Pita Paradise

better than flames and skewers!
kabob sandwich was really good!

EXCELLENT falafel! And the service is amazing. The family who owns it is always so nice, knows my name and order, and makes everything perfectly!

Another great food truck in Bakersfield. The people running it were very friendly. The service was fast and price was good! I ordered the combination platter. It was delicious. The also got the green Chile sauce and wow was it perfect. Great Chile flavor but not to hot. The deep fried veggie balls (not sure of actual name) were amazing. The entire platter was amazing! I will be coming back again!!!

We just went there for lunch today and the reviews were accurate. It was delicious! I tried the combination platter which included chicken, lamb, rice, pita bread, salad, and falafels. My wife had the chicken shawerma sandwich and she said it was wonderful. Our boys split the garlic fries and falafel platter and not a crumb was left.
The food was superb; the customer service excellent; and, the prices very reasonable.
Great little set up!

Pita Paradise is right across the street from the Fox Theater, not too far away from 23^rd and 24^th Street so it’s not that much of a detour.
It’s a small food truck but thankfully beautifully painted so it’s quite hard to miss. I got my food within 5 minutes which is impressive considering the size of the place.
I got the combination plate which came with rice topped with beef, chicken, and lamb covered in a creamy garlic sauce. The plate also featured a salad and 2 falafel. All of the meat was tender and had the kind of spice you come to expect from a Mediterranean restaurant.
Everything was perfect and I expect to go there often. Even if you don’t particularly have a taste for Mediterranean food, you still have to try this place, it might change your view.

Delicious! Marvelous people! Great spot!
The baklava is off the hook, and it was clean, a great value, and conveniently located to a patch of picknickable grass.
We’d escape to Pita Paradise any time!

The steak sandwich was delicious, the meat is flavorful and tender and the veggies were cooked perfectly. And the price is right too! I will definitely be going back. Can’t wait to try more of their tasty food.
All you mumblers out there, myself included, make sure to enunciate! Fries sounds a lot like rice. I accidentally got a side of rice instead of the fries I wanted, but that was my fault.

I was excited for Pita Paradise when they first opened as it is 3 blocks from my office. I have been there a few times and the food is good, but not great. The Beef Shwarma has a bit more gristle than I was expecting, the rice is average and the pita tastes store bought.

Pita Paradise is such a great addition to the downtown food scene! The employees, who I’m assuming are the owners, are two of the nicest people you will ever meet. Even during the lunch rush, they manage to greet every single person with a huge smile.
I’ve tried their falafel and chicken shawarma sandwiches and both are absolutely delicious! But the chicken shawarma has completely won my heart. It’s a bit messy, but totally worth the risk of walking around the office with a stained shirt (thank goodness for Tide pens!). Last time I had the chicken sandwich, I actually chomped off a piece of the wrapping paper and did not notice until I was done eating and noticed teeth marks on the paper… It’s that good folks. The chicken is perfectly marinated, veggies are crisp and fresh and if dragon breath doesn’t scare you off, then you will love the garlic sauce they drizzle on top of their sandwiches.
I hope that the success of Pita Paradise encourages more food trucks to happen in Bakersfield! *fingers crossed*

I have been following this food truck’s grand opening announcements on social media before it opened and established a good online relationship with the owners. Once they opened… I was not disappointed with the good food coming out their their food truck. To be greeted with a huge smile and a sincere, «Hello, Carlos!», every time I visit is very refreshing and personal. Even though this is a food truck, it has a very cozy «mom and pops» feel.
The food… what can I say but, «HOLY COW, Batman… it’s FREAKING DELICIOUS» During my visits, I have always opted for the Chicken Schwarma Platter. (If you order this, you will not be disappointed!) The way they prepare and cook the meat must be a secret because the meat is never dry and overcooked. It must be the TLC they put into each meal. All of their platters include yellow rice, a falafel (which are pretty darn tasty), a small salad, tahini and garlic sauces.
I’m normally not a falafel or humus fan. Why you night ask? It’s because I had a bad experience with both at a restaurant in NorCal. After eating the tasty falafel and great humus the Pita Truck produces, my faith in both those items was restored.
If you’re ever in need for a great budget friendly hearty meal… do yourself a favor and visit the Pita Food Truck — you’ll be glad you did. Their food is amazing and needs to be tasted by everyone in town.

