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Alexander E.

13 days ago

Best food ever the worker named rusha is the best and she always helps you love her help

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Joe C.

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5 months ago

They have a pretty good selection of Middle Eastern foods. They carry both cooked and regular grocery foods. The cooked foods smelled and looked wonderful but I did not purchase any. I was a little bummed that they didn't have ground lamb so I had to go somewhere else, but other than that, they had a pretty wide variety of meats and seafood. The cooked food prices looked very reasonable for the amount of food that came with the dishes. The employees were friendly and helped me locate the items I was looking for. It was pretty busy in there and a little bit hectic, but still a good experience. read more

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Z P.

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2 months ago

Always good quality and prices. If you're looking to feed a large group come here. Also fresh produce and bread!

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Marvin S.

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4 months ago

The best Mediterranean food in San Diego for sure! It's a supermarket with hot food also, and definitely my go-to for top notch catering!

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Non B.

10 months ago

The best middle eastern market. You can find all of the middle eastern foods here. The bread is very fresh and delicious. The meat was fresh and the produce is well priced. Highly recommend this market. read more

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Amber S.

8 months ago

The food is amazing fresh and service was great. The food taste authentic and made to order. They have a variety of choices.

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Laura J.

5 months ago

The service was amazing! Food was excellent and Rasha was a pleasure to work with! I would definitely use them again for catering!

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John L.

1 year ago

Amazing store and many products are far nicer than other places comparable. The staff there is also very friendly.

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Nadia H.

6 months ago

An unforgettable thank you to @valleyfoods catering team for going above and beyond at my son's wedding. The setup was absolutely stunning, every dish was full of flavor, and the sushi display was beyond amazing--it truly took everyone's breath away. You didn't just cater an event, you created an experience we will never forget. read more

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Landyn S.

1 year ago

The food was really yummy! I especially liked the hummus, very smooth and flavorful. I will definitely come back and try more things! read more

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Viviana J.

10 months ago

The food from the kitchen here is always so delicious and fresh. I really appreciate how friendly and helpful the staff are here the most

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Audrey L.

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Placed a catering order here based off my brother in laws recommendation and they did not disappoint! The order in total was around $300 since it was like a 15-20 person event. I went to the counter and the lady was super helpful. She found my order and got it all together. The whole process took about 10-15 minutes. The store itself was pretty busy and there isn't the biggest parking lot but definitely worth the drive to have some delicious food! read more

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Jeanne N.

1 year ago

Great selection and good prices. I never knew there.were so many different options for pita.

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Sarab B.

2 years ago

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Malak C.

1 year ago

I am telling you don't go here I found mites in there grocery's and food DO NOT GO it also does not taste good and for your health and safety do not go please unless You wanna get sick read more

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Niveen S.

2 years ago

the staff is awesome and the food is Amazing i love eating there the most and they have best price Rasha in the food bufet is so helpful and have excellent customer service love to go there read more

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Fadi Q.

2 years ago

The best sandwiches and service in East County They have got very good menu with great multi languages team work read more

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dw s.

2 years ago

Wow.. super crowded market and bakery combined with a hot food counter.. I've tried a few of the sandwiches which a served on still warm bakery rolls with incredible aroma and flavor... great portion size and I think only $7 or $8... You can watch them baking the bread and cooking the various foods.. The Iraqi pizza are thin flat breads topped with various fillings only $1.99 which is an insane value.. Highly recommended Middle Eastern experience! read more

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Asma I.

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4 years ago

Good selection of Arabic foods, groceries and products. Assorted variety of nuts, grains, lentils, spices and meats at competitive prices. Fresh deli stand offers various prepackaged and customizable foods that are perfect for a day on the beach. We've been going here for the past 6 years and the consistency has been appreciated s read more

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Joey E.

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3 years ago

Best bang for your buck with the family meals. Highly recommend checking it out if you haven't done so already.

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Danial A.

