5 reviews

The Shawarma Spot

1506 Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL

Middle Eastern$$

About The Shawarma Spot

The Shawarma Spot is located at 1506 Algonquin Rd in Palatine, Illinois and serves shawarma in sandwich, bowl, and meal formats. The restaurant offers chicken and steak shawarma preparations along with sides such as fries and beverages including hibiscus drinks.

Halal summary

Staff has given verbal assurance of halal status. Featured by Instagram channel @foodwithibrahim. Posted 2026-05-28. Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/DY49rFtNeZh/

Fully halal

No alcohol allowed

HalalRank

Score reflects admin-confirmed halal status; no additional evidence on file yet.

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Hours

MondayClosed

Tuesday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Wednesday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Thursday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Friday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Saturday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Sunday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Amenities

Parking space

Restroom

To-go

Location

1506 Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL

5.0

5 reviews

Google Reviewer

Google

Mar 5, 2026

Great chicken shawarma combo—flavorful, juicy, and satisfying. The fries were crispy and delicious, and the staff was super friendly. Definitely coming back

Google Reviewer

Google

Mar 3, 2026

We’ve been needing a good shwarma spot in the area, no pun intended. Feels like a good start with the soft launch, and best of all the owner has a great heart. Wishing them the best and hopefully the food gets even better with more experience and time.

Google Reviewer

Google

Feb 26, 2026

This is by far one of the best shawarmas I've ever had. Everything down to the shawarma wrap is made from scratch. The red beet tahini is so unique and delicious and their hibiscus drink is super refreshing. The staff is not only super friendly but also very handsome. 10 out of 10.

Google Reviewer

Google

Feb 25, 2026

It’s just mouth watering shawarma both steak and chicken and all style sandwich, meals, bowls, and the most important is the great very friendly team. I would recommend it to everyone and see you soon guys. Thank you 😋😋😋

Google Reviewer

Google

Feb 25, 2026

Wanted to be the first customer! I have been waiting for this spot to open in my neighborhood. Boy was it worth the wait! Absolutely amazing foods. Each item was even more delicious than the last. Beautiful presentation of delicious foods by incredibly kind people. My new favorite place.