Kunafa, Baklava & Dubai Chocolate: A Tour of the Dessert Counter
Most people who know Mediterranean Grill House know it for shawarma, kabob, and Sanaa Coffee. Fewer know that the same counter on Castro Street runs a genuinely deep Middle Eastern dessert program — one that stands on its own, separate from anything on the grill menu. Kunafa: The Centerpiece Kunafa ($8.99) is the dessert most […]
Back-to-School Halal Dinners & Lunches in Mountain View
The last two weeks of August reset everyone’s schedule at once — earlier mornings, homework after dinner, and a lot less time to cook. Mediterranean Grill House’s Kids Menu, grab-and-go Fatayer line, and family catering packages were already built for exactly this kind of practical, no-fuss ordering, whether it’s a weeknight dinner run or a […]
Late-Night Halal Food Near El Camino Health, Mountain View
Hospital shifts don’t run on restaurant hours. A nurse coming off a 7 PM–7 AM rotation, or a family member who’s spent the evening in a waiting room, is usually looking for real food at an hour when most kitchens in Mountain View have already shut down. Mediterranean Grill House, about 10 minutes from El […]
What Is Kibbeh? Mountain View’s Fried Levantine Classic, Explained
Scan the Sides section at Mediterranean Grill House and Kibbeh ($6.95) sits quietly next to Hummus, Tabbouleh, and Baba Ghanoush — familiar names that don’t need an introduction. Kibbeh does. It’s one of the oldest, most technique-driven dishes in Levantine cooking, and it deserves more attention than a one-line menu listing usually gives it. The […]
Mediterranean Grill House Mountain View: Your August 2026 Halal Dining Guide
Castro Street’s halal landmark is now in its 53rd year, and August brings a specific mix of business: the last stretch of summer, the start of the school year, and a menu that quietly runs three restaurants in one — a scratch-made Mediterranean grill, a dedicated Yemeni coffee and tea program called Sanaa Coffee, and […]