Middle Eastern Restaurants in El Cajon, CA

“This is my first time visiting this family owned and operated family restaurant and it was an amazing experience. We were greeted by Pierre and he was professional, kind, and very informative of all the items on the menu. Everything on the menu looked great and hard to decide what to dive into. The restaurant is very clean open and very bright. I ordered the liver skewers with biryani rice. The skewers very flavorful, tender, and grilled to perfection, paired well with the onion, pickled beets, and pickles. The biryani was delicious. My wife had the beef shawarma sandwich on Arabic bread, which was tender and tasty. The potions are larger than expected which was great! We finished with a cup of hot tea. If you’re looking for some authentic Iraqi food, I highly recommend Al Awael, you will not be disappointed 😋“

“Awesome food...my first time ..i will be Back“

“I love this place. I love many items on their menu. Here are few: Ribeye Tikka is amazing. Their Hummus and Falafel is so good, falafel is crispy. Their shawarma wraps and plates are so satisfying. Their house made chips reminds me of Baghdad Iraq. Fattoush salad is so good. And most importantly great service and people 🫶😊❤️“

“Fun atmosphere - great live music. Love their ceviche and Eli makes a great Moscow mule 😉“

“Gyros House in El Cajon is a great spot for anyone looking for flavorful Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food at an affordable price. The restaurant is well known for its fresh ingredients, generous portions, and friendly service. Popular menu items such as the chicken shawarma, gyro sandwiches, and falafel are packed with flavor and served with warm pita bread and tasty sauces. Although the restaurant has a simple food-court style atmosphere, many customers enjoy the quick service and quality of the food. Overall, Gyros House is a solid choice for delicious and satisfying Mediterranean cuisine in El Cajon.
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“I ordered 5 Ground Beef Kabob Skewers , 5 Chicken Tikka Skewers, 1 chicken cream chop, 1 Shawarma Wrap, Rice, Hummus & Salad. Served with Pita Bread, Grilled So when I got home I find out there is only 4 Ground Beef kabob and 4 chicken Tikka And that was so embarrassing for me because I invited 5 people for lunch That was really bad experience“

“It’s the best and my favorite 🤩“

“It’s the best and my favorite 🤩“

“This is a really amazing shop with excellent customer service. The staff are very friendly, helpful, and respectful. The products are high quality, and the prices are fair. Every time I visit, I have a great experience. I truly recommend this shop to anyone looking for good service and quality products“

“I've been coming here for years, and I always get the same thing-the lentil soup with pita bread. Hands down, it is the best lentil soup I have ever had. I seriously can't get enough of it! You can tell it's made fresh every day, and the flavor is absolutely amazing.
One time, I came in after having a really bad day, and they told me they were out of the soup. I went back to my car and literally cried real tears!
That's how
much I love this soup.
This family-owned restaurant has something truly special.After all these years, I keep coming back, and their lentil soup is still my favorite. If you've never tried it, you're missing out!
And the best part about coming here is they have a bidet in the bathroom so therefore you can have a full belly in a clean booty for when you leave.“

“Delicious food! Loved it!“

“I ate hear years ago, don't know what took so long to go back but it did not disappoint. Ordered the fried fish and fries and the beef kebab plate. Ordered two in case the fish was not enough. I was pleasantly surprised to have received two massive, healthy pieces of fish cooked to perfection and a mound of great fries. I'll have to eat the kebabs later but I'm sure they'll be equally delicious.“

“Delicious food! Loved it!“

“Just ordered lunch via Door Dash and the beef shawarma plate is excellent.“