Miami's shawarma scene is spread out and easy to miss, but it's surprisingly varied. Lebanese, Syrian and Palestinian grills sit alongside kosher delis, halal markets with hot counters, and Venezuelan-run shops that bring Maracaibo-style shawarma from Venezuela's Lebanese community.
The local style
You'll find classic Levantine wraps and platters with garlic sauce and pickles, plus Latin-influenced versions with different breads, sauces and sides. Many of the best spots are attached to Middle Eastern markets, so you can grab pita, spices and pickles on the way out.
Where to look
- West Miami-Dade (SW 8th Street, University Park, Kendall): family-run grills and market kitchens, several open late.
- Doral and West Dade: Venezuelan-style shawarma and food trucks.
- Downtown, Edgewater and Wynwood: sit-down Mediterranean restaurants and newer fast-casual spots.
What to order
Order a beef or chicken shawarma platter to compare grills, and save room for baklava. At market counters, the daily specials are often the move.
On our list
We're starting with halal, late-night Sahara Grill and Yafa Restaurant and Market in Kendall, with more coming. Browse them in the restaurant finder or suggest a spot.
Where to Eat Shawarma Here
Once we've eaten somewhere, it gets a Shawarma Score for meat, char, garlic sauce, pickles, bread and value. Spots we haven't visited yet are marked Not yet scored.
Make it at home
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