# Mal Al Sham > Mediterranean restaurant offers authentic Middle Eastern vibe with cozy, family-friendly atmosphere and beautiful outdoor seating featuring water elements and umbrellas. The space feels warm and inviting, blending traditional scents and lively music that evoke a sense of traveling to Syria. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/MalAlSham - Address: 388 E Main St, El Cajon, California, United States - Phone: +16194011055 - Website: http://www.malalsham.com/ ## What it is good for - Affordable — 10/10 - Halal — 10/10 - Authentic — 9.8/10 - Soup — 9.5/10 - Lentil Soup — 9.4/10 - Dinner Spots — 9.3/10 - Lunch Spot — 9.2/10 - Food — 9.1/10 - Casual — 9/10 - Hummus — 8.9/10 - Mediterranean Food — 8.5/10 - Chicken Shawarma — 8.3/10 - Wraps — 7.8/10 - Shawarma — 7.7/10 - Kebab — 7.6/10 ## What people say - "I found the food here to be delicious and amazing." - "The food here is so authentic and packed with flavor." - "I loved their chicken and beef shawarma meat." ## Good to know - Special meals are served on weekends, including Mansaf and Ouzi. - They serve special dishes during Ramadan. - The parking lot is small and often full; street parking is available nearby. - No signage indicates that a service charge will be added to the bill. - Portions are large, making it great for sharing. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.