Sahara Taste of the Middle East

4.5 (1,184)restaurant

A welcoming El Cajon staple known for generous plates of house-prepared shawarma and family-style hospitality.

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Description

Established in 2011 by Joe Salem, the restaurant grounds its cooking in Middle Eastern culinary traditions, centering on all-natural, hormone-free beef and chicken shawarma. The kitchen also turns out a wider selection of grilled meats, pastries, and pizzas, with custom catering rounding out the offerings. Meals arrive briskly in a clean dining room where sauces, napkins, and utensils are kept conveniently within reach.

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