forward to the leftovers, which is rare for me. This is the kind of place that stays with you, not just because it is good, but because you can feel the heart behind it.

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    Inside
    Filet Mignon Tikka with Baryani - delicious too
    Filet Mignon Tikka with Baryani - delicious too
    A hidden gem, look for it.

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    A hidden gem, look for it.
    Mal Al Sham -The Taste Of Damascus

    Mal Al Sham -The Taste Of Damascus

    4.2
    (661 reviews)
    3.7 mi
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    Holy huge portion sizes! I got the beef tikka and the beef was pretty tasty especially with the…read moregarlic (?) sauce. I really liked the flavor in the rice and salad that came with it as well. The salad was pretty fresh. I just thought the meat to rice ratio was pretty bad for this entree. There was sooo much rice, but only 2 kebabs :( My friend got the chicken shawarma tho and the meat to rice ratio seemed a lot better for that entree, so I probably wouldn't get the kebabs next time. The chicken was a little bit dry but still decent. It was nice that it was a sit down restaurant too, but it was kinda crazy that they charged for water :/

    One of my new fav restaurants in SD County! I don't go out to El Cajon much but I happened to be…read moreout there, so I decided to stop by after hearing so many good things about them and I'm so glad I did! I can easily say that Mal Al Sham is my new favorite place for Middle Eastern Food! They have so many great options on their menu but I ordered the Mixed Grill, Hummus, and Fries. The mixed grill came with a chicken kabob, chicken tikka, and two beef kabobs and rice - all the kabobs were well seasoned and the rice was so flavorful. Everything was delicious and the portion sizes are so generous. There was enough food for two people for two meals each. I ordered to go and the food came out quick after I ordered despite how busy they were. The downside is that the parking lot is extremely small. I'm really looking forward to coming back and trying other items.

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    Mal Al Sham a taste of Damascus, Syria cuisine in El Cajon.
    Mal Al Sham a taste of Damascus, Syria cuisine in El Cajon.
    Platter for (3 People) ( beef shawarma swapped out with chicken cream chop)
    Platter for (3 People) ( beef shawarma swapped out with chicken cream chop)
    Leftovers from two meals

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    Leftovers from two meals
    Alforon

    Alforon

    4.6
    (1.9k reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    I have eaten there so many times I can't even count. Their food and their restaurant is my favorite…read moreplace to eat in San Diego. George and Samia are the most wonderful people in the world. George will come out of the kitchen and explain, in detail, every item on the menu. I laugh when I read or even see a subpar review of Alforon. Those people are either high on drugs or never experienced excellent food before. Chicken Tawook, Tabouli salad, house pickles, everything is off the chart and that's just the for starters. You can close your eyes, point to a menu item and have the best meal of your life. Explore their whole menu, you can't go wrong with a single item. Hands down off the chart and excellent food by two of the nicest people you will ever meet in your life.

    First of all let me say that the love dessert has me hooked. Best thing here! One of the most…read moreunique and tasty things I've tried in a while, and that's saying a lot w my sweet tooth. I love the floral and pistachio taste, and it doesn't leave you feeling heavy afterwards. The mint lemonade is also a must have- tastes like it came from the garden in the best way possible. For savories, I had the spinach and cheese bajeen, baba gannouj, and the lamb fatteh - all had a lot of flavor and tasted homemade. I love trying new foods so will have to come back with more friends and try other things on the menu. The downside of this place was being seated on the right side of the restaurant near the carry out section. This was the pit of despair. I noticed that most of the staff goes to the other end first, and as a result 4 tables got seated after us and all of them had food on their table before we managed to flag one of the staff. It was definitely busy in there but he replied that he was simply going in order, but apparently order or left side to right side instead of arrival. I recommend trying to get seated on the side w the stained glass windows for better service. Other than that, the experience overall was pleasant.

