# Sahara Taste of the Middle East > Modern, very clean Middle Eastern restaurant with cozy, culturally rich atmosphere and casual, family-friendly vibe. Space fills with pleasantly crowded energy and offers outdoor seating that adds fresh air to the experience. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/SaharaTasteOfTheMiddleEast - Address: 2990 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon, California, United States - Phone: +16196609990 - Website: http://saharasd.com/ - Google rating: 4.4 (1053 reviews) ## What it is good for - Lunch Spot — 10/10 - Authentic — 10/10 - Food — 8.8/10 - Hummus — 8.6/10 - Salad — 8.3/10 - Soup — 8.3/10 - Mediterranean Food — 7.6/10 - Falafel — 7/10 - Shawarma — 6.2/10 ## What people say - "I believed it served the best Mediterranean food around." - "This lunch spot has great, filling food." - "I loved the beet salad with cheese and cranberries." ## Good to know - They charge a $3.00 surcharge for credit card payments. - Expect hidden fees that can increase your total bill. - The portions are large but may not justify the price. - The women's bathroom cleanliness needs improvement. - Prices have increased significantly recently. ## 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.