Al Shami

We visited Al Shami Food Cart at 3 PM and ordered two chicken shawarmas. The garlic paste is excellent—just like the authentic Syrian version. The cucumber pickles have the perfect Middle Eastern taste. The portion size is good, and the bread used is great. The chicken has a great flavor, though it could be even better—I'd rate it 8/10. The shawarma overall could use more garlic paste to make it juicier. My final rating: 9/10. We also tried: Fried kibbeh – Good size and taste, 8/10. French fries – Similar to frozen McDonald's fries, 5/10. The staff are nice, and we'll definitely be coming back!

Tried the crunchy kunafa with cream and the smooth one with cheese, each one is a completely different experience! They serve it hot with just the right amount of sweetness. Will definitely make a habit of stopping by every time I’m in Houston.

Came here because I hear their shawarma was good. Was not disappointed! Amazing friendly service. Will definitely be back.

This place is the real deal!! We have traveled from the West Coast to the East Coast looking for the most authentic shawarma sandwich, the closest thing to the Syrian Street food. This place 100% hits the mark! Having just gotten back from the Middle East, we have eaten them all over the ME for many years and this is by far the closest if not same that we have had here in the United States. 100% you have to try, you will not be disappointed!!!!

I decided to give this place a try on a NON BUSY DAY. My chicken shawarma was DRY, BURNT, TOUGH and NO FLAVOR. For 19.29 you'd think the garlic sauce would make it better...smh Now the tabbouleh was the BEST that I've had in a long time. I believe they served me the bottom of the barrel meat. Kicker is I waited 20 mins and they had no other customers.... sad sad sad

I used to love this restaurant when it first opened the food was delicious and portions were generous. However, since they’ve become more popular, the quality has really gone down. The last few times I’ve visited, the food was bland and the portions were very smaller. They literally selling you bread with a little bit of chicken. When I mentioned that to one of their employees, he clearly told me if you don’t like it, don’t buy from here and I was surprised that they don’t even care about customers.

In terms of flavors, this place is great. The chicken shawarma is cooked to perfection. Fries are good, nothing special, just good. The prices however, are off the roof. These trucks are getting more and more expensive by the day. Portion size is okay, if you're hungry, a standard meal won't suffice but if you're for a late night snack, this would be the place to go.

Best shawrma ever! You should definitely try this food truck! So generous and so clean the only thing is that there’s no where to sit but in ur car! So be prepared 😅

Outstanding Simply excellent. Service by Muhammad at the counter superb. Excellent Adana kabab.

Can be good, can be bad, depends on the day, time, or staff. Unfortunately like most trucks in this area, quality is all over the place. I have tried multiple times the chicken shawarma arabi, once it was pretty good (good garlic sauce, juicy chicken, and fresh fries), other 2 times were dry chicken in a sloppy sandwich. I also tried the beef arabi multiple times, once it was juicy and correctly seasoned, yesterday it was dryer than a desert (very sure it was not cooked the same day) served with what seems like expired pink sauce and close to expired coleslaw. The only good part about yesterday's meal was the fries. Finally, I've tried the grilled mix plate... and that was one time but based on that I think they should stick to shawarma. Service usually all over the place, expect a wait time of 15-30 mins for orders. I think I am personally done trying this place, it's like flipping a 20 dollar coin every time, but if you do want to try it, I'd say go on a Saturday about 2 hrs after they open.

Not too Shabby. But it is too Shami, if you can be such a thing. Absolutely delicious kebabs and wraps and some of the most delicious items available from a food truck in Houston. It's a Middle Eastern food truck and it's absolutely wonderful. It's part of the large Middle Eastern food truck Park on Westheimer so there are lots of great options here but this is actually one of the best ones. Big Chef is my fave, which is Turkish mainly, and this one is a close second at the moment since a couple of the other great ones disappeared. Get the Adana, I love it. The shawarma is delicious too! Open very very late which is also a massive selling point.

This food truck stays busy. Always a good sign. We've enjoyed both the beef and chicken shawarmas and the adena kabab sandwich. The food is comparable to Abu Omar. I appreciate the affordability of this place, most sandwiches are under $10. solid option for lunch!

