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Jerusalem Shawarma

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"Definetly the best Shawarma place in Calgary. The wrap is great, the platter is amazing. Very welcoming and nice staff, specially Hicham, he is..."

Yassir Chafa

"Definatley the best shawerma in town. Jerusalem shawerma brought such a great Middle Eastern atmosphere to my beautiful city calgary. The food is..."

Tareq Shala

"We purchased the family meal #6 for a group of 10, to break their fast for Ramadan. The the faces at the table were pleased. They loved the taste and..."

Christopher Venus

"love the food! friendly staff, recommend to try their royal grill..."

Heba ElBayoumi

"We had the family platter for 5 people, and really it would have fed 8 people easily. Very delicious food and great..."

Carla Wilson McLean

"love the service and quality of food. I highly recommend this place for good..."

Linda Nothing-Heni

"Great food at this place. Definitely worth to visit if you like shawarma. Staff are very friendly. Shareef is part of the staff and showed an..."

Ali Almutawakel

"One of the best chicken shawarma I've ever hadI really wish they had a chick pea dish … I know they are famous for this in..."

Mike Billmer

"Well I hadn’t eaten here before but I’m glad I finally did. I’m amazed their rating isn’t higher than 4. This is the best shawarma I’ve had..."

Tmoski

"I ordered the beef platter. Everything on the place was 5/5! The hummus was the right consistency, so delicious! The beef had lots of flavour. The..."

Ara

"Love this place! Best best hummus in town! It’s amazing because they actually peel off the skin of each and every chick pea before they make the..."

Tanya Tran

"I enjoyed their Royal Oak location so much that I had to try out the 16th Ave location too. Same delicious food and even better seating and..."

J King

"Staff was super friendly and there was tons of seating for dining in. Parking is a little tricky as there is not that much street parking. I ordered..."

Neltron

"Very good food ,very good hummus i was there i love the place so amazzing the staff is souper frindly and exellent atomsfire i suggest everyone to..."

Aminah Abufarha

"Best food in the city ,very fresh food ,very good and well trained staff .i recommend everyone to try the hummus ,the falafel ,chicken shawarma and..."

Abufrha2

"We had it catered a couple times last week at work and it was really good. I just ate day old greek salad from there and it was awesome. Can't wait..."

Mike Lomheim

"Food is fresh! Taste-wise could be a little more flavorful. And the portions are quite large. I tried the shish tawouk plate and this is my favorite..."

N3y5a

"best falafel wrap ive ever had in my life probably!!! the staff were all so nice and courteous! my partner had a beef donair and also loved it, we..."

Mphills666

"Not only is the food great, the baklava is super fresh and crunchy, not too sweet and the service was wonderful! The owners son ( very little boy..."

Hopelessly Hungry

"Food and service were good, but very pricey and we found the pitas to be cheap on meat and filling compared to the Country Hills location. Been here..."

Dan H Tran

"This place has the same disorganized service as the one in country hills... really too bad. The food is awesome!!! The falafel are crunchy on the..."

Magically Delicous

"Tried this place on Thursday for the first time, and had to have it again on Sunday, their food was SOOO good! Not like other shawarma joints you've..."

SuperHero

"This may have been the best Shawarma I've ever head. The Beef is seasoned perfectly and not greasy at all, it's like thinly sliced steak. The..."

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"I came here late one night to grab a bite to eat and had a pretty good experience. The food was hot and fresh and the service was friendly. I ordered..."

Whitegurlsushi

"Best sharwarma in town. Their wrap is different Han most places, using a thin layer of saj bread over a pita bread, makes the sandwich a lot more..."

Winnie Ng

"Best shawarma plates and wraps I've had in Calgary. They use a very thin wrap and half of a pita, instead of making a pocket from a whole pita, to..."

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"Best place ever for traditional shawarma cuisine. And best customer service. Their kabab platter is very juicy and tasty. Very close location to..."

Khaled El-Nader

"I can taste the hummus in my beef kebab wrap! It was very tasty. They have a special way of making the wrap that make it very thin and easy to..."

Nora Shek

"The food and service here are fantastic! I've been to many kebab shops in both Canada and the Middle East and this is definitely one of my favorites...."

Latulippe

"We tried this new location on Wednesday and it was amazing. The kebab was moist, unlike some places where it seems like they have been sitting on the..."

Phatty

"Every thing A-Z is cooked fresh same as Country hills . Same kitchen same owners . I have never seen as good as Jerusalem Shawarma food ,You have to..."

Dia

"The best shawarma in calgary the food is awesome and it takes u back home ..."

Mohamed Issa

"the best in the NW. So Happy to see the second Location . best food ever . .Best shawarma and Donair . Best falafel and Hummus. Excellent..."

Izzo AbuFarha

"This place is hands down the best Shawarma place in this city! Everything is fresh, the beef is real pieces of beef. The veggies are tasty the sauces..."

Scott Smith

"What a great place, never heard of this or seen the place but my boss told my co-worker and I about it and we thought of dropping by after work. The..."

