Abu Omar Halal - Cedar Park, TX — Restaurant in Cedar Park

I was really excited to try this location and had been waiting for it to open. I’ve had Abu Omar Halal before in Houston, and it was excellent — one of the best shawarma experiences I’ve had.

Unfortunately, my visit last night was disappointing. The staff, especially a guy named Laith, was incredibly kind and professional — great service overall. But the food quality was far below expectations. The chicken Arabi shawarma tasted more like a mix of chicken and garlic sauce soup, the wrap was loose, and the flavor was off. The lamb/beef wrap was even worse — it had a strong, unpleasant smell, and I couldn’t finish a single bite. The fries with both meals were unsalted (maybe intentional since pickles are served, but still flat-tasting).

Overall, this location doesn’t come close to the quality I’ve experienced in Houston. I’d really like to give it another try, but please, improve the food quality. There are several nearby places that aren’t perfect either, but all have been noticeably better than what I...

I had been waiting for this location for a long time since I used to live in Houston on Westheimer Avenue. When this place finally opened, I was really looking forward to visiting because in Houston they opened early.

Today I ordered through Uber Eats — I ordered two beef shawarmas, but I was given lamb instead. My wife doesn’t like lamb because of its particular strong flavor, and I don’t enjoy it either. So we ended up with two lamb shawarmas (or rather lamb burritos, since they were served with tortillas).

Uber already charges extra for the dishes, and I would have appreciated a call letting me know you didn’t have beef available. Also, it’s surprising that an Arabic restaurant doesn’t have pita bread for shawarma, and instead what you are making now is burritos. I should have been given the choice to decide whether I wanted a...

Came hungry left happy! Classic late night food option when you’re wanting something good that isn’t the classic American late night fast food. Got the beef shawarma this time, the inside of the kitchen area I could see looked spotless like the gentleman running the food truck thought I was the health inspector. The beef shawarma was really good, a nice balance of chopped onion, tomato, and tahini sauce, with the beef having good flavor. Best enjoyed with a side of garlic sauce! Ate at the bench set up next to the food truck, they are on top of some Astro turf so no mud to worry about. Tables were clean outside of the expected dust from the breeze/general environment, a quick wipe with a napkin and ready to eat at. Will definitely...