Shawarma On The Go

I was hungry after a long days work and really wanted a falafel. Found this little place a was very surprised. The people were so sweet and the eggplant sandwich really grabbed my attention and then I ordered a chicken Philly. The eggplant sandwich was DELICIOUS!! That chicken filly however needed some more seasoning. 🧂 🌶️

This place went downhill, raised prices, disgusting place it’s located in. Today was the final straw. I watched a food prep guy eating the food he was preparing while wearing his gloves. Like sir that’s nasty. You can’t eat food off people’s plates while you’re making them. The place is dirty and greasy. I will not be returning again. After years of eating here it’s finally enough to make me quit. Clean up your nasty business.

Don’t let the gas station vibe fool you - this is THE best gyro plate in town. The owners are very friendly and the service is fast and efficient. Call in an order and it’ll likely be ready by the time you get there. Shawarma on the Go is a valuable part of the community and I’m happy to have it nearby. Definitely give it a try.

They asked me to write a review and I almost hate to do it bc I'll be so upset if this place blows up haha, but they deserve every star available bc the food is so incredible. The prices are right and the gyros are FIRE. I get the #2 and sub the hummus for their house made baba ganoush. Don't forget to grab a side of their own Arabic hot sauce (the owner told us "not very spicy, just little spice" but he's a very kind liar 😂) as a nola native, I feel confident in saying it brings HEAT but also FLAVOUR, it worth the extra buck. Bring the kids bc they also have chicken tenders and fries. The only negative, that has NOTHING to do with the food, is the bathroom lol. Don't use it. Being in NOLA, it's not unusual to enjoy "gas station food", but it's still a gas station. The bathroom is as expected, so just avoid it 😂

Not gunna lie been a fan for years but haven’t been in a while. Something has changed. Falafel look premade and are smaller. The rice is mushy and the salad is covered in Italian dressing which I honestly don’t remember being a thing…bummer used to be one of my favorite Mediterranean spots.

This is not a destination location. This is hole in the wall, pit stop pick up lunch spot. But they are right on. I had a cheesesteak that was almost like back east and a hundred times better than Liberty cheesesteak. Their wraps and their schwarma are their specialties, and I'm looking forward to trying them all. Very clean, great service, good value.

Don't be fooled. Much of the best food gems in the New Orleans area is tucked away in unassuming gas stations. This is definitely the case here! Great menu, made to order. Meat shaved off of the spit while you watch. Good portions, friendly staff. All around great experience. I will be back!

The food is amazing, especially the chicken. To those of you complaining about prices, find a cheaper place with the same quality. You can’t bc it doesn’t exist in this area. If you’re complaining about a business raising prices and lowering portions in this economy, then go to the grocery store and cook your own food. You’re either woefully ignorant about running a business or the current price of food or you’re just a hater. Owners are super nice. Food is great. Prices are fair.

I've been meaning to try this place for a while and I was glad that I finally got the chance to! The food here was made so quickly and fresh. I had the chicken shwarma plate that came with pita bread on the side and I was so impressed by their generous portion sizes. A great place to stop by if your looking to find place with affordable, fresh, and delicious food!

Excellent quick food service! I was impressed with the open kitchen and the freshness of the meat. We had the gyro wrap plate and the chicken shawarma plate. Both with salad which tasted better than it looked, and hummus, which was good, but not as thick as I'm used to. I thought for the price the serving size was fair. As others have noted, they do charge extra for pita bread. Overall pretty good and will definitely return!

Love ittttt. I'm giving 5 stars despite them having very little in the way of seating. That is my one complaint, so I'm getting it out of the way fast. They have a couple tables inside, but they are such a popular lunch spot, they were very much taken. We took our food home and ate. It IS called "on the go" after all, so it's right in the name. My friend and I tried their food for the first time today, and I was impressed. Respectable portions and everything was fresh and cronchy and delicious. I love that with this dish, they give you the falafel and literally all the fixins you need to make your own badass little wraps. Warm pita, tahini, pickles, tomato and onion, cucumbers, lettuce, Kalamata olives, green peppers, and the most delightful creamy hummus. I'm an eggplant fiend, so of course I needed some baba on the side. I got the small size, which was totally adequate, and it was so smokey and good. My friend got the chicken shawarma I believe, and they loved it. Looked like a plump toasted burrito. I saw a lot of other menu items I need to try, like the fried fish, eggplant sammich, and falafel wrap. Will most certainly be going back, since it's not even far from home. The staff were polite and welcoming, even in the middle of a lunchtime rush. As a former food service worker, I can respect that.

