Frequently Asked Questions

We use premium Wagyu beef — the same grade prized in fine dining — slow-roasted on a vertical rotisserie with our house spice blend. It's a level of quality you won't find at any other shawarma restaurant in San Diego.

Yes! All of our meats are sourced from certified halal suppliers. We take this seriously and are happy to answer any specific sourcing questions — just ask any of our team members.

Absolutely. We offer a selection of Vegan items, falafel, hummus, fattoush, and tabouli that are entirely plant-based. Our staff can guide you through customizing any dish.

Australian Wagyu beef breed renowned for its extraordinary intramuscular fat marbling, resulting in an exceptionally tender, rich, buttery texture. We season it with our house Middle Eastern blend and slow-roast it for hours on a vertical rotisserie — the result is unlike any shawarma you've tried before.

Yes! Our chicken shawarma is marinated in a house spice blend and slow-roasted to perfection. It's a fan favorite alongside our signature Wagyu option.

Yes. Please speak directly with our team at any location for the most up-to-date allergen information. We're always happy to help you find options that work for your dietary needs.

Yes! We cater everything from small team lunches to large weddings and corporate events. Our catering menu includes shawarma stations, mezze spreads, and full platters. Visit the catering page to place your order now!

We recommend reaching out at least 5–7 days in advance for smaller events, and 2–3 weeks for large events or weddings. The earlier the better — especially for weekend dates which book up quickly.

No, our food truck is stationed at the south park location daily and at the moment does not travel to events, but we do offer Live on-site cooking at your venue of choice which is a more intimate feel for your guests

Never. Our gift cards have no expiration date — the balance will always be there whenever you're ready to use it, whether that's tomorrow or three years from now.

Gift cards are valid at all three Shawarma Guys locations — La Mesa, Mira Mesa, and the South Park food truck. Just show your digital or physical card at the time of ordering.

Visit our Gift Cards page and use the Check Balance — just enter your 16-digit card number to see your available balance instantly.

We have two brick-and-mortar restaurants in La Mesa and Mira Mesa, plus our South Park Food Truck which operates on weekends. Follow us on Instagram @shawarmaguysd for the latest food truck stops.

All locations are open 7 days a week, 11am to 9pm. . Hours may vary on holidays (Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day)

We do not take reservation at the moment. Our restaurants are walk-in only for individual dining. For groups of 8 or more, we recommend calling ahead so we can accommodate you comfortably.