8 reviews

100% will return

The Halal Guys

4915 Elm Street, Bethesda, MD

AmericanMiddle Eastern$$

Halal summary

The menus clearly state that halal food is served.. From the management: 'The Halal Guys takes great pride in using only the highest quality, halal-certified meats. We know many of our customers like to know the sources of their food and we are happy to provide the Halal certifications for our chicken and our beef gyro. 100% halal food.'

Fully halal

No alcohol allowed

About The Halal Guys

From humble beginnings as a New York City hot dog cart to a world-renowned international restaurant chain, The Halal Guys story is the quintessential American Dream. The Halal Guys is defining a new, thriving segment for the restaurant industry: American Halal Food! The Halal Guys legend began in 1990, when the three founding partners opened up a hot dog cart on West 53rd & 6th Avenue in New York City. As business grew, they recognized a huge demand from Muslim cab drivers looking for a halal food meal. That is when the famous platter of chicken and gyro over rice was born. And let's not forget about the famous white and red sauces! Fast-forward 25 years, five carts, two New York City restaurants, and millions of diverse customers served, The Halal Guys is growing yet again. Fans no longer have to be in NYC to experience The Halal Guys as they look to share American Halal Food all over the country and the world.

Photos

Zain MughalApr 9, 2025

Hours

Monday11:00 AM - 10:30 PM

Tuesday11:00 AM - 10:30 PM

Wednesday11:00 AM - 10:30 PM

Thursday11:00 AM - 10:30 PM

Friday11:00 AM - 10:30 PM

Saturday11:00 AM - 10:30 PM

Sunday11:00 AM - 10:30 PM

Amenities

To-go

Transit access

Social media

Location

4915 Elm Street, Bethesda, MD

5.0

8 reviews·100% would return

Anonymous

Yelp

Sep 16, 2024

Food is amazing, similar to chipotle with its large dish and build your own dish style of serving. Amazing service and the meat is always top quality. Sizzling fresh on the grill no matter what time of day. White sauce is a staple and I always ask for extra.

Would return

Anonymous

Yelp

Feb 23, 2024

The decoration and atmosphere takes me right back to NYC days when we had to line up for a yummy platter of Halal Guys. Food was comparable to the original food stand and it’s much nicer to be able to sit down in a restaurant and enjoy the meal. The lunch special seems very reasonable. Might give it a try next time.

Would return

Anonymous

Yelp

Nov 18, 2023

Food, service, and atmosphere are amazing. We love coming here ❤️

Would return

Anonymous

Yelp

Aug 10, 2023

We got the combo and the sandwich, both were exceptional and fresh. The rice was saffron-y and delicious. The veggies were fresh and crisp. All the meat, even the chicken, was juicy and flavorful. We eat a lot of this type of food, and for how quick you get your food and how good it tastes, it rivals some much more expensive restaurants. So glad we stopped in!

Would return

Anonymous

Yelp

Apr 26, 2023

I had an amazing experience at The Halal Guys in Bethesda! The food was absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The portions were generous, and the signature white sauce made everything even better. The service was excellent; the staff was friendly, efficient, and welcoming. They made sure my order was perfect and served it quickly. The atmosphere was clean, well-maintained, and had a great vibe. Whether you’re dining in or taking out, it’s a fantastic spot to enjoy high-quality halal food. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a satisfying and delicious meal! I’ll definitely be coming back.

Would return

Anonymous

Yelp

Dec 10, 2022

Delicious food. I ordered half chicken and half beef over rice. Always my favorite. Hummus was very good. Nice service. The employee was very patient and polite.

Would return