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Halal · South End · Wilmore

Halal shawarma in South End, Charlotte

Yalla Shawarma is a family-owned, 100% halal shawarma kitchen at 500 W Summit Ave, on the Wilmore side of South End. Beef and chicken are slow-roasted on the spit and sliced to order onto saj bread, into bowls or over loaded fries.

Grilled halal beef shawarma wrap on saj bread, cut open, with seasoned fries

100% halal proteins

Every protein we serve is halal, and there's no alcohol on site. Ask us anything about sourcing.

Shawarma the classic way

Marinated, stacked and slow-roasted on a vertical spit, then shaved to order. Wrapped in thin saj, not a thick pita.

Six house sauces

Garlic, tahini, Yalla Tasty White, Spicy Red, Spicy Green and pomegranate molasses, $0.99 each.

Pickup or delivery

Order online for pickup at South End Eats in about 20 minutes, or get it delivered across South End and nearby.

What to order

What Charlotte says

  • 4.3Uber Eats250+ ratings4.3 out of 5 stars on Uber Eats from 250+ ratings
  • 4.3DoorDash200+ ratings4.3 out of 5 stars on DoorDash from 200+ ratings
  • 4.4Postmates360+ ratings4.4 out of 5 stars on Postmates from 360+ ratings
“The best shawarma in Charlotte.”
Elsaid A. · Google
“Full of flavor and well portioned.”
Ranna O. · Google
Loved the beef and the chicken shawarma, and called out the saj bread and the fries too.
Mohamed A. · Google · paraphrased
“The food arrived still warm.”
Leanna P. · Yelp (DoorDash order)
“Very good food and amazing service.”
Restaurantji · Aug 2026

Questions

Is Yalla Shawarma fully halal?

Yes. All beef, chicken and lamb we serve is halal, and no alcohol is served or allowed on site.

Where is Yalla Shawarma in South End?

500 W Summit Ave, Charlotte, NC 28203, inside South End Eats near the Wilmore neighborhood. Order online and follow the pickup steps in your order confirmation.

What's the best thing to order first?

The OG Beef Shawarma Wrap. It's the most-liked item on the delivery apps (90–100% liked), and one reviewer called it “the star of the show.”

Do you have vegetarian options?

Yes: the Yalla Falafel Veggie Wrap, falafel, hummus, grape leaves, salad, rice and fries are all vegetarian.