Lotus Falafel and Shawerma - San Bruno

San Bruno, CA · Mediterranean restaurant

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in San Bruno
#8
of 110 restaurants
City Percentile
85%
rating percentile
Address
Lotus Falafel and Shawerma - San Bruno, 629 San Mateo Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066
Phone
(650) 763-0763
Website
www.lotusfalafel.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM Mon

Lotus Falafel and Shawerma - San Bruno is a restaurant located in San Bruno, CA. It is one of 110 restaurants listed in San Bruno. Its 4.7-star rating is above the San Bruno city average of 4.1 stars. It ranks #8 of 110 restaurants in San Bruno. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Lotus Falafel and Shawerma - San Bruno

At Lotus, the Shawas family put their decades of experience using fresh ingredients to create authentic and original flavors. Through perseverance and care, they have shared the cuisine of their homeland wherever they landed, making Lotus a taste of... More

Hours

SaturdayClosed

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Eddie Valadez · Mar 2026

The SF Bay Area is home to many great cafes, diners, and traditional eateries. Today I dined at Lotus a family owned Palestine eatery. The menu is delicately broad but I knew the Schwarma would be a home run because the dish universally is made the same. Lotus however, offers a juicy meat filled Schwarma with fresh crunch greens. The pickled vegetables were a great compliment. I will definitely return when I am in San Bruno, California

★★★★★ 5.0 American Nomad · Jan 2026

Oh my days, what an awesome 👌 experience. Delicious crispy shawerma and fries 🍟. The falafel sandwich on a hot pita with creamy garlic sauce will put a big California smile on your face 😀 The people are kind, warm and welcoming. The food was prepared in under 10 minutes Bathrooms are clean Dine in or take out. Ample number of tables. Truly authentic middle eastern food

★★★★★ 5.0 Elizabeth Mindra · Dec 2025

Wow. So I think this is one of my new favorite spots. Amazing shawerma, I got the lamb and beef, so tender and juicy. Tried chicken too, perfect flavor. And baklava slice on top was also phenomenal. They have a great assortment of desserts as well. Great quality food and service. 😍

★★★★★ 5.0 Jeffrey Leong · Oct 2025

A neighborhood treasure for Middle Eastern food. Casual dining. Delicious fresh falafels, kabobs and salad. Plates displayed nicely. Convient to El Camino Real just a short distance from the 380 and SFO. Definitely a place to remember for future meals.

★★★★★ 5.0 C Corona · Feb 2025

The staff was super friendly and helpful. They didn't rush us in ordering and took the time to explain the dishes and their differences. The food was fresh tasting, filling and the portion size was worth the price. They had traditional music playing and you can learn more about Lotus Falafel and its humble beginning. It did come with pita bread, hummus, house salad, and what you see in the photo. It was beautiful presentation.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Mediterranean restaurantArab restaurantFalafel restaurantHalal restaurantMiddle Eastern restaurantRestaurantShawarma restaurant

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