2 years ago

Been buying from them for years now and they sell the best food you can possibly get in San Diego

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Xica D.

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2 years ago

It was this store that I used to enjoy going to till I asked the clerk once about Halal and he said, "Nothing Is Halal Here." Alright, so this is how you handle Muslims who make up the majority of your clientele? I'll never shop at this store again because of their obvious prejudice for the Muslim community. read more

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May D.

2 years ago

They have quite variety of items. There prices is low. The place clean and organized. The cashier that's the only thing they need to work on not all of them-are welcoming nice . read more

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Ban A.

2 years ago

Great job and nice customer service I used work with Rasha and she amazing She did great jobs to me and she friendly and has great customer service read more

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Carla B.

3 years ago

Love this place. One of my favorite foods to get, the kitchen has great hot foods, got this for my birthday. Rice is amazing, the flatbreads/"pizza" are really good. Grocery store has good selection and variety as well. HOT FOOD KITCHEN is where its at. read more

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Sabrina G.

2 years ago

Great catering service. I have made big and small orders from them and they never disappoint. Rasha is such an amazing person, very responsive, flexible and neat. I always make the orders from her she is very communicative and understanding and try to accommodate any request as best as she can . Rasha makes beautiful plates/food arrangements and valley foods food is always tasty for sure. I highly recommend their catering service . Valley foods catering services are my to go to for every occasion I host! read more

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Lucine A.

2 years ago

Fav place ever! I love their chicken shawarma wraps especially when ordered by Sara who is just the sweetest lady at the food counter. They have a huge selection of our favorite Arabic chips and seeds. And the best Arabic food in town! Have been coming here for years and will continue to do so. read more

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Mariam K.

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2 years ago

I have been using Valley Foods for catering for all my events for years. The food is incredibly delicious and the customer service is spectacular. I always work with Rasha for catering, she makes everything easy and beautiful! For all my events I put all my trust in her and she always delivers incredible work better than I imagine. I highly recommend Valley Foods and Rasha for all your catering needs!! read more

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Auday S.

5 years ago

The best shop/ ready and freshly made Iraqi home style cooking. One the best Iraqi taste ever in US yet. Highly recommended for anyone who like Mediterranean- Iraqi food. You can find almost everything you need. read more

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Christine S.

2 years ago

I made a last minute order for this beautiful charcuterie board, and lovely Rasha provided me this wonderful service. My friends were so impressed with this board, and they all said that they had never seen any charcuterie board more beautiful than this one. A million thanks to the talented Rasha at Valley Food. Everyone's favorite item on the table, and it was absolutely delicious! Best service! Will definitely order again and again! read more

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Farid S.

2 years ago

The food is very, very good. I like the food always a shopping and meet you. The service is good Emporio thank you read more

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Vanessa H.

2 years ago

This location has great food selection that is fresh with Amazing service. I have been coming foe years and they are consistent and deliver every time! read more

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Diar S.

2 years ago

Very good food, I would highly recommend coming here for everything. The service is very good and they treat me with care and comfort. More importantly they can be very busy but still manage to have time for you! read more

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Rima B.

2 years ago

Thank you for the good food and excellent customer service. I did order several times food from Valley food and always my orders were on time and meeting the special instructions and excellent taste as usual. read more

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Tara A.

2 years ago

Rasha is the best, she's always available to help and she makes the best appetisers ever .

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Vivean M.

3 years ago

Best food and catering services. Exceptional catering with great Rasha for a wonderful presentation and food. Highly recommend read more

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Tiarra I.

5 years ago

Fantastic food. My coworkers picked up some holiday food for those of us who didn't have anything to do on Xmas and they brought me back a falafel plate and a Greek salad. The pickled veggie salad was to die for. Falafel was fantastic especially paired with the hummus and bread. Rasha is the one who recommended the dishes and I will definitely visit myself. Thank you guys for making those of us without holiday plans overly full and satisfied! read more

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1275 E Main St
El Cajon, CA 92021
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(619) 749-8355
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http://www.valleyfoodsmed.com

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Hours

What time does Valley Foods open?