Have been going here since they opened and it never disappoints! The chicken wrap is my go to and always fresh and tasty. They also have really great hummus plus the service is always friendly and quick.

Tasty! I'm a sucker for restaurants in gas stations, so I was excited when we got there. It's not pretty and you can't really eat in (one table maybe?), but for take out it's great. The gyro was gigantic and came with a salad and hummus. Everything was really good, especially the salad! Even the teenagers we were with were totally into it.

I love this place! Great price! Great taste! Great portion! It is a corner-store gas station with a little restaurant station inside, so you have an endless options of drinks lol. I have no complaints. Price: 10/10 (pretty cheap! And great portions per dollar!) Environment: 2/10 (it's a gas station what do you expect?, but they usually have their own parking spots open which is uncommon on magazine) Service: 10/10 (these guys are very helpful and stay out of your way! Good comes out very quick!) Experience: 10/10 (when ever i want something quick, tasty and filling, this is a go to for me if im near by!) Food: 10/10 (great taste! Great portions!)

I got the chicken plate and wrap for my partner and I, and it was great! Great family-ran restaurant with very affordable menu. We'll be back.

Been here a couple of times including today. Ordered a Gyro that came with hummus and salad. Also ordered the spinach pie aka spanakopita. The Gyro was good with lots of meat but needed some onion and more taziki. The hummus tasted like it came from a mix where you just add water. Seriously. The salad had way too much oregano. The spinach pie was excellent and came with some first class taziki. Service was quick! I will be back for the spanakopita as it was as good as what I had in Greece!

The portions are generous, the prices are reasonable, and the food is tasty. The swarma plate is huge and comes with very tasty rice and a salad. The meat is seasoned well and the salad dressing was wonderful. Not enough pita bread so order extra. One thing though... the Baba Ganou does not come with pita bread. You have to order that separately. Ask for some extra pita bread and you'll be fine!

The gyro wrap was spot on. I'm glad I discovered this gem! Dip the fries in the garlic sauce, you're welcome (:

Heard rave reviews about this place. I'm an avid Lebanese food enjoyer, so I knew I had to stop by. Oftentimes in New Orleans, the best food comes from small, unassuming places in gas stations. Unfortunately, this establishment's food did not deliver. Food - Tried the chicken shawarma platter. I've eaten at many many Lebanese restaurants, and the food at this establishment ranks among the bottom. The chicken shawarma was tough and not tender. The tzatziki sauce poured on top was not much of a sauce, so much as an unappetizing white congealed mass. The hummus was perhaps the worst aspect of the meal - far too runny and extremely acidic/sour. And they do not even make their pita bread from scratch - they merely heat up a store bought pita for you (and charge you extra for it! Apparently it is not included in the shawarma platter). The most important aspects of the chicken shawarma missed their mark completely, creating a disappointing experience. Service - N/A, essentially a takeout restaurant with a few tables in the gas station Ambiance - It's a gas station. Don't expect too much here If you're going to have a small restaurant within a gas station, you have to deliver on the food if you expect repeat customers. Unfortunately, the food didn't deliver, and I won't be a repeat customer.

We try to get take out at least once a week! It is so good and the folks are so kind. It is a must have in Uptown!!!

So good and the owner is very friendly. Took my daughter here after her doc appt cause she wanted shawarma...it did not disappoint! We'll be back again next time we're in New Orleans!

