I rarely leave reviews, but I had to recognize Mohammad. We stopped by around 11 PM, and despite it…read morebeing late at night, his energy, attitude, and hospitality were absolutely outstanding. He treated us like valued guests, not like customers walking in near closing time. What impressed me most was that he genuinely seemed to care about our experience. He was friendly, attentive, made great recommendations, and even surprised us with a small piece of chocolate on the house. It's the little things like that that people remember. Restaurants are only as good as the people who represent them, and Mohammad is the kind of employee every business wishes they had. If management sees this, please recognize and support him--employees with this level of professionalism and kindness are rare. We'll definitely be back because of him. Thank you, Mohammad!

I was really disappointed with my experience at Mr. Shawarma. The first thing I noticed was that…read moremany of the chairs were dirty and stained, which didn't leave a good impression. On top of that, the front doors were left wide open, allowing flies to come in and buzz around the restaurant while people were eating. Parking was also frustrating. Every parking space appeared to be limited to 30 minutes, which adds unnecessary pressure if you're trying to enjoy your meal. The food was another letdown. The prices are what you'd expect for a full adult meal, but the portions were so small they felt more appropriate for an infant than for a paying adult. It definitely wasn't worth the price. What bothered me the most was the service. One of the employees was snacking while taking my order, which came across as unprofessional. In the middle of everything, she suddenly left, and I later saw her moving her vehicle after it had been parked in a handicapped-accessible space. From what I observed, she did not appear to have a visible need for using that space. That, combined with the other issues, left a very poor impression. Overall, the cleanliness, tiny portion sizes, and lack of professionalism made this a disappointing experience. I won't be returning.

The location is right on the corner you can't miss it. They have their own small parking lot. There…read moreis a lot of similar restaurants in the area that we have tried. They just don't compare. The quality and flavors are out of this world. The inside is very cute. it is clean and welcoming. We enjoy lunch dates and dinner here as a family. The owners are very friendly. Definitely recommend the lunch for 2. FYI it feeds 4 people easily. Dinner for 3 feeds 6-7. Large portions. The hummus is soooooooo good. Pro tip: ask for extra olive oil. Give this place a try!

Haven't been here in years, decided to take a trip to El Cajon to have lunch at this mom and pop…read moremiddle eastern restaurant with my mom and pop. They definitely invest their time on the taste of their food and serving large portion sizes instead of fancy tables and decor. It's not upscale fine dining... the interioir looks the exact same for past decade. Although a little dated the place is very clean and fits large or small groups. Not a date night spot -- more a friends and family stuff your face kind of place. They have a dedicated parking lot with plenty of spots. We ordered a ton of food to share. Half roasted chicken with side of fatoush salad, beef kabob plate with side of rice, lamb tikka with side of fries, a large plate of hummus, and an order of falafel (Best Falafel in SoCal). EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS! I personally didn't like the lamb tikka but everyone else destroyed that plate. We ordered a pot of black tea (mint flavored) and they brought our large pieces of steaming hot fresh bread. Service was very friendly and fast. They modified any order to your liking. They also thanked us for coming and meant it when they said it -- Mom and Pop shops are The Best! Highly Recommend if you're looking for good quality middle eastern food with large portions.

Great service and huge portions. Worth the drive from Chula Vista. I would def recommend.read more

I eat lunch in my car most work days so my options are limited. I saw the sign for hot food in the…read morewindow and decided to stop in. This is one of the best car lunches I have had in 3 years. I got the beef shawarma and a side of dolma and it is some of the best I have ever had. It was a lot of food for a good price! I will definitely be back when I am on this side of town again. Absolutely recommend.

This place was such a treat, lots of parking in and as soon as you open the door you can smell the…read moremeats and seasoning. Everything was delicious and the staff was very friendly. Restroom was very clean and they had lots of options. The bread was soft and so good. Will definitely be back next time we are in town They gave us a side of cabbage and pickles and wow!!!!!!! They were so good

I think this is a Iraqi and Chaldean restaurant...but I'm absolutely certain you'll get delicious…read moremiddle eastern food for reasonable prices! There is not much atmosphere, no fake smiling service employees but they'll be efficient and attentive if you get their attention. All meals come with a warm creamy yellow lentil soup...delightful! $16 Chicken Schwarma plate...HUGE! A humongous generous portion of juicy, succulent, tender, seasoned chicken on top of seasoned rice. Some lovely, garlickly, fluffy bread is served along as a carb buddy, alongside some tomatoes and pickled cabbage(Iraqi Kim Chee Saurkraut?). $16 Roasted Chicken Plate...half chicken, crispy skin, moist and succulent meat, yum! Came with a tomato bean soup. Food came out extremely fast, yet seemed very fresh and prepared expertly! Great place to eat before a show at the Magnolia, so long as you don't need ambience and Applebees/Chili's/TGI Fridays style service.

Don't let this small establishment fool you , it has great pizza and for a great price ! This is…read morenow my go to Friday night pizza spot . Even when the pizza gets cold it is still soft and delicious , not a hard piece of cardboard like dominos . They make them fast too !

Amazing pizza! The crust was perfect, toppings fresh, and flavors incredible. Friendly staff, quick…read moreservice, and great prices. A must-visit for pizza lovers.

Ate here at Kaka Rawand and tried all their kabobs. The chicken kabobs were very juicy and…read moredefinitely a highlight along with the ground beef kabobs, which felt like an excellent Iraqi-style koobideh. The beef steak kabobs were also very good and while I wasn't a fan of the liver/organ kabobs, they were cooked very well (I'm just generally not a fan). We got the kabobs with these huge, fresh warm circular naans that were amazing but you had to eat quickly or they would crisp up. The service was excellent and quick and the ambiance very chill and family-friendly.

This is certainly a no frills type of establishment but WOW they are serving up some delicious…read moremeats. Dont expect fine dining by any means. You order at the counter, pick up your food and pay afterwards. The tray in the photo I uploaded was $55. Pretty good deal for the amount of meat we got. Everything was delicious too. The kebab, steak and chicken pieces were juicy and seasoned well. Paired with the grilled veggies, pickles and bread...makes a bite from heaven. Comes with a side of tahini and toum sauce. However the toum was very mayo forward and recipe could honestly use some work. The staff is honest, generous and friendly. Will be back again.

It is one of the best restaurants in El Cajon. The staff consists of a lovely, cheerful family, and…read morethe food is top-notch; I always tell people about this place. Whenever I call to order, I say my signature line--"I want it very well-grilled"--and they recognize me immediately.

Heavenly delicious food.. chicken and lamb Mandi served only on weekends.. who can forget the…read moremasala fries

I've had a few really good cheesesteak sandwiches here. The cashier is a little grumpy sometimes…read morebut not rude. I definitely recommend grabbing a sandwich if you're planning on eating in this Food court.

I got a chicken sandwich, my wife got a Philly cheese steak, and our son got the chicken version of…read morethe Philly cheese steak. All three sandwiches were made just as we ordered, and my wife and son enjoyed their Philly sandwiches. I enjoyed mine as well. The next time we are at the food court in Parkway Plaza, we are going back to Ab's Philly Steaks.