Hala Cafe – Middle Eastern
Hala Cafe invites guests into a vibrant, aromatic space where the scent of toasted spices and golden-fried falafel fills the air. Silky swirls of house-made hummus and smoky baba ghanoush anchor communal tables, while crispy kubbah and inventive Mediterranean-inspired pizzas offer a savory, soulful twist on traditional comfort. It is a welcoming neighborhood retreat where every shared plate celebrates rich, sun-drenched flavors in a relaxed and inviting setting.
10865, Shaenfield Road, San Antonio, TX, 78254 +12106004411 https://hala.cafe0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, halal, gluten-free, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, anti-inflammatory, weight-watchers, carnivore, detox, alkaline, low-fodmap, tlc, volumetrics, raw-food, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, sirtfood, pegan
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Chicken Wings Appetizer - $9.99: Mild chicken wings with fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Hala Good Hummus Appetizer - $11.99: Dip with chickpeas, sesame paste, and lemon juice topped with ground beef Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
- Hummus Appetizer - $7.99: Dip with chickpeas, sesame paste, and lemon juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Falafel Appetizer - $9.99: Chickpea fritters served with tahini sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb
- Baba Ghanoush Appetizer - $7.99: Roasted eggplants with sesame paste, yogurt, olives, and garlic Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Jajeek Appetizer - $6.99: Cool dish of cucumbers, olive oil, and yogurt with mint Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Creamy Garlic - $6.99
- Kubbah - $10.99: A mixture of bulgur wheat, onions, and ground beef forms a hollow shell for a delicious stuffing with Middle Eastern spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Hala Veggie Pizza Appetizer - $13.99: 12 inch veggie pizza Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Hala Pizza Appetizer - $11.99: 12 inch cheese pizza Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Hummus With Chicken Shawarma - $12.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
- Hummus With Beef Shawarma - $13.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
Sandwiches
All sandwiches come with fries
- Gyro Sandwich - $9.99: Beef and lamb mixture, tomatoes, red onions, lettuce, and yogurt dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Beef Shawarma Sandwich - $9.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Beef Tikka Sandwich - $10.99: Beef, hummus, tomatoes, onions, and pickles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Beef Kabob Sandwich - $9.99: Ground beef skewer, hummus, tomatoes, onions, and pickles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Chicken Tikka Sandwich - $9.99: Chicken, garlic sauce, tomatoes, and pickles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Falafel Sandwich - $9.99: Chickpea fritters, hummus, tomatoes, and pickles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Burger Sandwich - $9.99: Ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, ketchup, and mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Ground Chicken Sandwich - $9.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Shawarma Sandwich - $9.99: Chicken, garlic sauce, and pickles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Lamb Tikka Sandwich - $10.99: Lamb, hummus, tomatoes, onions, and pickles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
Plates
All plates come with rice and Mediterranean salad
- Hala Lamb Chops - $22.99: Lamb chops marinaded with herbs and seasonings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Lamb Tikka Plate - $17.99: Two skewers of seasoned lamb chunks. Served with rice and Mediterranean salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic
- Chicken Tikka Plate - $16.99: Two skewers of seasoned chicken chunks. Served with rice and Mediterranean salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic
- Chicken Shawarma Plate - $15.99: Chicken, garlic sauce, and pickles. Served with rice and Mediterranean salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Mayo-Clinic
- Hala Ground Chicken - $15.99: Served with rice and Mediterranean salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Beef Tikka Plate - $18.99: Two skewers of seasoned beef chunks. Served with rice and Mediterranean salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic
- Beef Kabob Plate - $16.99: Two skewers of seasoned ground beef. Served with rice and Mediterranean salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Beef Shawarma Plate - $16.99: Served with rice and Mediterranean salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Gyro Plate - $16.99: Lamb and beef mixture served with Greek Tzatziki sauce. Served with rice and Mediterranean salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Hala Baghdad Plate - $14.99: Beef kabob, hummus, tomatoes, and amba wrapped in shrak. Served with rice and Mediterranean salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, High-Fiber
- Falafel Plate - $15.99: Ten chickpea fritters served with hummus, rice and Mediterranean salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
Salads
- Mediterranean Salad - $6.99: Spring mixed lettuce, cucumbers, olives, and tomatoes with dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Greek Salad - $6.99: Lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, fresh mint, feta cheese, and black olives dressed with Greek-style dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Fattoush - $6.99: Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, onions, and pita chips in lemon dressing and olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Arugula Salad - $4.99: Arugula, onion, sumac, lemon juice Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Sirtfood, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
Desserts
- Cheesecake - $5.99: Choice of New York, Strawberry, or Chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Turkish Kanafeh - $7.99: Sweet cheese and shredded noodles soaked in sweet syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Hala Coconut - $6.99: Middle eastern dessert with sweet semolina cake and sweetened with rose water Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Baklava - $5.99: A layered pastry made of filo pastry, filled with chopped nuts, and sweetened with honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Little Judy - $6.99: Mixture of cream caramel, whipped cream, ritz crackers, and milk topped with crispy angel hair noodles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Bubble Tea - $7.99
- Canned Drinks - $1.99: Coke, diet coke, sprite, dr. pepper, fanta orange
- Unsweetened Tea - $2.99
- Topo Chico - $3.59: Sparkling mineral water
- Red Bull - $3.99
- Bottled Water - $1
- Hot Beverages - $4.99: Tea, tea with mint, Jordanian tea, Turkish coffee, green tea, jasmine tea, chamomile tea, Iraqi tea, dry lemon tea, hot chocolate
- Raspberry Soda - $4.99
- Yogurt Mint - $5.99
- Yogurt (Regular) - $5.99
- Mexican Coke - $3.59: Cane sugar bottled coke
- Peach Tea - $3.99
Smoothies
- Mint Lemonade Smoothie - $8.99: Fresh mint leaves and lemon juice
- Jordanian Cocktail - $8.99: Mix berries, banana, and honey
- Strawberry Smoothie - $8.99: Strawberry blended with honey
- Banana Smoothie - $8.99: Ripe bananas, milk, ice, and honey
- Mango Smoothie - $8.99: Mango blended with honey
Juices
- Blue Raspberry Lemonade - $7.99: Fresh lemon, blue raspberry, and ice
- Rose Lemonade - $7.99: Fresh lemon, rose syrup, and ice
- Watermelon Lemonade - $7.99: Fresh lemon, watermelon syrup, and ice
- Peach Lemonade - $7.99: Fresh lemon, peach syrup, and ice
- Raspberry Lemonade - $7.99: Fresh lemon, raspberry syrup, and ice
- Strawberry Lemonade - $7.99: Fresh lemon with syrup and ice
- Cherry Lemonade - $7.99: Fresh lemon, cherry syrup, and ice
Extra Sauces
- Garlic Sauce - $0.5
- Hot Sauce - $0.5
- Ranch - $0.5
- BBQ Sauce - $0.5
- Tzatziki Sauce - $0.5
- Hummus Sauce - $0.5: Dip with chickpeas, sesame paste, and lemon juice
Sides
- Biryani Vegetable Rice - $4.99: Vegetable rice with beans and carrots Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Onion Rings - $6.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fries - $3.99: Crispy fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Basmati Rice - $4.99: 12oz of rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic