Al Azayem Restaurant — Restaurant in El Cajon

Al Azayem Restaurant is absolutely amazing! The food tastes just like home — full of authentic Iraqi flavor, fresh ingredients, and generous portions. The kabobs were perfectly grilled, the rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the bread came out hot and soft. Every dish was beautifully seasoned and served fresh.

The staff were very kind and welcoming, and the place felt clean, warm, and family-friendly. You can tell they really care about quality and customer satisfaction.

If you love real Middle Eastern food or want to experience traditional Iraqi dishes done right, this place is a must-visit. Highly...

Great food with a catch, you get the great tasting iraqi food with the horrible service just to reminisce the old days and give you 3D experience as if you lived there. The service was as usual horrible, the waiter cared for the groups that he knew (favoritism to the max!)…. Frustrating. Hint, get to go orders instead! Don’t dine in, you can thank me later. Was talking to my family and they reminded me that they weren’t following good cleaning practices and floors were dirty, nocked a star for that! More reasons not to...

Absolutely amazing Middle Eastern food! Alazayam Restaurant truly captures the authentic flavors of the Middle East. Every dish is fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The meat is always tender, the hummus and dips are perfectly seasoned, and the portions are generous. The staff are friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere makes you feel right at home. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick meal or dining with family, this place never disappoints. Highly recommend the mixed grill and their...