This place provides a nice fusion of middle-eastern and Latin American food on the cheap. Plenty of protein choices AND what the meats are held in (i.e., flatbread, normal bread, tortilla, plantain slice, corn bread, etc.). This place is basically custom-made counter/fast-food service, so expect your food in about 10-15 minutes. The dining area is super casual funky. We ordered 2 sandwiches, both with shredded steak. This meat sounds fancy but it's basically Mexican shredded beef. The flavors could be stronger but it's not a problem since there's a self-service condiment bar with a wide selection of sauces. The portion size of the sandwiches was more than ample with the plantain entree easily being able to feed 2 people, so this place provides good value. The plantain slice was a bit disappointing in that it was hard and flavorless, tasting like an overcooked pita bread. Better to stick to the more traditional breads like the corn bread, which was very good.
Cinthya C.
Terrible food!!!! Don't waste your time and money here! Chicken is awful and steak has no flavor at all!!!
Shawn Armogan
the food is a little pricey but the food came out lightning fast and soooooo delicious. you pay for what you get!
Mango Tini
great service!!
Carlos Luis C.
One of the best arepas I've had. Great service and food. Highly recommend this place.
Oscar Hernandez
I truly want to give them a 3.5 stars but I can’t do that. The food & service here are great but way of communicating with their costumers slack a little tonight. No only I waited about 15-20 mins in line (I didn’t mind it at all) to cashier comes & tell me that any orders I will place is going to take 1-2 hours. I end up leaving but it will be great if that was communicated when we were waiting in line cause I could have use the time that I wasted to go somewhere else! Still love the restaurant but disappointed about tonight!
Aimee Marie Erickson
We found it by accident and it was the best mistake. They have delicious food and great service. It's a fusion of Venezuelan and Lebanese food. So creative and tasty.
Alexis A.
I always heard the name but kept forgetting to visit, until, I was driving by international drive and found out about their new location. I decided to stop and pay the visit, absolutely worth it!! Every since, I always come back for their Shawarma, empanadas, tequeños and parchita juice. Outstanding customer service by Diana who coincidentally has always taken care of my orders. I highly recommend this establishment.
Jose Cardozo
Amaizing food, everithing like oriental food styling Venezuelan 100% recommended
Cherish M
Being from Chicago this was not what I was expecting. Restaurant is not middle eastern food it is mostly Venezuelan food. Although the restaurant offered shawarma it was not on a skewer and was not seasoned traditionally.If your going to use the word shawarma in your name you should offer authentic seasoned meat on a skewer not poor quality chopped up chicken or beef that is not the same thing.Prices are on the higher side and my pita bread was hard and stale. I’m sorry I will not be returning .
Great empanadas. The portion sizes are huge, good value for money
Raul Pool
BEST FOOD IN ORLANDO!! I’m from Georgia and went to Florida for vacation and this is definitely a highlight of my trip! The food is full of flavor, made with love and without a doubt you get your money’s worth!! The owner and the staff make you feel welcomed and will go out of their way to make sure your satisfied! It’s a must stop and I will definitely be going back!!
green lantern
If you want shawarma and know what that is you definitely want to pass on this place. I ordered a chick shawarma and side of falafel. The chick sandwich I received was a a large pita stuffed with bland chicken pieces and veg. It was over stuffed and couldn't hold together. Flavor wise it did not resemble shawarma in any way. Like not even it's third cousin's uncle's , sister's mailman. Kind of Ironic since the place has shawarma in the name. The sandwich was trying way to hard yet accomplished nothing. The falafel tasted like hotdog meat...not the usual nice aroma that falafel has. I also did wait 35 minutes for food which felt excessive for fast food. This place should be called Food Open Late. Update to my review...it's about 15 minutes since I posted original review. I just downgraded review from 2 stars to 1 star due to the explosive diarrhea I just experienced. The violent diarrhea stream pouring out of me definitely the highlight of my evening. Update to name: this place should be called Food Open Late Also Squirts. FOLAS for short. God bless.
Valentina S.
As the first time... delicious food.. today a Parrilla Mixta with fries perfect size to share and try a classic cocada that was amazing with a lot of condensed milk... this place has become a staple to have something before going back to miami... Venezuelan flavors in Orlando..
