AUTHENTIC Middle Eastern Flavors, 
in San Diego

Enjoy our Middle Eastern flavors by ordering Tahini for take out or delivery today.

Pita Sandwiches

Stuffed with falafel, chicken shawarma, or steak shawarma, topped with fresh vegetables and signature tahini sauces.

Rice Bowls

Stuffed with falafel, chicken shawarma, or steak shawarma, topped with fresh vegetables and signature tahini sauces.

Salad Bowls

Stuffed with falafel, chicken shawarma, or steak shawarma, topped with fresh vegetables and signature tahini sauces.

CATERING THAT HITS DIFFERENT

Office lunch, wedding, or family feast? Let Tahini crash the party with bold shawarma, fresh pita, and Mediterranean flavors everyone vibes with.

Last minute plans? Same Day Order and Delivery options available.Tahini’s got you

Rewards, Loyalty & Gift Cards

At Tahini, flavor pays you back. Treat yourself, gift a friend, or rack up points toward your next shawarma fix. Loyalty never tasted this good.

TAHINI ORIGINALS

We got you. The Tahini Originals are our three signature sandwiches — crafted the way we think shawarma and falafel should be. Always served in our fresh, house-baked pita, these are the boldest bites on the block

The Esquire

Featured on the Food Network! Our Chicken Shawarma pita, stuffed with french fries, parsley mix, tomatoes, and pickled cucumbers, with Garlic and Sriracha Tahini!

The M.T.W. Pita

Our Egyptian, Mother of The World pita. A Falafel pita, with a swipe of hummus, and stuffed with lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, fresh cucumbers, pickled turnips, and our signature Tahini sauce.

The O.G. Pita

Inspired by the original Syrian style shawarma. Our Steak shawarma pita, stuffed with shredded lettuce, parsley mix, tomatoes, pickled cucumber, pickled turnip and Tahini sauce.

Authentic Shawarma, Near You

Authentic Middle Eastern street food is closer than you think. Your shawarma fix is right around the corner – Find the nearest Tahini

Fresh Bread. Fresh Taste.

Bread is Life. Our in-house bakery makes fresh pita bread daily at every one of our locations. Making sure you enjoy fresh bread is part of our mission

Our Story

from the Side a Gas Station to San Diego’s Favorite Shawarma

Two best friends, a gas station tent, and a dream. That’s how Tahini started. Today, we’ve grown into San Diego’s go-to spot for Middle Eastern and Arab street food — shawarma stuffed pitas, yellow rice bowls, creamy hummus, and crispy falafel, all served with a modern twist and a whole lot of flavor.

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From the Makers of Tahini

Experience specialty Arab coffee culture in San Diego—lattes and espresso, Turkish coffee, Karak Chai, and Middle Eastern desserts like knafeh and baklawa—crafted with the same heart and hospitality.