Shawarma Stop, Houston, TX (Hermann Park) Chicken shawarma arabi - 8/10 - Pretty good but decent, could use more flavor Baked chicken - 7/10 - Very tender but was missing something, probably needed more seasoning Beef skewer kabob - 6.5/10 - Had flavor but was a bit dry Hummus - 8.5/10 - Creamy and smooth with a good amount of chickpea flavor Fattoush salad - 7/10 - A little too minty but still refreshing I love shawarmas so I was excited to try out another shawarma spot in the area! Overall this spot was decent to me. I think the food needs more flavorful and the meat could also be cooked better. read more

Shawarma Stop - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Despite a lot of the bad reviews, I ordered door dash for lunch yesterday and it was pretty decent to me. I got the Chicken Shawarma wrap with side order of grape leaves, baklava and mango juice. The wrap was ok. I didn't think it was too dry and they gave extra garlic sauce that I dipped it in. It could use maybe a little chopped lettuce and tomato to spruce it up. For me the best thing was the grape leaves! I really enjoyed them. It came 5 in an order for $6. (This dish alone made me give 4 star instead of 3). The baklava could have used a little more syrup so it was ok. And I liked the mango juice. read more

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A hidden gem! Chicken shwarma wrap was warm comforting packed with flavors! I had it with tomatoes salad and that was great!They also have a cafeteria style menu laid out ready to serve! A bit pricey but definitely worth the try. read more

Shawarma Stop - Chicken Sharma wrap with fries drink & tomato salad. Everything was delicious but that quick lunch meal was $24 - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Decided to try Shawarma for the 1st time. What better way than to go to this location. I've read bad reviews about this place but I wanted to give them a chance and try them out. Well the food was really good. I got 2 sandwiches, Falafel and Gyro. The Falafel was a bit dry for my liking but the flavor was surprisingly good. The Gyro was really good. I was surprisingly ok with pickles in my sandwich, it really went well with the gyro and the tzatziki. The customer service was very good. It was only 2 people when I went there and the food was done in a timely manner. One of my sandwiches came with fries and a drink. The fries was perfectly crispy and seasoned. This is a very beautiful place to say the least. The decor isn't expensive but beautiful. I will be back soon. read more

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Convenient location in museum district, across from hermann park. It's in the same lot as the gas station and stays open late. Definitely a decent, casual spot. The food was ok though. Took a while to get our chicken with rice, which was also a bit salty. It's overall not a bad pick if you're looking to satisfy a late night craving. read more

I drove by this area daily and finally able to stop by. They have a spacious patio and the inside is nice considering in a gas station. Food wise was nahhhh... and price range is consider high for a place like this (fastfood option) read more

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I've been coming to this place for a long time, and I hate to say it, but it's fallen off. The aesthetic upgrade is definitely nice, but the food quality has severely declined. The service is sort of slow, but perhaps that was based on the time of day. However, there was a steady stream of customers during the later hours. Food: For the price I paid, I felt scammed. There was barely any chicken on the wrap, the lettuce was white, and there was too much bread. My husband ordered a salad, and it was literally the lettuce they use for garnish on a platter. We definitely didn't finish it. The sauce they give you is pretty good, but that certainly leaves a lot to be desired. Overall: This spot has fallen off badly!! I don't see myself returning. read more

Great spot for Shawarma, chicken tenders and smoothies connected to a convenience store / gas station and open until 1am most days. The owner was also saying that they used to serve and make chocolate three years ago (hence the "chocolatier" in their sign) but they stopped. Small but cozy interior as well. Recommended! read more

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Going in I didn't have high expectations but, this place was actually great! I got a gyro and fries and it was really good. The gyro was large, had a great ratio of ingredients, and came with tzatziki and garlic sauce. I also enjoyed the fries, they were seasoned well. This is a great place if you need to grab something quick on the go. The staff there was also very friendly. read more

The food was terrible , I couldn't even finish it I ordered a chicken shawarma wrap and the chicken was dry asf and it has non cooked meat inside It's not worth it at all !! read more

Shawarma Stop - Chicken shawarma sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Up until a few months ago, Shawarma Stop easily one of my most frequented late night spots in all of H-Town. This place was swimming with potential: a fairly extensive outdoor setup, a pretty good array of quality foods, and open super late. Since it shares the space with a gas station convenience store, it's the perfect spot to grab a bite after pumping some gas. Then, new ownership took it over and it's been a steady decline ever since. For folks who were familiar with the previous operation, there have been a number of changes: -- They're no longer open as late. It's no longer a 4AM destination but instead a place that closes just before midnight. (Last order at 11:30PM) -- A lot of menu items are no longer being served. Fondue. Burgers. Crepes. Waffles. Many of which exist on the menu but are no longer being served in actuality. In fact, the fondue / sweets are is completely empty now. -- Much of the (Lebanese) teas are also no longer served. Now they've brought in a Community Coffee iced tea dispenser; tackily sitting in the corner. It was a little sticky when I last used it. (i.e. someone needs to clean this station often). -- The buzzers are gone. Now it's just call in and order and that's it. -- At one point the hookahs were an attraction, but I don't see any offered anymore. For the food that is served, it's a hodgepodge of mediocrity. The shawarma wrap that I used to love has now become a mushy, flavorless concoction. The meat didn't taste too fresh and the sauce was a little overbearing. After a few bites, it got a little gross. The same goes for the lamb. Hummus was also a huge thumbs down. My mixed grill platter was probably the best thing I had from here, but even at $23 for a modest portion, was not memorable. I do genuinely feel for the people working here. Part of me wants to sympathize with the sinking ship, but the execution is extremely disappointing. While I hope they can rebound, I'm not likely to muster another visit here for a long while. read more

