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    M Cafe & Grill

    4.3 (569 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Quiet
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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Mint Tea
    Howie C.

    What an interesting place. I can here to grab some dinner on a Saturday and got there just after 8 pm. I was greeted and seated quickly and the server was great at answering my menu questions. Mint tea - This is a hot mint tea and come with black tea, fresh mint leaves, and a crystal sugar stick that you can stir into it. I was able to get a tea refill (without a second sugar stick), no issues. Mixed Koubideh Combo - This plate came with one of each koubideh... A beef and a chicken. The chicken skewer was orange and had more seasoning or had been marinated longer than the beef. Both were cooked until there was some browning and char while still maintain juiciness inside. It comes on a huge metal plate which was almost the size of a shield. It's adorned with a lemon wedge, butter packet and a grilled tomato. There is a ton of rice. I wasn't even able to finish half of the rice. Mid meal, at 9 pm, the lights got sexy and a DJ started playing along with a DJ light show. He was spinning pop hits, a little hip-hop and Middle Eastern pop, which got two table of ladies up and dancing. There's a small dance area in the front but all of the dinner tables stay in the same formation. So I'm chomping and there are 30 year old and 60 year old women getting their dance on. Service here is great and the music provided an interesting twist to the night. I do wish the beef koubideh had a little more oomph to it. Other than that, over all it was a pleasurable dining experience in South County!

    Arturo M.

    I really wanted to like this place, but the experience was honestly disappointing from the moment we arrived. We showed up around 1 PM, which should be prime lunch time, and the place was completely empty. Not just quiet, I mean literally no one there, which immediately felt off. Even finding the entrance was confusing, especially if it's your first time. The exterior didn't help either. It looked sun-damaged and like it hadn't been maintained in a while, which set the tone before we even walked in. Once inside, things didn't improve. A guy greeted us briefly and ran to the back, and then another staff member asked if we wanted to sit inside or outside. The first thing we noticed was how stuffy it felt. No airflow, no ventilation, and when I asked if the AC was on, he said no. At that point, it just didn't feel comfortable staying. My friend and I looked at each other like, are we really about to eat here? That feeling alone says a lot. They do have an outdoor seating setup with what looks like Persian-style lounge seating, which could actually be really nice, but even that area didn't look clean or maintained. It had potential, but it just didn't feel inviting. We ended up leaving, and shortly after, another couple walked in and chose to sit outside, probably for the same reason we didn't want to stay inside. Honestly, this place feels like it could have a good vibe if it were busy and properly maintained, but right now it just feels neglected. Between the confusing entrance, lack of upkeep, and uncomfortable indoor environment, it was an easy decision to walk out.

    Ash Reshteh
    Rosie H.

    It's located in a strip mall with plenty of parking. I think I've been to most of the restaurants in this area. It's located on the corner end of the strip mall. There weren't any people inside eating but there seemed to be quite a few people picking up their orders. We were immediately seated and the man taking our order was very nice. We went ahead and ordered ash reshteh, Greek salad, and chicken boneless kabob with hot tea. The foods were fantastic. They give generous portions and everything tasted so fresh. The chicken was moist which I was happy about because some of the other places I've gone to recently, the chicken has been so dry. I would definitely come back to dine here again, I really want to try their pizzas, eggplant dish, fesenjoon, lubio polo, zereshk polo, saffron ice cream... umm basically everything, LOL! Plus, I saw on their website menu that they have catered Thanksgiving meals available? I really want to try that out for 2026 if it's still a thing.

    Julia H.

    Delicious food and great service! You definitely get your moneys worth with how big the portions are.

    Ghormeh Sabzi
    Boris M.

    We came on a Saturday evening and the restaurant was buzzing. Luckily, we got seated right away. Parking is easy in the plaza and on that Saturday night they first had a very charming belly dancer and later a DJ who entertained the audience with live singing over backing audio and video tracks. Excellent entertainment and generally a great vibe, as people were celebrating birthdays, on dates, and dancing to the music. We ordered the Ghormeh Sabzi as a main and Mast O Mousir as an appetizer. Portion sizes are very generous and prices are very competitive. Food was good and we would definitely like to come back to try more of their dishes.

