Shawarma Pita
Slow-roasted on a vertical spit and carved fresh to order. Stuffed into warm pita with hummus, Israeli salad, pickles, and our signature tahini.
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Mazal Mediterranean Street Food serves authentic flavors at 1901 Ashley River Rd in West Ashley. Our hummus is ground fresh in-house every morning, served warm alongside slow-roasted shawarma carved fresh from the spit. Rated 4.7 stars across 245+ Google reviews.
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The Dishes They
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Hummus Mazal
House-ground hummus topped with warm falafel, a drizzle of premium olive oil, and served with fresh pita.
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Falafel Pita
Crispy falafel fried to order, tucked into warm pita with tahini, amba, pickled chili, and fresh salad.
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Baked Cauliflower
Whole roasted cauliflower, charred outside, tender inside. Drizzled with creamy tahini, fresh herbs, and olive oil.
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Sabich Pita
Fried eggplant, hard-boiled egg, hummus, amba, tahini, and fresh salad stuffed into warm pita.
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Schnitzel Sandwich
Golden, crispy chicken schnitzel in warm pita with hummus, pickles, and tahini. A Tel Aviv street food staple.
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Google
"Run, don't walk, for a perfect Mediterranean experience. The drive is totally worth it. You won't be disappointed!"
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"You will leave with a circus in your mouth. I love their Doner kebab style - you choose what you like in your pita. Top notch service."
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"The falafel bowl was amazing. The hummus and pita bread was hard to put down. They gave very generous portions - I brought more than half my food home for dinner."
★★★★★
Google
"You could tell the hummus was homemade! Pita bread right out of the oven. Portions were huge - I had enough left over for a second meal. The decor was lovely too."
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Google
"You know it's good when you show up opening day and make plans to return the very next day. ESPECIALLY the green herb sauce."
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Yelp
"I have celiac and all food is marked!! The shawarma (turkey) was a huge amount of tasty food. First time experience was excellent."
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Google
"Phenomenal first experience! Creamiest, yummiest hummus I have ever had. The lamb/brisket shawarma had very authentic seasoning. Will return weekly!"
★★★★★
Yelp
"Everything was so delicious we didn't speak to each other! My advice? RUN TO MAZAL. YOU WILL NOT BE DISSAPOINTED!"
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Yelp
"Originally from New York where Mediterranean restaurants are common - the food, service and ambiance at Mazal would rank high even in New York."
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Yelp
"The schnitzel salad is my fave. The babaganoush has a really nice smoky flavor. The citrus dressing is excellent on everything. There really isn't anything you can go wrong with ordering!"
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Google
"Our Sunday brunch was a win for the whole family. The lamb shawarma special was incredible. But the real star? The biscuit cake we all shared. We'll definitely be back!"
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Google
"The smash kebab pita was incredible - service was friendly and attentive. I loved the family photos on the wall. Food: 5/5. Service: 5/5. Atmosphere: 5/5."
She Cooked
Every
Single Day.
"Grandma Mazal never wrote down a single recipe. She'd say - you cook with your hands, not with measurements. We're still doing it that way." - Gal & Tal Alhadef, Founders
Growing up, the kitchen always smelled like cumin, tahini, and whatever Grandma Mazal decided to make that day. She cooked for family, for neighbors, for anyone who showed up hungry - and somehow there was always enough. No shortcuts. No measurements. Just real food, made with her hands and a generous pour of olive oil. When Gal and Tal moved to Charleston and decided to open a restaurant, naming it anything else felt like a betrayal.
65+
Years cooking from scratch
100%
Made fresh every morning
2
Brothers. One dream.
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From locals to top food editors - the Mediterranean spot everyone's recommending in West Ashley.
"What West Ashley has been waiting 20 years for. Hot pita, fresh-carved shawarma, worth the drive."
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Catering · Charleston, SC
Feed Your Crowd. We Handle Everything.
Stop settling for catered sandwiches. Mazal brings the real thing - hummus ground in-house, shawarma carved from the spit, and crispy scratch-made falafel - all made fresh the morning of your event.
- 200+ Guests served
- 24h Response Time
- 4.7★ Google Rating
See full catering menu & packages →"Mazal catered a school event of nearly 200 people and it was AMAZING!! Everyone loved the food, even the kids. I highly recommend Mazal for catering!"
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Questions & Answers
Good to Know Before You Go
Mazal Mediterranean Street Food is Charleston's home for Mediterranean and Middle Eastern street food with Israeli roots - slow-roasted shawarma, scratch-made falafel, crispy schnitzel, and a full hummus bar. Located in West Ashley at 1901 Ashley River Rd. Open Sunday-Friday, 11 AM-8 PM. Free parking.
Get Directions →Where are you located?
1901 Ashley River Rd, West Ashley, Charleston SC 29407 - inside Magnolia Park shopping plaza. Free parking right outside the door.
What are your hours?
We're open Sunday through Friday, 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. We are closed on Saturdays.
What kind of food do you serve?
Mediterranean and Middle Eastern street food with Israeli roots - slow-roasted shawarma carved fresh off the spit, handmade falafel, crispy schnitzel, smash kebab, sabich (fried eggplant & egg), and a full hummus bar. Everything made from scratch daily.
Do you have vegetarian or vegan options?
Yes - several dishes are vegan (V) or gluten-free (GF), including Falafel, Roasted Cauliflower, Cabbage Steak, Baked Cauliflower, and Seasoned Fries. All dietary tags are clearly marked on the menu.
Do you have gluten-free options?
Yes. Falafel, Roasted Cauliflower, Cabbage Steak, Seasoned Fries, and Baked Cauliflower are all gluten-free. Please note: tahini and amba contain sesame, a top-9 US allergen.
How much does it cost?
Starters from $10. Pitas $12-$18. Bowls $17-$22. Hummus bar $12-$19. Add fries & soda for $5, or upgrade to a premium Israeli drink for $6.50.
Do you offer catering or private events?
Yes - we cater private events, corporate lunches, and parties for up to 100 guests within a 20-minute radius of Charleston. Email mazalrsc@gmail.com or call (843) 425-8551 to get started.
Is the shawarma actually authentic?
Yes. Mazal was founded by brothers Gal and Tal Alhadef, born in Israel, who grew up cooking alongside their grandmother Mazal. The shawarma is slow-roasted on the spit, hand-carved daily, and served with homemade tahini, hummus, and Israeli salad - exactly as it's done in Tel Aviv.
Do you offer delivery?
Yes - Mazal is available on DoorDash for delivery. Order at doordash.com or search Mazal in the DoorDash app. For pickup, call us at (843) 425-8551.
Is there parking?
Yes - free parking in the Magnolia Park shopping plaza, right outside the restaurant.
Location & Hours
Find Us in
Find Us in
West Ashley.
Come grab a pita, sit down, and enjoy the vibe. Fresh Mediterranean street food every single day. Free parking right out front.
Address
1901 Ashley River Rd
Charleston, SC 29407
Hours
Sun - Fri: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Straight From Our Kitchen
A Taste of Mazal
Shawarma, hummus, falafel and more - made fresh daily at our West Ashley Charleston kitchen.
