Cairo Restaurant & Cafe

I had a great experience at this restaurant! Everything was just right—from the service to the atmosphere. The weather was perfect, which made the visit even more enjoyable. Hassan was truly amazing—friendly, attentive, and made us feel so welcome. The food was absolutely delicious, with every dish full of flavor and beautifully presented. Parking was also easy and convenient, which is always a plus. Highly recommend this place!

We went there for a dinner at a Saturday night (7pm) and stayed for nearly 5 hours. For appetizer we ordered Mesakaa casserole (طاجن مسقعه), stuffed grape leaves (محشی ورق عنب), Alexandrian beef liver (کبده اسکندرانی) which came with the bread. I really liked Mesakaa, it was simple and fantastic. I really recommend this for the appetizer. The stuffed grape leaves were mediocre I'd say and I'm pretty sure I won't order that again. I also liked the liver; it totally resonated with the bread. For the main entree we ordered rice stuffed pigeon (حمام محشی بالرز) which came with Molokhia (ملوخیه) soup. The combination of these two was fantastic and this was my favorite dish. The pigeon was fried with lots of oil which makes it so crispy and delicious (although might be a bit unhealthy). Molokhia provided a fresh taste that complemented the pigeons taste. We also ordered Bamya with beef casserole (طاجن بامیه باللحمه). That one was also mediocre and I don't have anything special about it. The meat inside of it was not prepared well-done and could be much better. I also don't recommend that with rice and Salad. For desert, we ordered Oum Ali with mixed nuts (ام علی بالمسکرات) [which literally means Ali's mother and was a funny name for a dish :)]. I liked that as well. It has some similarities with Kheer (فرنی) which is something between pudding and purrigae. In general, I'm sure there was not my to-go place but I may try it again. I don't know if they have deliveries, but if so I think that's a better option to have food from this place (the atmosphere was not the best).

I used to come to this restaurant a lot and I stopped since they were taking so long to bring the food out. I went again yesterday and the service was great. The servers were so friendly and the food came out so quick. However I was disappointed with the quality of food! I ordered the beef Shawarma plate and the meat quality was very poor! My friend got the Mulokhya plate and she liked it. I also got Om Ali which was so delicious! I think their service improved a lot but I hope the quality of food goes back to what it was!

We were visiting LA and were looking for an Egyptian restaurant around. Cairo restaurant showed up when googling a place so we went there. Everything was fantastic, we loved the food and the service, prices were really reasonable and the shisha was very good as well. We will come back for sure next time we visit LA

Alhamdulilah I came here during Ramadan From San Diego for iftar buffet , plenty of delicious Egyptian food, lamb chicken beef salad Kanafa deserts and delicious apricots drink hibiscus and green mint tea . Arrive early because they take food back after an hour and also the food gets finished and they don’t really replenish the dishes . Would I return for the buffet no , would I return one day if I am in the area sure.

I used to come to Cairo Cafe frequently a couple of years ago and even recommended it to friends. Sadly, my recent visit was a huge disappointment. The food was bland, overpriced, and took way too long to arrive. Service was painfully slow, and the staff seemed poorly trained and inattentive. The place felt dirty, the seating was uncomfortable, and the music was just awful—loud and annoying, like an afterthought. You get the feeling that no one cares anymore. Whatever charm this place once had is completely gone. I won’t be coming back, and I definitely don’t recommend it.

High quality food and excellent service. All what you can think of regarding Egyptian recipes is available. Also serves as a great traditional hangout cafe.

I recently hosted my graduation party at Cairo Restaurant & Cafe, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the very beginning, the team was incredibly supportive of my vision. They gave me the freedom to bring in all the decorations I wanted, which made the space feel truly personal and celebratory. I was also able to hand-pick my favorite dishes, and they brought everything to life beautifully in a buffet-style setup. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the staff was attentive and kind. My family and I had the best time celebrating this special milestone. I highly recommend Cairo Restaurant & Cafe for any event or celebration!

Easy to find and friendly service. The food is excellent !! It taste like a team of grandmothers are in the kitchen cooking. The food is comforting and seasoned so well. The portions are large enough to share. Staff is friendly and attentive.