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My husband and I eat a lot of Mediterranean food, and there are a lot of options near our home. We usually get gyro king or gyro hut, but seeing as this place is so close I figured I'd try them out as well. Menu options are very similar to above restaurants, and we got gyro over rice and salad. The gyro meat is pretty good- more heavy on cinnamon than most places which I actually like. Food was done relatively quickly and service was good. Their prices are a couple dollars higher than other places and overall I liked them just a bit less. The food here is fine but I think I will stick with my usual spots for Mediterranean. Of note, I did see a sign that says they serve halal for those who are interested. read more

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Here for a routine MDA hospital visit for my husband , we stopped at this very small corner cafe - I ordered a chicken Shawarma - side of beets and Baklava for dessert. Food was freshly prepared and full of flavor - truly enjoyed every bite of my meal.The baklava square was good, the baklava roll was not as good in my opinion... I will return again .... I have had better baklava , I will go back again to try another entree. We purchased combo , but forgot to get our drinks!!! If you try this place out, I suppose you get the drinks out of cooler, they do not give them to you. Just FYI read more

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The service is horrible here. They give the wrong food for my order and I pointed it out to them, then they put lots of salt on my kabob and then they also added a screw to my salad. Do not eat here. read more

Got the buy one get one chicken kebab platter with hummus, rice, side salad, and pita through Uber eats. The food was a bit americanized, but couldn't complain for the amount and value. I liked their garlic sauce. Not sure if I'd go back if they didn't have the deal though. read more

I would say they make good chicken shawarma and cheeseburger in overall. I would prefer kofta plate but I would have to wait 12-15 min for that, so we chose wraps and burger for a child. Taste was good but chicken was dryish. It was not juicy at all and sauce was not as light, I assume they use lots of mayo instead of yogurt or labne. Was nice little stop spot for a quick bite. read more

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I was working in the area and found this place where I figured they'd have falafel wraps. You order at the counter. They have a mini cafeteria style choice of Middle Eastern veggie and meat items. The falafel sandwich was tasty. They have a few desserts including baklava. The place is small and connected to a gas station and therefore share the bathrooms. They needed cleaning. I'd go back to have a veggie sampler plate. Check out the gorgeous blue tea set they have on display. I should have photographed it. read more

This place has HORRIBLE customer service!! I ordered on Door Dash and they sent my drink IN THE BAG with my food. It spilled all over the bag and my food. I also specifically called and asked for extra garlic sauce and they STILL only sent ONE garlic sauce. I also received NO PITA BREAD with my order even though the menu clearly says that the meal comes with Pita Bread. The food here is also not great. The lentil soup was very watery and way too salty. The chicken was dry, and the rice was not fresh. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY HERE. I will NEVER order from here again. read more

Shawarma Stop - Mango juice packaged/ delivered in a bag. Spilled all over the bag and on my food. Very careless! - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Tried this place for dinner one night and got the gyro beef shawarma sandwich with fries. The wrap was crispier than other places, which I kinda liked cause it made it different. But if you like the pillowy soft pita, this isn't it. The meat was seasoned well and had a nice flavor to it. Tender, not dry. Though it was on the lighter side. There's not too much sauce so even though the meat was not dry, the whole shawarma sandwich as a whole was a little lacking. Fries were crispy. Overall, decent gyro beef shawarma sandwich, though not the best in the area. read more

Shawarma Stop - Gyro Beef Shawarma Sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

The staff was great and everyone there very kind and friendly also the food is very delicious specially the hummus, kabab, rice and tabouli. Thank you guys read more

Read all the bad reviews..service was good and the lamb shank was the best I ever had...the rice is seasoned to perfection..this is now my lamb go to spot...do yourself a favor and try for yourself read more

Holy shit their chicken (over rice) was so dry. Thankfully their salad was helpful in that aspect but yikes.

Always solid; I love their shawarma's. Have never tried their meat and sides plates but it always lllmd good...

Amazing shawarma. I think I found my shawarma spot in Houston. Cleaned, beautiful setting with delicious food, desert and coffee. I swallowed the food because it was just too good. I highly recommend this. read more

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Nestled at the end of a gas station on a street full of good Mediterranean options. Shawarma Stop is definitely a good choice if you don't have the time to wait at Gyro hut or tetris park your vehicle at M&M's. Although, I was on my way to M&M's, but ended up here due to road blockage. Looked online seen decent reviews of another location decided to give it a try. Upon entering notice that they provided many different items...coffee/crepes/waffles/ice cream/fruit salads/chocolate & Mediterranean food including their desserts like baklava. Very well rounded. So I came in strictly to add some gyro to the salad I had waiting at home. Ordered a meat only plate which completely surprised me to the amount of gyro they offered. It was more than enough for 2 meals and definitely spruced up my salad. Definitely will be back to try other items. read more

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Had the falafel sandwich, it was alright but it was not the traditional wrap that I'm used to in Europe, maybe it's an American thing. Adding a can of soda and a small box of fries to your "sandwich" costs $6, which is a rip off in my opinion. Wouldn't recommend read more

I go here because they have a car charging station. It's just a bonus that their selection of vegetarian food rocks my socks. Counter service; staff is kind and helpful. It's attached to a gas station and has the vibe of a cheap college cafe. read more

Delicious gelato! Their gelato was made in house. I especially like the chocolate flavor. There were syrup options and add ons available.

We got the bogo deal which made it more worth it but the food quality was subpar. Kind of tasted like a frozen gyro dinner I had recently. The ambience is pretty cool though! They have a cute patio, greenery area and it's across from Hermann park. read more

This is literally my favorite place for lunch. At the mention of Shawarma Stop, my mouth starts to water as I visualize the hummus beautifully prepared alongside my perfectly crisp and chewy chicken wrap. I can't say anything about any other food because if given the option, I would literally survive off of the chicken shawarma and hummus. read more

Shawarma Stop - Yeah you could say it's good - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

They know what they're doing with Shawarma. In fact, so far their beef shawarma is possibly the best that I have had, but I swear everytime the customer service at the counter is poor to mediocre. The food though? Delicious! read more

We came on Thursday but we feel ate the food from last Saturday,lol absolutely low quality, this is not the place you look for shawarma wraps, The food are not like the pictures they put as advertising read more

Shawarma Stop - Old chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Best shawarma I had in the US!! I've tried places in DC, Los Angeles, Boston, New York, and New Orleans. This by far the best. Their garlic sauce is unbelievable. And the host is extremely hospitable and nice. I also should mention their desserts that are phenomenal. They have stuff with fruits, Nutella, and Kinder. It's a MUST if you're visiting Houston read more

I'm so glad I drove by and saw this place is open!! I've been waiting FOREVER to try it. It's really good, so I'll definitely be back soon read more

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We ordered shawarmas, two chicken, 1 beef. The chicken was fine, it was cooked nicely. The beef on the other hand was burnt, hard, and it has a weird smell. We called them to tell them about it and they shut the phone on our faces. Very unprofessional on their part. read more

Shawarma Stop - Beef Shawerma Sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

I have yet to have authentic shawarma in Houston and was craving it today and Shawarma Stop did not disappoint. I was surprised this place was empty on a Friday lunch hour, maybe due to the construction going on around the corner. Don't let the fact that it is located on the end of a gas station fool you. The restaurant has a beautiful exterior and even nicer interior with clean white marble tabletops and beautiful middle eastern wall mosaic. Now for the best part, the food. There was a pretty big selection of shawarma sandwiches, platters and side dishes / appetizers but the true test is to try the chicken shawarma. And boy was I so happily surprised! They make their shawarma with authentic shrak bread (special thin pita bread) as opposed to those made with thick regular pita bread or even tortilla bread (yup, huge difference)! The filling is simple and also authentic, flavorful chicken, garlic tahini sauce and Arabic style pickles. The sandwich is also grilled and served wrapped up in a pretty authentic way. The combo came with fries, which were seasoned and super delicious. My quest for authentic chicken shawarma outside the Middle East is finally complete! read more

This place has so much potential but we were really let down by the quality of the food. The location & aesthetic of the restaurant are great, but the food was subpar at most. The shawarma had no flavor and its no where near being authentic, so if you're looking for an authentic experience this place ain't it. We also ordered crepes for our kids and the crepe was so over cooked what we couldn't even cut through it since it was so crunchy. The employee was gracious enough to remake it, but it still wasn't that great. read more

Would not recommend. I ordered from this place only to have them cancel my entire order. Very disappointed, and on top of that, it took 3 days to refund my money. Never coming back here again. The quality of the food doesn't look that good either and this is coming from someone who was brought up on middle eastern food. Try another place. read more

Shawarma Stop - Ridiculous - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

WOW! I usually go there for a FANTASTIC chicken shawarma sandwich. Today I walked in...and OMG there is now a whole buffet to choose from. I did get my sandwich (which is amazing BTW) and some fried cauliflower and some mozzarella spinach. This is the place to go!!! The menu has been expanded to even include breakfast...crepes no less! Who would have thought wonderful comforting food would be found in a gas station! Go there - you will be amazed...and you will return! YUM! read more

aside from the overpriced flour tortilla with "chicken shawarma" my husband almost had an emergency dental visit! Who puts a half chicken leg BONE in a shawarma Sándwich?! this is not a shawarma place, I'll drive 30 extra minutes to Shawarma king next time. You lost a customer on the first try....and yes I have receipts and photos. read more

Shawarma Stop - I was there yesterday got three chicken sandwiches one beef and family size French fries... - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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