Happy Time Mediterranean Restaurant – Mediterranean
Sunlight seems to dance across plates of vibrant beet salad and zesty fattoush at this lively Mediterranean escape, where the air is fragrant with fresh herbs and toasted pita. Guests gather around overflowing starter platters to share silky swirls of hummus, smoky baba ghanoush, and tender hand-rolled dolmas, creating a communal feast that celebrates the bright, bold flavors of the coast.
2441, Jamacha Road, El Cajon, CA, 92019 +16194574777 https://www.happytimesd.com/0Cuisine: Mediterranean
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, high-protein, halal, low-carb, pescatarian, plant-based, mediterranean, low-sodium, low-fat, heart-healthy, whole30, paleo, high-fiber, dash-sodium-reduced, anti-inflammatory, gerd, south-beach, alkaline, aip, volumetrics, tlc, renal, macrobiotic, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Cold Appetizers
- Hummus - $7.95: Garbanzo beans, tahini, garlic and olive oil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baba Ghanoush - $7.95: Eggplant, tahini, yogurt, garlic, lemon and olive oil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tabouli Salad - $7.95: Parsley, bulgur, green onions & tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beet Salad - $7.95: Cooked beets with parsley, corn, lemon & olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tzatziki Salad - $7.95: Yogurt mixed with cucumbers, garlic, salt, olive oil, and mint Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Salad - $7.95: Russian style boiled potatoes with freshly coked carrots and green peas mixed with mayo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fattoush Salad - $7.95: Romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, mint, and toasted pita chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Salad - $7.95: Fried eggplant, bell peppers, red onions & cucumbers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dolma (Grape Leaves) - $7.95: Grape Leaves stuffed with rice and vegetables and soaked in olive oil. Dietary tags: Halal, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Happy Time Starter Platter - $17.95: 5 Choices of cold appetizers Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Hot Appetizers
- Happy Time Mezza Platter - $33.95: Samplers of beef Shawarma, chicken Shawarma, falafel & your choice of 3 cold appetizers Dietary tags: Halal, Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus n’ Beef Shawarma - $15.95: Topped with parsley and olive oil Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel n’Grape Leaves - $14.95: Served with hummus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Samosa (3 pcs) - $6.95: Fried pastry stuffed with seasoned spicy chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Samosa (3 pcs) - $6.95: Fried pastry stuffed with seasoned potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Entrees
- Mixed Grill - $35.95: 2 Beef kabob, 1 chicken tikka and 1 beef tikka served with mixed veggies, pickles and grilled tomato Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ground Beef Kabob - $18.95: Two skewers of mixed ground beef & lamb served with mixed veggies, pickles and grilled tomato Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Tikka - $26.95: Marinated cubes of beef fillet served with mixed veggies, pickles and grilled tomato Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tikka - $18.95: Marinated chicken tenders served with mixed veggies, pickles and grilled tomato Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Combination Plate - $24.95: 2 Beef kabob and chicken tikka, served with mixed veggies, pickles and grilled tomato Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Shawarma - $18.95: Served with mixed veggies, pickles and tahini sauce Dietary tags: Mediterranean, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Shawarma - $18.95: Served with pickles and garlic sauce Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Cream Chop - $18.95: Fried breaded chicken breasts with veggies and pickles Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Shank (Ouzi) - $24.95: Oven roasted lamb shank and stew Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Plate - $15.95: Falafel, pickles and tahini sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Saj Wraps
- Beef Shawarma Wrap - $11.95: With tomatoes, pickles, onions, parsley and tahini sauce Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Shawarma Wrap - $11.95: With pickles and garlic sauce Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Cream Chop Saj Wrap - $9.95: Fried breaded chicken breast with pickles and sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ground Beef Kabob Wrap - $9.95: With tomatoes, pickles, onions, parsley, sumac and sauce Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Zinger Wrap - $9.95: Fried chicken breast filet, pickles, coleslaw and sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fajita Wrap - $9.95: Grilled chicken, bell peppers, cheese, mayo and sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Saj Wrap - $9.95: Falafel, lettuce, red cabbage, tomatoes, pickles and tahini sauce Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Loaded Fries
