Shawarma Stop

My wife and I stopped in to try their shawarma and falafel at lunchtime the other day. The staff after taking our order, had to confirm off of chat cards on how to build the sandwich and to our disappointment, instead of shaving the meat from a spit, the shaved chicken was pulled from a plastic bin akin to what you would see at a Subway. but it was drier. The build of the sandwich was ok as you head to eat your way to the dried chicken through all the deliciousy flavored pickled veggies.The falafal was overcooked and dry. no matter how much tzatziki sauce you dredged it through.You may want to give them a little time yet before you visit toLet them correct their shortcomings.

There has been exciting news of a new Shawarma joint that opened up in the area and boy was I excited. Previously if you wanted to eat shawarma you'd have to go to the westside of Elgin on Randall Rd to Pita BBQ or you had to drive yourself out to Hoffman Estates/Palatine to Pita Pita or if you really really really wanted it you'd drive out to Schaumburg to Pita House or Falafel Hut and as you can see I know my shawarma joints. I arrived on a Sunday right after they opened and I was hungry! You walk in and are met by a black and white tile floor and screens that are supposed to show the menu but they were off, I assumed they were not working this day. I did a quick scan of the paper menu and decided I wanted the Shawarma beef & chicken mixed plate. I got a coke with my order and it come to about $19 after taxes. I sat down and took in the ambiance and it's on par on to what you'd expect from a Elgin downtown restaurant. Shortly after, my food arrived. I noticed they didn't include any white or red sauce with my meal, it was alright I guess, they already covered my food in white sauce. I went in for my first bite of both chicken and beef and I was underwhelmed. You could only taste hints of the shawarma seasoning and it just wasn't enough for me. I went back up and asked for some type of hot sauce and they delivered. The hot sauce is SPICY. That's what was missing from my meal. Only after adding the hot sauce I started to enjoy my meal. They serve warm pita bread with hummus and that was delicious. As well as a side salad, that was fresh and good. Overall the meal was just OK for me and going forward I'd like to give Shawarma Stop another chance but I'd try something different like a wrap or bowl with the gyro meat. Overall, I'm happy to have Shawarma Stop in the neighborhood as ethic restaurants like these are few and far between. I'd like to give them 3.5 stars as I can't officially give half stars in Yelp.

Came a couple of times and they had messed up my order 3 times in one day! I order the falafel entree and they gave me a vegetarian entree. It was awful customer service. For now ima lay back until they get their employees in check. They need more customers service experience and how to talk to people. Hopefully they can fix all these little things so i can come back and enjoy my meals again.

Beef and chicken shawarma were fantastic. Chicken was not too dry. Rice was well made. Garlic sauce (though I wish I ordered extra) was good. Will be my go to shawarma place from now on due to how close it is to me.

Delicious food in the heart of Elgin. This establishment is clean and potentially could hold a party in the side room. Service was friendly and prompt and they take a lot of pride in their product. We've gone twice and haven't been disappointed. So grateful they've made something wonderful out of this beautiful space. We love the food and people and will be back!

My first time eating here was today, I ordered the Beef Shawarma on a pita. The place was very clean and the service was fast and efficient. I found the beef shawarma to be tasty but a little too dry, so I added the tahini sauce to moisten it up. On my out, I saw him building a beef schwarma wrap, which is a bigger sandwich. Next time that I came back here,,I will order the wrap instead of the pita.

Wonderful flavors. Dare I say one of the best Mediterranean food spots around. Ordered the Chicken Shawarma and it was seasoned delicious and very tender.

Quick service, good value for the price.We dined in, seasoned fries, fresh and crispy.

We were craving shawarma and found this place in Elgin. The food was very delicious and plenty of it! The hummus was one of the best! The service was fast and they were very friendly. We will be back again d again! Good job!

So impressed. The food is either made from scratch or very well sourced. In this current age, it is rather rare to receive even 'good' food for a reasonable price. The food here is Exceptionally Delicious - AND reasonably priced. It is motivating. Will return as often as we are able.