Rodolfo Madero
This place is an excellent Venezuelan and Mediterranean fusion. The shawarma is incredible and it has a unique flavor. They make it fresh as you can see in the kitchen. I would recommend to anyone looking for good shawarma in the area
This place provides a nice fusion of middle-eastern and Latin American food on the cheap. Plenty of protein choices AND what the meats are held in (i.e., flatbread, normal bread, tortilla, plantain slice, corn bread, etc.). This place is basically custom-made counter/fast-food service, so expect your food in about 10-15 minutes. The dining area is super casual funky. We ordered 2 sandwiches, both with shredded steak. This meat sounds fancy but it's basically Mexican shredded beef. The flavors could be stronger but it's not a problem since there's a self-service condiment bar with a wide selection of sauces. The portion size of the sandwiches was more than ample with the plantain entree easily being able to feed 2 people, so this place provides good value. The plantain slice was a bit disappointing in that it was hard and flavorless, tasting like an overcooked pita bread. Better to stick to the more traditional breads like the corn bread, which was very good.
Terrible food!!!! Don't waste your time and money here! Chicken is awful and steak has no flavor at all!!!
the food is a little pricey but the food came out lightning fast and soooooo delicious. you pay for what you get!
great service!!
One of the best arepas I've had. Great service and food. Highly recommend this place.
I truly want to give them a 3.5 stars but I can’t do that. The food & service here are great but way of communicating with their costumers slack a little tonight. No only I waited about 15-20 mins in line (I didn’t mind it at all) to cashier comes & tell me that any orders I will place is going to take 1-2 hours. I end up leaving but it will be great if that was communicated when we were waiting in line cause I could have use the time that I wasted to go somewhere else! Still love the restaurant but disappointed about tonight!
We found it by accident and it was the best mistake. They have delicious food and great service. It's a fusion of Venezuelan and Lebanese food. So creative and tasty.
I always heard the name but kept forgetting to visit, until, I was driving by international drive and found out about their new location. I decided to stop and pay the visit, absolutely worth it!! Every since, I always come back for their Shawarma, empanadas, tequeños and parchita juice. Outstanding customer service by Diana who coincidentally has always taken care of my orders. I highly recommend this establishment.
Amaizing food, everithing like oriental food styling Venezuelan 100% recommended
Being from Chicago this was not what I was expecting. Restaurant is not middle eastern food it is mostly Venezuelan food. Although the restaurant offered shawarma it was not on a skewer and was not seasoned traditionally.If your going to use the word shawarma in your name you should offer authentic seasoned meat on a skewer not poor quality chopped up chicken or beef that is not the same thing.Prices are on the higher side and my pita bread was hard and stale. I’m sorry I will not be returning .
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Great empanadas. The portion sizes are huge, good value for money
BEST FOOD IN ORLANDO!! I’m from Georgia and went to Florida for vacation and this is definitely a highlight of my trip! The food is full of flavor, made with love and without a doubt you get your money’s worth!! The owner and the staff make you feel welcomed and will go out of their way to make sure your satisfied! It’s a must stop and I will definitely be going back!!
If you want shawarma and know what that is you definitely want to pass on this place. I ordered a chick shawarma and side of falafel. The chick sandwich I received was a a large pita stuffed with bland chicken pieces and veg. It was over stuffed and couldn't hold together. Flavor wise it did not resemble shawarma in any way. Like not even it's third cousin's uncle's , sister's mailman. Kind of Ironic since the place has shawarma in the name. The sandwich was trying way to hard yet accomplished nothing. The falafel tasted like hotdog meat...not the usual nice aroma that falafel has. I also did wait 35 minutes for food which felt excessive for fast food. This place should be called Food Open Late. Update to my review...it's about 15 minutes since I posted original review. I just downgraded review from 2 stars to 1 star due to the explosive diarrhea I just experienced. The violent diarrhea stream pouring out of me definitely the highlight of my evening. Update to name: this place should be called Food Open Late Also Squirts. FOLAS for short. God bless.
As the first time... delicious food.. today a Parrilla Mixta with fries perfect size to share and try a classic cocada that was amazing with a lot of condensed milk... this place has become a staple to have something before going back to miami... Venezuelan flavors in Orlando..
This place is an excellent Venezuelan and Mediterranean fusion. The shawarma is incredible and it has a unique flavor. They make it fresh as you can see in the kitchen. I would recommend to anyone looking for good shawarma in the area