Mi restaurante favorito de comida mediterránea. Cuando mi hijo viene de Estados Unidos a visitar comemos aquí.

Food was different and delicious. Service was excellent very attentive and provided suggestions. Ambiance takes you to Cairo from the entrance and decor inside. The only complaint was the dessert, the baklava was not fresh. It was kind of hard and cold. Thank you. read more

On our way to another restaurant for lunch, we saw the sign and front facade of El Cairo and changed our plans to go inside. The menu offers plenty of choices. I was curious and ordered their lamb lunch box with rice, hummus, and salad. The box looked exactly as good as in the menu picture. While I did not love the salad, the rice, lamb, and hummus were delicious. For dessert, a strong coffee and baklava! The service was just okay. If you are a Yelper and get excited about the 10% discount for your first check-in, they did not honor it. read more

El Cairo Restaurant - Lunch box - Halal Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Everything is great! Love the decorations and ambiance. The food was absolutely delicious. The service was great. read more

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The hummus with beef was super good. I also liked the Sultán. It was basically a sampler plate, a good option when you can't decide what to get. The decor was nice. They have a belly dancing show on Friday and Saturday nights starting at 8:30pm. It was nice. read more

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I hadn't been here in a very long time. The place is exactly the same as I remember. Same interior design. Food wise, I've always liked the hummus and baba ghanoush. We ordered the hummus with beef and it didn't disappoint. Our son loves hummus and enjoyed it. I made the mistake of ordering the curried chicken. It was weak, too watered down. Oh well. Service was polite, but very slow. The belly dancing show was entertaining. They do it every Friday and Saturday night. read more

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First the Ambiance: Creepy, photos of really creepy stuff all over especially on the chairs doesn't make you feel good - Eire feeling Second the Service: Not bad, but they gave my friend a plate with black dirt on it and it was clearly visible and we scrapped it off. Weird. But staff was super nice and friendly (bonus points here) Third: Looking for Halal food in San Juan is hard, I asked if this was fully HALAL and the lady said yes everything. BUT they serve Alcohol- their entire website shows alcohol and no food options which makes you question but whatever I took them for their word. Quality of the food: Absolutely HORRIBLE, I had high hopes - this place was one of the few that didn't look 'that bad' but omg... Ordered their attempt at what was a steak screwer ... I spit it out in a napkin... tried another piece hoping it was just that piece that was bad... then I tried my friends chicken and you could tell it was re-microwaved and not fresh.. Save your money, I wish I just got subway or fish tacos from a truck ... food quality is horrendous... and I never leave reviews Also a 5 chicken pieces and 5 steak skewers came out to $80+ ... absolutely not worth it. read more

Nunca pudiera imaginar comer esta comida aqui en Puerto Rico. Tampoco espere disfrutarlo tanto. Tanta variación de platos típicos que nunca supe de. Un sitio para invitar sus familias y amigos. read more

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I have been coming to this restaurant enjoying its Middle Eastern cuisine over the last 25 years. The selection of dishes in the menu is excellent. read more

Cairo: Comida Arabe - is a respite oasis among the chaos of San Juan. As soon as you enter, you are greeted as though you are family, even if only a distant cousin. The restaurant has three separate dining areas, with an overall Egyptian-pyramid-mummy decorated vibe. We were seated in the wine dining room which easily accommodated our party of 8. We started with a round of refreshing and well balanced passion fruit margaritas and followed it with the appetizer combo platter to share. The babaganoosh, hummus, and falafel were the stand outs. Fresh and zesty. While the majority of my party ordered the lamb chops which were perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection (of course i had a taste), I steered towards the grilled chicken breast in a cilantro almond spice marinade. A unique dish I had not tried and one in which I was thoroughly satisfied with. The chicken breast was juicy and the marinade gave it an aroma reminiscent of walking through the souks in the Middle East. All main entrees come with a side of rice with almonds and a cucumber tomato salad. You can tell that the recipes are authentic and that the chef /cooking staff cook with passion. The dining room staff was friendly and attentive. Since we were there in a Friday nite, there was a belly dancer show-the first part was more traditional, the second part involved a multi-colorful cape with shiny lights. Quite entertaining and enjoyable. Covid compliant and sensitive. Overall, a spectacular dining experience all around. read more

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The yummiest food. Service hasn't failed in years. Great ambiance. 10/10 go here. Try the malfouf and the warak enab combination. Has been a favorite for years. read more

Do not recommend. Place is pretty expensive for what you get. I had the falafel plate - The hummus was tasty, the salad didn't even have feta cheese, the falafels were ok. My husband had the chicken skewers with what was supposed to be basmati rice - it's not anything but your typical cheap white rice with a ton of garlic pieces on it. He got about 6 small chicken nuggets and the plate cost nearly $20. Decor is very nice! Definitely explains why the prices are so high. From the outside, the place looks promising. But the food is lacking. read more