Very Friendly service which is always appreciated. The chicken Schwarma pita was tender and the pita bread was soft. The lettuce, onions and tomato were fesh. The pita had quite a bit of garlic taking sauce so next time I’ll ask for it on the side but it had a good flavor.
The side order of falafel was very fresh and crunchy, anyone who is a fan of falafel will enjoy this side dish.

Second time here, and no complaints. Portions are big, service is fast, food is good, and very convenient. Not to mention the owners and staff are friendly. They even make it a point to bring the food we ordered to our car. By far one of the better middle eastern grub places in bakersfield.
I had the combo plate. Didn’t care much for the kefta (it was ok… had better though, but not bad) everything else was delish. The chicken and beef shawarma were moist and perfectly seasoned which were accompanied well with the yellow rice, and garlic sauce. My girl had the shawarma wrap which she enjoyed, not to mention devoured. I just hope this place stays consistent. Other than that. … we WILL be back!

My rating for my Pita Paradise food order is 4.5 stars. Since I (like most other folks) experienced very good customer service, then I bumped up my overall review to 5 stars!
I opted to try their Chicken Shawerma Platter. All their platters include yellow rice, pita bread, one falafel, salad, tahini sauce, and their signature garlic sauce. Hmm, hmmm… so very yummy! That entrée was packed with flavor! Everything went so well together. Just wish they had some baklava or another kind of Mediterranean dessert to finish up the delicious meal!
With that being said, I can honestly say that the folks at Pita Paradise made some of the best (if not the best) Mediterranean food that I have tried inside the U.S. Do your tummy a favor and drop by Pita Paradise. This food truck/​trailer is not to be missed! Yeah their hours are limited, but they are worth the wait.
Bash Bakersfield all you want people, but Bakersfield has another hidden gem in Pita Paradise!

Thank you Unilocal for telling me about our Bako food trucks! This is downtown and only a few minutes from home, so we picked up the phone and called on our order…
Chicken and steak shawerma platters, chicken shawerma sandwich, and hummus. I love hummus! I loved the platter… Order with their garlic and special sauce on the side if you’re worried about it being overwhelming. I did and still ended up putting all of it on my platter. The sandwich my daughter had she loved but it has to be held tightly as she learned taking her first bite… Wish I had taken a picture of that! Hahaha.
Loved the pita! It was perfect, loved the slight sweetness with works well with the hummus.
Service was very quick, as I said, I had called in and our meals were ready in less than 15 minutes. The couple there are very friendly and were very thankful to Unilocal when I and another couple both mentioned the email we received that mentioned them…
Prices are very reasonable for what you get. Glad I tried this, will definitely come back. Hoping we start to build up our downtown choices with more restaurants and food trucks like this…

Service was amazing
Food was so good that even though I love me some spicy I didn’t want to stop eating it long enough to get some. Hahhahahahaha
That signature garlic sauce damn that was delicious.
Great tahini.
San Jose does not know what it’s missing
Although we need lamb.

Any time a food truck makes it’s way into the Bako food scene I automatically give them major props. Being in the food biz is tricky. And not having a permanent location can be exceptionally difficult, especially for a town that doesn’t have much experience with mobile deliciousness.
Thankfully, Unilocalers are all over this trend and I had tons of feedback to peruse before I placed my order. I opted for my «usual» at Mediterranean restaurants: Falafel sandwich. Seriously, falafel is amazing. I’m not a huge meat-​eater so this really hits the spot and fills that meat void. Pita Paradise makes great falafel. Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Full of flavor and just dense enough that it doesn’t completely fall a part as you eat it.
The pita itself was absolutely divine. Fluffy, chewy, and perfect in flavor. Just a touch of sweetness.
Of course, the way it was wrapped was a little tricky to eat without the contents emptying in my lap (I prefer the burrito wrap method, personally). So definitely opt for a few utensils before you leave.
Because I placed the order with someone else I can’t comment on the service. Although I have heard it is quite pleasant.

