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 a full dessert and bakery counter. This guide walks through what’s actually on the menu this month, priced from Mediterranean Grill House’s own current file, plus what’s worth knowing about catering, back-to-school routines, and a couple of angles worth a closer look.
The Halal Grill Menu, In Full
The core of the menu is built around wraps, plates, and skewers, and the kitchen keeps every protein halal-certified across all of it. Wraps start with the Falafel Wrap ($13.95) and Falafel Wrap with Eggplant ($14.95) for a vegetarian option, then move into Chicken Shawarma Wrap ($14.95), Beef Shawarma Wrap ($16.95), Kofta Kebab Wrap ($16.95), Chicken Shish Kabob Wrap ($16.95), and Lamb Shish Kebab Wrap ($16.95).
Plates scale up from there: Chicken Shawarma Plate ($17.95), Beef Shawarma Plate ($18.95), House Special Plate ($14.95), Kofta Kebab Plate (single skewer $17.95, double skewer $21.95), Chicken Kebab Plate ($20.95), Lamb Kebab Plate ($22.95), Kebab Combo Plate ($25.95), Lamb and Chicken Kebab Combo Plate ($25.95), and the Three Meat Combo Plate ($27.95) for anyone who can’t choose one protein. For anyone who wants a smaller portion without a full plate, single skewers are available too — Chicken Kabob ($9.95), Lamb Kabob ($11.95), Kofta Kebab ($10.95), Chicken Shawarma ($9.50), and Beef Shawarma ($10.95).
Vegetarian Plates get real attention here rather than an afterthought: Falafel Plate ($15.95), Veggie Delight Plate ($16.95), Mujaddara Kushari ($14.95), Dolma Plate ($14.95), Feta Cheese Plate ($13.95), and Okra Plate ($14.95). Sides round out any order — Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, Mediterranean Salad, Tabbouleh Salad, and Cucumber Yogurt Salad are each $6.95, alongside Red Lentil Soup ($6.95), Basmati Rice ($5.50), Garlic Potatoes ($5.50), French Fries ($6.50), and a $6.95 side of Kibbeh — a fried Levantine classic worth its own explanation (more on that below).
Fatayer: The Menu’s Quiet Standout
Beyond the grill, Mediterranean Grill House bakes a full line of Fatayer — savory hand pies that don’t get the same spotlight as shawarma or falafel but deserve one. The lineup includes Spinach & Feta Fatayer ($5.99), Zaatar Cheese Fatayer ($5.99), Potato Fatayer ($5.99), Musakhan Fatayer ($6.25), Chicken Fatayer ($6.25), and Beef Fatayer ($6.50). They’re baked, not fried, portable, and genuinely useful — a detail this month’s back-to-school spoke leans on directly.
Sanaa Coffee: A Full Yemeni Coffee and Tea Bar
Alongside the food menu, Mediterranean Grill House runs Sanaa Coffee, a dedicated Yemeni coffee and tea program that goes far beyond a standard espresso counter. Yemeni Specialty Drinks include Sanaani, Jubani, Arabic Light Roast, Mofawar, Qisher, Adani Chai, Yemeni Black Tea with mint, and Turkish Coffee (8oz), each $5.25, with iced versions of several also available. A full espresso menu — Latte, Cappuccino, Americano, Cortado, Cold Brew, Pistachio Latte, and more — runs alongside Refreshers, Smoothies, and brewed tea, plus pots sized for the table (Small $9.49 up to a 96oz Traveler Pot at $29.95). One reviewer called it “probably the best cafe in Mountain View due to the unique options” — a fair read, since nowhere else on Castro Street pairs an authentic Yemeni coffee tradition with a halal grill menu.
