So new that there's some issues to work out. Only 1 guy doing everything, cooking, taking orders, payment. That makes for slow service. They can't make every dish because they're always running out of something. No brewed iced tea or fountain drinks. Food tastes fine. Generous portions. I'll give this place another try in a few months when they straighten some things out. read more

Shawarma Paradise - Mediterranean Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Nothing short of five stars after 3 visits. Believe it or not, I actually ordered a burger instead of the good stuff the first time I went. Fries here are great. Crispy and seasoned with deliciousness. So either it's a burger or the gyros, get the combo. Burger was good. Just different and more fresh than a fast food burger so it's a nice change of pace if you want something different. Went in today and got the beef and lamb gyro. This thing was monstrous and full of flavor. Had tomatoes, tzatziki, and some spicy sauce. Trust me... tell them you want some of that spicy sauce. Such a nice bite to it. One thing I hate is going to eat and still being hungry. You won't have this problem here. Enjoy! read more

A solid 5 stars as this establishment hit all four categories to warrant an outstanding score. -Portion size: terrific, I was definitely full after my first plate of beef schwarma. Came with hummus, basmati rice, a nice side salad to offset the palette. -Taste: great, was seasoned perfectly and had good Mediterranean flavors. -Customer service: outstanding, attendant explained the menu well and offered a sample of baklava after order was complete. She was gracious to her trainee after she unknowingly missed an order. -Price: Won't break the bank, especially for the thousands of college students that surround the area. Can't go wrong with a stomach full of food for only $10!! Will definitely pay this eatery another visit to try the other menu items. Plus you can't go wrong with the late hours there open till, 4am on Saturday and 2am everyday! read more

I am a regular customer here and recently i'm so annoyed i will not order again. Last time i ordered i received 2 of the wrong drinks, this time i order at 3:20 40 minutes before close time, and my order was accepted only to be waiting for an hour for nothing. it's past close and order still says "preparing" so now i'm gonna have to deal with postmates support to get my money back. Save your time order from anywhere else that's more reliable EDIT: Yes the order did eventually come and was quite late. I understand the situation now and appreciate your quick response to explain. I appreciate your workers for staying past close to wait for a driver. Thank you. read more

Very nice flavors. We both got the beef shawarma plate to go, which includes beef shawarma on yellow rice, humus and pita, parsley salad, and lentil soup. The meet quality and flavors were very good. The lentil soup was hearty and delicious. We didn't eat in, but the restaurant has a nice, cool atmosphere and music. read more

Shawarma Paradise - Mediterranean Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

My favorite small Mediterranean place! Although it's a small restaurant the flavor is BIG! Employees are polite and the service is second to none. This will continue to be my to-go place if all the food keeps tasting this good. Great job guys read more

Shawarma Paradise - Chicken Shawarma platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Writing an update because this restaurants customer service is amazing! Immediately after my review I was contacted and offered a full refund! I received it immediately and this just doesn't happen anymore. Just on that alone, I may wait a little while to give them time to improve and try something else from this place. read more

This place is in an older building near ASU. I've gotten it twice now. Once from Grub Hub and the other I went in and ordered and carried it out. Their chicken shawarma sandwich was fantastic. They allow you to pick what toppings you want on it. This is the first place I've seen that adds green olives--which I love. It's a great price for the amount of food you receive. read more

Always my go to spot, open late and always accommodates me, good quality food and never disappoints. 10/10

So much flavor in every bite. Every person who works there cares about your experience, feel as authentic as if you were overseas. Best shawarma found state side. The food is cooked to order so it may take a minute, totally with the wait. read more

Places quality fell off. Used to have great hearty well seasoned chicken. Toppings was over the top, and unfresh, and splattered all over the meal. Couldn't finish the platter, and it makes me sad as this place used to have amazing food for the price. read more

Best Indian veggie burger and fries here! The food is good but the people there make it better! read more

