At Shawarma House in Ocean Beach, our falafel is vegan and made to order — fried fresh when you order it, so it comes out crisp on the outside and soft inside. No shortcuts, no sitting under a heat lamp. It’s one of the best plant-based bites on our menu, right here at 4884 Newport Ave in San Diego.
You can get it three ways: rolled in a warm pita wrap, piled on a plate over yellow basmati rice with warm pita, or served alongside our hummus and salads. Add tzatziki, tahini, toum (garlic paste), or hot sauce and you’ve got a full, satisfying vegan meal.
How we serve our falafel
Order it the way you’re hungry for:
- As a wrap — falafel rolled in warm pita with your choice of salads and sauces.
- As a plate — falafel over yellow basmati rice with warm pita on the side. This is the move when you want a real meal.
- With hummus and salads — pair it with our hummus and a Greek, fattoush, tabouli, or Iraqi salad for a fully plant-based spread.
Everything is made to order, so tell us how you like it. Want to see the whole lineup first? Browse the full Shawarma House menu or check the sauces we make in house.
Why our falafel is a great vegan pick
Falafel is fully plant-based — no meat, no dairy. Ours is made to order and fried fresh, so you get that crisp shell and soft, herby center instead of something reheated.
Round it out with more vegan options on our menu: hummus, our Vegan Cream Chop, and salads dressed with tahini, lemon garlic, or greek dressing. It’s an easy, filling meal whether you eat plant-based full-time or just want something lighter.
New to it and want the background? Read what falafel is and how it’s made, or see where it fits among the best Mediterranean food in San Diego.
A note on gluten
Falafel itself is made from ground chickpeas and herbs, and our falafel is naturally gluten-free-friendly — skip the pita and get it as a plate over rice or with salads and hummus.
That said, our kitchen is a shared space that handles gluten, so we can’t guarantee against cross-contact. If you have celiac disease or a serious gluten allergy, please keep that in mind before ordering.
Order falafel in Ocean Beach
Grab it to go or have it delivered — order online through Toast and pick your falafel as a wrap, plate, or with hummus and salads. You can also stop by 4884 Newport Ave in Ocean Beach and we’ll make it fresh.
Feeding a group? Falafel travels well for a crowd — take a look at our Mediterranean catering in San Diego.
Frequently asked questions
Is your falafel vegan?
Yes. Our falafel is fully vegan — made from ground chickpeas and herbs with no meat or dairy. It pairs well with other vegan options on our menu like hummus, our Vegan Cream Chop, and our salads.
Is your falafel gluten-free?
Falafel is naturally gluten-free-friendly, and you can order it without pita — as a plate over yellow basmati rice or with hummus and salads. But our kitchen is shared and handles gluten, so we can’t guarantee against cross-contact. If you have celiac disease or a serious gluten allergy, please take that into account.
How do I order falafel?
Order online through Toast at our order page for pickup or delivery, or come by 4884 Newport Ave in Ocean Beach, San Diego. Everything is made to order, so just tell us how you’d like it — wrap, plate, or with hummus and salads.