The Dessert Counter: Kunafa, Baklava, and More
The bakery case is its own destination, and this month’s dessert spoke covers it in full — Kunafa ($8.99), Baklava ($3.99–$5.99 depending on cut), Mamool ($4.50), Turkish Delight ($5.50, or a $19.99 gift box), Dubai Chocolate ($11.99, with a $13.99 heart or luxury version), and a rotating case of milk cakes and cheesecakes (Pistachio, Biscoff, Tiramisu, Red Velvet, and more, generally $6.99–$7.99).
Catering and Corporate Lunches
For groups, Mediterranean Grill House offers two All-in-One packages built for a crowd: an Essentials Meal for 15 People ($309.50) and a Full Meal for 15 People ($389.07). The restaurant’s own site also highlights corporate catering — individual Halal Box Lunches built for teams near NASA Ames and the Googleplex, alongside larger kebab platters for local events. Both are useful going into late August, when back-to-school potlucks, PTA meetings, and first-week team lunches start filling calendars — order through online-ordering.innowi.com/branch/Medgrillcatering.
Back-to-School, Late-Night Shifts, and Two Dishes Worth Knowing
Four things get a closer look in this month’s cluster. First, back-to-school season (August 15–31) — Kids Menu plates, grab-and-go Fatayer, and family-size catering all make Mediterranean Grill House a practical weeknight answer once the school routine kicks back in. Second, the restaurant’s late hours (Thursday–Saturday until 4:30 AM) make it a genuine option for night-shift workers near El Camino Health, a few minutes’ drive from Castro Street. Third, Kibbeh — the fried bulgur-and-spiced-meat side that’s been on the menu the whole time without much explanation — gets its own dish-education page. And fourth, the dessert counter gets a full walkthrough, including which items make good teacher-appreciation gifts as the school year opens.
Why Order Direct
Third-party delivery apps add markup, then service and delivery fees on top of that — a $40 order can become a $55 charge by checkout. Ordering directly through online-ordering.innowi.com/branch/medgrill skips that, and joining the restaurant’s Rewards Program earns points on every dine-in, pickup, or catering order — a small but real benefit for families who’ll be ordering more often once the school year starts.
Visit or Order Online
Mediterranean Grill House is located at 650 Castro St, Unit 110, Mountain View, CA 94041 — about three minutes from the Mountain View Caltrain station and minutes from the Googleplex. Hours run Monday–Wednesday and Sunday, 11 AM–10 PM, and Thursday–Saturday, 11 AM–4:30 AM. Phone: (650) 625-9990.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Is Mediterranean Grill House 100% halal?
A1: Yes — every meat item on the menu, from shawarma and kabob to Kibbeh and the Kids Meat Combo Plate, is halal. There’s no separate halal section; the whole kitchen is halal.
Q2: What’s a good order for someone who’s never been to Mediterranean Grill House?
A2: The Chicken Shawarma Wrap ($14.95) or House Special Plate ($14.95) are approachable first orders, and a side of Kibbeh ($6.95) or Hummus ($6.95) is worth adding to either.
Q3: Does Mediterranean Grill House do catering for offices or school events?
A3: Yes — the Essentials Meal for 15 ($309.50) and Full Meal for 15 ($389.07) packages work well for PTA meetings or team lunches, and the restaurant also offers individual corporate box lunches. Order at online-ordering.innowi.com/branch/Medgrillcatering.
Q4: What is Sanaa Coffee?
A4: Sanaa Coffee is Mediterranean Grill House’s Yemeni coffee and tea program — Sanaani, Adani Chai, Turkish Coffee, and more, hot or iced, alongside a full espresso menu.
Q5: Is there anything vegetarian on the menu?
A5: Yes — the Falafel Plate, Veggie Delight Plate, Mujaddara Kushari, Dolma Plate, Feta Cheese Plate, and Okra Plate are all vegetarian, ranging $13.95–$16.95.
Q6: What are Mediterranean Grill House’s hours?
A6: Monday–Wednesday and Sunday, 11 AM–10 PM; Thursday–Saturday, 11 AM–4:30 AM.