I love a good gyro and chicken shawarma so I went into Shawarma on the Go with high expectations. I will first say that the staff is very friendly and welcoming. Quality customer service is something I appreciate. For my visit, I placed a pick up order over the phone and I was able to pick my food up within minutes. I ordered the gyro/chicken shawarma plate that came with a salad, hummus, rice, a side of tzatziki sauce and garlic spread,and a wheat or white pita. It was a good amount of food for the price, but I was automatically disappointed at how dry the chicken was. It had a good flavor but not juicy at all. However, I did enjoy the gyro meat. The rice was okay could have used a little more flavor, and I think there should have been an additional pita bread served with the plate since there were 2 meats. I enjoyed the sauces and the salad. The hummus also had a pretty good flavor. Overall, the plate was okay. I am open to trying something else the next time. The customer service and turn around of getting my food were meaningful highlights of the visit.

Tried this place a couple years ago and thought it was bad and overpriced for what you got, but decided to give it another chance last night. Unfortunately it's just as bad as I remember and even more expensive. Was looking forward to chicken shawarma but they were out so went with falafel wrap. They tried to charge me extra for "white bread" without telling me (watch out they seem to do this to everyone and you won't know unless you pay attention at the very end) because even if you get the whole meal, it won't come with pita to dip in the hummus that is included??? Absolutely bizarre. The bread that you do pay extra for (my friend got jipped into paying extra for it without noticing) was one measly piece of cold, store-bought pita. Ended up spending $15 for a falafel wrap that was so wet I couldn't pick it up without it falling apart. I've never ever heard of falafel being this expensive- especially considering you're ordering from a convenience store/gas station. Truly disappointing and the service was less than stellar too- young guys too stoned to answer the simplest of questions. Wish I could get a refund. There are several nice, sit down restaurants on Magazine alone that won't charge this much for falafel that I'll be sticking with moving forward.

I can't believe I haven't written a review for Shawarma on the Go. My boyfriend and I have been getting takeout from here at least once a month for over a year. This is the place to go when you're craving good Mediterranean food. No frills or fluffs, just good food. It's connected to a gas station. The line to order is always long so we like to call in our order and the food is usually ready for pickup in 10-20 minutes. I usually get the falafel sandwich and my boyfriend is obsessed with the gyro sandwich. They are so filling. Their hummus is also to die for. The workers are all super nice. Highly recommend.

Quick and delicious food from good people - so good that our two year old shouts it out by name.

Amazing food, great service, clean restaurant. We come here at least once a week. Love it! The food is so delicious every time! Definitely come here to eat. We get the chicken shawarma plate(always have leftovers it's so much food) and we get the gyro wrap. Delicious!

Shawarma on the Go is one of our favorite restaurants for ordering takeout Mediterranean food. We always phone in our orders and within 10 minutes it's easy to walk in, pay and pick up. Our favorites are the Chicken Shawarma Platter and the Gyro Lamb Platter. Both can also be ordered as wraps are more than enough to feed two or three people. Each generous platter comes with freshly made hummus, pita bread and a small salad. If you are in a rush and need some great Mediterranean takeout I highly recommend Shawarma on the Go.

Perfect every time. Might freak some people out being in a gas station but it's family owned and operated and everything is so fresh and delicious.

Our go to when no one makes dinner and we are hungry. Fast, efficient and good food. We get the gyro wrap with salad and hummus. So much food. They are always very pleasant when we come in. Call in your order and it's ready when you are.

Yes it is in a gas station and Sharawama on the Go is the best place for Middle Eastern food uptown if not New Orleans. We always call in our order and pick up 20 minutes later. And location, inside the gas station, makes it real easy for to drive up, park and pickup your phoned in order. Now if your starving they do have a few tables inside to eat at, but these tables are mostly used by people waiting to pick up their takeout. The Chicken Sharawama Platter and the Gyro Platter both come loaded with seasoned meat, sauce, a small salad and a side of hummas and bread. We have also had both as wraps and they were equally delicious and loaded with chicken or lamb. The ingredients are always fresh, the sauce and seasoning authentic and the portions are VERY generious. I highly recommend this place as they have the best Scharawama in NOLA !

