Mal Al Sham
388 E Main St, El Cajon
(619) 401-1055
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Got Chicken Shawarma sandwich, Lamb Tikka entree, Qouzi entree, and Kibbeh Makliyah. Everything was very delicious! Our server was very friendly and eager to answer our questions. The service was very fast. We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Shawarma Sandwich
Food is great, fairly priced (although prices have gone up recently), you can sit in or take out, generally quick service, few parking spots also available.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Family Combo
The food was better a few years ago. The kabob is just okay. Good prices but there is probably better places to eat at.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Simply the best—not just in town, but across Southern California! Their generosity is unmatched, the food is exceptional, and the customer service is top-notch. Keep up the amazing work—can’t wait to see your branches nationwide!
We ordered takeout platter, the food was delicious 😋 and rice was tasty too.
Parking: Not too many
Food: 4
Always 5/5
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you're after authentic flavors and tastes, this place is your best bet. I've been coming here for about 3 years, and I really admire the quality control they have. The flavors are excellent and exactly the same since the 1st time I ate here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kebab, Chicken Shawarma Sandwich, Al Sham Basmati Lamb Tray
The food is super delicious, they give you a free cup of tea and the price is fair
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Parking: The food is great. Brings back memories when I was in the middle east.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Al Sham Basmati Lamb Tray
We had an amazing experience at Mal Al Sham. We ordered Ghoozi and Mansaf. It was amazing. We definitely recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The beef skewer kabobs were insanely good, and the shawarma was delicious even for me. I usually don’t like shawarma because it can be too heavy or greasy, but this one was perfect, especially paired with the garlic sauce. Their hummus is also incredible. I could eat here every day if I could!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Kabab, Chicken Shawarma Sandwich
Food and service is great!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
First time coming here last week with a friend. Food was amazing service was very good as well. We loved the tamarind juice!! We ordered the lentil soup, chicken tikka with salad and rice. Enough food for like two people there was so much rice!! Also they have pita bread and desserts for sale as well. I can't wait to come back and try something new.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Tikka
It charged Service Charge by default. Most of new customers did not see the hidden charge and clicked additional tips on the POS during checkout. The service is VERY limited. Not impressed at all.
Parking: Be aware of Hidden Charge.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Kebab
I don't get the hype about this place. The food is okay, but it's not decently priced. You ask for water, they charge for it, since they "do not offer" tap water which I think is illegal.
And the restaurant itself and the surroundings are also not very nice to look at.
EDIT: I'm glad you're willing to comp a water bottle "the next time" because I wrote a bad review, but doesn't fix the underlying issue of forcing customers to pay for water, which even the finest restaurants do not do. Nor do customers want to contribute to plastic waste by purchasing or being "gifted" plastic water bottles.
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