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    Inside seating
    Ouzi Lamb Special
    Ouzi Lamb Special
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    Lamb fatteh
    Al Awael Restaurant

    Al Awael Restaurant

    4.7
    (110 reviews)
    3.6 mi

    Came from San Francisco to the San Diego zoo and this restaurant came up in my search. And I really…read moredo not regret it. Amazing staff- amazing food and service. The restaurant is clean- bathroom is clean. Staff is very friendly and smiling all the time. We were group of 15 and they got the food out in time. The owner was very very friendly and made me the best beef shawerma ever. I would recommend this place. And I am definitely coming back. Thank you everyone for everything. God bless you all.

    I saw Al Awael on Yelp and the food looked so good. I wanted to check this place out. My party came…read moreto Al Awael later in the evening, after the Iftar rush. As a result, the restaurant was not crowded, but they were out of several menu items. The restaurant is spacious and very color coordinated. The armrests on the chairs are at a slightly odd height for me but very aesthetic. This restaurant is family-run by a father and son duo. The father was cooking while his son was on the front end of things. The service was super friendly and I really appreciated that he explained the menu thoroughly to us. They were out of beef kabob and chicken shawarma (my go-to). I opted for the liver plate with fries, and also tried a bite of beef shawarma. We were also served a complimentary lentil soup as an appetizer. The soup was DELICIOUS. Soft and warm and comforting, with vermicelli bits in it. It was incredibly flavorful and soothing, something I would crave on cold days, sick days, any days really. I will definitely be finding recipes and attempting to make this myself. Middle Eastern places always have the most delicious, freshly fried fries, 10/10 no notes especially with ketchup (sue me, I'm basic XD). My grilled liver hit the spot. I think my one critique would be that because the pieces were quite large, some parts were quite tough. The roast onions and tomatoes had a good smoky char, and the portions were generous. After I polished off my first cube, the son swung by and set a grilled jalapeño down in front of me, saying that his father recommended parting it with the liver. It's personal touches like this that make me really love a local, family owned place! And his father was definitely right about the jalapeño. That and the pickled cabbage were the perfect complement for the rich, earthy liver. Prices were fair and portions were huge. The service was standout here as well. I would LOVE to come back and try their lamb dishes, and I definitely anticipate updating to a 5 star review then.

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    Al Awael Restaurant
    Custom tray. Beef kabob, beef shawarma.
    Custom tray. Beef kabob, beef shawarma.
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    Black tea
    Ali Baba Family Restaurant

    Ali Baba Family Restaurant

    4.1
    (924 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$

    The location is right on the corner you can't miss it. They have their own small parking lot. There…read moreis a lot of similar restaurants in the area that we have tried. They just don't compare. The quality and flavors are out of this world. The inside is very cute. it is clean and welcoming. We enjoy lunch dates and dinner here as a family. The owners are very friendly. Definitely recommend the lunch for 2. FYI it feeds 4 people easily. Dinner for 3 feeds 6-7. Large portions. The hummus is soooooooo good. Pro tip: ask for extra olive oil. Give this place a try!

    Haven't been here in years, decided to take a trip to El Cajon to have lunch at this mom and pop…read moremiddle eastern restaurant with my mom and pop. They definitely invest their time on the taste of their food and serving large portion sizes instead of fancy tables and decor. It's not upscale fine dining... the interioir looks the exact same for past decade. Although a little dated the place is very clean and fits large or small groups. Not a date night spot -- more a friends and family stuff your face kind of place. They have a dedicated parking lot with plenty of spots. We ordered a ton of food to share. Half roasted chicken with side of fatoush salad, beef kabob plate with side of rice, lamb tikka with side of fries, a large plate of hummus, and an order of falafel (Best Falafel in SoCal). EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS! I personally didn't like the lamb tikka but everyone else destroyed that plate. We ordered a pot of black tea (mint flavored) and they brought our large pieces of steaming hot fresh bread. Service was very friendly and fast. They modified any order to your liking. They also thanked us for coming and meant it when they said it -- Mom and Pop shops are The Best! Highly Recommend if you're looking for good quality middle eastern food with large portions.

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    Feast for 4!
    Feast for 4!
    Pita Bread the Size of a Pizza
    Pita Bread the Size of a Pizza
    From the newly renovated parking lot =D

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    From the newly renovated parking lot =D

    Shawarma Guys - mideastern - Updated July 2026

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