EL GENIO DEL SHAWARMA – Middle Eastern
El Genio del Shawarma traces back to a small stand opened in Venezuela in 2000, and its brick-and-mortar restaurant has run on International Drive in Orlando since 2020, serving until 1am most nights. The kitchen fuses Middle Eastern shawarma with Venezuelan street food: mixed shawarma and mixed grill plates, a chicken-and-steak pepito, shredded steak patacon on fried plantain, and falafel, alongside Venezuelan staples like empanadas, pastelitos, arepas and cachapas. Fresh juices and chicha round out the drink menu. Diners consistently mention the portion sizes and the late hours, useful for a bite after a night out near the tourist strip.
11787 INTERNATIONAL DR UNIT 118, ORLANDO, FL, 32821 786-451-2717 https://geniodelshawarma.com/0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $
Dietary options: halal, vegan, vegetarian, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Diet fit at EL GENIO DEL SHAWARMA
Halal at EL GENIO DEL SHAWARMA
EL GENIO DEL SHAWARMA in Orlando has 1 halal-tagged dish on its current menu, including Natural Juices. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at EL GENIO DEL SHAWARMA
EL GENIO DEL SHAWARMA in Orlando has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Natural Juices and Chicha. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at EL GENIO DEL SHAWARMA
EL GENIO DEL SHAWARMA in Orlando has 2 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Natural Juices and Chicha. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at EL GENIO DEL SHAWARMA
EL GENIO DEL SHAWARMA in Orlando has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chicha. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at EL GENIO DEL SHAWARMA
EL GENIO DEL SHAWARMA in Orlando has 1 low-sodium-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chicha. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Paleo at EL GENIO DEL SHAWARMA
EL GENIO DEL SHAWARMA in Orlando has 1 paleo-tagged dish on its current menu, including Natural Juices. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Pescatarian at EL GENIO DEL SHAWARMA
EL GENIO DEL SHAWARMA in Orlando has 2 pescatarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Natural Juices and Chicha. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Plant-Based at EL GENIO DEL SHAWARMA
EL GENIO DEL SHAWARMA in Orlando has 2 plant-based-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Natural Juices and Chicha. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at EL GENIO DEL SHAWARMA
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicha | 7.4 g | 3.7 g |
| Natural Juices | 130.3 g | 3.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Shawarmas
- Shawarma - $12.99: Traditional Middle Eastern wrap with seasoned meat and vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Chicha - $5.5: Traditional rice-based sweet drink Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Natural Juices - $4.99: Freshly squeezed fruit juices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about EL GENIO DEL SHAWARMA
- Is EL GENIO DEL SHAWARMA halal-friendly?
- Yes. EL GENIO DEL SHAWARMA has 1 halal-tagged dish on its current menu, including Natural Juices.
- What can I eat at EL GENIO DEL SHAWARMA on a halal diet?
- Natural Juices carry the halal tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does EL GENIO DEL SHAWARMA have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Natural Juices and Chicha.
- What is the highest-protein dish at EL GENIO DEL SHAWARMA?
- Chicha, at roughly 3.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
Restaurants near EL GENIO DEL SHAWARMA
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- El Genio del Shawarma — Middle Eastern
- K' BOB — Middle Eastern
- ABDO KABAB — Middle Eastern
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- KABAB KING OF ATL — Middle Eastern
- MIDNIGHT HOOKAH LOUNGE — Middle Eastern
- KING O FALAFEL — Middle Eastern
- FLAME KABOB — Middle Eastern
- KABSAH — Middle Eastern
- TAMARA LAKE MARY — Middle Eastern
- KRISPA — Middle Eastern
