Looking for a yummy halal meal near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable halal restaurants around Los Angeles, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.
1. New York Chicken & Gyro
Topping the list is New York Chicken & Gyro. Located at 7553 Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Canoga Park, the Mediterranean and halal spot is the most popular affordable halal restaurant in Los Angeles, boasting five stars out of 1,287 reviews on Yelp. The restaurant is known for homemade special chicken and lamb gyro wraps and platters, according to its Yelp page. Check out the menu here.
2. Revolutionario: North African Tacos
Next up is Revolutionario: North African Tacos, situated at 1436 W. Jefferson Blvd., Suite 70. With 4.5 stars out of 550 reviews on Yelp, the African, Mexican and halal spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option. The family owned and operated restaurant specializes in North African tacos. It also offers quesadillas, burritos and briks (North African deep-fried savory pastries). Look for chickpea tagine, charred vegetables and beef brisket barbacoa. See what else is on the menu.
3. The Halal Guys
Downtown Los Angeles' outpost of the national chain The Halal Guys, located at 510 W. Seventh St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable halal, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean spot four stars out of 739 reviews. The restaurant serves sandwiches and platters with choice of falafel, chicken, beef gyro, and chicken and gyro combo. View the full menu.
Yelper Mark K., who reviewed The Halal Guys on Jan. 21, wrote, "This is a great spot with fast, quality food. The portions are generous and the price is good. "
Eric Y. noted, "...The chicken plate was very satisfying indeed. You've got a healthy portion of chicken on top of a pile of rice, all topped with lettuce, onions, jalapeños and a few slices of pita... The french fries are also surprisingly good — they're nice and crispy."
4. IndiMex Eats
IndiMex Eats, an Indian, Mexican and halal spot in Hollywood, is another budget-friendly go-to, with four stars out of 303 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1106 N. Cahuenga Blvd. to see for yourself. The Indian and Mexican fusion menu features beef tikka masala fry, lamb tostada and shrimp coconut curry. View the menu here.
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