Menu at Mal Al Sham 
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388 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020, United States $$ Mediterranean Restaurant Inside the Menu
At Mal Al Sham, the menu brings a rich mix of Mediterranean, Lebanese, and Syrian flavors right to your plate, all within a comfortable $10–20 range. Whether you’re starting with a sandwich like the classic chicken shawarma or exploring heartier options like grilled skewers and kibbeh, there’s a good balance between lighter choices and more filling dishes. Many guests like to begin with something simple and familiar, such as a falafel plate or shawarma sandwich, then venture into sharing larger combos or trays that offer a little bit of everything. The menu flows naturally from quick bites to more substantial meals, making it easy to find something that suits your appetite and mood. Plus, with sides like shawerma fries or traditional accompaniments, you can customize your meal to feel just right.
Menu Sections (58)
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Tahina Fool Mdamas – Well-cooked slow-boiled fava beans topped with tomato, parsley, lemon juice, garlic & olive oil. served with your choice of tahini or tahini & yogurt – $14.99
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Sour Fool Mdamas – Well-cooked slow-boiled fava beans topped with tomato, parsley, lemon juice, garlic & vinegar & olive oil – $14.99
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Crushed Fool Mdamas – Crushed boiled fava beans topped with tomato, parsley, lemon juice, garlic & served with your choice of tahina or tahina & yogurt, vinegar – $14.99
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Fatteh – Ground, slow boiled chickpeas, spilled over baked bread chips, topped with lemon juice, crushed garlic, mixed with tahini, yogurt & topped with whole chickpeas & sautéed nuts garnished with your choice of olive oil/butter – $14.99
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Makhlama – Skillet of ground beef with tomato, parsley, onion, and soft-cooked eggs. – $19.99
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Eggs – Three fried eggs Your choice (scrambled or sunny side up) with a side of sliced tomatoes & cucumbers – $10.99
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Beef Shawerma With Eggs – Beef with eggs – $18.99
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Hummus – Mashed chickpeas mixed with tahina, lemon juice & Oil – $9.99
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Hummus & Meat – Hummus with a choice of fried beef or chicken, beef shawarma, topped with sautéed almonds – $15.99
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Mutabal – Baked eggplant mashed and mixed with tahini, yogurt, lemon juice, and garlic topped with olive oil – $9.99
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Shawerma Fries – French fries topped with your choice of (beef/chicken) shawarma served with tahini and garlic paste – $15.99
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Mal Al Sham Falafel – Deep fried 12 chickpeas with our special blend – $8.99
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French Fries – Fried potatoes. – $8.99
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Home Salad – Red tomato, cucumber, lettuce, red onion red cabbage, and parsley leaves dressed with lemon and olive oil – $9.99
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Yogurt & Cucumber Salad – Homemade yogurt, cut cucumber, garlic, and dry mint – $9.99
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Greek Salad – Fresh lettuce, tomato red onion, croûtons, feta cheese, salt, pepper and Greek dressing – $13.99
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Chicken Salad (Shawarma Salad) – Lettuce, tomato, olive oil, and vinegar with your choice of grilled breast chicken or shawerma chicken – $15.99
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Fattoush Salad – Fresh tomato, cucumber, red onion, lettuce, parsley leaves and lemon juice topped with baked beta chips and pomegranates paste – $9.99
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Tabbouleh – Fine chopped parsley leaves sucked in fine bulgur, lemon juice fresh green mint, and virgin olive oil – $9.99
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White Beans – White kidney beans cooked with tomato paste and chopped onion – $7.99
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Lentil Soup – $7.99
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Rice Plate – Syrian traditional way cooking rice – $6.99
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Chicken Shawarma ( With Fries) – Chicken shawarma, cucumber pickle, garlic – $11.99
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Beef Shawarma (With Fries) – Beef shawarma, cucumber pickle, tahini – $12.99
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Falafel Sandwich – Fried Falafel, tomato, tahini sauce, and pickle – $8.99
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Beef Kabab – Grilled skewers ground beef served with chopped onion and fresh-cut parsley leaves (your choice of Tahini Sauce) – $9.99
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Beef Tikka – Grilled skewers tikka served with chopped onion and fresh-cut of parsley leaves – $12.99
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Chicken Kabab – Grilled skewers of ground chicken served with garlic sauce and pickle – $9.99
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Chicken Tikka – Grilled skewers of chicken tikka served with cucumber pickle garlic – $11.99
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Fries Sandwich – Fries & Pickle with Garlic Sauce – $9.99
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Kibbeh Makliyah – $14.99
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Kibbeh Mashweeyeh – $17.99
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Platter For (3 People) – 2 Skewers beef kabob, 3 skewers of chicken kabob, 2 skewers of chicken tikka, 1/2 lb beef shawarma, 1/2 lb chicken shawarma – $64.99
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Platter For (5 People) – 4 skewers of beef kabob, 5 skewers of chicken kabob, 4 skewers of chicken tikka, 1 lb beef shawarma, 1 lb chicken shawarma & hummus – $110.99
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Platter For (10 People) – 8 skewers of beef kabob, 10 skewers of chicken kabob, 8 skewers of chicken tikka, 1 1/2 lb beef shawarma, 1 1/2 Ib chicken shawarma hummus baba ghanoush 10 pcs falafel – $185.99
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1 Skewer Beef Kabob – $4.00
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1 Skewer Beef Tikka – $11.99
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1 Skewer Chicken Kabob – $3.50
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1 Skewer Chicken Tikka – $6.50
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One Skewer Lamb Tikka – $10.99
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Whole Chicken (With Rice) – $18.99
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Chicken Cream Chop (1 LB) – $13.99
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Chicken Shawerma (1LB) – $14.99
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Beef Shawerma (1LB) – $15.99
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Kibbeh Mashwia – $17.99
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Fried Kibbeh – $14.99
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Arabic Beef Shawerma – Beef shawerma wraps cut & served on a plate with tahina sauce topped with your choice (onion or parsley) served with fries & topped with beef shawerma. – $23.99
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Arabic Chicken Shawerma – Chicken shawerma wraps cut & served on a plate with garlic sauce, pickles, fries & topped with chicken shawerma. – $22.99
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Beef Kabob – $16.99
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Beef Tikka – Marinated in a spice mixture. – $28.99
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Chicken Kabob – $16.99
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Chicken Tikka – Marinated in a spice mixture. – $20.99
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Lamb Tikka – $22.99
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Mixed Grill – $21.99
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Chicken Cream Chop – $18.99
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Chicken Shawarma – Thinly sliced roasted meat sandwich. – $17.99
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Beef Shawarma – Thinly sliced roasted meat sandwich. – $19.99
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Roasted Chicken – $15.99
Popular Dishes at Mal Al Sham
How This Menu Feels
Dining at Mal Al Sham feels like settling into a warm, welcoming embrace where time slows just enough to savor each bite. The menu encourages sharing, inviting friends and family to gather around generous plates that spark conversation and connection. Whether you’re enjoying a quick, satisfying meal or lingering over a leisurely feast, the experience remains relaxed and unhurried. There’s a comforting balance between individual choices and communal dishes, creating a mood that’s both joyful and intimate. Here, every meal becomes a moment of genuine togetherness, enriched by thoughtful service and vibrant, authentic flavors that linger long after the last bite.
