Rotana Elsham Shawarma - Santa Ana, California

Matt Z.

Looked better than most places google found for me when I was craving shawarma visitng family in town. Glad I stopped by here. A bit hidden in a parking lot operating out of a food truck, but the shawarma was very good. Very similar to another place I like in the Chicago land area. Thoum might be the best and freshest I have had in a while. Ordered 3 steak shawarmas, demolished one in the car, then sliced them into smaller pieces the next morning for an oven refresh. Worth a stop here.

Farid A.

Back again to have chicken shawarma Arabic style (cut and heated for extra toasty taste). Look at this beauty. Very generous serving. Guilt ensues 🥹

I wish they open up earlier. I often end up elsewhere if I fancied their menu for lunch. Rotana had set the bar high for seekers of authentic taste.

Elias B.

Two of my friends recommended this truck and I finally made it and ordered the classic arabi, it came with a side of crunchy cool pickles which were just perfect, a side of garlic sauce which was zesty and citrusy. The taste was good and decent with great ratio of protein. Moreover, the presentation was neat and topped with extra chicken shawarma. Furthermore, i wish it came with fries but I had to choose between drink or fries. Overall the location is great not far from Irvine area unlike other spots in Anaheim and I am huge supporter for small family businesses and this one is definitely offering something unique and delicious.

Irina T.

Drove from Yorba Linda to get actual wrap. It’s very tasty, they considered all my extras I requested, such as extra veggies and more grilling. Chicken is juicy, not dry. I recommend!

Alwaleed D.

Best Shawarma in OC to date!!

I ordered chicken and beef wraps and they were the closest shawarmas to the OG Middle Eastern ones.

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The size is HUGE, and super filling
- Chicken wrap was almost perfect with delicious garlic sauce and pickles
- Beef one was super close to the ones in the Middle East with onions, pickles and tahini sauce

Would be great if they explore having an option with smaller portions for ppl who would get both wraps at once

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Their fries are also great with spices reminding me of the OG Syrian fries. Quantity is also great (Couldn’t resist and ate more than half before the photo 😂)

One small thing, I feel the experience would have been complete if the server was a bit friendlier than 😅

Rania A.

I recently had the pleasure of trying out rotana elsham shawarma, and I must say, the experience exceeded all expectations. From the moment we sat down, it was clear that this place takes pride in every detail. The menu offered a delightful selection of dishes, each more tempting than the last.

The food was nothing short of extraordinary. Each bite was packed with flavor, and the ingredients tasted fresh and high-quality. They’re so generous with the amount of chicken they put inside the shawarma it’s actually insane. I come from LA just to eat this. It’s not compared to the other shawarma places I’ve tried, either I’m Anaheim, or San Diego. You can literally get anything on the menu and it will taste amazing. Service is excellent, the owner is very sweet. The chicken was perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. It’s not greasy at all it’s just the chicken juices. The balance of flavors was impeccable, and you could tell the chef put a lot of thought into every element of the dish. They literally make it with love.

The service was also top-notch. The young lady that took our orders was attentive and knowledgeable, offering great recommendations and ensuring we had everything we needed without being intrusive.

Overall, I highly recommend Rotana elsham for anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience. I can’t wait to return and try more of their amazing offerings!

Muatasim A.

Finally a shawarma place near Irvine. I came here today to try it out as it was recommended by one of my friends. And HANDS DOWN, they deserve FIVE stars for the delicious taste of their shawarmas. I normally don't order beef, but this time it WAS DIFFERENT 😋. Juicy beef and tender chicken shawarmas. This is definitely my spot from now on. I highly recommend everyone to try them out 👍.

Kris N.

Wow truly the best shawarma in OC I don’t hype places up to much but this spot is truly something special wherever they are doing they are doing it right!