Shawarma Stop

So happy Elgin has Shawarma Stop!

Stopped in for lunch and was blown away by the quality of the food and portion sizes were generous.

I tried the chicken shawarma of course and the beef wrap, and it was absolutely delicious.

Oh and the garlic sauce they use is chef's kiss

Shawarma Stop has been officially added to my weekly lunch rotation :)

Good food tried beef shawarma, chicken shawarma and kabob . Taste was on point definitely recommended

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 Google.

Shared the beef shawarma platter and gyro with a friend, we agreed both were delicious though the gyro was not the meatest I’ve had. The staff was friendly and efficient. The place is clean and inviting. Overall a great experience, will be back.

Great to finally have a Shawarma place in Elgin! The people are kind, the food is authentic and the variety is plenty. Mabruk!