Our newly found favorite. After our trip to Egypt we wanted to try out more Egyptian foods and we were lucky to find this restaurant. Our favorites: um ali, rice pudding, koshary, egg plants anything, grilled meat platter.

We went to Cairo Restaurant and Cafe with our friends last weekend. The place was clean. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. Our host was a very nice young guy. He was very friendly and accommodating. He checked on our group many times to see if we wanted anything. We ordered many delicious dishes; -Mixed Grill,  5/5 Chicken kabob, kefta, beef Kabob , lamb chop Baba ghanoush, hummus -Egyptian croissant. 5/5 Flaky layered pastry served with two sides of your choice( white honey, molasses, powdered sugar, or cheese) -Sayadeya Fish Casserole: 5/5 Fried fish fillet baked with sayadeya sauce, sayadeya rice and salad We also had chicken kabob plate 5/5 It came with rice, salad and hummus Two of our friends had lamb Kabob 5/5 They chose hummus and salad with the rice. The food was very flavorful and the quantity was generous. All our friends enjoyed the food, the welcoming vibes, and the service. We had such a great time in Cairo Cafe. I highly recommend the place.

Excellent dinner and service. We shared Hawawshy appetizer, and enjoyed generous tasty entrees: chicken kabsa, fattah with two lamb shanks and bamya with beef. Highly recommended!

I love this place! This place seems authentic with their food and ambience. I thought I was transported back to Egypt lol But jokes aside, the food here is one of the best I've had. I had Lamb Kabsa and the flavor just explodes. I also had beef shawarma, Alexanderian Beef Liver, Sogog, Fried Eggplant, etc. on different occasions and they never misses with any of those! I highly recommend this place if you're in the area and if you're into Southern Mediterranean cuisines! You will not be disappointed, I guarantee it!

Found this place last year when I wanted to smoke some shisha; it never tastes burnt and lasts for a good few hours. Coals are replaced consistently, but sometimes you need to ask them to replace them because it gets pretty busy here. I love that it's a relaxing restaurant where family and friends come to hang out. The servers are all very friendly and the food here tastes great and is decently priced. I'll always recommend this spot to friends when they want some good Egyptian food.

We go always when we visit LA , this place is best if the best, Stuff are friendly , we recommend this place for any Egyptian food , they have also Kunafa with nutella

5/5 This place is the real deal Egyptian food from the home land yall. 100% authentic food cooked fresh, hot and served with perfect timing. Lentil soup Fire I mean its amazing delicious mouthwatering perfection. Falafel Perfect consistency, crunchy warm gooey inside, sesames to remind you of Egypt. Comes with tahini tomato and cucumber. Delicious. Sugok Egyptian beef sausage. So so good. Not gamey, perfectly cooked and fragrant with onions tomatoes and herbs. The rice is delicious with sharia (pasta noodles) authentic Egyptian style and arugula fragrant salad. Superb dish. Service I feel like im visiting a friend. They treated me like family and made me feel at home. They were kind, respectful and generous. Saif the owner/manager was great. The price is reasonable for this area. Ample free parking available. Ambiance is chill family style and at some point they play some nice arabic music on the tv and speakers. I highly recommend this restaurant if youre craving authentic home cooked Egyptian or Arab or middle eastern food. Don't hesitate just get over here and bring the whole family. You wont regret it.

A friend recommended this place and I ordered the Koshari and Mombar and the portions are HUGE, the koshari is this lentil spaghetti's tomato dish and it's vegetarian and healthy and delicious, that thing alone can feed a family of 4. The service is really kind and attentive and they don't make me feels all weird for eating there. The only thing is the location is a bit sketchy but it is what it is.