S Lam

"🍢 Royal BBQ Plate 🍢 Shish Tawook with Greek Salad 🍢 Arabic Style Shawarma Plate 🍽 Hummus with Chicken Shawarma (Appetizer) Taste:..."

Zeeshan Ahmed

"Jerusalem catered my wedding and it was a hit! The service and the food was awesome! My husband and I were so happy with how they managed themselves..."

Kelly

"Clean, authentic, and great experience walking in. Their shawarmas are HUGE! We got 2 shawarmas with a side of fries- $45. Most expensive shawarma..."

Meera Kataria

"Best experience! Friendly staff! Great service! Highly recommend it, as the food was great and the portions were big and filling..."

kazim abo al-qasim

"I have used this location many times to provide lunch for my clients with the most recent on June 7, 2022. I am very pleased with the..."

Melissa Hatt

"Thank you so much for this delicious meal yesterday! We ordered catering for 25 people and everyone was raving about how amazing the food was! That..."

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Taqueria El Charrito

80/100 (1415 ratings)

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"I have made this my new go-to spot for fantastic tacos and horchata! Very authentic, make sure you ask for spicy! The owner is very friendly and..."

Celine

"We drove all the way from saskatoon to calgary and we always make sure this is our first stop before we do anything 5/5 cant be beat. The prices are..."

Jordan P

"Super delicious and authentic. The flavours were full and you can have your option or mild, medium or spicy. Will definitely need to go..."

Metez

"Okay, the decor leaves much to be desired, they don’t serve booze. But , if you want the real deal, and the best price in tacos, without feeling..."

Beauty & The Beets

"Have a hankering for late night eats? Don’t want to default to McDonald’s? There are options! Such as Charrito Mexican Taqueria. No frills..."

Bakeitorleaveit

"I’ve been to El Charrito Taqueria a few times and not sure why it has taken me so long to write a review. This is a mom and pop shop..."

Hangry In YYC

"This place is a staple for me. It's really heartwarming to see their are still small Mom and Pop places around putting out such affordable, homemade..."

Wes Blashyn

"This mom and pop's taco joint will not disappoint. Tacos are priced at an unreal $2.75. Choose from the standard chicken, beef, pork, or get beef..."

Hypsochromic

"Alright, let's start here. This place serves some amazing food. 6.75 for a burrito that will blow your mind is a deal any of of the week. 2.25 tacos,..."

Sean B

"Tacos... Barbacoa 9/10; terrific! Chorizo 8/10; excellent! Al Pastor, Refried Beans, Rice 4/10 BLAND. Worth returning for the Barbacoa! Interesting..."

John Machinist

"Have had some hit and miss experiences here, but what I learned is that if you want flavour, ask for real spicy. Love the tacos, and the burritos...."

Brad McMillan

"This place makes the spiciest tacos in the city, honestly feels like you're eating right in Mexico! The only place I will eat Mexican! Fantastic..."

Waaveerly

"Had the chorizo, tongue, and shredded beef tacos. All super tasty and flavourful! And for the price can't be beat! I find the meats tender and juicy...."

Trinh Nguyen

"If you are looking for some authentic Mexican food, this is the place to be. Truly brings you back to Mexico. PLUS they sell Valentina at a fair..."

Ecsepp

"Really like the tacos here and they have good pozole! I wish it came with all of the mix ins that are standard in Mexico but maybe that's due to..."

ES

"I'm so glad this is in my neighbourhood. the food is simple yet fresh. The ingredients are flavourful and the portions are generous. I love that the..."

Hips Dont Lie

"I love Mexican food. Authentic and spicy Mexican food. This place is as close as I found so far from what I'm looking for. The guy at the cash..."

FoodAndMussels

"Came here with a friend for some after work early dinner. Hole in the wall kind of place, I can see how it might be difficult to find parking at..."

Theo

"I stopped by with some co-workers for lunch. I've been to the Kensington location and was pleased so I had high hopes for here. It didn't..."

Natalie

"Gluten Free Friendly!. The owner was extremely knowledgable about what was gluten free on the menu. He took the time to explain each dish and I was..."

Samantha

"Best Mexican tacos in Calgary! Bar none I am never dissapointed coming here. I have been to Mexico a few times and have never been able to find a..."

Kp

"Great Genuine Food - Can't go Wrong!. Great fresh food, absolutely simple and delicious. Not a fancy joint. We went for an office lunch, very casual,..."

Sonia Channa

"My favourite Mexican in Calgary. My friends and I stop here a few times a month when I'm in Calgary. It is the closest to authentic Mexican that I..."

Janelle

"Awesome tacos, friendly, ultra-casual atmosphere. The owners and other staff here are always so friendly and cheerful, and take a minute to say hi..."

Shera

"Fantastic!! Loved the Tacos!! I've visited Mexico quite often, and lived in Arizona for 10 years... This place Rocks! Thank-you Thank-you Thank-you..."

Atlas Griffith

"Great Mexican food! So good, I regret not ordering anything to go for a late night snack. I'm not a fan of spicy foods but decided to try some spicey..."

Telocin

"Authentic food, fun atmosphere. I have gone to this authentic Mexican Restaurant several times, and each time am always satisfied and tastefully full..."

