Support Us

Houston's independent source of local news and culture

Now Reading: Locations

 

Our Critics' Picks

Join Insiders today!
  • Slideshows
  • Videos
 
MORE
^
Keep Houston Press Free
Support Us

Cafe Mawal

6006 Fairdale
Houston, TX 77057
Galleria
713-977-1999
Recommended
Best Of
Cafe Mawal +

Photo by Troy Fields

Details

  • Sun-Thu 11am-1am, Fri-Sat 11am-2am
  • $; $$
  • Lunch, Dinner
  • No Alcohol
  • Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout
  • Parking Lot Available
  • Reservations Not Accepted
Middle Eastern Restaurants
Directions
Cafe Mawal is so well hidden, tucked away on a side street in a former single-family dwelling, that you might never know it was there. And that's part of the charm of this little restaurant with the vast, sprawling patio under an acre of oak trees. Eating here is like being at a backyard barbecue with Middle Eastern friends: the kafta kebab, the grilled Mawal-style chicken and any of the simply flame-kissed dishes are the way to go here. Stick around for some shisha and coffee after dinner, though. You won't want to rush home.

Related Stories (7)

  • Cheap & Good Eats: Top 5 Budget Lunch Spots in the Galleria
    Monday, November 11, 2013 at 6 a.m. by Brooke Viggiano

    We've been rounding up our favorite budget lunch spots in different neighborhoods around town. So far, we've covered Montrose, River Oaks, Midtown, Upper Kirby, EaDo, Rice Village and the East End. But we're not done yet. This week,...

  • 5 Surprisingly Sexy Dinners for Valentine's Day
    Monday, February 6, 2012 at 11:07 a.m. by Katharine Shilcutt

    So you've decided to buck the traditions this year and take your sweetheart somewhere for dinner that won't be an overpriced, overcrowded mess of boring pasta dishes and flourless chocolate cakes. Good on you! Valentine's Day -- or ...

  • Take It Outside
    Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 4 a.m. by Katharine Shilcutt

    With patio weather season in full swing, Houstonians are absolutely spoiled for places to enjoy the day outside. But sometimes the choices can be overwhelming, the pressure mounting as the sun creeps up in the sky on a beautiful Sat...

  • Cafe Mawal: Eating Outdoors Has Never Been So Attractive
    Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 1 p.m. by Katharine Shilcutt

    Cafe Mawal -- the subject of this week's cafe review -- is practically built for al fresco dining. Sure, you can grab a seat inside amongst the older folks playing backgammon or sit and stare at the flat-screen TV mounted to one wal...

Load More Articles

Menu

View All

More Middle Eastern Restaurants in Galleria

View All

More Middle Eastern Restaurants in Houston

Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our terms of use, our cookies policy, and our privacy policy

The Houston Press may earn a portion of sales from products & services purchased through links on our site from our affiliate partners.

©2021 Houston Press, LP. All rights reserved.

CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS: California Privacy Policy | California Collection Notice | Do Not Sell My Info

We use cookies to collect and analyze information on site performance and usage, and to enhance and customize content and advertisements. By clicking 'X' or continuing to use the site, you agree to allow cookies to be placed. To find out more, visit our cookies policy and our privacy policy.

 

Join the Press community and help support independent local journalism in Houston.

 

Join the Press community and help support independent local journalism in Houston.