We stopped in here in black Friday and it was super quiet at the early lunch time. Perfect! We enjoyed many items. Pickles: pretty good. Turkish coffee w it h milk: outstanding - loved it. Rich and velvety smooth Bechamel : my daughter said outstanding - so hot! Comes in a pot and tastes homemade with great flavor Chicken kabob: flavor was good, chicken was moist. Not fatty and it chewed well (just saying - sometimes that is tough no pun) Egyptian falafel : best best best. Cooked to perfection and the tahini sauce brought out the flavor very well. This was one of our favorites and we would come back just for this m! Greek salad : good. Tasty. The Egyptian salad that came with my plate was better but I like the flavor profile better of that. And the thing you must get: Umm Ali which was sublime. Rich and sweet and the pistachios. We live sort of far away so this is not an everyday visit but we will be back for sure. Even if we come just to nosh in the falafel and desserts!

What can I say about this place, a true gem.. The food is absolutely delicious, and they have a nice selection of dishes too.. Their beef kabob, foul, and several other dishes I have already come back a few time now for them The service was also great, super friendly servers... And the inside is also nice, great patio seating to enjoy the food and hookah (also great!0)

I have had this place on my list for some time. I can't get makarona bechamel locally, nor kunafa so this place seemed worth the drive. And it really is for these two item! I've eaten a lot of different homemade makarona bechamel recipes and this is in the top 3. The kunafa is so dang good when freshly baked. I also ordered the beef kabab and thought the hummus was pretty good, the rice was okay, fries were good, but I didn't like the beef kababs so much. The meat was harder to eat. I was able to sample the Egyptian croissant another time and that was really good. Service was friendly, and the prices are good for the quality.

I tried khosary and it was delicious and service is very good. I recommend this place

The koshary was recommended by our Egyptian friends and it did not disappoint. It was the most interesting dish we've ever seen and yet, SO good. Must use the sauce they bring for it. Server was kind and a man who seemed like the owner was very friendly. This place is about making great food. Also had the lamb shank. Everything is great and we have a list to come back to taste!

The food was delicious and the service was great. The Kunafa was to die for!!!! I wish I would've tried the Nutella version! I didn't photograph my main entree which was lamb shank. Pro tip: from 12-5 there is discounted hookah for $10.99

Highly recommend , must try Ahmed the chef food and ask to meet with him if you have any questions or you want recommendations, love the atmosphere and the taste of the food , u feel at home and very well welcomed.

I've had better koshari but this one is quite good. Extremely filling and flavorful. It's just a great comfort food. As someone who doesn't like onion, I'd probably request that not be included next time. Also, I don't like falafel very much. However, I love that sauce that it comes with! Their french fries are also super crispy! Would recommend those. Servers are friendly and helpful but water isn't offered. We paid $2 each for BOTTLES?! Strange. They do have space heaters for cold nights.

Food is delicious! Good service. Usually a decent crowd of people on any given night but never had to wait for a table. Love coming here.

Went a few times for Ramadan 2025 buffet and love it. The Egyptian food is authentic and a taste of Cairo in the heart of the OC. Great holiday vibes and very kind staff. Will go again.

Love their OmAli- very yummy!! Service could be better since we had to get up for every utensil/napkins etc..

I come from NorCal to Anaheim specifically to come here. If you want to feel like youre in egypt this is a great place to be. The best thing Ive tried is their Fatta with lamb shank I also tried the stuffed pigeon but it was dry which i think is just a pigeon supply issue... their hawawshi, mombar, and sojok are OK.... Om ali and rice pudding are devine servers speak arabic and english so youre good to come here

horrible atmosphere and service. Bad attitudes. I ate twice there and twice I got diarrhea in a few hours. Food does not taste fresh .Unsanitary kitchen. 2 people preparing the food with casual clothes, no cooking hats, not wearing gloves. They do not have a clue of sanitary conditions. Also, when you ask for the bills ,you have find out that they added in few items that you did not order. You have to watch your bills carefully. Frankly, it is not worth it especially if you will get sick, and not getting the service

Having recently visited Egypt, I definitely think the food here is quite authentic and tastes great. The restaurant is mostly a large outdoor patio that comes to life with lively Arabic music, quaint string lights, and aromatic food and hookah. We had a party of 7 and the patio was large enough to accommodate us and many other patrons. We ordered the Cairo Mezza Platter to share and start off with, and everything included in that tasted great. For my entrée I got the Fattah with Lamb. This came with a giant lamb shank and enough rice for 5 people. The lamb was perfectly cooked and very tender, and the rice was topped with a tangy tomato sauce. We finished things off with the "Egyptian Croissant" (fatir), which we paired with honey. It was excellent. I highly recommend this spot for both authentic Egyptian food & vibes.