El Cairo Restaurant - Halal Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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The food is great!! Service is terrific and the ambiance is awesome!! I love the Egyptian motif and the middle eastern music and the staff dressed in native clothing. The food smelled soo good when it came out that we started eating and I forgot to take a picture LoL Definitely worth the money and a restaurant to keep on rotation. read more

We went here the other evening after bowling at the AMF bowling center. It did not disappoint! The place is very well decorated, staff friendly and the food was delicious! Even my daughter liked the chicken! Definitely save room for dessert as there dessert tray is to die for! read more

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Beautiful ambiance but terrible service. The lady was extremely rude when she watched me like a hawk type in her tip. Then told me I shouldn't have tipped her nothing & huff and puff as she walked away . The food wasn't well seasoned. Could've used salt. read more

Fantastic food and service. Loved every second of being there--- the decor is also unique and pleasant. We ordered a few appetizers, all amazing. Shared a main dish since my friends family (who are local - Mauricio and Martha) told us the servings were big. Food was absolutely amazing, I would return in a heartbeat, in fact, will do so, next time I visit PR. read more

El Cairo Restaurant - Halal Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Restaurant with comfortable parking area and beautiful decorations. I ordered the lamb chops and Hummus as appetizers and ended the dinner with a delicious arabic coffee with spectacular decoration. Would DEFINITELY visit again 10/10. read more

Went here today to take away dinner order. Food was good but they gave a green colored sauce which tasted and smelled rotten. I dont feel good after eating the food. read more

AMAZING chicken curry and rice dish with vegetables (number 22?)! Loved every single bite. Neat tent like decor. Definitely would come back for more. read more

Excellent food and service. I had the hummus and lamb, which came out in a timely manner. The server was attentive. I recommend this to anyone who looking to satisfy their Lebanese cravings in Puerto Rico. read more

El Cairo Restaurant - Lamb and Hummus! It was exquisite. - Halal Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

OMG! We found this beautiful place after doing some shoe shopping next door! The decor, ambience and food is excellent! The service is super attentive! A great experience and for sure a place to come back to! read more

El Cairo Restaurant - Halal Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Came here on Valentines Day and was pleasantly surprised to get to see the live belly dance show offered. It was the perfect way to spend V-Day with good food and good entertainment. Been here other times and once the waitress gave us a hard time about sitting at a table for four even though I was a party of two. I don't understand why she made a big fuss about it when the restaurant was completely empty and it was not a peak dining hour (maybe she was just having a bad day, idk but she always has a mean look anyway lol you know how some people have a permanent bitch face haha). Other than that, I always get the lamb and it is scrumptious. It's a lot of food so bring your appetite. The Egyptian-style decor and ambiance of the place really helps you forget about what's outside the restaurant-- it's the icing on the cake that allows you to enjoy a full-on dining experience. read more

Amazing! Just like my grandma's Lebanese food. The cucumber and yogurt salad was my favorite. The arroz con fideo is to die for along with all the tasty meats. You'll feel like you're in a Middle East temple as soon as you walk in as the decor stares you in the face. read more

I had the lamb lunch special and it was so flavorful and delicious. It was the best lunch special I've ever had which included almond butter rice and salad with a side of hummus. The service was very attentive and when my husband did not eat salad he got double hummus substituted. Everything about the decor feels like you stepped into a Egyptian movie set. Delicious food and the decor creates an a far away exotic experience. They have belly dancing on Fridays at 830pm. read more

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The food is good. The quality of the food compares well with other similar restaurants in New York or anywhere is the USA. The price is as expected in this area of town. The service is ok. It's very colorful in its décor. I have been here several times and I do like the place and will come back again. We have a great time with family and kids. read more

Very satisfied. Great food... Awesome service. They definitely go the extra mile! read more

El Cairo Restaurant - Not real - Halal Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

In my 20's I traveled to and from many cities in countries around the Persian Gulf, Middle East and North Africa. In fact my wife and I traveled the lower Nile for our honeymoon. Many of those places are off limits now, but I still love the food from that region. While each country has its own specific Cusine there is a list of staples you see nearly everywhere. I missed lunch today and late in the afternoon I pulled oven on Roosevelt Ave to try the Cairo Cusine. The restaurant was empty (4:30) so I was the only customer. I ordered the basics: tabouli, hummus, baba ganoush, falafel, kibe, yogurt with cucumber, lots of pita and a fees cold beers. Every dish was perfect, I was very pleased ( a little surprised) and I'll be back., read more

This place has more reviews on google. For the yelpers, this is an amazing place. The ambiance is nice, the food is delicious and the owner knows how to treat his customers. I would recommend you try this place out when you are near here. I look forward to coming back here. read more

Very impressed with my meal at el cairo great customer service tremendous food prices are reasonable would highly recommend

