Think this second review afterbmyvfirst visit. Fisrst of all im Mexican, my grandmama yus tu call me Cairo, nonisea why, ibgrew uo a foodie, im LA based, had a Truxk load of grub. Was viting here, i hit uo all kinds of spots yall on tik tok and ig fb, yu name it, i tried it. Sisnt finiahnit but juat TRY. Brings me to this best spot in MINNeopolis, this place bro, omg, thisnplave this chef somewhere back there what are ypu doing dude? This food is amazing?! Like idgaf about cleanluness or warever but what you gibe me to raste is the beat food i ever had ...eber..yeah its the spices n shi..bitnyall just do it different..goat is great friwd chix is tender flavorfull...like i said im mexican the tortillas which i forgot wat yall call em is amazingg..i appreciate the golden chef behind these scenes, taste exactly samw every time. You shuld be world noticed. And yall gontry irbalrwady geeezzz read more

These guys have the best sambusa in the cities. It's a little spicy but just pleasantly so. They also have a sticky donut type of thing called a macamacgaan that's delicious. The only downside is that they were really really busy. read more

Cairo Grill is honestly one of my favorite spots in Minneapolis. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and seasoned perfectly, and you can tell they care about quality. The staff is friendly and quick, and the portions are worth every dollar. Whether I'm grabbing something fast or sitting down to enjoy it, Cairo Grill never disappoints. Definitely a go-to spot if you want something delicious and consistent. read more

Food: My first visit was a happy accident--I tried the sambusa on my sister's recommendation, and it was love at first bite! Flaky, savory, and perfectly spiced. Now, I can't leave Minneapolis without stopping here. Their flavors are addictive--so much so that I dream about them all the way in Florida! Service: Always warm and welcoming. The staff remembers regulars and happily guides newbies (like my first time!). Ambiance: Cozy and inviting, with a vibe that makes you want to linger. Perfect for quick lunches or relaxed meals. Final Verdict: If you're in MN, don't miss this spot. My plane lands tomorrow, and this is my first stop--that says it all! read more

Best sambusa in the whole wide world! If anyone knows any other establishment that has better sambusa in this city or state, please let me know. And to the weird, old, uncultured Anglo man who said he was asked about his religion: please don't go back there; I don't think they serve bigots there. I can almost guarantee it! Maybe you should stick to eating cheeseburgers and extra large fries. This is the type of creepy bigots that give the good yt ppl a bad name. read more

The ambiance is dirty, and things are all over the place. They don't care about the customer service, and the food used to be great, but it has went down hill Dramatically. read more

Daily Cairo Grill - Goat bones and fat. This is what they now serve as goat meat for 15 dollars. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The food here is fantastic! It's not really a sit down place. Fantastic goat and rice and sambusa. Service is quick and friendly (I'm a white guy and find the other "white guy" review highly suspect.) my kids loved the rice and chicken legs. read more

Yep this is one of those come back time and again, an African "Cheers" kinda lunch hall spot. That is if you're into East African deli food. It's awesome, and beats many of the choices around this part of town. I usually get the $6 lunch special with goat meat, rice, and salad. It's a crazy amount of food for $6. The goat meat is amazing with all the yummy spices, rice is seasoned and moist, and the "salad" is just cut iceberg served with a wedge of lime. If you like spicy, there is NOTHING like "African Hot" in my book. Their pepper sauce, which is green in color, is killer, and a great complement to the meat and rice. A friend once called it "devil's snot." It certainly clears out your sinuses! LOL. If you're adventurous eat in and get the all you can drink mango juice. If you're in a hurry or need to eat in the car, they have the street food selections: Sambusas, fried bread, crepes. It's all very inexpensive stuff and yummy. Just know it's like going to the lunch room with a grumpy and VERY hurried lunch man behind the counter and have your money in hand and KNOW what you want. Yes, it's in the HOOD. Do yourself a favor and park on the street, as the crazy cabbies coming in and out of this place will put the fear of God in you and for your car in how they navigate this tiny little lot that's always way too busy. read more

This is the kinda spot you take a Valium for, the size of a thump before setting foot in. The area is in a place where you wouldn't be caught dead just a few years ago, still has it's issues today but hey, when the food is this GOOD, this CHEAP - who cares whether you get punctured lungs or you make it back to your car...I'm kidding. It's tucked away right on Chicago Ave & East Franklin in a hole in the wall type of mini mall. Right in the area are a couple of other good spots too, to lunch grab and go - Great Dragon & Best Steak & Gyros. They have got Subway too, for those health-conscious intelligent people. Minimal decor, low lighting with clean space, the servings are huge and you won't find anthing above $8. It's a strictly Somali menu with a mix of Middle Eastern. But what I love the most about this place is the (Mandhaazi) similar to a donut, not as sweet. It is a triangular/rectangular fried bread served with tea/coffee and with Sambusas/Samosas, which are my favorite appetizers here. A triangular crispy fried shells filled with your choice of shredded beef/fish/chicken and other various fillings. The (Nafaqo) is also pretty good here - a boiled egg enveloped in mashed potato. While you may walk into an atmosphere of concern here, you are guaranteed to leave with a smile so big, it will rock you out of andropause and back into puberty. read more

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I went from hooked to addict after my second visit to this hole in the wall 10 years ago. It was the Sambusa that keeps me coming back. I saw staff come and go while the non-existent decor slip south. I live and went as the staff went form owner/operator 5 star courtesy to rude-care-less-we-don't-have-time-for-your-additional-instructions, to good and acceptable again. read more

Daily Cairo Grill - A mega menu dominates the counter. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

