Hummus
Blended chickpeas, tahini, olive oil and lemon
Tapoola
Chopped parsley, tomato, onion, and bulgur dressed in olive oil and lemon
Baba Ghanouge
Creamy eggplant with tahini, yogurt, garlic, and olive oil
Yalangi
(6 pieces) Grape leaves stuffed with rice, onion, tomato, topped with olive oil
Fattush
Lettuce, cucumber, tomato, green pepper, onion, radish, mint, fried pita chips, tossed in our sumac dressing
Greek Salad
Lettuce, cucumber, tomato, green pepper, red onions, olives, feta cheese, tossed in greek dressing
Beet Salad
Beets, parsley, walnuts, and feta, tossed with our house dressing
Eggplant Salad
Eggplants, tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers, carrots, and onions, dressed with a pomegranate dressing
Russian Salad
Potatoes with peas, carrots, and mayo
Jajeek
Diced Cucumber, yogurt, garlic, olive oil
Iraqi Salad
Cucumber, tomato, parsley tossed with vinegar and olive oil
Hummus With Meat
Hummus topped with beef shawarma
Chicken Burek
Middle Eastern-style egg rolls filled with chicken, onions, and spices
Cheese Burek
Middle Eastern-style egg rolls filled with a blend of assorted cheeses
Beef Burek
Middle eastern-style egg rolls filled with beef, parsley, onions and spices
Falafel Plate
(8 pieces) Served with hummus and amba (mango sauce)
Kuba Tarabulus
Bulgur dough filled with ground beef, onions, pine nuts and spices
Kuba Halab
Crispy rice croquette stuffed with seasoned ground beef, sautéed onions, and parsley
Potato Chop
Freshly mashed potatoes stuffed with ground beef, onions, parsley and spices
Qouzi Laham
Served with a side stew of choice Slowly cooked lamb on a bed of rice, topped with roasted nuts and raisins
Biryani
Served with a side stew of choice Biryani rice with potatoes, almonds, and raisins topped with lamb
Kubba Mosul
Served with a side stew of choice Bulgur dough filled with beef and spices. Choice of: boiled, grilled, or fried
Dlehmia
Served with turshi, onion, and lemon Tashreeb with bread and rice. Topped with okra stew and lamb
Habeet
Served with turshi, onion, and lemon Tashreeb with bread and rice. Topped with lamb
Tashreeb Beef Shawarma
Served with turshi, onion, and lemon Tomato stew with onions, dried lime, all served over bread and topped with shawarma
Tashreeb Laham
Served with turshi, onion, and lemon Lamb cooked in a tomato stew with onion, anaheim pepper, dried lime, served over bread
Falafel Wrap
Served with rice or fries Lettuce, tomato, pickles with mango sauce
Beef Shawarma Wrap
Served with rice or fries Tomato, onion, and pickles with tahini sauce
Chicken Shawarma Wrap
Served with rice or fries Pickles and garlic sauce
Beef Kabob Wrap
Served with rice or fries Includes tomato, onion, parsley, and sumac
Chicken Kabob Wrap
Served with rice or fries Lettuce, tomato, pickles, and sumac
Chicken Scallop Wrap
Served with rice or fries Lettuce, pickles, and garlic sauce
Alawael Burger
Served with fries Beef patty topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion, with our sauce blend.
Fattoush Chicken Tikka Wrap
Served with rice or fries Fattoush salad, chicken tikka, and garlic sauce
Iraqi Kabob
2 skewers of beef Iraqi kabob. Served with grilled vegetables and biwaz mix
Hindi Kabob
2 skewers of spicy marinated beef kabob. Served with grilled vegetables and biwaz mix
Lamb Chops
4 pieces of grilled lamb chops. Served with grilled vegetables and biwaz mix
Liver
2 skewers of grilled liver. Served with grilled vegetables and biwaz mix
Chicken Kabob Plate
2 skewers of seasoned chicken kabob. Served with grilled vegetables and biwaz mix
Chicken Tikka Plate
2 skewers of marinated grilled chicken. Served with grilled vegetables and biwaz mix
Filet Mignon Tikka
2 skewers of beef filet mignon chunks. Served with grilled vegetables and biwaz mix
Chicken Scallop Plate
Crispy chicken served with mixed pickles and your choice of a side.
Chicken Shawarma Plate
Special marinated shawarma served with mixed pickles and your choice of a side.
Beef Shawarma Plate
Special marinated shawarma served with mixed pickles and your choice of a side.
TASTE OF AL AWAEL
3 Beef kabobs 2 Chicken kabobs 2 Chicken tikka Chicken and beef shawarma 2 Pieces chicken scallop Grilled veggies. Served with mixed pickles and your choice of rice or fries.
Al Awael Feast
4 Beef kabobs 3 Chicken kabobs 2 Chicken tikka 2 Filet mignon tikka Chicken and beef shawarma 3 Pieces chicken scallop Grilled veggies. Served with mixed pickles and your choice of rice or fries.
Try It Tray
1 Beef kabob 1 Chicken kabob 1 Chicken tikka 1 Filet mignon tikka 1 Chicken scallop Grilled veggies Served with mixed pickles and your choice of rice or fries.
Fountain Soda
Bottled Water
Redbull
Sinalco
Yogurt Drinks
Can Drinks
Rice Side
Baba Ganoush Side
Beef Shawarma Side
Salad Side
Chicken Shawarma Side
Hummus Side
Fries
Mixed Pickles
Sauce
Stew
CHICKEN SCALLOP CRAZE
Fries topped with our crispy chicken scallop and a mix of our garlic and ranch sauce
8 Piece Kabob Tray
Comes with your choice of rice or fries. Also includes grilled veggies, bread, and mixed pickles. 8 Pieces of our Iraqi Kabob.
6 Piece Kabob Tray
Comes with your choice of rice or fries. Also includes grilled veggies, bread, and mixed pickles. 6 Pieces of our Iraqi Kabob.
10 Piece Kabob Tray
Comes with your choice of rice or fries. Also includes grilled veggies, bread, and mixed pickles. 10 Pieces of our Iraqi Kabob.
Combo Tray
Served with rice or fries and a side of mixed pickles. 2 beef kabob 2 chicken kabob 2 chicken tikka 2 chicken scallop
Rice Tray
Aluminum tray of your choice of rice.
Stepping into Al Awael Restaurant Menu feels like discovering a spot where comfort food and bold Middle Eastern flavors meet in the best way. Tucked along 1255 Avocado Ave suite 105-107 in El Cajon, this place keeps things simple but delivers big on taste. As you look through the dishes, you’ll notice how each one leans into rich spices and hearty portions, whether you’re craving something grilled, something slow-cooked, or just a warm, familiar side to go with your meal.
What makes the experience even better is how easy it is to mix and match-one moment you’re eyeing juicy kebabs, and the next you’re tempted by fresh salads or creamy dips that pair with almost anything. And because the menu balances traditional favorites with approachable options, it works just as well for a quick lunch as it does for a relaxed dinner with friends.