Glorybryant

"Authentic & Delicious!!!. I have been eating here almost every weekend since they opened. I missed this weekend because I was sick and cannot stop..."

Elmercn

"If You Don't Like This Place, There Is Something Wrong With You. My husband and I took the kids here today for the first time after hearing good..."

Brdtrcy

"My wife and I have been patrons of El Charrito since it opened. Both Juan and his sister are amazingly friendly and the Tacos are pretty authentic..."

One_4_adventure

"The way Mexican food should taste. Stopped in on a whym and glad I did. Soooo tasty and cheap. Very happy they sell authentic ingredients as..."

Fooooooood

"Fantastic and flavorful food. Have been there three times now and have been equally impressed with the sheer myriad of flavors in each bite...."

Lady Of The Evergreens

"Yum. Authentic Mexican food! The staff were really friendly. Service was fast and the food fresh. This isn't Taco Bell. Homemade and prepared to..."

Butterislife

"I really liked this place. I was craving authentic Mexican food after my trip to Los cabos and found this place. I was very pleased it was delicious..."

Jennifer Lynn Landry

"Best...Tacos...Ever. This place is great. The owners work behind the counter and they are super nice. The food is pretty good, stuff like the..."

Mojo

"Great food and price! Friendly..."

V Arnett

"I live less than a block from El Charrito. I often find myself heavily craving their delicious and wholesome tacos. I often visit Mexico on vacation..."

James

"MUY BEIN. Yes it's that good and simple I actually looked up a Spanish word.The owners work the place they are very pleasant and really care..."

Michael Macdonald

"Fresh, Delicious, Authentic. It's not very often I get a few minutes to grab a lunch that I want where I don't have to worry about little people not..."

Wanda

"I would agree that the pricing isn't "Mexican", but hey, news flash,... we are in Calgary. They source all their meat and produce here, like the rest..."

Geoff Dakin

"One of the best Mexican places in town.. I am always on the lookout for great Mexican food and this is one of the best places in Calgary so far. The..."

Dasha

"Great Mexican Fast Food. We have been there a few times, excellent food, quite fast. It is authentic food in both its appearance and flavour. If you..."

Jayemac

"Ate here today (Sunday) for dinner at 8pm. We had chile rillenos, shredded beef enchiladas, a chicken taco and a beef tongue taco. They asked us if..."

Winterkiss

"Stopped by to grab some take-out at lunch. Wonderful hardworking couple running the place, tasty food! Can't wait to try the other things on their..."

FiletMi

"Amazing mexican food & wonderful service at El Charrito Taqueria. Hands down El Charrito Taqueria is the best authentic mexican taco place I've been..."

James Barry

"These are the best authentic Mexican tacos in Calgary. They are affordable and made in front of you. Plus they double up on the tortillas, so you..."

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"Great tacos, uneven value.. Made the trek to El Charrito last night for dinner and had a pretty damn good experience. Restaurant is beside DIner..."

Taylor Scobbie

"The tacos were by far the best thing on the menu. Legit Mexican..."

Kiel Russ

"Authentic Mexican Food. My family travels to Mexico at least once a year and we love Mexican food, so imagine our delight as to discovering El..."

Linda

"Only Authentic Mexican In Calgary. Great authentic Mexican food. Family owned.I had 3 tacos (chicken, pork, shredded beef) - chicken is a little..."

Ludachris

"Drove by this place when looking for a place to eat and decided to try it. If you are looking for authentic Mexican food, I cannot recommend this..."

Narimj

"Muy Bien. Update: June 17, 2013: Just went for tacos, the barbacoa beef was very good, lightly fried, a cross between a soft and hard taco. My wife's..."

Tibbles

"Good Authentic. Sweet Mexican couple own and cook at this little joint. The Beef Tongue taco was all sorts of melt in your mouth flavorful..."

Fernhop

"The real deal. Authentic, homemade tacos and pasole. Family-owned vibe, laid back and casual. On Foodie Row on Edm Trail, huge portions and good..."

Scruffle

"Just headed there and ordered a beef tongue taco and a chicken burito. It only costs $8.50 with good portion. The food are fresh and with bold..."

Lynch C

"Fantastic authentic..."

Carolyn Slipp

"Just what the neighborhood needed. We've been waiting for a place like this. Fresh food, great service. We have been there probably 8 times since it..."

Foodlove

"An explosion of flavours!!. This is an amazing place for authentic Mexican food. I ordered beef tacos and a chicken burrito and the food was..."

Spice Kick

"Reminded me of being back in California! I will be back here often. We had the Asada tacos and burritos, both were..."

Kate Bostwick

"Excellent service and authentic Mexican food. Spicy and delicious. Big on taste, small on..."

Mandahmac

"Awesome, authentic tacos. Checked El Charrito out today on a whim, because I love Mexico and miss great, simple Mexican food. Spoke to the..."

RJ Torrence

"We frequently drive past the brunch spots on Edmonton Trial and are turned off by the idea of waiting an hour for something we can make at home, but..."

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