We went on a Saturday. This place had good customer service along with a variety of entrees, desserts and hookah as well.

Food was excellent, typical Egyptian food , ambiance was nice , service provide was great , recommend going

Food is great for a sit down and feast, the dessert menu is CRAZY (in a good way), Knafeh & Nutella, is wild but worth the calories tbh , oh and the cappuccino comes in a soup bowl , get one and share it, since the food is all fresh it will take a while to cook up so be patient , employees are a vibe and great if you want to practice your Arabic with. The place is cool in the inside looks normal with Egyptian theme, on the outside looks like a night in Cairo, EDM then switches to romantic ot vibe-y Egyptian songs with hookah's everywhere 10/10

Authentic Egyptian food. Not Mediterranean or Greek or Middle Eastern but Egyptian. So hard to find, the food was amazing, service was great.

Great place! Lots of outdoor seating and hookah service. Inside is a little small. Staff is super friendly and helpful. We were 4 couples, some with specific requests. Food was very good. We tried the apps, some main dishes and even the famous dessert. Just wish it didn't take so long to come out. Overall would recommend this place and definitely go back.

Perfect and new experience with great food...Waiting time was so long but it's worth it...Everything was great specially my lemon mint smoothie...Super Delicious. We ordered all Egyptian traditional dishes and they were all perfect.

My second visit to this restaurant. I liked it last time so I decided to visit it again. This time I tried the Hawoshi which is bread with meat inside and it was super delicious. I have also tried a new dessert, Um Ali, and it was amazing. Great customer service. Casual dress code.

Really tasty food. Can't find places like this anywhere. It makes me feel like I'm in Egypt eating real Arabic food

What a wonderful gem! The service was great! The food was every bit as authentic as if I were in Egypt itself, and the best part: No crowds!

The food was delicious I felt like I was in Egypt, hawawshi was good not too spicy, Koshari was perfect, the service was good so you can relax and enjoy the food, very simple seating inside it's all about the food and of course the dessert was the best part of the meal don't miss Om Ali and Konafa

Spacious parking in the back. Nice open terrace area where everyone eats. It was relaxing and they played music videos on the TVs for the entire dinner which reminded me of vevo. Service was awesome, super attentive and had a welcoming energy to them. Mixed grill was really good - meat was charred well but didn't have the burnt bitter taste to it. Fries were below average but the rice was crazy. don't skip on the rice. Mombar was interesting in a good way. Crispy skin and you get that snappy bite from the casing.

Service was excellent and the koshary was yummy. There is more I'd like to try. My friend ordered "water" and was charged $2 for a bottle of water without warning which typically servers will ask if the customer wants tap or bottled and only then charge, if the customer wants bottled.

