San Diego's Finest
THE ART OF
AUTHENTIC
SHAWARMA
Born in the kitchens of tradition, elevated with premium Wagyu. Served to your family from ours across 3 San Diego locations.
Our Story
WHERE TRADITION
MEETS WAGYU
Shawarma Guys was born from a simple, bold idea: take one of the Middle East's most beloved street foods and elevate it. We didn't just open a restaurant, we started a conversation between ancient culinary heritage and modern San Diego flavor culture.
Our founders grew up watching fire-roasted, spiced meats wrapped in warm pita, layered with house-made garlic sauce and pickled vegetables. When they discovered the extraordinary marbling of Japanese Wagyu beef, the idea crystallized: Wagyu Shawarma, possibly the most luxurious wrap you'll ever taste.
"We only carry authentic ingredients with the sharpest spices and finest herbs so tradition is possible."
Our Signature
NOT JUST SHAWARMA.
WAGYU SHAWARMA.
We source only premium Australian Wagyu beef, prized for its extraordinary intramuscular fat marbling, and season it with our proprietary spice blend. Fire-roasted for hours. Every bite is a masterclass in umami: deeply spiced, impossibly tender, unbelievably rich.
- A9-A12 Marble Score
The extreme end of the beef marbling scale. Rare, buttery, unmistakable.
- 300-500 Day Grain Finish
Slow-fed on a special high-energy diet for depth of flavor and consistency.
- Halal Certified
Sourced from farms that meet our religious and quality standards, always.
- Hand-Sliced To Order
Shaved fresh from the spit the moment your ticket prints. Never pre-portioned.
What We Stand For
WHY SHAWARMA GUYS?
Fire-Roasted Daily
Every spit is stacked, seasoned and slow-fired in-house. No shortcuts, no reheats.
Australian Wagyu
Real Wagyu beef, marbled and rich. The kind of shawarma you can't get anywhere else.
100% Halal
Every protein is halal-certified and sourced from trusted farms and suppliers.
Family Recipes
Our marinades and sauces come from generations of Middle Eastern kitchen tradition.
Locations in SD
Wagyu Grade Beef
Average Rating
Wraps Served
Our Journey
FROM ONE SPIT TO THREE SPOTS
- 2019
The Idea
Bryan Zeto sketches out a menu that fuses Middle Eastern tradition with a serious upgrade in beef quality.
- 2020
First Truck Rolls Out
The South Park food truck opens its window. Lines form within weeks.
- 2022
La Mesa Opens
Our first brick-and-mortar dine-in on Jackson Drive. Wagyu shawarma finally has a home.
- 2024
Mira Mesa Joins
Second dine-in on Reagan Rd brings the spit north. Catering demand explodes.
- Today
Three Ways to Feast
Two dine-ins, one truck, catering across San Diego, and a loyal community that keeps coming back.
Seen In
Meet The Guys
THE CREW BEHIND THE SPIT
Bryan Zeto
Founder & Head Chef
Sourcing the Wagyu, seasoning the spits, obsessing over every wrap that leaves the counter.
The Kitchen
Line Cooks & Pit Masters
The hands that stack, season and fire-roast every column of shawarma daily from open to close.
The Family
You
Every guest, catering client and regular. You made three locations possible. Thank you.
COME DINE WITH US.
Three ways to get your fix. Pick a spot, book a catering, or roll through the truck.