Shawarma Express Menu
Shawarma Express, a Middle Eastern gem located in Lombard, IL, is a paradise for shawarma lovers. With a diverse menu catering to all preferences, this casual spot offers vegan options and caters to groups and kids. The Mix Grill Tray, featuring a variety of skewers and traditional sides, is a standout choice for catering. The flavorful appetizers like Falafel and Hummus are must-tries.
Customers rave about the friendly service and delicious food, with highlights being the chicken shawarma and beef kababs. The ambiance may be undergoing renovations, but the quality of the food and efficient service make it a favorite spot for takeout or casual dining. Whether you're a shawarma aficionado or new to Middle Eastern cuisine, Shawarma Express promises an authentic and satisfying dining experience.
Catering
Mix Grill Tray 8-10
-Full tray of rice .-Eight skewers of our homemade ground beef & lamb kofta .-Eight skewers of our homemade ground chicken kofta.-Eight skewers of our homemade chicken shish . salad, garlic sauce ,hot sauce, hummus baba ghanuj,half bag of pita bread.
Mix Grill Tray 4-6
-Full tray of rice .-Five skewers of our homemade ground beef & lamb kofta .-Five skewers of our homemade ground chicken kofta.-Five skewers of our homemade chicken shish . salad, garlic sauce ,hot sauce, hummus baba ghanuj,half bag of pita bread.
Deluxe Mix Grill Tray 8-10
-Full tray of rice .-six skewers of our homemade ground beef & lamb kofta .-six skewers of our homemade lamb shish .-six skewers of our homemade ground chicken kofta.-six skewers of our homemade chicken shish . salad, garlic sauce ,hot sauce, hummus baba ghanuj,half bag of pita bread.
Deluxe Mix Grill Tray 4-6
-Full tray of rice .-Four skewers of our homemade ground beef & lamb kofta .-Four skewers of our homemade lamb shish .-Four skewers of our homemade ground chicken kofta.-Four skewers of our homemade chicken shish . salad, garlic sauce ,hot sauce, hummus baba ghanuj,half bag of pita bread.
Shawarma Sandwiches Tray 8-10
40 Bites of Chicken / Beef Shawarma .Including French Fries and 12 Oz. of Garlic Sauce. Serve for 8-10 People .
Shawarma Combo Tray 8-10
-Full tray of rice .-Thin slices of our savory house-made chicken and beef shawarma. Served .-salad, garlic sauce ,hot sauce, hummus baba ghanuj,half bag of pita bread.
Shawarma Combo Tray 4-6
-Full tray of rice .-Thin slices of our savory house-made chicken and beef shawarma. Served .-salad, garlic sauce ,hot sauce, hummus baba ghanuj,half bag of pita bread.
Vegeterian Plate 8-10
Hummus, baba ghanouj, taboulah, 24 pieces of falafel, 24 pieces of grape leaves served with 10 pitas
Vegeterian Plate 4-6
Hummus, baba ghanouj, taboulah, 12 pieces of falafel, 12 pieces of grape leaves served with 5 pitas
Whole Grill Chicken 8-10
20 pieces of Our popular house-marinated grilled chicken thigh & breast with rice & orange sauce. Served with hummus, baba ghanouj, and sauces.
Whole Grill Chicken 4-6
12 pieces of Our popular house-marinated grilled chicken thigh & breast with rice & orange sauce. Served with hummus, baba ghanouj, and sauces.
Falafel (1 pc)
Spiced chickpeas, parsley, garlic, onion fritters served with tahina sauce.
Lamb Shank
1 Slow cooked Lamb Shank in lamb stock au jus topped with onions and parsley & rice per person. Served with hummus, baba ghanouj, salad and sauces.
Baba Ghanouj <Half Tray>
Grilled eggplant pureed with tahina, olive oil & lemon juice.
Hummus <Half Tray>
Chickpeas puree with tahina, olive oil & lemon juice.
Arabic Salad Tray
Freshly cut lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers tossed with salt, lemon juice and olive oil.