Tried this new food truck out for lunch this week after seeing it on Unilocal as a great new lunch spot. As usual, the Unilocal reviews did not let me down.
Located on the same lot as the local American Legion, this food truck offers plenty of parking. It’s far enough away from the core of downtown that you won’t have to hunt for a space, but also near enough that it’s within easy walking distance of most downtown businesses. I picked up my food to go, but they did have a table set up in the shade nearby with a few chairs if needed.
When I stopped by just before 1 PM, there were a couple of people waiting for their food. Still, my order was taken promptly. The very friendly woman who took my order let me know it would be about 8 minutes until my food was ready. I chose a combination platter, but they offered a variety of platters and sandwiches using their beef or chicken schwarma and falafels. Prices all looked excellent — as low as $ 4 for a falafel sandwich!
As I left with my food and headed back to the office, all I could think about was the smell! It smelled so good — there was no way it could be bad! Luckily, I was right! This is great food at fantastic prices. My beef schwarma combination came with enough food for two. The beef was cut into small pieces with a healthy amount of char on it (which only added to the flavor). The garlic sauce on top was excellent and potent. My rice was flavorful and light. The combo platter I ordered came with rice, salad, a piece of falafel, and some pita, as well as a small container of chili sauce. As tasty as it was, I couldn’t finish it all, so I’m looking forward to some leftovers tomorrow! Best part — all of this was $ 8!
Show this little food truck some love. I trust you’ll conclude the same things I did: friendly staff, prompt service, a clean truck, tasty food, and a good value.

I know they already have a ton of 5-​Star reviews but, honestly, they deserve every single one! This place is fantastic! It IS a food truck so there is very little seating (one table and four chairs currently) but the food is worth eating standing up if you have to! I prefer to get it to go and enjoy it at the park just down the street!
The two people working the truck are just the nicest people and they have such love for their craft that it shows when they speak! The woman taking your order is nice as can be and is happy to answer any questions you may have about their menu and food items. (Payment is cash or Square.)
I’ve had a couple of different platters (including the combination which is a sample of almost everything on the menu and enough for two people!) and have enjoyed every single item. Everything is truly that good! The chicken, steak, falafel, rice, even the salad — everything is good. And their dressings only add more great flavor!
I recommend you order ahead if you can because the wait is about 10 minutes since the food isn’t prepared until you order. Personally, I don’t mind the wait. This food is worth every second!
Swing by, chat up the owners if they aren’t too busy when you’re there, and enjoy a very tasty, super filling meal! Believe me, you’ll be back!

If you look at my reviews which I’ve written 181 before this one, 26 of them are 5 Star reviews. Now that is 14% of the reviews i wrote which is not alot and 9 of those are Unilocal Events which brings that number to 17 regular business reviews, that percentage is barely 9%. What I am getting at here is that it takes more than one thing to stand out when using services, dining some where or just consuming food, Pita Paradise definitely has very, very good things going for them.
I believe they make a few moves here and there, but when I visited they were caddy corner to the Firestation and across from Today Cleaners. I came with co-​workers and we arrived about 11:00a on a Friday, only one person ahead of us but as we started ordering, holy crap, at least 20 people lined up behind us. We were greeted with a warm hello and was asked if this was one first time, when we said yes the lady started to give us some insight on what they offer and what are their best sellers.
I ordered the Combination Plate and a side of Hummus which comes with 4 pieces of Pita Bread. I paid $ 13.00 for this, when I pay over $ 10 for lunch for either fast food or a food truck, that food better sweep me off my feet, Pita Paradise did that and made me want to sleep ever so soundly.
I brought the food back to work and ate while I worked. The combination plate comes with chicken shawarma, steak shawarma and kafta. All plates come with yellow rice, pita bread, salad, falafel, tahini sauce and their signature garlic sauce. Good lord, each bite was very comforting, not alot of food has this effect on me, unless it is my wife’s cooking.
The yellow rice was nice and cooked right, they used it as the bed to lay the meat and falafel. Each meat was so tender and juicy, the spices were marinated well and deep that each bite was consistent that each one was bursting with that Mediterranean culinary culture. The tahini sauce and garlic sauce played well off each other and off the spices of the meat. The hummus was made perfectly and could very well be a meal of its own. I ate everything cause I’m a big boy who loves food, but afterwards I needed a nap, of course I couldn’t because I was at work.
The warm greeting and speedy service they provided, 5 minutes after placing my order it was ready. You can’t beat that and when you mix it with food like theirs, you have such a remarkable place to keep coming back.

*Update*
Quality food without breaking the bank.
I have been meaning to come back to try the Chicken Shawerma Sandwich $ 5. I wasn’t sure if the sandwich was going to fill me up, I was mistaken. It is a Big sandwich. I was also happy that they wrapped it up nicely and it survived my driving. I can’t say enough how great their chicken is. The pita sandwich was great.
I also got an order of Garlic fries $ 3. I don’t know what they put in this sauce, but it is amazing!
Can’t wait to try their other meats.