Mal Al Sham -The Taste Of Damascus

Best middle Eastern food in San Diego. The salad is amazing, the chicken and beef kafta are delicious and the rice is just on another level. The garlic sauce is also a must. It can seem a little pricey, but the portions definitely make up for it. The ambiance has family vibes and the service is great. They have indoor and outdoor dining areas, you can also order to go.

One of my favorite Persian food in East San Diego! Authenticity and quality is what one always looks for in a good restaurant. The service here is great, they have indoor and outdoor dining. It is one of the places where one should come when eating with friends and family. Sharing is caring! Recommendations:Family combos! HummusFattoushTabbouleh And the kabobs!

My friend from EC recommended we eat here for dinner, and let me tell you, NO REGRETS. We all ordered the Beef Shawarma plate ($16.99 each) with a side of Pita Bread and their recommended sauce. This meal was amazingly balanced in flavor, hitting every single base perfectly. The beef had such a rich, delicious flavor and paired perfectly with the aromatic rice. Using the fresh pita bread to scoop up all the ingredients together just accentuated the flavors even more. The salad was incredibly fresh, with a citrusy dressing that provided a delightful balance to the savory meat and rice. All in all, SO DANG DELICIOUS. If you're a meat eater, you'll be in paradise here.The portions are no joke-they serve you a mountain of meat with plenty of rice to complement it. All three of us got so full that we had a whole portion of food left to take home. The service was excellent; they greet you with a smile and check on you often to ensure you have everything you need. The ambiance is awesome too; as you walk in, you immediately see the kitchen with their proteins stacked up, which gets you so excited about all the delicious meat you're about to eat. I highly recommend eating here if you want great flavors, generous portions, and excellent value. You won't regret it.

Mal al Sham or taste of Damascus is always a treat! this middle Eastern food in El Cajon can't be beat! so settle in, order some soup, shawarma, kofta and any variety of meat. great service, well priced options incomparable flavor all to eat!

The best chicken shawrma sandwich, mansaf , and kebah meshwia. Highly recommended . Also I liked the taboula.

This spot is happening! The team members will seat and serve you quickly. We enjoyed kebabs, fries, salad, falafel, and mixed pickles at our table. The kebab was delicious with a salty and fatty consistency. The Greek salad was a bit interesting - it was shepherd salad with feta cheese and olives. We felt that it could use a bit more lettuce but good overall. The fries and mixed pickles were spot on. The falafel on the other hand, this wasn't a favorite as it didn't have the right consistency nor flavor. Overall, for the price, we felt that the menu offered really good value and the hospitality made it all worthwhile.

My friend brought me to this delicious restaurant last night and I'm beyond happy he introduced me to Mal Al sham . We had such a lovely dining experience. I really like that they are open until 10:00 so you can have a late dinner . The restaurant is decorated very cute and it's a good sized dining room . Our server was friendly and attentive. The food was very fresh and delicious. They serve some of the best hummus I've ever had . I had the beef Tikka with french fries and it blew my mind . The kebabs are really tender and seasoned to perfection. I will be ordering this 1 time a month. I highly recommend dining here .

Parking may be a little hectic but we found parking across the street. Busy place = delicious food. We absolutely enjoyed every single bite. 10/10

If you want authentic Syrian food this is hands down the best spot in California, if not America. The customer service is also top notch.

The best Syrian food and my favorite restaurant in all of San Diego. Cannot recommend it highly enough!