Valley Foods opens at 7:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Valley Foods close?

Valley Foods closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Valley Foods take credit cards?

Yes, Valley Foods takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Valley Foods have catering options?

Yes, Valley Foods does have catering options.

Does Valley Foods serve alcohol?

No, Valley Foods does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Valley Foods have TVs?

No, Valley Foods does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Valley Foods have bike parking?

Yes, Valley Foods has bike parking.

Does Valley Foods have outdoor seating?

No, Valley Foods does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Valley Foods have parking?

Yes, Valley Foods has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Does Valley Foods have free WiFi?

Yes, Valley Foods has free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

Valley Foods is a full service market that also specializes in authentic Iraqi cuisine. We are famous for our Shawarma and ground beef Kabob. Shawarma is thinly sliced beef that is stacked and cooked in a similar way to Greek Gyros. The difference, however, is that Shawarma meat fresh and it's not processes. The spices we use along with the way it is cooked gives our Shawarma its amazing flavor. We also make Chicken Shawarma and they are most popular in a sandwich. Ground Beef Kabob is an Iraqi favorite. We use the best quality beef and cook it over an open flame. Besides our Beef Kabob, we also serve Ground Chicken Kabob, Chicken Breast Tikka Kabob, and Beef Filet Tikka Kabob. Tikka kabobs are marinated chunks of beef or chicken on a skewer and cooked over an open flame. Valley Foods also has many vegetarian options like Falafel, Hummus, Veggie Armenian Pizzas, Cheese Pies, and various salads.

History

Established in 2010.

Valley Foods opened its doors on April 1, 2010. Our vision was to open a full service Mediterranean Market where customers can shop for groceries and enjoy fresh authentic Middle Eastern cuisine home made in our kitchen. The family has been in the grocery store business for over 20 years. Prior to that, our father operated one of the most successful and well-known restaurants back home. Valley Foods combines the two businesses and our experience is the secret to our success.

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Is the food halal here including catering?

Hi. The food sold at Valley Foods is not halal. However we also own vine ripe markets where all the food is halal. As for catering we can make it halal since it is a special order. Please let me know what we can do for you. Thanks for reaching out.…

Sorry what I meant to ask was, how many pieces are there for the shawarma wraps that feeds 20?

Sorry for the misunderstanding. it will typically be one wrap per person cut in half. So a total of 20 wraps, 40 pieces.

For catering menu, how many pieces of shawarma is in the order for 20 people?

Hello Ann. Thank you for your question. We have a 10 person combo, which can be doubled for 20 people. Shawarma sold by the pound and the 10 person combo has 1 pound of beef, Shawarma and 1 pound of chicken Shawarma.

Do you have Iraqi Sissy?

Hello Basil. Thank you for your inquiry. Yes we do. It is located on the shelf on top of the bulk foods bins packed in small containers.

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14 years ago

Valley Foods, a small grocery store in El Cajon, I love this store. It is not fancy store. It is a nice place to do some interesting shopping. The store has a few aisles, a small meat department and even smaller fish selection and a small vegetable department. There are three cash registers when I walk in. I order chicken schawarma and the kabobs, pay and have a seat. My chicken schawarma plate is so good. The moist, grilled meat is a hefty portion and comes with lettuce, tomato, house made pickles and house made hummus and a small, hot piece of flat bread, which is made in the store. I really like the kabobs here, not only moist, but so fresh, flavorful and large. Oops! I am here not to eat only, but I am here to shop also. I am thrilled by many types of olives, some pickled vegetables and various Feta cheese. They also have an open case, selling grab and go items. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/l0gs2UDr7-TUUkih6w1tgg?userid=RX0GPUmx4wJ8zxP1Mq0tPA#ijFqDHdjy3egD98s28YrEQ I walk by the section which has salads, the house made hummus, house made eggplant dip, and house made yogurt. Each is sold by the pound and I crave the yogurt. The texture is not smooth, but thick, creamy texture and delicious flavor. I love the yogurt here. I bring home two containers. read more

Alen D.

