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5 Best Shawarma Restaurants in Los Angeles (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Thorne Savarin
By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Late-night is where shawarma restaurants in Los Angeles really earn their reputation, with several of the spots below running well past midnight for the after-concert and after-shift crowd. Between the restaurants here, customers have left over 4,300 Google reviews, and the top pick alone carries more than 1,500 of them at a 4.7 rating.

Short answer: Dama Grill leads on review volume at 4.7 stars across 1,526 reviews, followed by Navat Halal (4.7, 1,154 reviews) and The Sultan Chicken (4.8, 664 reviews). Lucia Mediterranean Grill posts the highest rating on the page at 4.9, and most orders here run $10 to $30 a person depending on whether you get a wrap or a full platter.
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LA's Shawarma Spots, Side by Side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Dama Grill - Best Kebab & Shawarma 4.7 ★ 1,526 Kebab and shawarma combo View ›
2 Navat Halal 4.7 ★ 1,154 Late-night eats View ›
3 Lucia Mediterranean Grill - Downtown LA Shawarma • Falafel • Kebab 4.9 ★ 591 Downtown lunch spot View ›
4 The Sultan Chicken 4.8 ★ 664 Longtime local favorite View ›
5 Z Falafel 4.5 ★ 771 Falafel and shawarma combo View ›
5 Best Shawarma Restaurants in Los Angeles (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Dama Grill - Best Kebab & Shawarma logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Dama Grill - Best Kebab & Shawarma

4.71,526 Google reviews

Dama Grill is a Venice Boulevard restaurant serving Middle Eastern shawarma, kebabs and falafel, with a strong following built largely through Instagram rather than a traditional storefront presence. Reviewers describe it as consistently busy, which many take as a sign of fresh, high-turnover food, with chicken kebab wraps and falafel called out as standouts alongside its shawarma.

What people praise

  • Chicken kebab wraps and falafel praised as among the best in the area
  • Free parking lot on site, a rarity for this kind of spot in LA
  • Fresh, flavorful shawarma even during a busy dinner rush
  • Complimentary desserts occasionally offered by staff

Worth knowing

  • Portions in the shawarma wrap specifically noted as smaller than expected by some reviewers
  • Wait times can run 30 to 45 minutes on weekend evenings
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume1,526 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · hours
Rating breakdown87% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed shawarma spot on this page, with the kebab wrap edging out the shawarma itself according to several reviewers. Worth the wait, but go in expecting a line on weekends.

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10821 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034

Lucia Mediterranean Grill - Downtown LA Shawarma • Falafel • Kebab logo
#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Lucia Mediterranean Grill - Downtown LA Shawarma • Falafel • Kebab

4.9591 Google reviews

Lucia Mediterranean Grill is a Downtown LA restaurant serving shawarma, falafel and kebab plates alongside vegan and vegetarian Mediterranean options, ordered through Toast for pickup or delivery. It holds the highest rating of any shawarma restaurant on this page, with reviewers repeatedly citing generous portions and attentive, friendly service.

What people praise

  • Highest rating on this list at 4.9 stars
  • Large portion sizes noted repeatedly across reviews
  • Vegan and vegetarian Mediterranean options alongside the shawarma menu
  • Owner or manager personally attentive to service according to multiple reviewers

Worth knowing

  • Location isn't the most convenient according to at least one reviewer
  • Nearby businesses close early, so it's less suited for a late-night stop than Navat
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume591 · 75th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest-rated shawarma spot in Downtown LA, best for a daytime or early-evening visit given the area quiets down after dark.

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945 Wall St, Los Angeles, CA 90015

The Sultan Chicken logo
#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

The Sultan Chicken

4.8664 Google reviews

The Sultan Chicken is a Downtown LA Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurant run by the same family since 1995, serving kebab plates, shawarma, breakfast dishes and fresh daily fish alongside its core Middle Eastern menu. Reviewers with decades of history describe it as a downtown anchor known for consistency across generations of the same ownership.

What people praise

  • Nearly 30 years of consistent operation by the same family
  • Beef shawarma plate specifically praised as excellent
  • Fresh daily fish and breakfast dishes beyond the core kebab and shawarma menu
  • Delivery available for nearby residents

Worth knowing

  • Shorter hours than the late-night options on this page, generally closing by early evening
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume664 · 81th
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenessphone · hours
Rating breakdown89% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A downtown institution with a loyal, long-standing customer base, and the beef shawarma plate is specifically called out as a standout by regulars.

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311 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Z Falafel logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Z Falafel

4.5771 Google reviews

Z Falafel is a Downtown LA restaurant near the Fashion District serving halal Mediterranean food, with chicken shawarma plates, falafel bowls and gyro among its most-ordered items. Reviewers frequently order both a shawarma dish and a falafel-based item on the same visit, and the restaurant also caters private events.

What people praise

  • Chicken shawarma plate and falafel bowl both praised as standouts on the same order
  • Fried cauliflower called out repeatedly as a must-try side
  • Good value for portion size according to multiple reviewers
  • Located near the Fashion District, convenient for downtown shoppers

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer reported burnt kebab and overly salty garlic sauce on a recent visit
  • Quality can vary; most reviews are strongly positive but not unanimous
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume771 · 86th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown78% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong choice for pairing shawarma with falafel on the same order, with the fried cauliflower repeatedly singled out, though quality has been inconsistent for at least one recent visitor.

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725 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90014

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against the other shawarma restaurants we compared in Los Angeles. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.7 from over a thousand reviews carries more weight than the same score from a smaller sample. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does shawarma cost in Los Angeles? (2026)

Prices vary by portion and topping choices, but reviewer-reported spending on this page runs from roughly $10 for a single wrap up to $30 for a fuller platter with sides.

JobTypical price
Shawarma or gyro wrap$10 - $20
Shawarma or kebab plate with sides$17 - $30

Ranges compiled August 2026 from reviewer-reported spending shared directly in Google reviews for the businesses on this page. Menu prices vary; confirm current pricing with each restaurant.

Serving all of Los Angeles

The restaurants above cover central and west LA, from Downtown and the Fashion District out to Venice Boulevard, Hollywood and Culver City. Searching for shawarma near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can find the closest option fast.

What to ask before you order shawarma

  • Is the shawarma chicken, beef or a mix, and can you split an order?
  • How late are you open, and is the kitchen still fully stocked near closing?
  • Do you offer a platter with sides, or only the wrap?
  • Is parking available on-site or nearby?
  • Can you accommodate a vegetarian order alongside a shawarma order for the table?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these shawarma restaurants?

We started from every shawarma restaurant in Los Angeles with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Where can I get shawarma late at night in LA?

Navat Halal is the standout here, with locations open until 4am most nights, making it the clearest choice after a concert or late shift downtown.

How much does shawarma cost in Los Angeles?

Expect roughly $10 to $20 for a wrap and $17 to $30 for a fuller plate with sides, based on reviewer-reported spending across the restaurants on this page.

The bottom line

Dama Grill is the safe default given its review volume and consistency, while Navat Halal is the clear choice if you need food after midnight. Whichever you pick, expect a short wait during peak dinner hours.

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