Bro, you down for Cairo? https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=6E93CI4koA4iCHPRBHJNWQ&userid=xsT4KZTu_KnOVavtuXn4RA Time to check off another cuisine off my "To Try" list. Cairo Restaurant & Cafe is an Egyptian/Mediterranean restaurant & Hookah lounge. While not a smoker, I do enjoy my fair share (and then some) of food. Seeing Egyptian fare featured on Travel Channel programs & what not throughout the years, I finally capitulated toward my culinary curiosity. Doing my due diligence, I made some reconnaissance online to determine what I wanted. Not content for Mediterranean, I only had eyes for Cairo's Specialty Entrees. I had my heart set on the stuffed pigeon with rice/grits, but at $28.99, I couldn't justify the cost. Also, koshary is the national dish of Egypt. However, not being a huge fan of lentils, rice, pasta & garbanzo beans in combination, I wasn't feeling it. What I did order, were superfoods Egyptian-style - molokhia a la carte & Alexandrian beef liver w/ rice & baba ghannouj Molokhia- https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=C23RTEu5xSiC2hMM3vbNXA&userid=xsT4KZTu_KnOVavtuXn4RA Known as saluyot to the Filipino community, and jute leaves in the West, I could instantly taste the garlic in this nourishing soup. Molokhia is mucilaginous, meaning the leaves act as a thickener, like okra. Not having a vegetable taste, each spoonful was fortifying & comforting, being rich in iron, niacin, riboflavin & other vitamins. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=37Eag6NnwQHTBb7oR78yWg&userid=xsT4KZTu_KnOVavtuXn4RA Alexandrian Spicy Beef Liver- https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=ibjhXFbORw4d6r2LM52VTw&userid=xsT4KZTu_KnOVavtuXn4RA A lot of food! The liver was cooked well, with just enough spice to not burn out my palate. The baba ghannouj was excellent. Bright, creamy & cool, I could've ordered more on the side, if I wasn't full. The rice & accompanying pita bread rounded out a sumptuous meal. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=2njEuWoLWC34lI7LBppzGw&userid=xsT4KZTu_KnOVavtuXn4RA Service was good. I didn't wait long for my food, and the woman accommodated my request for substitution. The interior is spartan & not the most inviting. I didn't check out the hookah patio, but I suppose I'd sit outside, next time. The parking lot was messy with trash, when I arrived. I imagine Cairo's business mainly comes at night. The area seeming a little dodgy, I'd recommend bringing a +1 or group when planning a visit. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=egH4In-S4oCfi5tUe24seA&userid=xsT4KZTu_KnOVavtuXn4RA Color me impressed, Cairo Restaurant & Cafe! Your molokhia hit the spot & I'm now jacked up on Vitamin A from your Alexandrian spicy beef liver. Prices are reasonable, and even on the lower end of the spectrum, when compared to several eateries in nearby Little Arabia. I look forward to having a go at the rest of the menu, and maybe, just maybe, I'll splurge & order the stuffed pigeon, after all. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=_SIX0Eb-C-WWka_UTUuqZg&userid=xsT4KZTu_KnOVavtuXn4RA

Some places scream authentic - in food, fare and flavor, in decor and design - Cairo Restaurant and Cafe is a piece of Egypt's much-loved Cairo, where you can enjoy sweets and eats from this motherland, with open air seating, vibrant red tapestried decor, and soft Mediterranean beats that make this spot all that more sweet! This place is good vibes all around. Groups convene here, family, friends and loved ones, laughing, sharing jokes, all and one enjoying themselves!! We had a plain and a nutella-coated kunafa, an Egyptian dish, with cream-filling, a thin-noodle like bottom and upper layer, with a pour-over syrup. The Nutella topping was the nutella-on-the-Cake!! It made our dish that much more decadent and tasty :)

I love this place and wish the quality were better. However, it's one of the only places that sells Alexander liver, which I really like. If the quality were improved, this place would rank much higher in my book. Despite its flaws, I keep coming back because it's difficult to find Alexander liver that meets my taste preferences. I hope they take steps to enhance the overall quality and service. Ambiance isn't too bad.

Last time we went the food was not as good and the strawberry juice tested rotten when I asked for it to be changed it came back with the same rotten flavor so I gave up and Just left it sitting on the table and didn't drink it

This place might not look inviting from outside but the food is incredible. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for more authentic Egyptian food

Service was unhurried, guys were very pleasant waiters The outdoor seating area was nice , we sat indoor , that was really drab ,it needs some painting of walls & some decor. The food was good but needs more spice ,we had pigeon,hawawshi,mumbar,kofta , falafel ,all were good but a bit bland so ask for salt & pepper & cumin. Dessert was great konafa & om Ali ,no prob there

Finally got a chance to try this place out, i'm Egyptian so have high expectations...i must say this place is ON POINT, I ordered the Beef Shawarma but the server said i should get the "Fatta" aka Lamb Shank w rice & sauce..i said ok i'll try it..it was the BEST FATTA i've had in my life, better than what i've had in Egypt, i'm really impressed. I also tried the grape leaves and Hawawshi and they were delicious. Service was great with a smile, food came quick, will definitely be back again, i'm so glad i found this place.

