Sahara – Middle Eastern
Sahara transports diners to a sun-drenched oasis where the intoxicating aroma of spiced, flame-grilled meats and toasted cumin fills the air. Succulent skewers of lamb and beef sizzle over open flames alongside golden, herb-flecked falafel and crisp arayis, creating a vibrant tapestry of Middle Eastern flavors. Generous combination plates invite a soulful dining experience that balances the smoky depth of traditional kebabs with the bright, fresh zest of Mediterranean ingredients.
East Colorado Boulevard +16267956900 https://saharapasadenaca.comRating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at Sahara
Dairy-Free at Sahara
Sahara in Dallas has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Sahara
Sahara in Dallas has 36 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tahini 8oz, Cabbage Salad and Than-Yogurt Drink. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Sahara
Sahara in Dallas has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Kebab Sandwich, Tabbouleh and Green Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Sahara
Sahara in Dallas has 6 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beef Skewer, Feta Cheese Plate and Armenian Coffee. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Sahara
Sahara in Dallas has 16 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tahini 8oz, Beef Skewer and Feta Cheese Plate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Sahara
Sahara in Dallas has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Sahara
Sahara in Dallas has 26 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tahini 8oz, Cabbage Salad and Falafel App. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Sahara
Sahara in Dallas has 31 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tahini 8oz, Cabbage Salad and Than-Yogurt Drink. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Sahara
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Kebab (Child's) | 18.4 g | 52.1 g |
| Chicken Kebab Dinner Plate | 56.9 g | 44.2 g |
| Sahara Combination Dinner Plate | 77.2 g | 39.1 g |
| Beef Kebab Sandwich | 28.5 g | 29.3 g |
| Babaghanouj | 12.2 g | 28.3 g |
| Vegetarian Combo Dinner | 16.9 g | 27.2 g |
| Greek Salad | 5.7 g | 24.2 g |
| Falafel | 36.4 g | 23.7 g |
| Sahara Combination Plate | 17.4 g | 21.1 g |
| Lamb Kebab Sandwich | 0.1 g | 21 g |
| Tahini Salad | 0 g | 20.7 g |
| Chicken Kebab Lunch Plate | 0 g | 20.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the succulent dishes and satisfying portions, frequently highlighting the menu's consistent quality and impressive flavors. Guests praise the accommodating and knowledgeable service, noting that the staff’s expertise makes
Menu
Lunch Plates
- Beef Kebab Lunch Plate - $19.99
- Lula Kebab Lunch Plate - $19.99: Ground lamb and beef mixed with chopped onion and parsley. Cooked over mesquite charcoal.
- Chicken Kebab Lunch Plate - $17.99: Boneless, skinless chicken breast. Our special recipe. Cooked over mesquite charcoal. Served with garlic dip. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal
- Shawerma Lunch Plate - $18.99: Rotisserie beef Tri-tip. Served with tahini sauce. Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo
- Khash-Kash Kebab Plate - $22.99: Ground lamb and beef mixed with garlic. Our special recipe. Served with antaki bread. Cooked over mesquite charcoal.
- Lamb Kebab Lunch Plate - $20.99: Tender lamb. Our special recipe. Cooked over mesquite charcoal.
- Arayis Lunch Plate - $17.99: Ground lamb and beef grilled in pita bread, mixed with chopped onions and parsley. Cooked over mesquite charcoal.
- Sahara Combination Plate - $24.99: Beef kebab, Lula kebab, chicken kebab. Our special recipe. Cooked over mesquite charcoal. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, South-Beach, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Vegetarian Lunch Plates
- Falafel - $15.99: Made from fresh crushed garbanzo beans and fava beans, mixed with natural spices, then deep fried, served with hummus, tabbouleh, lettuce, tomato, tahini sauce, and pita bread. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Vegetarian Combo - $15.99: Served with hummus, tabbouleh, baba ghanouj, Sarma, cabbage salad, and pita bread. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Sahara Lite Lunch
- Beef Kebab Lite Lunch - $15.99: Cooked on a skewer.
- Lula Kebab Lite Lunch - $14.99: Cooked on a skewer.
