Yes, shawarma can be 100% halal, and at La Shawermeria it is: we use certified halal meat, no alcohol goes into any preparation, and our sauces are made from scratch in-house. But "halal" isn't just a type of meat — it's a standard covering how the animal is slaughtered, which ingredients are permitted, and how the whole dish is prepared.
What “halal” means in practice
Halal is an Arabic term meaning "permitted" under Islamic law. Applied to food, it covers several things:
- Where the meat comes from: it must be from an animal slaughtered following the Islamic method (dhabiha), which includes a specific invocation and a process centered on animal welfare.
- The ingredients: no component of the dish — sauces, marinades, or oils included — may contain alcohol or pork derivatives.
- Preparation: ideally, cross-contamination with non-halal ingredients is avoided during cooking.
How we do it at La Shawermeria
All our meat — beef and chicken — is halal certified: we buy it from Carnicería al Amal, a certified halal butcher in Valencia. Our sauces, including the tahini sauce and the creams served with the shawarma and loaded fries, are made in-house without alcohol or pork-derived ingredients. The falafel is made with fresh chickpeas, herbs, and traditional spices, with no non-halal component anywhere. It's halal food from start to finish, not just "halal meat served wherever."
What to always ask at a halal restaurant
If genuinely halal food matters to you (not just "halal-friendly"), it's worth asking: is the meat halal-certified? Are the sauces made in-house or sourced elsewhere? Is there alcohol in any cooking ingredient? At La Shawermeria, the answer to all three is clear, and we're always available on WhatsApp to confirm before you order.
Frequently asked questions about halal shawarma
Is La Shawermeria's shawarma halal?
Yes. All the meat we serve is 100% halal — chicken and beef, no pork and no alcohol in the kitchen. We make authentic Palestinian shawarma with a 24–48 hour marinade and more than 20 spices.
Where does your halal meat come from?
We buy our meat from Carnicería al Amal, a certified halal butcher in Valencia. We don't work with any non-halal meat. If you're unsure about a specific product, message us on WhatsApp before ordering.
Do you use pork or alcohol in the kitchen?
No. We don't cook with pork or alcohol, and we don't share prep surfaces with non-halal products.
Are the sauces halal?
Yes. Our sauces — including the garlic and spicy ones — are suitable for a halal diet and contain no alcohol.
Where can I eat halal shawarma in Valencia?
At La Shawermeria, Carrer del Clariano 6, in the Algirós neighbourhood of Valencia. You can also order delivery on Uber Eats and Glovo. Menu items are €9–12.
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