Huge fan of shawarma, and I have to say this may be the best Shwarma in the city of Houston. The flavorful beef Shwarma is very tender and not dry. It has all flavors hitting throughout each bite. Comes with side veggies and garlic sauce. What more do you need? Must place to try!

I am from Damascus, Syria and a frequent traveler and this is the most authentic shawarma in ALL OF AMERICA. The chicken is perfectly seasoned, the garlic sauce is perfectly emulsified, and the wrap itself is nicer and seared. The workers are nice and try to be as quick as they can considering the volume of food they put out. And it is a food truck so the environment is wholesome, which is what you expect for a perfect street food experience.

The employees are so rude and disrespectful. He wouldn't look into your eyes while taking the order, instead he texts on the phone and after waiting half an hour for my order, he gives you wrong stuff and starts being very argumentative. Good luck running the business with customer service like this

I enjoyed the flavor of the food, but to be honest, it wasn't worth the cost. I paid around $50 for 2 small beef sandwiches and had to wait in line to get them. You can find similar sandwiches at any Mediterranean restaurant for a much lower price and with better seating options.

Wow this Shawarma is the best I have had in so long. I highly recommend this place. Their service is amazing.

This is the best shawarma in Houston !!!!!!! This is the place to hit up for a late night crave or just because your hungry.10/10 recommend. The ambiance is very welcoming and the staff provides good customer service. It was my first time eating Mediterranean food and Ali was nice enough to explain the menu to me. Affordable prices for the amount of food. Beef shawarma is my favorite:)

Top notch shawarma spot. Food was great. Fast service. They had some outdoor seating but I got take out. The Turkish flavors here definitely stand out. Yummy

We go to the one on Westheimer and love it. Great food and the staff is super nice. Try the grilled kibbe.

10/10 best shawarma in Houston!!! I drive almost an hour to eat here. You won't be disappointed, the service is incredible, food is extraordinary

Al Shami has the best adana shawarma and beef shawarma I've had so far. Shawarma places usually never have good beef shawarma but Al-Shami is the first shawarma place that has great beef shawarma here in Houston. Al-Mankal grill still has the best Chicken shawarma but Al-Shami has the best beef & adana shawarma. The service is great and it's a food truck so the ambience depends on the weather. They do have a shortage of parking though so if you go here try to carpool.

How is this possible? how can this place only have 4 reviews? the best shawarma i've had in houston! the food is amazing and the service is great!

Was in the area and saw the food truck yard, so I swung in to check it out. So glad I did. The food was absolutely delicious (#4). I ate it while driving and had to stop myself from turning the car around and going back for more. The staff were polite and welcoming. I highly recommend it. I will be back.

Small portions! Paid $20 and not even full. What a waste of money! The workers are so rude. Not clean. I will never come back.

Best Arabi food truck in Houston. The shish tawook is the best. Must try! It will transport you back overseas if not to a better place.

The best Chicken Shawarma Sandwich I've ever had!!! Ali took great care of me, can't wait to come back soon!!! Highly recommend Al Shami to those who want a good Shawarma Sando!!!

Al Shami is a very tasty spot located in Houston mixed with many other Mediterranean and flavorful food trucks. My friend and I decided to try out their shawarmas as she was missing the food from back home. As soon as we took our first bite it was extremely tasty, the chicken was just right, nothing was too overpowering and my friend felt like she was back home in Syria. I definitely recommend eating here. The staff were also very helpful and friendly when asking them to describe the different options they offered in terms of shawarma plates. If you are ever around the area, I highly recommend stopping by Al Shami to grab a tasty shawarma. I personally really enjoyed the Chicken Shawarma Arabi which comes with friends and pickled veggies!

Their Shawarma and Adana are the best in town. We have been to Hwy 6 and Voss location I don't know how many times. They are always kind and best service and food quality. Try it if you haven't already.

We had a beef shawarma and a chicken shawarma (sandwich only). Good quality, tasty, but we've had better. Phoenicia is the star for shawarma.

The food was ok,I believe they can improve it a little bit to get it to 5 stars review.

This shawarma is like eating it back in Beirut or Damascus. There is no other shawarma that can get better. Must try if you are in Houston for sure!

I've been here twice now and still one of the best shawarma I've ever had. Highly recommend!