Haven't been here in years. Wanted to give it another try kinda glad we did. Overall it's ok. Chicken wasn't that flavorful and the rice was just not good. The rice tasted like old school steakhouse fluffy rice. While decent, doesn't taste like middle eastern food. They also forgot our pita on our two plates. I'd go back because it's less expensive then the counterparts in town and equally as good and portions are slightly larger. Slightly. The other counterparts in town aren't perfect either.

Shawarma on the go serves its purpose. It's not going to be the best shawarma but it's fast, cheap, and easy. An over stuffed gyro wrap with fries is $9. Mine had no lettuce and was oozing sauce but was stuffed with meat so I can't complain. Fries are crispy and also generous portion. I'd suggest a plate over a wrap unless you def want fries.

Love this place! Best shawarma place in town for sure. Their meat is very tender and juicy. They definitely don't short you on it either. That pita is packed! Speaking of the pita, they also do that right. Their homemade hummus and salad dressing is perfect. Be sure to try their pine-nut tea.

I've been wanting to try Schwarma on the Go for a while now, something about a restaurant attached to the gas station is intriguing and I've heard from multiple people that they make mean schwarma. Finally stopped by and ordered the gyro/chicken combo and baklava. The staff was incredibly friendly and I think that the owner was in that day and made sure we enjoyed our meal. The gyro was perfectly spiced and the chicken was just as flavorful, a little bit smokey too. The hummus was homemade and was super smooth and a great addition to the pita and meat. Plus the tzatziki and whatever lemony yogurt with the chicken. Baklava was super buttery and flaky. They've got a few tables inside as well as a couple outside, and they serve everything in to-go containers if you're on the go. Definitely make a stop by here, it's a hidden gem.

A new restaurant inside of a gas station... humm so it seems we are going all country style in NOLA finally which is fine with me as good food in gas stations is a great thing. This place usually gives you a large amount of food for a decent price. The first time I went I had enough food for three meals but the second time it was enough for just one, albeit very large, meal. The only complaint I would have is that they don't have fresh brewed iced tea and you only have the fountain drinks or bottle drink options. I also wish they did offer the hot chili paste sauce most of the other Middle Eastern joints in town offer but currently they just have Sriracha. Most people seem to get their food to go here so even though there are some tables here I've yet to seem them used. If you aren't in the mood for Middle Eastern food they also offer a menu of more traditional American food items. Overall I've been pretty happy with my food here so far and they give you a good portion size at a fair price along with being very generous on the condiments they top the food with.

Eggplant Sammy was seaux good. Like lebanons but I dare say better! The employees were pretty nice as well.

"This shit is delicious man. This some dank ass rice" - Zach Possibly the best rice I've had in my life. So soft yet not mushy, so flavorful. Pairs great with the gyro which was flavorful and not too expensive and the tzatziki is refreshing and plentiful. The hummus is flavorful and fresh. The salad has a nice tangy dressing The only downside is that it took around 10-15 minutes for our food. Also, the flatbread/pita was nothing special, your normal store-bought But everyone is very nice

Love these guys. They do great Mediterranean food quick and affordable. Highly recommend the chicken shawarma and halloumi cheese; check this place out!

I love this place. I'm a customer first and an employee second. The family that owns the place is the most amazing people I ever knew. They care about their customers and make sure to serve quality food. Everything is made from scratch (I love their baba ghanoush!) My husband and I had lunch yesterday there. He ordered the crispy chicken on French, he loved it! I ordered the eggplant sandwich (my favorite). As an employee, I love working there! It's my happy time to be there and the group I work with and customers are simply amazing. My whole family loves their Shawarma, gyro and homemade hummus. I can't say enough about Shawarma on the Go.

I LOVE LOVE Shawarma on the Go. The quality of the food and portions is out of this world. They prepare all of the food in an open kitchen in front of you. Everything always comes out smelling so good and hot! Parking may be a bit difficult to get since it is located in a gas station but it is totally worth it! The service I get here is so amazing. They always greet you with a smile when taking your order. I always leave with delicious food and in such a great mood!

