Waamo

4.4 ( 377 reviews )
Checking... 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM See Hours
$10–20
5050 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85008, United States
+1 602-244-1206
Welcome to Waamo, where the vibrant flavors of Somali cuisine come to life in a casual and inviting setting. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, Waamo is not only wheelchair-accessible but also offers a diverse menu, ranging from mouthwatering Chicken Kababs to delicious Lamb Gyros. The quick service enhances the dining experience, making it a great spot for lunch or dinner, whether solo or with a group. Signature dishes like the succulent Goat Hilib and Spicy Samosas are local favorites, while refreshing beverages and delightful desserts round out the experience. At Waamo, every bite tells a story of comfort, warmth, and community.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves halal food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Waamo

Pranav Sanghadia
Apr 24,2025
I went to this place with one of my friends. From the outside and inside it looks like an ordinary restaurant but their food was extraordinary!!! Their falafel sandwich, more like a wrap was delicious. My friend and I both loved the food, we both ordered the vegetarian item falafel sandwich.
Symantha Rhodes
Feb 21,2025
I had the bead and lamb gyro plate. The sambusa was my favorite part of my meal. The service was quick.
HAITHAM ALSUHAYMI
Feb 20,2025
I was very shocked by the quality of the food (as usual my evaluation will be as a frequent traveler around the countries) this restaurant has a Somali style they have a Ramadan iiftar daily for 24 buffet and the food was enough there is rice meat chicken beans fruits vegetables water everything and the quality of the food was very very wonderful I understood from the restaurant that after Ramadan there will be such a buffet every Friday thank you continue the place is normal but the quality of the food is excellent and I knew that when I saw the women in the internal kitchen
Timberly “PhxTimbo13”
Feb 17,2025
The atmosphere was meh. Nothing special. But the gentleman serving was helpful with any question or suggestions. Quick service. I had the goat, hilib, that tasted too me like oxtail. The appetizer we had was yummy. They have a "salsa" that was served with the appetizer that was great and spicy.
Kyle Stenseth
Feb 17,2025
The food was really good and the staff was nice. Very authentic and laid back atmosphere. Would come again.
Brother Ali
Feb 3,2025
If you into Somali food and you in Phoenix Az then that’s the place to go especially if you’re Trucker with or without your trailer they have spot for you and plus they have masjid and shop center I’m speaking Somali shopping center it’s like Minneapolis very masha Allah place
Aaron Moreno
Dec 31,2024
Waamo is fantastic African food!!!! The Qutulaash and the Lamb shank are delicious, and the Samosas are incredible with the green sauce!!!! I'll definitely come back to get the goat.
Harold Aundre Vinson
Dec 29,2024
Awesome food. I had the Chicken Sukhaar and I must say it was definitely delicious. The way how the chicken was marinated was amazing and everything tasted fresh. Exceptional service as well and I will be visiting next time I’m in the Phoenix area.

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