- Beef Shawarma Fries - $17.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Shawarma Fries - $17.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Zinger Fries - $17.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Cream Chop Fries - $17.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Fries - $14.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers & Sandwiches
- Babylon Burger - $16.95: Double cheeseburger, lettuce, tomato, pickles, caramelized onions, cheese and sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hammurabi Burger - $11.95: Beef burger, grilled tomato, pickles, caramelized onions and sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- HT Cheeseburger - $11.95: Beef burger, lettuce, tomato, pickles, caramelized onions, cheese and sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- King Beef Burger - $14.95: Beef burger stuffed with cheese, grilled tomato, pickles, caramelized onions and sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Cream Chop Sandwich - $11.95: Fried breaded chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, pickles and sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Zinger Sandwich - $11.95: Fried chicken breast filet, lettuce, pickles, coleslaw and sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crunchy Chicken - $13.95: Grilled chicken, bell peppers, cheese, mayo and sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Happy Bowls
- Beef Shawarma Bowl - $15.95: With tahini sauce, rice, pickled cabbage and house salad Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Shawarma Bowl - $15.95: With garlic sauce, rice, pickled cabbage and house salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tikka Bowl - $15.95: With garlic sauce, rice, pickled cabbage and house salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Bowl - $13.95: With tahini sauce, rice, pickled cabbage and house salad Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
To-Go Only
- Beef Kabob (10 skewers) - $49.95: Ground beef kabob with rice, grilled tomatoes and mixed veggies Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tikka (10 skewers) - $59.95: Chicken Tikka with rice, grilled tomatoes and mixed veggies Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- 20 Pieces Falafel - $29.95: Served with hummus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Shawarma (per lb.) - $17.95: With pickles, mixed veggies and tahini sauce Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Shawarma (per lb.) - $15.95: With pickles and garlic Sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Cream Chop (per lb.) - $14.95: With pickles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Small Platter (To-Go) - $49.95: 2 ground beef kabob skewers, 2 chicken tikka skewers, 1 chicken cream chop and 1 shawarma wrap. Served with rice, hummus, salad, grilled tomatoes and mixed veggies Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Medium Platter (To-Go) - $79.95: 5 ground beef kabob skewers, 5 chicken tikka skewers, 1 chicken cream chop and 1 shawarma wrap. Served with rice, hummus, salad, grilled tomatoes and mixed veggies Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Large Platter (To-Go) - $149.95: 10 ground beef kabob skewers, 10 chicken tikka skewers, 2 chicken cream chop and 2 shawarma wraps. Served with rice, hummus, salad, grilled tomatoes and mixed veggies Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
Family Feasts (Dine-In)
- Large Platter (Dine-In) - $169.95: 10 skewers beef kabob, 10 skewers chicken tikka, 2 chicken cream chop and 2 shawarma wraps. Served with rice, hummus, salad, grilled tomatoes and mixed veggies Dietary tags: Mediterranean
- Medium Platter (Dine-In) - $99.95: 5 skewers beef kabob, 5 skewers chicken tikka, 1 chicken cream chop and 1 shawarma wrap. Served with rice, hummus, salad, grilled tomatoes and mixed veggies Dietary tags: Halal, Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Small Platter (Dine-In) - $64.95: 2 skewers beef kabob, 2 skewers chicken tikka, 1 chicken cream chop and 1 shawarma wrap. Served with rice, hummus, salad, grilled tomatoes and mixed veggies Dietary tags: Halal, Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Kunafa - $15.95: Baked cheese pastry, pistachios and rosewater syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Baklava - $6.95: Sweet pastry filled with pistachios and topped with rosewater syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Baklava Cheesecake - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Sides
- Bowl of Soup - $4.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bowl of Stew - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice or Fries - $7.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel (4) - $6.95: 4 pcs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
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