Shawarma on the go is a neighborhood staple for the Irish channel. It is some of the best gas station food in the country and absolutely blows those hot dogs on rollers out of the water that you find at other gas stations. The Gyro is some of the best I have had, tender and well seasoned and my wife loves the chicken shawarma platter. The hummus is tangy and just the right consistency as well. The salad that comes with it is okay. It is a little expensive for gas station food and they have mixed up some orders in the past or taken a while to make the order when they get busy. However, especially considering the location/convenience; This place is worth a visit and you won't be disappointed!!

Incredible place!! Was jonesing for falafel and BOY this fit the bill. I have never had hummus this good, it was truly extraordinary. The falafel pita was superb. My husband said the lamb gyro was exceptional. Thank you! We will be back!!

This place is in a gas station but do not let that deterred you. Shawarma on the go is NOT gas station food. The meat is soft, juicy and tasty. The rice is light and flavorful. The salads are fresh. The sauces are yummy. It's a must try. You can't beat the convenience, the value, and the ohh so tasty food.

I live for the hidden gem, the greasy spoon, the hole in the wall. This gas station halal stand is all the above. Wanted everything, but limited myself to just the chicken & gyro combo and the shrimp & fish basket. Servings for both entrees were humongous. The garlic sauce on the gyro and chicken is fire. Perfectly shaved and grill top cooked meat is balanced by the rice and a little salad/hummus side. Small serving of pita is provided as well. Shrimp and fish were both fried to a golden crisp and served atop a mound of fries. The dipping sauce is a must! Another salad came with it to make you not feel so bad for all the grease. I was terribly full afterwards. If you've got the lunchtime blues because you've been eating the same thing, come here and switch it up with that sch-sch-schwarmaaaaaa. Beware: the staff is friendly but efficiency is not the name of the game. Be prepared to wait.

Meh this place was overall underwhelming. The cashier was nice and seemed to be training the person that was cooking the food. It's on the side of a gas station so the ambiance wasn't good. The shrimp and fish platter was pretty standard except my fish was over cooked so then it was really chewy instead of flakey. Shrimp was well cooked but under seasoned and the fries were also under seasoned with with the creole seasoning. Gyro was ok just meat tzatziki and cole slaw. Bread seem store bought and salad was just lettuce and dressing.

4/5 gas station vibes? yes. listen, if you don't wanna get your food from a gas station, then don't. if you're still interested, go ahead and place your order! i mean this makes sense to me considering it's street food, right? and it's "on the go" so you can plate this up as much as you want when you get home. i've had a few things here and as you can see while you wait, it's all done up as you order. i really like the flash-grilled (is that a fair description?) veggies that come with the plates, and the hummus is also pretty decent. the pita comes hottt in foil and all in all every plate is actually enough for two meals. for the price and convenience, this is nice option for when a craving hits.

ok look.... this place is LEGIT. First of all, the shwarma is THE REAL. DEAL. I order the chicken shawarma wrap, and it is in a tortilla with all the goodies and pickles and a french fry. THIS IS HOW IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE DONE. This is how they made the shawarma in Dubai; so that was basically my benchmark. Ohhh and you must try the dessert. I'm so hungry. The shawarma is flavorful, not greasy, and incredible. The fries are hot and crunchy, and not soggy. The service is wonderful, and I appreciate that they are a little hidden. I could live here if it was closer, but for now, I will be all too happy to indulge... every other day. Forget the other "middle eastern" restaurants - this one takes the cake!!

My go to to for chicken Shawarma and gyro plates. Salad nice fresh (great dressing). The hummus is also good here and doesn't leave you that dry taste some hummus do. The meat for both the chicken and gyro are juicy and flavorful. Not to mention the garlic sauce that is on top of the chicken shawarma is so good!

I'm not sure I agree with the glowing reviews of this place. It's basically a very dirty gas station that sells questionable food. I definitely won't be back.

