Brendan D.
7/10/2025
My company orders out every Tuesday when folks come to the office and one of my colleagues raved about this place, so we decided to try it since we were in the mood for Mediterranean or Middle...
Lotus Falafel and Shawerma-San Bruno
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629 San Mateo Ave
San Bruno, CA 94066
History
Lotus is a family-owned business. The owner has been in business since 1985, starting in the Gaza Strip-Palestine (Chelsea Clinton visited Lotus in 1998 and enjoyed the food). When the Gaza War started in 2008, Moe and his family had to leave Gaza immediately, raising their lives in a matter of seconds. The Shawas came to the United States to survive the war and were able to begin a new by reopening in Los Angeles in 2009. In 2014, the family moved to the Bay Area to reunite with extended family and re-established Lotus in Oakland and San Bruno 2020. At Lotus, we put decades of experience in Mediterranean food at your hand. Here you will enjoy a cuisine that has been known for its freshness & originality, Freshness in daily picked meat, and vegetables. Originality in all times original Mediterranean seasoning and spices.
Specialties
Authentic Shawerma, Roasted whole lambs, and Mediterranean food
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Reviews
4.5404 reviews
Mohammad B.
11/11/2025
Avoid the shawarma wraps from here. They are lacking in taste and texture and come out soggy. Reason being someone thought it be wise to add salad that's been probably sitting all day inside a...
Christine C.
6/21/2025
Came here with my sis for a weekday lunch. It's a popular spot with locals! To avoid having leftovers, we opted to share a main and another small item. I wanted to try the chicken shawarma...
Kanwal M.
11/27/2025
Great food, a must try if your in downtown San Bruno, it's a family favorite. Kids love it too!
Megan C.
10/8/2025
I like getting the lamb and beef shawarma plate or the beef kofta plate when I come here, and they are both AMAZING! The protein is tender and seasoned well. The salad is also a refreshing side,...
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