PopularBeef Kabob
Two skewers of grilled, seasoned ground beef, cooked to juicy tenderness. A satisfying halal entree for those craving simple, bold flavor and hearty, shareable bites.
$15.99
4.5(1,500)100% Halal
Authentic Syrian Cuisine
The Taste of Damascus
Halal Syrian and Mediterranean cooking, made from generations-old recipes in the heart of Southern California.
100% HalalServing since 2018
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The dishes ordered most at this branch over the last thirty days, topped up with the kitchen's own picks.
Event catering
Catering for 10 to 2,000 Guests
Planning an event? Tell us the date and guest count and we will call back with a quote the same day.
- Charcoal grills, platters and fresh mezze
- From 10 guests to 2,000
- 100% halal, always
See catering packages and prices
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Same recipe book, every branch
Our Locations
Every branch cooks from the same recipe book. Open one for its hours, directions and full menu.
Mal Al Sham El Cajon
Open NowThe Taste of Damascus on Main Street, in the heart of El Cajon's Little Baghdad. Authentic Syrian and Mediterranean cuisine, all halal, serving since 2018.
- 388 E Main St
El Cajon, CA 92020 - (619) 401-1055
- Hours
Mal Al Sham Anaheim
Coming SoonMal Al Sham is bringing Damascus to Brookhurst Street, in the heart of Orange County's Little Arabia. Charcoal grills, shawarma carved to order, hand-rolled kibbeh and manakeesh baked through the morning, every plate halal and built on the same recipes that have served El Cajon since 2018. Opening soon, minutes from Anaheim, Garden Grove and Westminster.
- 11021 Brookhurst St
Garden Grove, CA 92840 - (619) 401-1055
- Hours
Before you visit
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions our team answers most on the phone, in one place.
Yes. Everything we serve is 100% halal, prepared in-house from authentic Syrian and Mediterranean recipes.
We are at 11021 Brookhurst St, Garden Grove, CA 92840, on the Brookhurst corridor at the heart of Orange County's Little Arabia, minutes from Anaheim, Westminster and Stanton.
Yes. We cater across San Diego County with basmati trays, mansaf and family platters. Please place catering orders at least one day in advance by calling (619) 401-1055.
The branch is coming soon and no opening date has been announced yet. Opening hours and the branch phone number will be published here as soon as they are set.
Yes. Order delivery through Grubhub or DoorDash, or call ahead for pickup. Dine-in is also available with indoor seating and a patio.
Our beef and chicken shawarma, the mixed grill, hand-rolled kibbeh, fresh hummus and morning manakeesh are guest favorites.
Little Arabia is the stretch of Brookhurst Street between Ball Road and La Palma Avenue, designated by the City of Anaheim in 2022 as the first Arab American district in the United States. Orange County is home to roughly 250,000 Arab Americans.
Not yet. Delivery and catering from this branch will be announced when it opens. Our El Cajon kitchen caters across San Diego County today.
We are at 388 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020, on Main Street in the heart of El Cajon's Little Baghdad, with street and lot parking nearby.
We are open daily from 9:00 AM, until 10:00 PM Sunday through Thursday and until midnight on Friday and Saturday.
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