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Sahara Falafel

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No-frills restaurant for classic Middle Eastern bites such as hummus & falafel amid barebones decor. People often mention shawarma, falafel, good, chicken, great, staff, plate, delicious, owner, nice,


Address

590 S Brookhurst St, Anaheim, CA 92804

Website

order.online

Contact

(714) 491-0400

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (844 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: 10 AM to 2 AM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 10 AM to 2 AM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 10 AM to 2 AM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 2 AM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 2 AM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 2 AM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 2 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: shawarma (16) falafel (11) good (10) chicken (9) great (8) staff (7) plate (7) delicious (7) owner (7) nice (7)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Mohamad S. 1 year ago on Google
    We ordered shawarma roll here, tasted very good. We eat that next day on the Disney trip, wow still tasted good. Best place to pick halal rolls for the next day Disney visit! Billing staff was awesome offering us complement tea while we we’re waiting to pickup the food.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Uriel J. 1 year ago on Google
    I've been to many Mediterranean food spots, and unfortunately this place was not worth it. Highly overpriced (nearly $22 for a plate?), little to no flavor, and the worst part of it all was that I ended up with a stomach ache. Would not recommend
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tran N. 7 months ago on Google
    Coming here late at night is probably a great decision if you need food fast. Little Arabia is very underrated with all the food available, and this is no exception. All the Shawarmas are delicious.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mary D. 8 months ago on Google
    The food was fantastic, and the customer service was top-notch! The beef shawarma sandwich and plate were absolutely delicious 🤤. I definitely plan to revisit when I'm in town again. This order was for carry-out, by the way.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hadeel M. 1 year ago on Google
    I’ve lived in Palestine in the past and I’ve always wished I can find a place that makes falafel close to what I’ve experienced on the streets of Ramallah. I’ve found that and much more here. The owner welcomed us with a beautiful smile and laughs, reminding me of the kinda arab hospitality I miss so much. The falafel, accompanying sauces, and experience was a 100/10. I will definitely be coming back and I’ve finally found a piece of home in Anaheim.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 sana k. 1 year ago on Google
    Their shawarma used to be so good. Quality of food seems to have dropped. The meat was extremely dry. Pita bread was kinda stale. And they started putting horse radish in their hot sauce. Not liking this.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Greg G. 4 years ago on Google
    Chili fries. No this place does NOT serve chili fries, but that's what we were looking for. We had ventured out for chili fries, but we ended up finding this place. We had the best tasting food from a small authentic feeling restaurant. I would imagine it would be the equivalent to the authenticity one would find in their favorite local taco shop. The staff was very friendly and upfront, they recommended the lamb sandwich and advised it would take 20 min to make but would be worth the wait. However we decided to have the chicken and beef sandwiches (which also came highly recommended)with 4 falafel, and some of their house made baklava. In a word, Amazing. Will definitely back for a plate with the lamb next time. The food came quickly and included some really good sauce on the side to be honest it was 2 different ones and believe sour cream of.some sort.. The menu had a great mix of foods available, the cool part is this place had quite a few vegetarian options as well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ammar T. 1 year ago on Google
    Best place in earth , love the real taste of middle eastern food

  • 5/5 Jason P. 1 year ago on Google
    An absolute must for a quick bite in Anaheim Been coming here for years! Always very friendly staff. The food is absolutely the best I've had in orange county. I moved away so I only get to eat here when I'm in town.

  • 5/5 Sean R. 7 months ago on Google
    I have been coming here over a decade. One of the best shawarmas in Orange County. The owner is very kind and takes pride in his business.

  • 5/5 Raad A. 7 months ago on Google
    Best shawarma I ever had I ordered beef shawarma plate and chicken shawarma plate both taste good

  • 4/5 Adam P. 2 years ago on Google
    Has almost doubled in price. 2 shawarma plates used to be $25 out the door, 2 years ago. Now its over $40. The food is great but the price could use some work.

  • 3/5 Megan M. 5 months ago on Google
    Came here because it was highly recommended and left a bit disappointed. It's a real hole in the wall, light on the decor, and the service wasn't too quick but that didn't really bother me since I expected it. I ordered the combo plate but there was no falafel that day so they substituted dolmas. The meat was a bit dry, maybe it was because I was there at 10:30. For $25 and hearing about how great it was, I left a bit disappointed. The baba ganoush was fantastic though. I probably wouldn't come again since there's other options closer to me.

  • 3/5 Mohit D. 11 months ago on Google
    Been at this place for a dine in with a friend at 10pm. The server was confused about the order and we didn't get our order for 45mins !. We were really hangry by then. Once we got the order, the falafel was ok, salad seemed kinda old. Wouldn't recommend this place.

  • 2/5 M A. 11 months ago on Google
    I really like this place and have come multiple times over the past two years, but last night was a struggle, the chicken was literally dryer than the Sahara and our group was unable to finish our food due to the extreme dryness of the chicken. Hopefully they figure out how to keep chicken moist and not to serve such dry chicken

  • 3/5 Danny F. 1 year ago on Google
    This place was okay, the chicken shawarma felt dry, maybe it was cause of the time, I came to pick up the food but I thought it lacked flavor. The baklava and the Hommus was really good! Props to the owner too for being super nice. Will be back in the day time to see if there’s a difference.

