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RestaurantsSahara Taste of the Middle East

Sahara Taste of the Middle East

6 reviews$$Closed10am - 1am
๐Ÿฝ๏ธMiddle Eastern RestaurantโœจJust BecauseQuick & EasyFamily Time๐Ÿ‘ฏGroup Hangout
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๐Ÿ“2990 Jamacha Rd #116, El Cajon, CA 92019
๐Ÿ“ž(619) 660-9990
๐ŸŒsahararestaurantsd.com
Business Hours
Monday
10am - 1am
Tuesday
10am - 1am
Wednesday
10am - 1am
Thursday
10am - 1am
Friday
10am - 1am
Saturday
10am - 1am
Sunday
10am - 1am

*Business hours may change on holidays

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๐Ÿ“2990 Jamacha Rd #116, El Cajon, CA 92019
๐Ÿ“ž(619) 660-9990
๐ŸŒsahararestaurantsd.com
Business Hours
Monday
10am - 1am
Tuesday
10am - 1am
Wednesday
10am - 1am
Thursday
10am - 1am
Friday
10am - 1am
Saturday
10am - 1am
Sunday
10am - 1am

*Business hours may change on holidays

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About

Sahara Taste of the Middle East brings authentic Middle Eastern flavors to El Cajon, with a menu built around natural, hormone-free beef and chicken prepared entirely in-house. Signature shawarmas, kabobs, and slow-cooked dishes like bamya draw regulars back again and again. The space is clean and welcoming, with generous seating that suits family dinners and group hangouts alike. Lunch specials offer strong value, and portion sizes hold up well for the moderate price point. The broad menu includes plenty of sides, so there is something for every appetite.

Highlights

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Hormone-free shawarmaBeef and chicken shawarma are prepared in-house using natural, hormone-free meat.
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Beloved lentil soupReviewers rave about the comforting lentil soup, especially on cooler days.
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Expansive menuFrom kabobs to filet mignon and bamya, the menu spans a wide range of classic dishes.
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Great value lunchesDaily lunch specials deliver generous portions at a wallet-friendly price.

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