2 years ago

Valley Foods Catering delivers an exceptional culinary experience that tantalizes taste buds and exceeds expectations. With Rasha's commitment to excellence and set up quality is simply unparalleled. Each dish is crafted with precision, utilizing fresh, locally sourced ingredients that burst with flavor. From appetizers to desserts, every bite is a testament to their culinary expertise. Whether it's a corporate event or a wedding celebration, Valley Foods Catering ensures that every aspect of the experience is top-notch. They undoubtedly set the standard for catering excellence. Thank you again Rasha ! read more

Natasha F.

8 years ago

I ordered Valley Foods off Door Dash. It came so fast and so fresh. We had the Beef Shawarma wrap. It was so good the meat was so lean and flavorful. We also got the Greek Salad. I have no idea how they make the dressing but, it is AMAZING! I would suggest this option any day for a office lunch or just those days when you want quality food for lunch and want to skip the fast food option. The Iraqi pizza is a MUST try. I had it the other day after shopping and it was so delicious. read more

Rita A.

16 days ago

I recently used their catering service for a home party, and I couldn't be happier. I worked with a girl name Rasha. She's so polite and professional. Everything was absolutely delicious, cooked perfectly, and tasted incredibly fresh. The food arrived right on time. read more

Rami P.

6 years ago

This is crazy what is happening right now although with the unprecedented time that we are facing Valley Food is raising their prices in fact they should be supporting and helping the customers with the prices not raising up I never liked this store at all read more

Monica S.

10 years ago

These guys have the best kitchen manager, Assad Butros! What a great guy... Smile on his face, great customer service, and an appreciation at the end of it. Go to him! He'll give you what you need. Thank you, sir! read more

Amira D.

2 years ago

I ordered appetizers for my party and it was amazing. The store was also very nice and very hygienic. But especially Rashas service made it ten times better. Definitely recommend. read more

Kathy M.

13 years ago

first time in there !! fresh food and nice people. we got the shika kabobs.. chicken breast was really good. veggies were very fresh and the prices were fair. i will go back. read more

Kevin M.

13 years ago

I love this store. When I want a quick and inexpensive and delicious dinner I stop by and pick up kabobs, hummus, fresh bread, and veggie salad. You won't be disappointed. read more

Alex S.

9 years ago

It's nice place to go it has a lot of things we like cooking vegetables breads Meats it's also organize most the stuff over there the most it's clean I like to go there read more

Anmar B.

2 years ago

The worst place ever will never go there every time I call it's either they forgot about or the order it's late worst place never recommend this place read more

Paulina C.

2 years ago

The Chicken shawarma is really good, I love the wraps and sandwichs, the Bread is good too, delicious food and they have very good customer service read more

Jake S.

3 years ago

A lot of their produce is old they don't take it off the shelves they just keep it up and hope someone won't notice when the buy it.

Ray R.

10 years ago

Nasty food especially the beef shawarma wrap it used to be really good now they must have a new cook cause it's nasty.

Rania F.

7 years ago

The customer service is very good. The food is so delicious. They have a large food selection. Highly recommend.

Dareen J.

2 years ago

The best service with Rasha ever she is the best she deserves 5 stars she is amazing I really recommend Rasha

Jamal D.

9 years ago

I have been here like 10 time but all the time I ask for well done bread the give me raw all the time and why

Maria D.

2 years ago

The food was to die for. Rasha was are caterer and she was amazing. 10 out of 10 recommend.

Eva D.

7 years ago

Valley foods is the only place I get food from because best food and customer service

Candace J.

13 years ago

This is great ! I tell all my friends and girls i play cards with to shop here!

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