Tahina Salad
Freshly cut tomaotes & cucumbers mixed with tahina sauce topped with olive oil and parsley
Taboulah Salad Tray
Freshly cut parsley, tomatoes, onions, cracked wheat tossed with salt, lemon juice & olive oil
Yogurt Salad
Freshly cut cucumbers mixed with yougurt, garlic, salt, olive oil & dry mint
Fatoush Salad
Freshly cut lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers tossed with fried pita chips, salt, sumac, lemon juice and olive oil.
Garlic sauce 8 oz.
Hot Sauce 8 oz.
Rice (full tray)
Rice ( half tray )
Hot Tea
Turkish Coffee
Sodas
Flavored Milk
Drinks
Appetizers
Falafel (6 pc)
Spiced chickpeas, parsley, garlic, onion fritters served with tahina sauce
Falafel (12 pc)
Spiced chickpeas, parsley, garlic, onion fritters served with tahina sauce
Hummus
Chickpeas puree with tahina, olive oil & lemon juice
Baba Ghanouj
Grilled eggplant pureed with tahina, olive oil & lemon juice
Stuffed Grape Leaves
Grape leaves stuffed with rice & vegetables
Chicken Shawarma Sandwich
Savory thin slices of our authentic marination of chicken, pickles, house-made garlic sauce
Beef Shawarma Sandwich
Savory thin slices layers of our authentic marination of beef with pickles, tomatoes, onions, tahina sauce
Chicken Shish Kabab Sandwich
Our marinated tender chicken breast cooked over wood charcoal with pickles, tomatoes, house-made garlic sauce
Lamb Shish Kabab Sandwich
Our marinated lamb pieces cooked over wood charcoal with pickles, tomatoes, onions, tahina sauce
Chicken Kufta Kabab Sandwich
Our homemade ground chicken breast, tomatoes, pickles, house-made garlic sauce
Beef Kufta Kabab Sandwich
Our homemade ground beef & lamb, tomatoes, pickles, onions, tahina sauce
Falafel Sandwich
3 pieces of our homemade falafels, lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers, tahina sauce
Sandwiches
Plates
Lamb Chops
4 pieces of our marinated lamb chops grilled over wood charcoal
Mix Grill
One skewer of beef kufta kabab, chicken kufta kabab, and chicken shish grilled over wood charcoal
Shawarma Combo
Thin slices of our savory house-made chicken and beef shawarma
Chicken Shawarma
Thin slices of our savory house-made chicken shawarma
Beef Shawarma
Thin slices of our savory house-made beef shawarma
Chicken Shish Kabab
Two skewers of marinated tender chicken breast cooked over wood charcoal
Lamb Shish Kabab
Two skewers of our marinated lamb pieces cooked over wood charcoal
Chicken Kufta Kabab
Two skewers of our homemade ground chicken breast, parsley, onions, garlic, and spices.
Beef Kufta Kabab
Two skewers of our homemade ground beef & lamb, parsley, onions, garlic, peppers, and spices.
Half Grilled Chicken
Our popular house-marinated grilled chicken thigh & breast with rice & orange sauce
Whole Grilled Chicken
Our popular house-marinated grilled chicken thigh & breast with rice & orange sauce
Vegetarian Plate
Hummus, baba ghanouj, taboulah, 3 pieces of falafel, 3 pieces of grape leaves served with 2 pitas
Grilled Wings
6 pieces of our house-made wings served with fries & sauces
*Half Chicken
Speciality
Salads
Arabic Salad
Freshly cut lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers tossed with salt, lemon juice and olive oil.
Taboulah Salad
Freshly cut parsley, tomatoes, onions, cracked wheat tossed with salt, lemon juice & olive oil
Chicken Shawarma Salad
Our homemade arabic salad topped with savory thin slices of chicken shawarma
Chicken Shish Kabab Salad
Our homemade arabic salad topped with two skewers of chicken shish kabab
Chicken Kufta Kabab Salad
Our homemade arabic salad topped with two skewers of chicken kufta kabab
Fries
freshly cut potatoes, Express seasoning
Rice
long grain rice
Pita
Freshly baked authentic bread
Extra Sauce
Garlic sauce, hot sauce, tahina sauce & orange sauce
side orders
Soups
Lentil Soup
Red lentils, onions, salt, peppers and cumin boiled into soup
Vegetable Soup
Peppers, patotoes, tomato paste, celery, & salt boiled into a soup
