Mal Al Sham

El Cajon, CA · Mediterranean restaurant

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in El Cajon
#73
of 303 restaurants
City Percentile
56%
rating percentile
Address
Mal Al Sham, 388 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020
Phone
(619) 401-1055
Website
www.malalsham.com
Status
Closed · Opens 9 AM

Mal Al Sham is a restaurant located in El Cajon, CA. It is one of 303 restaurants listed in El Cajon. Its 4.4-star rating is above the El Cajon city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Mal Al Sham

Mal Al Sham Mediterranean restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients. We serve tasty Mediterranean dishes prepared using only fresh meats, vegetables and herbs.... More

Hours

Saturday9 AM–10 PM
Sunday9 AM–10 PM
Monday9 AM–10 PM
Tuesday9 AM–10 PM
Wednesday9 AM–10 PM
Thursday9 AM–10 PM
Friday9 AM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Ron Whitfield · Jan 2026

So much food for the price! It’s January 31 lunchtime and it’s packed. Glad to see it reopened. The outside renovation now is a great amenity because you no longer sit in the sun. I’m loving this place. (-:

★★★★★ 5.0 Yasmeen Ahmed · Feb 2026

The best halal place in San Diego , this is my second review , the first one I left 2 years ago when I tried Mal Al Sham food for the first time and I was highly impressed . Congratulations with great renovation ,I love it. This is amazing place , which will make you happy with food quality , and nice warm service. And yes, how do you guys manage to bring the order in a 5 min???? Just amazing !!! May Allah bless mal Al Sham. I wish you guys open one more resturant around Camino del sur or Poway. Big Love from your loyal, regular customer 😍

★★★★★ 5.0 Ashraf Hijaz · Sep 2025

I recently visited Mal Al Sham and had an amazing experience. The staff were welcoming and attentive, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. The menu offers a wide variety of options, and every dish I ordered was incredibly delicious with outstanding quality and beautifully presented. A must-visit for anyone looking for authentic Middle Eastern food and excellent service!

★★★★★ 5.0 Qusai Sabri · Sep 2025

Great tasting food! We tried the shawarma (both beef and chicken), hummus, baba ghanoush, and the mixed grill! everything was excellent! The highlight for me was their authentic Iraqi tea, which made the meal even better. Highly recommend!

★★★★★ 5.0 Betty Jones · Sep 2025

The food is delicious!!! Wow I was surprised lol. We got the platter for 3 and we had 4 people and there were still some leftovers. The portion is huge. It had beef and chicken. We also got a salad and hummus and an eggplant dip thing. Those dips came in huge plates too. The kebabs and the meat were all amazing. The rice was great. And they had the perfect proportions or rice to meat. It was a decent price too! 🍗🥓🍖 The inside seating is smaller but there is a decent amount of outdoor seating. The parking lot is almost nonexistent lol but there’s street parking!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ No Contact Delivery ✓ Delivery ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Great Tea Selection ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Coffee

Services

Mediterranean restaurantLebanese restaurantSyrian restaurant

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