Opening hours
Opening hours not available
We don’t have confirmed opening hours for Mal Al Sham yet. Call (619) 401-1055 to check before you go.
Typical hours for Syrian restaurants across the US
Most Syrian restaurants across the US open around 11:00 AM and close around 9:30 PM on weekdays; 83% are open on Sundays and 50% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 6 similar places in our guide.
Location & directions
388 East Main StreetEl Cajon, CA 92020
About Mal Al Sham
Mal Al Sham is a Syrian restaurant located at 388 East Main Street in El Cajon, California. It's part of our guide to 189 restaurants, cafes and bars in El Cajon.
You can visit for dine-in.
Phone: (619) 401-1055.
Quick facts
- Category
- Syrian Restaurant
- Address
- 388 East Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
- Phone
- (619) 401-1055
- Listing updated
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Popular times (typical for Syrian restaurants)
Syrian restaurants are usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of Syrian restaurants across the US.
Typical prices for mediterranean & middle eastern places in California
Based on 145 menus with 10,469 priced items from mediterranean & middle eastern places in California, the median menu item costs $13.94, and half of all items are priced between $7.25 and $20.00.
We don’t have Mal Al Sham’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what mediterranean & middle eastern places in California typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Hummus | 52% | $8.99 |
| Greek Salad | 44% | $12.72 |
| Falafel | 44% | $8.00 |
| Baklava | 41% | $4.99 |
| French Fries | 35% | $6.05 |
| Lentil Soup | 31% | $8.03 |
| Falafel Plate | 30% | $17.00 |
| Falafel Wrap | 30% | $13.00 |
Calculated from 145 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Mal Al Sham there are 13 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 44 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Burgers & Fast Food (6), Mexican & Tex-Mex (6), Sandwiches & Delis (5), and Mediterranean & Middle Eastern (4).
6 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bars & PubsMain Tap Tavern< 0.1 mi
- ItalianTesto Pepesto Italian Restaurant0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexVictoria Mexican Food0.2 mi
- ThaiBusy B Thai Cafe0.4 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsRoyal Sweets0.4 mi
What to expect at a Syrian restaurant
Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurants serve the cooking of Greece, Turkey, Lebanon, Israel, Persia, Morocco and their neighbors. Expect grilled meats and kebabs, falafel, hummus and other dips, fresh salads, rice dishes and plenty of bread – often baked in house.
What to order
- Gyro or shawarma – spit-roasted meat in a pita or on a plate
- Falafel – a crisp chickpea fritter and a vegetarian staple
- Hummus and baba ghanoush – classic dips for the table
- Kebabs – chicken, lamb or kofta from the grill
Good to know
- Mezze platters are an economical way for groups to try many dishes.
- Much of the menu is naturally vegetarian or easy to adapt.
- Ask whether the pita is baked in house – it makes a difference.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mal Al Sham located?
Mal Al Sham is located at 388 East Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020.
What is the phone number of Mal Al Sham?
You can call Mal Al Sham at (619) 401-1055.
Does Mal Al Sham offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Mal Al Sham. Listed service options: dine-in.
What else is near Mal Al Sham?
There are 44 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Mal Al Sham. Nearby options include Main Tap Tavern (< 0.1 mi), Testo Pepesto Italian Restaurant (0.1 mi), and Victoria Mexican Food (0.2 mi).
How much do mediterranean & middle eastern places in California cost?
Based on 145 menus with 10,469 priced items from mediterranean & middle eastern places in California, the median menu item costs $13.94, and half of all items are priced between $7.25 and $20.00.
Nearby places
All in El Cajon
Ali Baba Family RestaurantMiddle Eastern Restaurant · < 0.1 mi
Main Tap TavernBar · < 0.1 mi
Al Azayem RestaurantMiddle Eastern Restaurant · 0.1 mi
Testo Pepesto Italian RestaurantItalian Restaurant · 0.1 mi
Victoria Mexican FoodMexican Restaurant · 0.2 mi
Creative Creature Brewing CompanyBrewpub · 0.3 mi
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