They put whatever you want on your veggie burger and the price is right. I got mine with jalapenos, hummus, onions, garlic, lettuce, ketchup and cheese. The veggie burger tasted nice and fresh and was filling. It didn't taste like your typical warmed up veggie burger from the freezer. The bun was pretty good too. My only complaint about this spot after my first visit at about 12:30am at night is the fries were bland and old tasting. I got fries with feta cheese which for some reason they put the cheese under the fries. Normally I can eat fries without ketchup but these were almost impossible to do that with and they didn't give me any ketchup for them. I will be coming back here for the veggie burger but I'm going to have to figure out what other side I'm going to get with it in the future. read more

I ordered chicken shawirma, first I came rapped with tortia bread not pita. And the chicken is very spicy and doesn't taste chicken shawirma. I am originally from middle East and I know what chicken shawirma taste like. Sadly it's not good experience and I won't order anything from that place anymore. It's not recommended. Don't waste your money there. Thanks H read more

I ordered Chicken Shawarma and Chicken Platter. Shawarma was worth every penny with tasty sauces and loads of chicken yeahh which was the best, rarest and catchy thing!! Must try! Chicken Platter was good too. But for me, the chicken kebabs were slightly less flavory. However, it may vary depending on your taste buds. Overall a nice place with worthy price, quality and quantity. Had fun eating! Will visit again for sure. read more

Shawarma Paradise - Mediterranean Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Ignore the 1-star reviews. They are all coming from a nearby Indian business who don't want Muslims nearby. The food is solid. Not the best, but good. Chicken shawarma is my go-to. read more

First time here tonight but not my last. I don't eat near asu a lot but to meet friendly peppy staff on Tuesday night that are workin hard is a an amazing find in and of itself. The head cook/attendant/ likely night shift manager definitely knows what's she's doing and how to treat customers. The guy that plays intramurals and has a cross earring also knows the menu and was helpful with recommendations. In the time I was there they had a few regulars and they knew what these people get. So just feel good vibes in general. Ok now about the grub. I wanted primarily meat and veggies so ordered Mediterranean salad added beef Schwarma meat and a kefta kebab. . Also wanted to try the falafel. Loved everything I got . Carnivore by nature so tried the falafel but I'll leave it for the true vegetarians next time. Taking the chicken curry to go( was told it's Moroccan style) . She did say the Indians who come in on the regular vouch for it so even though it's just listed in a piece of paper attached to the menu it's legit and stays on the menu. I'll definitely try the bak lava next time but made one healthy decision read more

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Cashier wasn't wearing a mask, they forgot to put in my order, and then they gave me the incorrect order. Waited for over 20 minutes. Don't waste your time. read more

It's funny they call there chicken sandwich as chicken Shawerma they have no idea what's chicken Shawerma what there serving absolutely 100 and 1 percent not Shawerma they even spelled it wrong read more

The chicken and hummus is great. The restaurant is very chill and family run. Prices are very reasonable and worth every dollar.

No one wears a mask, they forgot a skewer I ordered couldn't go back i live 30 minutes away. Bought 10 dollar Groupon for 20 dollars worth of food. Got 2 Gyros, Gyro plate Swarma plate and order a skewer which I didn't get. Food was cold tasteless and dry. I don't know where they get the meat from it looked like scraps of meat I really don't know what happened. I'm very disappointed I will never recommend and will never go back. read more

By far the best Shawarma place in town. Price is so good with so many options. Staff are very friendly and patient for indecisive people (like me because of so many options). read more

Shawarma Paradise - Chicken Shawarma, Gyro (Beef and Lamb) shawarma, and poutine. - Mediterranean Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

This is easily the BEST veggie burger I've ever had. I feel like Marshall from how I met your mother on "the best burger in New York" episode. I feel like I just found the fountain of youth. You know how hard it is to come across a veggie burger that isn't used with the same patty that EVERY restaurant/food chain uses?! 1 in a million damn near. Oh and the service is great. Seems like all their food is amazing besides they cook it all fresh. I'll definitely be coming here every day read more

Shawarma Paradise - Mediterranean Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Despite the kind attention of one of the managers/owners for the lengthy wait, I cannot recommend this spot because every bite of the shawarma sandwich/wrap I received was full of fat and gristle. It was inedible from start to finish, however tasty the sauces might have been on better meat. Inexcusable. read more

Great late night spot, good food, cheap price. Owner always accommodating for any need and good hours.

