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Tarbosh Mediterranean Restaurant

4.1
(712 reviews)

Business Details

1142 E Main St, El Cajon, CA
92021, United States
(619) 312-0427
https://tarbosh.us

About

Mediterranean Restaurant

Details

  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Curbside pickupAvailable

Location

Tarbosh Mediterranean Restaurant
1142 E Main St, El Cajon, CA
92021, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.1
712 reviews
5 stars
501
4 stars
49
3 stars
28
2 stars
18
1 star
116

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

The food is frequently praised for being delicious, fresh, and flavorful, with many customers highlighting specific dishes like shawarma and the open buffet.

Service

Customer service is often described as friendly and attentive, with specific staff members receiving commendations for their exceptional service.

Pricing Concerns

Several customers expressed concerns about the pricing, suggesting that the portion sizes do not match the cost, and recommending lower prices for better customer retention.

Cleanliness

The restaurant is noted for its cleanliness, including well-maintained bathrooms and organized dining areas.

Inconsistency

Some reviews indicate inconsistency in service and food quality, with a few customers reporting long wait times and issues with order accuracy.
  • AR
    Ahmed Reda
    1 day ago
    1.0
    The food was mediocre overall. The Mahshi didn’t taste authentic Overall, it was underwhelming and forgettable. The food lacks the richness and character you’d expect from a truly flavorful Middle Eastern kitchen, that might simply be because the place isn’t actually Syrian, which could explain why the flavors didn’t reflect a traditional Syrian kitchen.
  • LM
    Luaay Maruky
    Feb 18, 2026
    1.0
    Hi my friends I am not trying to write any negative review against tarboosh resturant the service was excellent honestly the food quality excellent bathroom floors clean sparkles tables organize the spoons dishes clean sparkling the owner and the employs very nice Pepole Take my advice Asa good customer (Not to lose customers in the feature) Please reduce your prices in the menu To have more repeatable customers my advice to you lower your prices so we can come back Lemon with mint drink $8.00 price to expensive The portion Chicken plate $19.00 dollars 6 small peace’s chicken peaces with small salad ( Very expensive )the price not matching the quantity portion of the food Best regards Again my advice to you Add more food to the customers plates or reduce the price In the menus one of the 2 Thank you
  • MK
    Mirna Kamil
    Feb 10, 2026
    5.0
    We had the pleasure of hosting our welcome baby celebration at Tarbush Restaurant, and it was truly an exceptional experience from beginning to end. With over 70 guests in attendance, every single detail exceeded our expectations. The open buffet was outstanding, offering an exquisite variety of authentic Iraqi and Syrian cuisine. From the flavorful appetizers to the perfectly prepared main dishes and delightful desserts, everything was fresh, beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious. Our guests could not stop complimenting the food. The beverage selection was equally impressive, with several varieties of juices as well as a refreshing traditional yogurt drink that everyone enjoyed. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, the restaurant was impeccably organized, and the customer service was exemplary professional, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. All of our guests left extremely satisfied and happy. Tarbush Restaurant is a perfect choice for gathering and special occasions. We are truly grateful for such a memorable experience and highly recommend it without hesitation.
  • AQ
    ali qasim
    Feb 9, 2026
    1.0
    We held a birthday party for my son and placed a large catering order one day in advance. I paid for enough food to serve 30 people, but on the day of the event only enough food for about 15 people was delivered. It was disappointing and embarrassing. I called the manager right away. Instead of taking responsibility, he took advantage of the stutation to have me on the spot, he tried to convince me the portions were correct and blamed the employee who took the order for not explaining it properly. I had confirmed the quantities when ordering and paid for them in full, so this explanation did not match what was delivered. After further discussion, he agreed to send another tray, but it arrived about an hour and a half later. By then, several guests had already left without eating, which put me in a very awkward position as a host. Overall, the service was unprofessional, the order accuracy was poor, and the complaint was handled badly. I would not trust them again for event catering. See pic for basmati tray for 10 people it should have 3 whole check with mixed nuts and veggies
  • SC
    Steve C
    Feb 8, 2026
    1.0
    nceled my order and the manager stepped in. A small statured, whiny man with light colored eyes. He didn’t speak to her in English even though his English is perfect. He told her in their native language, which is fine but why wouldn’t he just address me directly, that “you can’t order buffet and she orders salad. Whole table has to order buffet or no one.” The buffet was $30 and my order was $15. Not only is this poor business but what kind of policy is that?! The food at the buffet just sits out. Cold items are not held at proper temperature, theres no ice or cooling mechanism, the hot food is uncovered and without any sneeze guards, its just a plastic table with large amounts of food left out to spoil. We had to ask for water 7 different times and the tea I ordered at the beginning of my meal was not brought until I already started eating. The fatoush salad was soaked in a highly acidic dressing, the rice was so heavily coated in cumin and turmeric it was inedible, the falafel salad had no dressing at all, and the falafel sandwich was soggy and flavorless. This was the worst experience and we won’t go back.

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