Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Miriam Street Food, Nili and Laila, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 6 cheap dining experiences
Find cheap places for shawarma in New York City. Top-rated shawarma spots at the right price.
New York City's Cheap Shawarma Destinations
Discover the best affordable shawarma across New York City, where savory, slow-roasted meats meet the vibrant energy of the five boroughs. This curated selection highlights a diverse array of Middle Eastern and Indian flavors, featuring everything from the legendary pita sandwiches at Mamoun's Falafel to the authentic street food at Miriam Street Food and Taïm. Whether you are grabbing a quick bite at Shawarma Mia or enjoying a casual meal at Silvana, these budget-friendly spots prove that you do not have to spend a fortune to enjoy a world-class meal in the city.
27 restaurants in Best Cheap Shawarma in New York City | Top Cheap Spots
- Miriam Street Food · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Nili · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Laila · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- Manouche · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- Miss Ada · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Boutros · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Shawarma Mia · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Pahal Zan Kosher Falafel · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Lebanese Eatery · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Miriam Street Food · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Taïm · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Taboonette · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Mr. Broadway · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Shmoné · rated 4.2/5: Middle Eastern.
- Pita & Beyond · rated 4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Mamoun's Falafel · rated 4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Dar 525 · rated 4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Uncle Momo · rated 4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Silvana · rated 4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Boutros · rated 3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Balade · rated 3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Duzan · rated 3/5: Middle Eastern.
- SyKo · rated 3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Sheel Mashi · rated 3/5: Indian.
- Miriam: Middle Eastern.
- Taïm: Middle Eastern.
- Shawarma Shabazi: Middle Eastern.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
