Gyros in San Diego (Halal, Spit-Roasted)

Looking for a gyro in San Diego? Shawarma House in Ocean Beach shaves halal, spit-roasted meat straight off the vertical spit and builds it to order. No pre-cooked slices sitting under a lamp — you get it fresh when you order it, at 4884 Newport Ave.

Our gyro is halal-sourced and made-to-order, same as everything we serve. You can get it as a plate over yellow basmati rice with warm pita, wrapped up to go, or over fries.

How to get your gyro

Two easy ways to order a gyro at Shawarma House, however you like to eat it:

• Gyro plate — shaved gyro over yellow basmati rice with warm pita, plus your choice of sauces on the side. This is the sit-down, dig-in option. See the gyro plate.
• Gyro wrap — the same spit-roasted gyro wrapped up and ready to go. Grab it and eat it on the way to the beach.
• Over fries — pile the gyro on fries if you want something a little different.

Everything is shaved to order and built the way you want it. Order online through Toast for pickup.

Gyro vs. shawarma, in one line

Both are spit-roasted meat shaved to order — the difference comes down to the seasoning and how it’s built. We serve both, so you don’t have to pick sides. Here’s the full breakdown on gyro vs. shawarma, and more on what a gyro actually is.

What pairs well with a gyro

A gyro is good on its own, but a few sides round it out:

• Sauces — tzatziki is the classic match, but tahini, garlic paste (toum), and lemon garlic all work. See the full sauces menu.
• Hummus — creamy, good for scooping with pita.
• A salad — Greek, fattoush, tabouli, or our Iraqi salad to keep it fresh and light.

Want to see everything? Browse the full menu.

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