  • 5/5 meraj f. 10 months ago on Google
    I took a friend to this place and they said unequivocally that this was one of the best shawarmas they had ever tasted. Absolutely delicious. The place is not super nice or very big but they are open till very late and so it’s a great place to stopover for dinner after Disneyland.

  • 5/5 Nenalyn N. 10 months ago on Google
    Mediterranean food cravings satisfied, we had shawarma plates, it's delicious😊😋. Reasonable prices as well😀

  • 5/5 Mike R. 1 year ago on Google
    This review I’ll take my time with it but it’s worth it to read guys: This place is a legendary restaurant for the authentic middle eastern cousien , his menu is diversified between sandwiches, meals to go , dine in and for big groups who like to share, I was born in Dubai, lived in Paris, Italy, Barcelona , Zanzibar, jordan, Amsterdam & California and never wrote tribe like this in my life, the owner Mr. Abu Mahmoud, socially know as ALQudos Man, a very nice, generous got sense of human and very down to earth with all his customers and staff. Sahara falafel 🥙 You are the best and forget about the REST ❤️🍒💫💎💫🌹

  • 5/5 Nadim Jaradi (. 1 year ago on Google
    To me they have the best Beef/Chicken combo Shawarma Sandwiches in North and South Orange County. The price is in line with other similar restaurants. BUT the taste is great and the portions Re bigger. I've been visiting once a week.

  • 5/5 the m. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice clean and cozy place with the very respectful owner and staffs. They made the delicious food with fresh material. You can have a nice experience of real and original middle eastern taste and flavors . You can choose from falafel and gyro and kebob and a selection of drinks plus hot tea with mint . Highly recommended. thank you .

  • 2/5 adham el s. 1 year ago on Google
    People working there are nice and kind …but I was very disappointed with the food ….chicken shawarma lacked any flavor and tasted old . Beef shawarma wasn’t much different either . Grapevine leaves tasted like that stuff that comes in a can . I given 2 instead of 1 because of good vibes of people working there . It’s sad because I know their food used to taste a lot better .

  • 1/5 Basyouny E. 1 year ago on Google
    Waste of money got the shawarma plate, it was cold. I don’t trust the people that work late at night it seems they do a half fast job. $21 for a shawarma that was made in a pan lol.

  • 5/5 Celestino S. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited from Texas for some lunch and my wife and I were blown away by the beef and chicken shawarma. We ordered some baklava for dessert and were greeted by another dish hand crafted and made with love by the owner himself! Definitely recommend.

  • 5/5 Jason C. 2 years ago on Google
    Hands down the best Mediterranean food in town! Everything is fresh and hot! Don't waste your time going somewhere else. They also have the best hummus in town, far better than the competition. I've tried the others and they don't even come close, so save your time and just come here. A little pricey but you get what you pay for.. quality!

  • 5/5 Stefanos K. 1 year ago on Google
    This is my favorite falafel and shawarma spot. Worth the drive from LA. It’s been here forever and the owner and staff are gracious. We came here to film a segment and as soon as we smelled the food we just had to eat lunch. Thank you Mahmoud!

  • 5/5 Gabriel G. 1 year ago on Google
    I am surprised this place isn’t rated higher! I have been to this place twice and both times I was taken back by the spices and taste of the food. When I eat Middle Eastern food, this is the standard I hold other places to. Wish I lived closer.

  • 4/5 Steve B. 1 year ago on Google
    A bit more than the most recent online menu suggests but not bad. Baklava was nice and war. The hummus and babaghanoush(sorry I'm writing while driving)were almost identical,something was missing and tabouleh I thought had to much sprig & twig. Best of all this place is open until 2am- munchieeez!!!

  • 5/5 M “Limonade” L. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff are so friendly! I enjoyed this experience and the food! The falafel was moist and flavourful and there's plenty left that we took it to go! This is our new favorite place!

  • 5/5 Almeqdad j. 1 year ago on Google
    Great restaurant, the owners are amazing and very generous, and the food is beyond delicious. It's a must go place for authentic falafel, and shawarma sandwiches. All their food is homemade and is 100% halal.

  • 5/5 Jlynn 1 year ago on Google
    Very very good food, great service and extremely yummy falafels. Great portions of food. Highly recommend eating here. And they're open until 2 am. Keep up the awesome work!

  • 5/5 Ammar H. 1 year ago on Google
    Best falafel place! Friendly staff, clean and super delicious Keep up the good work SAHARA FALAFEL

  • 5/5 Angie N. 1 year ago on Google
    Open until 2am daily. Falafels cooked to order and made fresh daily. Service was great, super friendly. A little toe pricier but flavors were good. There isn’t much around that opens late, so it’s nice to have a spot to go.


Call (714) 491-0400 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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