For shawarma in San Diego, Shawarma House serves halal-sourced chicken and beef shawarma slow-roasted on vertical spits and shaved to order. Choose a plate, pita wrap, loaded fries, or a side portion at our family-run Iraqi-Mediterranean restaurant in Ocean Beach.
Choose your shawarma
Chicken shawarma
Marinated chicken is spit-roasted and shaved to order. It is the easiest first choice when you want a classic shawarma meal with garlic-forward flavor.
Beef shawarma
Beef shawarma is slow-roasted and shaved thin, with deeper savory seasoning and caramelized edges from the vertical spit.
Combo Plate
The Combo Plate is the simplest way to compare more than one protein in a full meal with rice, salad, hummus, and pita.
How our shawarma is made
Chicken and beef are marinated, stacked on vertical spits, and slow-roasted as they turn. The cooked outer layer is shaved in thin slices while the rest continues roasting. That process creates the browned edges and tender center that distinguish shawarma from meat cooked on a flat-top.
See how shawarma is made or read the short guide to what shawarma is.
Plate, pita wrap, fries, or a side
| Format | Best for | Where to start |
|---|---|---|
| Plate | A complete meal with rice, salad, hummus, and pita | Chicken Shawarma Plate |
| Pita wrap | A faster handheld lunch or dinner | Beef Shawarma Pita Wrap |
| Loaded fries | Shawarma over crispy fries with sauces | Chicken Shawarma Fries |
| Side portion | Adding shawarma to another meal or sharing | Side of Chicken Shawarma |
Shawarma, gyro, and vegan shawarma
Shawarma and gyro are both cooked on rotating spits, but they are different menu items with different seasoning and preparation. At Shawarma House, chicken and beef are the traditional meat shawarma choices; gyro remains a separate option. We also serve a plant-based vegan shawarma plate, pita wrap, fries, and side portion.
Compare shawarma and gyro · See the Vegan Shawarma Plate
Halal-sourced meat and dietary choices
Our chicken and beef shawarma use halal-sourced meat. Some plate combinations can be ordered without pita, and vegan shawarma is available for guests who want a plant-based option. Because our kitchen is shared, we describe suitable choices as gluten-free-friendly rather than certified gluten-free.
Shawarma in Ocean Beach, San Diego
Shawarma House is at 4884 Newport Avenue in Ocean Beach, near the OB Pier. We are open daily from 11 AM to 8 PM for dine-in, pickup, delivery, and direct online ordering.
Feeding a group? Our shawarma catering guide covers trays and group ordering, while the main catering page has current service details and the direct quote form.
