Mal Al Sham: Authentic Syrian Restaurant in El Cajon
The Taste of Damascus
Authentic Syrian and Mediterranean cuisine in the heart of El Cajon. Halal, family owned, and made from generations-old Damascus recipes since 2018.
388 E Main St
El Cajon, CA
Our Story
From Damascus to El Cajon
Mal Al Sham was born from a family's journey. After leaving Daraa, Syria, the Ahmed brothers started small with a humble cart and a dream, then opened El Cajon's first Syrian restaurant in 2018.
Today we bring the true taste of Damascus to Main Street in El Cajon's Little Baghdad: charcoal-grilled kebabs, shawarma carved fresh off the spit, hand-rolled kibbeh, and creamy hummus made daily. Every plate is halal and built on generations-old recipes, drawing guests from across San Diego County.
2018
Serving since
1,500+
5-star reviews
100%
Halal
Visit Us
Find Us in El Cajon
Hours
- Monday to Thursday9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday to Saturday9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Sunday9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Call
(619) 401-1055Good to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the food at Mal Al Sham halal?
- Yes. Everything we serve is 100% halal, prepared in-house from authentic Syrian and Mediterranean recipes.
- Do you offer catering in San Diego County?
- 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.
- Can I order delivery or takeout?
- Yes. Order delivery through Grubhub or DoorDash, or call ahead for pickup. Dine-in is also available with indoor seating and a patio.
- What are your most popular dishes?
- Our beef and chicken shawarma, the mixed grill, hand-rolled kibbeh, fresh hummus and morning manakeesh are guest favorites.
- Where is Mal Al Sham located?
- 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.
- What are your hours?
- We are open daily from 9:00 AM, until 10:00 PM Sunday through Thursday and until midnight on Friday and Saturday.