Shawarma Elshami is a restaurant in Tampa that serves authentic Syrian street food. The menu centers on beef and chicken shawarma, carved from vertical spits and marinated in Levant spices
The kitchen makes its food fresh every day using family recipes. Sandwiches, combos and platters come with housemade garlic toum, pickles and warm Saj bread. The business describes its ingredients as fresh and halal, and says the meats are hand-stacked before roasting.
What to Expect at Shawarma Elshami
The core of the menu is the Signature Beef Shawarma Sandwich, which comes wrapped with tahini sauce, tomatoes, pickles, onions and parsley. It is available in Regular, Jumbo and Extra Jumbo sizes. The Chicken Shawarma Sandwich is dressed with garlic sauce and pickles and follows the same size options.
If you want a full meal, the combos add french fries and one soda. The Double combo includes two sandwiches in one box. For groups, the Shawarma Family Platter is listed at and feeds five or six people, with three beef sandwiches, three chicken sandwiches, fries and six drinks.
Sides and starters include hummus, fattoush, fried kebbeh and kebbeh shawarma, which the menu describes as a house specialty. You can also get beef or cheese samosas, ayran yogurt, and a choice of eight sodas.
Planning Your Visit: Hours and Contact
The address is 11414 N 56th St, Tampa, FL 33617. The business is listed at (813) 769-9231, and you can also find menu details and ordering options on its website at shawermaelshami.com.
Hours are not confirmed in the information available, so call ahead before you go. Hours can change, and calling the phone number is the most reliable way to check whether the kitchen is open.
The business also offers catering. Its catering options include shawarma wrap trays for 10 to 50 or more guests and family and group feasts served over Syrian yellow rice. If you are planning an office lunch or a family gathering, call the restaurant to ask about catering availability and pricing.
Tips Before You Go
Call before you drive over, especially if you are visiting at a specific time. Ask about daily specials when you call, since the business mentions them alongside its phone line.
If you are ordering for several people, the platters and feasts cover more ground than individual sandwiches. Check the Sizes and Prices options on the menu to compare Regular, Jumbo and Extra Jumbo portions before you choose.
For a lighter order, the hummus with beef or chicken shawarma pairs the meat with creamy chickpea hummus, warm pita and pickles.