We came in on the day after thanksgiving, so as most people were chowing down on TG leftovers, we were helping ourselves to delicious Lebanese food. There were only two other occupied tables at the time, and two waitresses, which was more than enough. We had a party of 3, and we ordered the "El Cairo - Grilled lamb", the "12 - Grilled chicken" and "22 - Curried chicken" if I am not mistaken. All the the entrees we had came with rice pilaf and cucumber and tomato salad. The food was super delicious, absolutely superb!! The pricing was fair, we did not feel anything on the menu was overpriced. THE THING IS, You don't go to El Cairo just for the food, the restaurant itself is a unique and unforgettable experience. When you first park, you will see the outer decorations of the restaurant, which is completely decked out with Camels, Egyptian Pharaohs, Pyramids, the whole nine yards. The doorman will open the door for you, and when you enter, you won't believe the richly decorated restaurant that you have just entered. You will think you are in an artisan's workshop (for Egyptian decorations). EVERY item that is carved, and painted was all hand-done. From the chairs, to the murals, to the statues. On Friday and Saturday nights they usually have belly-dancing and live music, but this week was an exception because of the holiday. Even the ceilings are draped with silks and cloth and the lighting is provided by beautiful lamps. The manager was nice enough to come out and greet us, and he answered all of our questions about his restaurant. He showed us around a little as well. Very well kept, very clean, very professional. We are going to make it our tradition to visit El Cairo whenever we are in Puerto Rico again. Absolutely fantastic! It's its own adventure! Great for couples to large parties, they have enough space for any group. PLEASE GO! P.S. -- All the meat is Halal, and they have been in business for over 20 years (since 1990)! read more

El Cairo Restaurant - indoor decorations - Halal Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

This place does not serve Falafel sandwiches.. instead had to make a deal to order half-half falafel and hummus appetizers with pita strips. That aside, the taste was not bad. I guess this style more suits the PR style cuisine but thats not what everyone would go here for. Also the veg combos are ridiculously expensive so i think i may have gotten the best available option. read more

This is the first and only place I have found that serves Kibbeh and to make it even better, it tastes as delicious as my Mom used to make. I was so excited and since then any time I return to San Juan, it is a mandatory dinner destination for me. I wish we had a place like El Cairo here in Seattle. read more

I was raised nearby and had always passed by but had never experienced this place. I went in and immediately felt like they went all out on the decor- everything colorful and lively. A friend of my mothers wanted to treat us for dinner out of gratitude, so i decided ... Hey, free meal... I'M IN !! I had the vegetarian combination and i loved the hummus, pita, arabic salad, and the falafel. It tasted so good. My mother tasted the lamb ($32) and loved it. What i honestly was not wild about was the Baba ghanoush (like an eggplant dip)...i didn't even take it to go with the rest of my order. Once the bellydancing show started, everyone was engaged and some even got up after being invited to participate in bellydancing with the main dancer (I however, did not have enough Pinot Grigio to get up and bellydance in front of everyone). Another cool thing that happened that evening was a father that was on a 'date-night' with his ~6 yr old daughter... Goes to show you that you can come with the family, group of friends, your partner or even alone to enjoy good food and a good show. Overall, it was a delightful evening and i'm looking foward to the day that i return and actually do get up to bellydance !! read more

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This is a very nice and not so expensive place for the vegetarian tourist in PR. I really liked how it looked outside and all the psudo-egyptian artwork inside. Went there on a fairly quiet day. The waitress had some language challenges. Ordered a Martini and then just a vegetarian sampler for all 4 of us. All the standard sampler items in a mediterrenean restaurant showed up on the platter (Dolma, Babba Ghanouj etc) and the food was testy. The Sampler was just about right to feed 2 adults and 2 teenagers. Finished it off with a cup of turkish coffee and the coffee was just awesome. Overall, a relaxing comfortable dinner in a small but nice restaurant. read more

Found this place on Yelp last minute and called to go in with a party of 13.. "No problem at all" they said. We got there and the food was amazing. Delicious and fresh. The food was not only incredible but the service was great. They brought us appetizers on the house (it was a slow night), and checked on us for drinks several times. The food is amazing and the service is great - a gdiamond in the ruff! If you like Mediterranean, you'll love this place! read more

El Cairo Restaurant - Halal Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

I am a local and did not know about this place . It is very good food and the decorations are great if you came with children.

Had the chicken Dallasch. Food is solid and is tasty. Restaurant is calm so you will be able to talk and have a good conversation. I will admit I think the decor is a little too much. Nonetheless, would recommend as a casual place to go and have dinner. read more

Excellent food and good service. But the coffee they are serving Arabic Coffee as Turkish Coffee and I don't think it's right. Turkish coffee has a distinct flavor and that's not it. read more

In love this place! I have only ordered things to go. I love their babaganough and tabouli a lot. I have ordered the salmon but u need to specify medium rare otherwise they over cook it. They never put utensils or napkins when i order to go, so make sure you ask for it. Its pricey but i think the apetizer prices are cheap and the portion is big. Enjoy! read more

The waiter that received my order through phone was hostile and hanged the phone abruptly. When I arrived, she reprimended me for arriving too late. I could think that she was stressful but the restaurant was almost empty. The food is usually good. read more