El Genio del Shawarma — Restaurant in Florida

If you want shawarma and know what that is you definitely want to pass on this place. I ordered a chick shawarma and side of falafel. The chick sandwich I received was a a large pita stuffed with bland chicken pieces and veg. It was over stuffed and couldn't hold together. Flavor wise it did not resemble shawarma in any way. Like not even it's third cousin's uncle's , sister's mailman. Kind of Ironic since the place has shawarma in the name. The sandwich was trying way to hard yet accomplished nothing. The falafel tasted like hotdog meat...not the usual nice aroma that falafel has. I also did wait 35 minutes for food which felt excessive for fast food. This place should be called Food Open Late. Update to my review...it's about 15 minutes since I posted original review. I just downgraded review from 2 stars to 1 star due to the explosive diarrhea I just experienced. The violent diarrhea stream pouring out of me definitely the highlight of my evening. Update to name: this place should be called Food Open Late Also Squirts. FOLAS for...

Came across El Genio doing a Google Maps search of restaurants that are open very late and close to our hotel. Based on the Google reviews and their IG page, we had to go. I am so glad that we did. It smells ABSOLUTELY delicious upon entering. The restaurant is well lit, very clean, and just a vibe. The service was GREAT which added to our first time experience. Ariadna was so patient with me and helpful in recommending what I should try as a first timer (I requested this from her). Her customer service was warm, inviting, and delightful. There was a bit of a wait to receive the order which made us so happy because we knew the food was not going to be old or stale. EVERYTHING was SO tasty!!! We ordered the piña colada, sour sop juice, cheese and guava sticks, chicken and falafel shawarma, tres leche, and the pelúa empanada. You will pay a bit much, but definitely worth it. We will be back before heading home because it really is a 10/10....

I'm saying 5 stars all the way I love cachapas I have had them in different countries before and this is by far the best tasting one I have had, the meat was delicious perfectly cooked and tender no burn taste, the cheese and the sweet corn exterior was Devine, plus the size was big and very filling. Also, try their empanadas, I had the ground beef, and it was great, also a decent size. The food has mild spice more on the flavor side n not heat, so you get taken to flavor town. The prices are reasonable it's deff cheaper the ones I had in miami. They have an array of delicious sauces to go with your meal. I had the hot sauce, the garlic sauce, and the corn sauce all really delicious. The atmosphere is really chill and decently decorated, bathrooms were clean, staff were pleasant, and they understood English well. Definitely recommended you know that feeling where u can't wait to go back, that's what I'm having right now,...