It's the Sambusa that I come here for, Best in Minneapolis. They are cheaper than anywhere else plus it's hot and spicy all the time. The long queue doesn't mean a long wait time, flies fast. read more

best place ever the Sambuso the customer service and the employees there all very great people kind but the restaurant is not esthetic nad needs new better improved furniture read more

super good had the lamb gyro and recommend it! great restaurant and awesome indoor dining lounge

Best Sambusa in town! I lived in MPLS for a long time and I have never been anywhere else that has better sambusa. I live in St Paul and I drive all the way to get their Sambusa. I also get it for every work celebration and every school event for my kids. I highly recommend their sambusa. It's very busy during Ramadan but they are fast. I wish they created a pick-up orders option. Thank you for the delicious Sambusa! Mahadsanidiin Dhamaan read more

Menu board is a bit confusing - there were a few items that looked the same but the cashier just read the title of the dishes to me when I asked the difference.... "OK I guess i'll just get the goat and rice platter!" It was fantastic - meat was tender and fall-off-the-bone, spiced well with hot fluffy rice. Mango juice was pretty sweet but nice refresher on a hot summer day. Banana was perfectly ripe. My only complaint is that they still use styrofoam. read more

Daily Cairo Grill - all this for $6 after tax! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The restaurant seating area and kitchen area are filthy. The food is at an economical price with lines many times out the door. But if you want cleanliness this is not the place you want. read more

I've only been here for the sambosa's and they are delicious!!! Even if the line is long, just wait! It moves fast. I was in line once and the line was out the door, but it wasn't a long wait at all. And if you want to order a larger amount, be sure to order ahead. read more

The best sambosa any where in the world is at 1922 chicago ave s mpls mn.this is my second time there always great food and great prices

I'm a big proponent for hole in the wall places. Why? Because of small joints like Daily Cairo Grill. I work around this area late night couple of days a week. When it gets dark I am too terrified to walk by myself to get dinner. So, i decided that I would try to grab dinner/takeout before my shift. Originally, i was thinking of going to the Subway next door, but I saw people walk in here and thought "why not?" The cashier and presumably manager/owner are super super nice. They explained to me how to order because i looked like a lost kitten. The food here generally are served take out style (aka steam table). I was a little wary at first because the prices are so low (everything is below $6?!). I opted for goat stew with pasta but apparently they ran out, so apparently you got to go in early for the exotic stuff. I end up getting beef stew with pasta. It came with a banana (which i still dont really get), and a soda. The box of food was like 2 pounds. I stuffed myself like an obese lady in front of my colleagues. The beef stew was delicious. I thought it was going to be more curry based but it was very much like a beef gravy. I could eat a whole box of this again right now. Drools. The pasta, surprisingly, does not take like traditional italian pasta although it looks like a tomato based sauce. It actually is more savory than the tangy tomato/marinara sauce. It had lettuce on top (strangely) and small limes. Although the setup sounds weird, it was oddly good together. I can't pinpoint what about it was so good. It was just a party in my mouth. This box of food plus a banana and a drink was $6. I could have probably split it into two meals but again, i lack self control and typically try to stuff everything in front of my in my belly. The sambusas! they are a dollar each and so so so good. they are meat (beef) filling with onions and some other yummy stuff. I didnt take much of a look because i just scarfed it down. [Sorry for lack of pictures. I recently been starving by the time i get food, so the inner fatty in me decide i must eat first.] Overall I would definitely come back although I wouldn't walk around here late nigh, or when it gets dark. But this will be a regular place for me to venture now when i go to work. I can't wait until my next shift! P.S. they having a parking lot and take credit cards. read more

Long line almost out of the door. Awesome prices, and truly if they were to have a better location I'd give it 5/5 stars. Didn't feel exactly safe when I ordered and began to leave out. read more

The food is absolutely amazing!! Had goat and rice with sambusa!! Great fast friendly service! Yes it's a hole in the wall in the hood! You may not want to venture this way after sunset, but I highly recommend you try this place!! Parking is typically a hassle. 4 stars perhaps a bit high for such a dive/hole in the wall with limited parking in the hood...but the food and employees are definitely 5 stars. Sambusa=$1 triangles of delight! read more

The utmost best customer service. Went in hungry, left with a huge plate and bigger smile on my face. The Sambusa is to die for. The best in town hands down. I had lunch, perhaps will come back for dinner. read more

I just had lunch here for $6. Got myself a mound of well-seasoned rice with goat and a small salad. Banana and yummy drink to boot. I was really impressed with the flavor of the goat here--very tender as well. I'm nearly in a food coma, full of really delicious Somalian food. This place is not for the faint of heart Edina wife in an SUV. I was the only woman and the only non-African in the restaurant while I ate my food. And, it's loud. All pluses to me! read more

I come here for the "milk tea" which is some kind of chai. It's so soothing and delicious. I've also had a kind of doughnut thing (mildly sweet) that was tasty and freshly cooked, and also some kind of bean thing (a little spicy but not too much) that I don't know the name of, but the guy working there said it was like falafel. It wasn't, but it was really good. The prices are extremely reasonable, too. read more

The first time I ate here I had no idea what to order so I just tried whatever my sister had! And it was sambusa! And omg it was amazing! I fell in love instantly! And everytime I went to MN I had to go there! Everytime I went I got the same thing! That was until the day my wife and I went there to eat lunch! And since that day I have been hooked! Like really hooked! I live in Florida now and will be coming home tomorrow! And guess where we will be stopping! Yep u guessed it! Here for there yummy food! read more

Never had Somali food and had no idea what to order. Used Yelp reviews to decide and was not disappointed. Really enjoyed the beef and rice but the tea w/ cream was absolutely heavenly!! read more