I seriously love this place. It's located inside of Jetgo gas station. There are a few parking spots, and I got lucky to get one of those spots. Service - The cashiers were so friendly. Food - I got the gyro plate. The plate comes with rice and it was cooked to perfection. Not too moist, not too dry. Perfect. The plate came with salad too. I should've asked for dressing on the side because it was a little too much dressing, but it was still good. The plate also comes with a side of hummus and pita bread. Can't go wrong with those. They let you have the option to get regular white or wheat pita bread. The gyro was delicious. That tzatziki sauce is life. Everything was so good! They gave a good portion of the gyro. I shared with a friend and we were both stuffed after finishing! All for $9.99 say what?! Seating - The first time I was there, there were probably only about 3 or 4 small tables. The second time I came, I was so glad they upgraded their tables and added more! Only problem is, there were so many people coming in for the food that there just really isn't enough seats for everyone. You should definitely try to come in before or after the lunch rush. I came in around 11:30am and there were like 3 tables open. Once it was noon, all the tables were filled and there was a line of people who were ordering. I would have hated it if I came and there wasn't a table open for me to eat at. Overall, I definitely recommend this place. So glad I tried it!

This has become my go to place when I don't feel like cooking dinner. So I'm here a lot. Everything I've tried, from the chicken shawarma to the Iraqi lula kabob to the salads, babaganoush and hummus, have been delicious. The place, yes, is in gas station/convenience store, so completely lacks charm, but that's ok. I just get it to go and take it back to my charming condo. The guy who waits on you at the counter enjoys talking about the food of his homeland, and has educated me and laughed while I mispronounce things. Very nice guys, and they make all the food from scratch. They're carrying Big Easy Bucha and organic bottled green tea in the chiller, so they're on it. A welcome casual eatery in the neighborhood.

By far the best Mediterranean food in the city. The hummus is sooo amazing. It can be ate with a spoon. I love their gyro and salad dressing. Customer service is great.

I was in the area and wanted to grab a quick and easy lunch. As I was looking through Yelp, I came across this place on Magazine. It is located in a gas station. Great part about this place is that there is parking inside the gas station so you wouldn't have to worry about street parking. Don't let the title of a restaurant being located in a gas station fool you. The food was excellent. Portions were awesome for the price. I got the combo plate (chicken and gyro) that was served with rice, hummus, salad, and your choice of white or wheat pita. I got the gyro wrap for my dad which is served with either hummus plus salad or fries. Everything is made fresh here. The employees were excellent. Everyone was so nice and caring. Great people! I will definitely return when I am in the area and in the mood for some quick and easy Mediterranean food! Come and check this place out.

Amazing food! Really delicious! Can't believe it is attached to a gas station. Only a few blocks from my home. Definitely an economical and satisfying choice for some semi-fast food grub! I got the lamb and chicken combo. Both are spiced well and the hummus that came with it was gone too fast. Quite impressed! Just tried some of their sandwiches for the first time! Very good! So convenient! Great attitudes and excellent service!

Finally found a gyro competitor to Ali Baba in the quarter. STG features huge portions of delicious gyro served any style you like on this day I had it over a greek salad and it was phenomenal. The greek salad is filled with all your favorites, feta cheese, olives, red onions etc with a choice of meat on top or just by itself. All wraps come with a side salad or fries. I will go back and try the chicken. Although they are outside of my normal hood its worth the trek uptown.

Man I love this place! Good food and service! I don't know why but, I always enter on the convenience store side and even he is kind. Always pleasant, always greets. It's on Magazine so parking can be challenging but, for me finding a spot at the gas station is no problem. You can sit and eat. Nothing fancy, about four tables but, usually clear and clean. I'm in love with their Gyros and fries. The chicken is good also but, I've been looking for a place to get a good gyros and I've finally found it! I don't know if it's just that the fries are always hot but, they are so good!!! Never any leftover. They aren't stingy with the meat or tsatzki! When I want a gyros I can't see me going anywhere else. You guys have definitely gained a new loyal customer.

The food is delicious and the staff is professional each time we order from Shawarma. My husband and I eat gyros from here often.