My wife and I stopped by while visiting Anaheim and the authenticity of the Egyptian food was off the charts. Really hard to find Egyptian food in Los Angeles and being that my wife is Egyptian is was nice to have this Egyptian quality comfort food.

Time to eat! Great food! Great hookah! Great service! Private seating, family atmosphere. Tried the half chicken and yum!! Can't compare. Secondly coming back

The food was DELICIOUS! I had the pleasure of meeting some wonderful servers there. Ashraf, Ali and Karim had top tier customer service and made my experience one of a kind! This restaurant was truly a great atmosphere for my group of 30+. I would highly recommend!!

Pigeon Stuffed with Rice/Grits and served with Molokhia: there isn't much meat on a pigeon, I don't know why we expected there to be more. This was a very smoky tasting dish, it did take a long time to cook, but it was extremely interesting. It wasn't mouthwatering, to be fair but the stuffing was interesting in both taste and texture, I would recommend ordering it just to try something new. The Molokhia was slimy in texture (slimy in a good way!) and had just a hint of tobacco in the subtle way like a complex wine. Overall I would give it 4/5 Khosary: now THIS, this is what I came for. It perhaps sounds odd on paper (rice, pasta, lentils, garbanzos, tomato sauce, fried onions) but in the bowl it is insanely tasty. Although I last had authentic Egyptian Koshary over a decade ago, this was equally as tasty and brought back the flood of memories. I have tried to recreate the dish at home and cannot- it's that magical sauce!!! The tomato and the garlic sauce! I will be coming back for this carbalicious delight again 5/5 Lentil soup: I liked but didn't love the lentil soup. It wasn't whipped smooth which is my preferred texture, but I did note that they were two methods of making it, the smooth version and the more heterogeneous version. Cairo's version has bits of lentils in it and does taste a bit mealy rather than smooth and silky. It was served with a generous slice of lime, and I definitely ate the whole thing. 5/5 7alabesa (Tomatoy beverage): this was like the flavor of a slightly watered down bloody Mary made slightly spicy, and then the added bonus of a half a glass of garbanzo beans on the bottom. Of course, I loved it. I don't mean to scare anyone away with that comparison, it came out warm and was one of my favorite things that I ordered. 5/5 Sahlab (Milk beverage): this one tasted like condensed milk that was not sweet. The crushed nuts on the top gave it an extra textural component that I did enjoy. However, with so many warm things that I had ordered and so many of them in liquid form... I couldn't actually finish this one. Luckily I had ordered it just to split with my friend. 4/5 You can sit either inside or outside at this restaurant, at the current time it is opening at noon, but it does seem like a place that gets busier later. We arrived at about 12:45 and we were the first clients to arrive for the day, later joined at 1:45 by another family and when we left at 2:30 there were four other tables seated. The patio looks like it would be adorable at night with strings of lights across the top of the deck and the fenced in portion comprised of bamboo. During the day it is still cute, and they have large fans for daytime and heating lights for night time. Everyone in the restaurant besides ourselves was clearly Egyptian, and I could feel the soul of Cairo coming through the food that was served to us. You can tell that they are running a family business and that they take a lot of pride in their product. I will definitely be back and I recommend everyone else try this unique spot in Anaheim!

Just got back grom cairo Cafe and restaurant And it made me feel like I'm back home at cairo! I loved the falafel and grape leaves and the mixed grill! As an Egyptian now living in california I highly recommend it! The only issue is there's many homeless living in the surrounding parking lot!!! Very good staff too!

Ahmed and his team catered a large dinner for us (50 ppl) and it was fabulous! Their associate Leo drove the precious cargo down from Anaheim to South Irvine and everything was still hot and delicious. We received sooooo many compliments and everything was devoured. We ordered Grape Leaves & yogurt; Hummus, Labneh, Baba Ganoouj; Koshary; Molokhia; Hawawshy; Basboosa, Kunafa and Rice Pudding. We hope to get up to the restaurant itself and have more Hawawshy asap!

Good food. Wished our server would have checked in on us more. But will give another shot when I'm in the area