Elias Pita

Conveniently located by the 60 freeway, and close to Islamic Center of Irvine. Great place to stop when traveling by. Nice Turkish kebabs and shawarma. Their lentil soup tastes amazing!

There are two halal shawarma places within two miles of each other in downtown Riverside -- this place, and Fufu's (though Fufu's downtown location still isn't listed on Zabihah.com). Both are very good, but I prefer Elias. Elias is cheaper ($12 a plate vs $14 a plate), with bigger portions -- a double win. But beyond that, I think the food just tastes better. The plate comes with sides of hummus, tahini, and garlic sauce, and when you mix it all up, it's fantastic. This is probably my favorite lunch spot in downtown Riverside.

Came in for lunch. One of the most delicious and authentic Middle Eastern food eateries in the area. The meat is marinated to perfection and served with care.

The best hummus I\'ve ever had. It is superb. I\'m speechless about it. Actually I\'m telling everyone how good it is. I also had the baba ghanoush and it is delicious. This place is clean, prompt and has great food. The website is very nice as well-although I couldn\'t find the hours posted.

I like this restaurant very delicious

THE BEST FOOD EVER. i love their Hummous, and their shawrmas are amazing! you will not be disappointed. 10/10 rating! mashallah

Mash'Allah this place opened a couple of months ago in Riverside and I am surprised nobody has added to this website. I was so happy to know they serve halal food so I decided to give it a try. I have to say the food was absolutely delicious. This is the best in the Inland Empire. The hummus is so delectable and exquisite. The chicken shawarma is mash'Allah incredible! The best I have ever had. I will definitely be back time and time again! This is definitely worth trying. The prices are also very reasonable. I really recommend this place.

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Oct 17, 2025

5

I come here once a week usually and every time the food is great. Best hummus I've ever eaten and the falafel wrap is delicious and a great deal. Great vegetarian/vegan options and my friends who I've brought here have had nothing but good things to say about the meat options. The baklava is delicious also, and they have a great drink selection.

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Jan 5, 2025

5

Excellent attention and service

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Nov 17, 2024

5

One of my favorite spots in Riverside California

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Oct 26, 2024

3

Let's talk as a traveler The place was good. The people who know the place are expected to be a family. Their manner was very good. Their treatment was kind Food : This is not shawarma or the right way to make shawarma it was more like burrata The sauce in the chicken is very obvious. The way the sandwich was made was more like burrata. Notes: The sandwich must be reduced in size or wrapped correctly to become shawarma The chicken is clean, the sandwich is clean and the bread is new You just have to focus on putting pickles + garlic sauce and a little fried potatoes and making the shawarma sauce less clear and browning the meat or chicken more to make it shawarma. You can also add a little parsley and tomatoes and reduce the size of the sandwich or make it thinner. This is just my comment, I hope you accept it. Thank you for your beautiful spirit that fills the place.