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Xawaash

Rexdale, Etobicoke, ON

★ 4.4Open · Closes 11:00 PM

Restaurant-provided halal informationDetails

Xawaash is listed as a halal Somali restaurant in Rexdale, Etobicoke.

A little about this place

About Xawaash

Xawaash on Queens Plate Drive serves Somali and Mediterranean food, including chicken, lamb and fish mandi, beef and chicken suqaar, half-chicken BBQ plates, shawarma, Xawaash bowls with rice, pasta, samosas, house-made pita and its signature date cake, with a weekday lunch special, a prayer area, dine-in, takeout and catering.

HFP review summary

What diners mention

Research updated ·

4.4 / 52,676 Google reviews · saved total

Saved ratings and review totals may have changed.

Rating breakdown at this snapshot
  • 5 stars18761,876
  • 4 stars414414
  • 3 stars150150
  • 2 stars6060
  • 1 star176176

What people enjoy

  • Flavourful mandi, suqaar, grilled meats, samosas and date cake.
  • Friendly, welcoming staff.
  • Good-value lunch special and generous plates.

Things to keep in mind

  • Some say portions and quality have slipped or dishes feel less Somali.
  • Some describe long waits, being ignored at the counter or forgotten orders.

Compiled by Halal Food Pass from public reviewer opinions. Experiences vary; these comments have not been independently verified.

Good to know before you go

What is on the Xawaash menu?

The Xawaash menu on this page lists 89 items across 13 sections, checked September 2026. Delivery-platform prices are labelled separately with their observation dates; they are not in-store price claims. The restaurant's own website is linked on this page as well. Menus change, so confirm current dishes with Xawaash.

What parking is available at Xawaash?

Listed facilities: free parking lot, free street parking, paid street parking, plenty of parking.

What lamb options are listed at Xawaash?

The published Lamb and Goat Platters section includes Lamb Chops with Salad, Roasted Lamb (No Salad), Lamb Mandi with Jeweled Rice (No Salad), Lamb Tripe with Grits (No salad). See that section for descriptions, available options and observed prices.

Where is Xawaash located?

Xawaash is at 130 Queens Plate Drive, Etobicoke. The listed neighbourhood is Rexdale. Use the directions link on this page for the route to this branch.

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