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- Authentic Lebanese street food made with local, fresh ingredients
- Chicken & Steak Shawarma cooked on a traditional vertical trompo
- Vegan Falafel wrap made the Lebanese way
- Kefta wrap with seasoned beef, parsley & onions
- House-made sauces, pickles & condiments from family recipes
- Refreshing Hummus, Tabouli & Hibiscus Lemonade
Papá Omar in Sayulita is a vibrant Lebanese street-food truck bringing authentic Middle Eastern flavors—and centuries of culinary history—to the beaches of Nayarit. Located just steps from the town’s lively streets and surf spots, Papá Omar celebrates the art of shawarma and Lebanese home cooking through fresh, local ingredients, handmade sauces, and family recipes that have traveled continents. Here, visitors can experience the iconic flavors of Lebanon in a relaxed, coastal setting—perfect for grabbing something delicious on the way to the beach.
In Arabic, the word shawarma (شاورما) means “turning” or “rotated,” referring to the way the meat slowly spins on the vertical rotisserie. Shawarma emerged during the Ottoman Empire in the 18th–19th century as an affordable and nourishing meal for workers. Over generations, it became a beloved Middle Eastern staple. Each region made it its own: in Turkey, it evolved into Döner Kebab, in Greece into Gyro, and in Lebanon into the classic chicken or beef-and-lamb Shawarma served with vibrant toppings and sauces. In the mid-20th century, Lebanon added a now-essential ingredient to chicken shawarma: French fries.
When Lebanese immigrants arrived in Mexico in the early 1900s, they brought shawarma with them, carving it into tortillas to create Tacos Árabes. Mexican cooks later reinterpreted the dish with pork and local spices, giving birth to the internationally loved Tacos al Pastor. From the Ottoman Empire to the Pacific coast of Sayulita, shawarma has always been a story of migration, creativity, and flavor—meat roasting slowly, carved fresh, and served with love.
Papá Omar continues this tradition by preparing Lebanese-style pita wraps with authentic techniques and the highest quality ingredients. House specialties include Chicken Shawarma and Steak Shawarma cooked on a traditional vertical trompo, a vegan Falafel wrap made exactly as in Lebanon, and a flavorful Kefta wrap with seasoned beef, parsley, and onions. Everything—from marinades and sauces to pickles, toum, tarator, falafel, and sumac onions—is homemade in small batches. Guests can pair their meal with refreshing Hummus, bright Tabouli, or the house favorite: Hibiscus Lemonade.
Whether you're grabbing food for the beach, refueling after a surf session, or simply craving something fresh and soulful, Papá Omar invites you to taste the Middle East in Mexico.
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