    Koobideh & chicken kebab
    Lida M.

    Wow! This place has the best Persian Pizza ever!! It was our first time to try it and we loved it! Can't wait to go back! Their Kabab dishes and their stews are all super delicious! The service was also great. The pizza was the biggest surprise!! Everybody should try it! They truly make the best food!!

    Beef Koobideh, Side Salad and Basmati Rice (with sour cherries by request)
    Ashley V.

    What a hidden gem- quite literally tucked into a little unassuming plaza. I was in the area for a doctor appointment and wanted to try something I couldn't get in my area. I knew from the pictures this place was more suited for events since they have a stage and bar in the dining area but- the lunch specials are a steal here! Their beef koobidah is $13.75 and it comes with rice. For an extra $2 you get a side salad too. I asked for sour cherries on my rice and they kindly obliged. The salad was fresh, the beef was tender and well seasoned, and the rice was nice and fluffy with the perfect tartness from the cherries! My favorite part of the meal was actually the mint tea that they served- with fresh mint, rock sugar and lemon. Portion sizes are large! I was able to still have some leftovers for the next day. Lastly, service is excellent here. Delina was my server and was exceptional. She was so friendly, made recommendations, and was kind enough to answer any questions. We had great conversation. I will definitely have this place as my new lunch spot in the future and look forward to trying more authentic dishes like the Persian pizza next time! If you are in the area, definitely check it out!

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    Everything was amazing and authentic! The service was even better. I recommend this spot to everyone.

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    1 month ago

    Great service, quick cooks, and friendly service even for a group of 10. Thank you very much!

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    8 hours ago

    It was amazing! Everything was great, the staff were great especially Danial. The food was excellent too!

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    22 days ago

    Great Persian Food (Koobideh was really tender), larger portion lasted 2 meals, and great service.

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    17 days ago

    Absolutely loved the food and service - especially the pizzas! So yummy, also they have a nice ambiance for small and big gatherings!

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    The food is amazing, attention to detail makes you feel like home. Beautiful place to stay and eat

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    The pizza is amazing! I had the halal. Definitely coming back to try the other ones. The service was great as well.

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    1 month ago

    Great food usually get the chicken kubideh lunch special. Good service and environment is nice.

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    1 month ago

    Best Persian food around the neighborhood. The management is also very friendly. Really good ambiance

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    17 days ago

    This place was open late and had great food, worth a visit. Encourage anyone to come. Service was great.

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    24 days ago

    Food and service was excellent. Loved the experience!! The lunch special deals are excellent.

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    Ask the Community - M Cafe & Grill

    Is everything halal on the menu?

    Do they have gluten free options?

    Yes. Just tell your server to omit the pita bread. The rest of the plates are proteins, like lamb, chicken, and beef, accompanied by things like hummus, leafy greens, rice, and other items that are naturally gluten free. Just choose the items that… 

    Hi,I would like to come and try your food with my family,I would like to know about that is your meat air chicken is Halal? Please let me know so I can make plan.…

    I only reviewed one meal at this restaurant. I am not the chef, nor owner You need to contact them.

    Is there a catering menu? Hoping to order dishes for a party for size of 50 people and wondering what the options are.

    Hello yes we do We have the package for 50person 550.00$ + tax Beef koobideh, chicken tender,… 

    Do the have lunch buffet?

    No sorry we don’t have

    Do you guy serve iftar? If so, how much does eftar cost?

    Yes we serve Iftar consisting of bread, dates, cheese, walnut, almond, halva and hot tea. Eftar is free of charge, but you need to pay for dinner if you choose an entrée from our menu.

    Is this the cafe that used to be across from Jordan Market?

    Hello no we are M cafe and grill 22611 lake Forest dr lake Forest c2 92630

    Is this place halal friendly?

    No it is not

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