- Chicken Kebab Lite Lunch - $14.99: Cooked on a skewer. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics, Renal
- Shawerma Lite Lunch - $14.99: Thinly sliced roasted meat. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Lamb Kebab Lite Lunch - $15.99
Sahara Dinner
- Beef Kebab Dinner Plate - $21.99: Tender beef fillet, our special recipe, cooked over mesquite charcoal
- Lula Kebab Dinner Plate - $21.99: Ground lamb and beef mixed with chopped onion & parsley, cooked over mesquite charcoal
- Chicken Kebab Dinner Plate - $19.99: Boneless, skinless chicken breast, our special recipe, cooked over mesquite charcoal. Served with garlic dip Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal
- Ourfa Kebab Dinner Plate - $25.99: Ground lamb and beef & fresh eggplant, our special recipe, cooked over mesquite charcoal
- Khash Khash Kebab Dinner Plate - $25.99: Ground lamb & beef mixed with garlic, our special recipe, served with Antaki bread, cooked over mesquite charcoal
- Sahara Combination Dinner Plate - $26.99: Beef kebab, lule kebab, chicken kebab, our special recipe, cooked over mesquite charcoal Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Lamb Kebab Dinner Plate - $25.99: Tenderest lamb, our special recipe, cooked over mesquite charcoal
- Falafel Dinner Plate - $16.99: Made from fresh crushed garbanzo beans and fava beans mixed with natural spices, then deep fried. Served with hammas, tabbouleh, lettuce, tahini sauce and pita bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Vegetarian Combo Dinner - $16.99: Freshly made hummus, tabbouleh, babaghannouj and sarma, served with pitz bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
Sandwiches
- Beef Kebab Sandwich - $11.99: Onion and tomato. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Lula Kebab Sandwich - $11.99: Onion and tomato.
- Chicken Kebab Sandwich - $10.99: Lettuce, tomato, and garlic sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Shawerma Sandwich - $11.99: Onion, tomato, and tahini sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol
- Falafel Sandwich - $10.99: Lettuce, tomato, and tahini sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Lamb Kebab Sandwich - $12.99: Chicken and tomato Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber
Appetizers
- Hammus - $7.25 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Babaghanouj - $7.25 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Sarma - $12.99: 6 PCS Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal
- Feta Cheese Plate - $13.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore
- Tzatziki - $7.25
- Labne - $7.25
- Side Garlic - $7.25 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Tabbouleh - $7.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- French Fries - $5.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Kufte - $14.99: 6 PCS
- Arayis App - $9.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Rice Pilav - $5.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Falafel App - $7.25: 4 PCS Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Falafel Dozen - $20.99: 12 PCS Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
Salads
- Greek Salad - $12.99: Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, feta cheese, and olive, topped with olive oil. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach
- Cabbage Salad - $5.5: Cabbage, vinegar, olive oil, and spices. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Tahini Salad - $7.25: Lettice, tomato, & tahini sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Green Salad - $5.5: Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, & Italian dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
Child's Menu
- Beef Kabab (Child's) - $16.99: Smaller portion served with pita bread, rice pilov or French Fries
- Lula Kebab (Child's) - $16.99
- Chicken Kebab (Child's) - $15.99 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- Lamb Kebab (Child's) - $16.99
Skewer A La Carte
- Beef Skewer - $7.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Chicken Skewer - $7 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Lula Skewer - $7.25 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Lamb Skewer - $9 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Slow-Carb
Sides
- Pita Bread Per Pack - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Grill Onion - $1 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Grilled Bell Pepper - $1.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Grilled Tomato - $1.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- 2oz Tahini - $0.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- 1oz Garlic - $0.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Tahini 8oz - $7.25: 8 Oz Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
Beverages
- Soft Drinks - $2.99
- Snapple Peach - $2.99 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Perrier - $2.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Bottle Water - $2.99
- Than-Yogurt Drink - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Coffee - $3
- Armenian Coffee - $4 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Hot Tea - $2.99
- Snapple Mango - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Snapple Diet Peach - $2.99 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Snapple Kiwi Strawberry - $2.99 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Dessert
- Baklava - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Sahara
- Is Sahara dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Sahara has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries.
- What can I eat at Sahara on a dairy-free diet?
- French Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Sahara have vegan options?
- Yes. 26 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Tahini 8oz and Cabbage Salad.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Sahara?
- Chicken Kebab (Child's), at roughly 52.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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