I order their shawarma sandwiches- the meat is great, and they have a nice variety of toppings. It's really good bang for the buck. Couple of tips: Service is slow so you want to pick a time when there's no line. Their shawarmas come in tortillas so I ask for the tortilla to be heated on the griddle otherwise it gets soggy and breaks read more

I love this place ! This lady that was working there tonite was so sweet and funny ! Got all of us in a good mood read more

Delicious! Fresh and hot. Very nice customer service. More for takeout really. Totally yummy.

The restaurant's namesake, cones of roasting chicken and gyro meat, find their way into several dishes. The combo plate is a good way to sample both, and it is served with rice, hummus, pita bread and salad. Both the chicken shawarma and gyro were moist and flavorful, avoiding the pitfalls that sometimes accompany a method of cooking that can render meat dry or rubbery. The garlic "sauce" that tops the chicken, is more of a garlic mayonnaise, and it's amazing. The BOSS shawarma is something special. Every single bite is as good as the next one. You just have to try it. No words for it. Nice n cozy sitting area inside and outside. Sitting outside at a sidewalk table, I like to nibble on the heaping plate of delicately seasoned fries.   For dessert, Shawarma Paradise's baklava is a traditional take on the Middle Eastern confection. Shawarma Paradise might be simple and unassuming, but the straightforward formula here hits the spot. read more

They have the best freaking veggie burger like ohmahgawd soo good. I absolutely love the food and service here. Honestly the fries are delicious here as well. Need to try more things but this is my current go to. read more

I've tried a few of the shawarma around Tempe and this takes the cake for late night shawarma shops. For the price you get a heaping portion along with hummus which you would pay extra for at other restaurants. The shawarma doesn't have the bland flavoring that other restaurants do. The rice is also better than the other shops that I've visited. It's a must try if you are looking for late night food. read more

Shawarma Paradise - Mediterranean Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

This was by far some of the worst food I've ever had. Our delivery was missing half of the food, and the sandwiches were like soggy burritos. No pita, tortilla. The beef was dog food quality. Never again. read more

The food is amazing. Great service and very kind people that make you feel welcome. Likely the least expensive yet the tastiest shawarmas in town. The burgers are also amazing, likely because it's made so fresh. They're also open late, so great place for late takeout. read more

Fam! Beyond smack. I don't eat out often. But definitely best Mediterranean food/ dish I've had in last 2 years. Totally worth it. -visiting from Riverside, CA. Amazing staff! read more

My first time trying this place and I loved it! We got the chicken shawarma sandwiches and the kefte Kabab and both were very delicious!! And their portions are pretty good too! Will definitely make this a regular spot :) read more

After change of ownership the place has taken turn for the worst restaurant in the surrounding. Had a chicken shawarma with fries yesterday and the order was cold as if it was taken straight outta freezer and messed up my appetite for two days straight. read more

I ordered pickup and it took about 35 minutes, so you might want to consider that if you're dining in in a rush. Don't let that deter you though, it's still the best price gyros near me. Between the two of us, we got the falafel wrap and the gyro. I asked for feta on my gyro, so they put a lot on the side! Which was awesome. The only reason I'm taking off a star is for the long wait and we told them in person no hot sauce on the gyro when they asked and they still put it on when I hate hot sauce :/ but we'll definitely order from here again. Worth it. read more

Is this place called shawarma paradise because the food is so bad it can get you killed? Absolutely the worse Mediterranean food I have ever had. The beef shawarma is not edible and I wouldn't even feed it to a dog. The hummus is just ...not hummus. Avoid ordering from this place if you want to enjoy your food. read more

Went back again and found the exact issue again. Did not show them my offer until the end of transaction and sure enough the wife refused my offer. One of the friend who just happened to step in contacted previous owner and they reluctantly accepted the offer but never gave me one of the Baklava I've ordered. Ended up giving one of the sandwich to an homeless person since I was so dismayed by the service rendered. Have contacted the publication once again and hopefully they will remove the offering. Reputation is well earned. read more

Hands down the best shawarma I have tired in Phoenix. My first week of finding out the place made me come back few more times same week. My personal favorite is the chicken shawarma platter. Comes with yellow rice Hummus salad pita bread. Great pricing great food. Definitely recommend! read more