For halal food in San Diego, come to Shawarma House in Ocean Beach. All of our meat is halal-sourced, spit-roasted, and cooked to order, so you get real Mediterranean flavor you can trust. We serve chicken, beef, and gyro shawarma as wraps, as plates over yellow basmati rice with warm pita, or over fries, plus vegan options for guests who skip meat.
You’ll find us at 4884 Newport Ave, right in the heart of Ocean Beach. Order online for pickup through Toast, or stop in and watch the shawarma come straight off the spit.
Why we’re a halal go-to in San Diego
Halal food isn’t a side note for us. It’s how we cook, every day, for every order.
- Halal-sourced meat. Our chicken, beef, and gyro meat are all halal-sourced.
- Spit-roasted. The meat turns on a vertical spit and gets carved fresh, the traditional way.
- Made to order. Nothing sits under a heat lamp. Your plate is built when you order it.
Want to understand what “halal” actually means for the food you’re eating? Read our plain-language guide on whether shawarma is halal.
Our halal menu
Whatever you’re in the mood for, there’s a halal way to eat it here. Pick your protein and pick your format.
- Chicken, beef, and gyro shawarma as a wrap, as a plate over yellow basmati rice with warm pita, or over fries.
- Cream Chop our signature, and a fast favorite with regulars.
- Sauces tzatziki, tahini, garlic paste (toum), lemon garlic, greek dressing, and hot sauce to finish it off.
Not eating meat today? We’ve got you. Falafel is vegan, and so is the Vegan Cream Chop. Add hummus and a Greek, fattoush, tabouli, or Iraqi salad and you’ve got a full plant-based spread.
New here? The chicken shawarma is where most people start.
Halal dining in Ocean Beach & San Diego
We’re at 4884 Newport Ave in Ocean Beach, a short drive from downtown San Diego, Point Loma, and the beaches. It’s an easy stop for a quick lunch, a laid-back dinner, or a bite before or after the boardwalk.
Rated 4.7 stars across 650+ Google reviews, we’ve become a regular spot for folks who want dependable halal food without the fuss. Skip the line and order online through Toast for pickup, or feeding a crowd? We cater too.
Frequently asked questions
Is Shawarma House halal?
Yes. All of the meat we serve, chicken, beef, and gyro, is halal-sourced. It’s spit-roasted and made to order. If you’d like to understand what halal means for the food you’re eating, read our guide on whether shawarma is halal.
What halal dishes do you serve?
Our full menu is built around halal-sourced meat: chicken, beef, and gyro shawarma as wraps, as plates over yellow basmati rice with warm pita, or over fries, plus our signature Cream Chop. For non-meat guests we have vegan falafel, Vegan Cream Chop, hummus, and salads.
Where’s halal food near Ocean Beach?
Shawarma House is at 4884 Newport Ave in Ocean Beach, San Diego. You can order online for pickup through Toast, or come in and watch your shawarma get carved fresh off the spit.
Keep reading: What does halal mean? · Halal food in Ocean Beach · Eating out on the Mediterranean diet
