Al Shami Restaurant Menu (Updated October 2025)
Welcome to Al Shami Restaurant, an exquisite dining destination nestled at 315 El Cajon Blvd, El Cajon, CA. Its rich menu is a delightful homage to traditional Syrian cuisine, beckoning food enthusiasts to savor authentic flavors that transport you straight to the heart of the Middle East.
Start your day with their delightful Manakish, featuring a choice of tantalizing fillings like cheese, za'atar, or harhoura, all for just $5.99. The breakfast menu also boasts a hearty serving of Crushed Fool Medames or savoury Tahini Chickpeas, both guaranteed to energize your morning.
As you delve deeper, don’t miss the aromatic appetizers like Mutabal or the crowd-favorite Hummus with Meat. Each plate celebrates the ingredients, with flavors that are both vibrant and soul-satisfying. The fresh salads, such as the Fattoush with its crispy beta chips, offer a refreshing contrast to the heartier dishes.
This restaurant isn’t just about food; it’s about creating memorable experiences. Customers rave about the friendly staff and the warm atmosphere—ideal for both casual lunches and special gatherings. Whether you’re indulging in the famous Chicken Shawarma or the flavorful Mashawi combo plate, each bite speaks to the restaurant's commitment to quality and authenticity. Al Shami's is not just another meal; it’s a feast of flavors waiting to be discovered.
Breakfast
Tahini Fool Medames (Fava Beans)
Well-cooked slow-boiled fava beans topped with tomatoes, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil, served with a choice of tahini or tahini & yogurt.
$11.99Sour Fool Medames (Fava Beans)
Well-cooked slow-boiled fava beans topped with tomatoes, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, vinegar, and olive oil.
$11.99Crushed Fool Medames (Fava Beans)
Crushed boiled fava beans topped with tomatoes, parsley, lemon juice, and garlic, served with a choice of tahini or tahini & yogurt or vinegar.
$11.99Tahini Chickpeas
Well-cooked slow-boiled chickpeas topped with tomatoes, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil, served with a choice of tahini or tahini & yogurt.
$10.99Fatteh
Ground, slow-boiled chickpeas, spilled over baked bread chips, topped with lemon juice, and crushed garlic mixed with tahini and yogurt, garnished with whole chickpeas and sautéed nuts and a choice of olive oil or butter.
$12.99Makhlama
Skillet of ground beef with tomatoes, parsley, onions, and soft-cooked eggs.
$16.49Eggs & Beef
Scrambled eggs with beef shawarma.
$15.99Egg Breakfast
Three fried eggs with a choice of scrambled or sunny side up, served with a side of sliced tomatoes and cucumbers.
$7.99Falafel Dish (12 Pieces)
Seasoned chickpea balls deep-fried to perfection, served with tahini sauce, tomatoes, and chopped parsley leaves.
$10.99Manakish
Syrian pastries on saj with a choice of cheese or kashkaval cheese or za'atar or harhoura (muhammara).
$5.99Salads
House Salad
Red tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, red onions, red cabbage, and parsley leaves dressed with lemon and olive oil.
$7.99Tabbouleh
Fine chopped parsley leaves sucked in fine bulgur, lemon juice fresh green mint, and virgin olive oil.
$8.99Fattoush
Fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, lettuce, parsley leaves, and lemon juice, topped with baked beta chips and pomegranate paste.
$8.99Yogurt & Cucumber (Jajik)
Homemade yogurt, cucumbers, garlic and dry mint.
$8.99Greek Salad
Fresh lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, croutons, feta cheese, salt, pepper and Greek dressing.
$10.99Beef Shawarma Salad
Lettuce, tomatoes, olive oil and vinegar, topped with beef shawarma.
$14.99Chicken Salad
Lettuce, tomatoes, olive oil and vinegar, topped with a choice of chicken shawarma or grilled breast chicken.
$13.99Appetizers
Hummus
Mashed chickpeas mixed with tahini, lemon juice, and oil.
$7.99Hummus & Meat
Hummus with a choice of fried beef or beef shawarma or chicken shawarma.
$13.99Mutabal
Baked eggplant mashed and mixed with tahini, yogurt, lemon juice, and garlic, topped with olive oil.
$7.99French Fries
$7.99Shawarma Fries
French fries topped with a choice of beef or chicken shawarma, served with tahini and garlic sauce.
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