
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.
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.