Sahara Cafe Menu
Welcome to Sahara Cafe, a gem nestled at 401 Realty Dr in Gretna, LA. This vibrant eatery offers an authentic taste of Middle Eastern cuisine that has locals raving. Customers love the friendly service, complemented by a welcoming atmosphere that makes every visit feel like home.
The menu shines with offerings like the kibby, Gyro, and Chicken Shawarma, all praised for their generous portions and rich flavors. One standout is the hummus, regarded as the best around, and the masabaha, an irresistible dish. Regulars appreciate the fresh shrimp plates and flavorful Lebanese tea, enhancing the authentic experience.
Though some wish for homemade pita bread, the cafe's charm and consistently delicious meals keep patrons coming back. Dive into this culinary journey at Sahara Cafe; it promises to leave you satisfied and eager for your next visit!
Drinks
Tea
Mango Juice
Guava Juice
Fountain Drink
Bottled Water
Sahara's Sample Appetizer
Hummus, baba ganouj, grape leaves, tabouli, falafel, kibby, lebna and Turkish salad.
Hummus Dip
Pureed chick peas, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil and jalapeno pepper.
Baba Ganouj Dip
Smashed eggplant, tahini paste, lemon, mint and olive oil.
Musabaha
A mixed of whole cooked chick peas, hummus, lemon and jalapeno peppers.
Qudsia
Mixture of whole cooked chick peas and fava beans, hummus, lemon, and jalapeno peppers.
Foul
Mashed fava beans, parsley, jalapeno peppers, olive oil and lemon juice.
Lebna
Thick yogurt, crushed mint, garlic and olive oil.
Veggie Grape Leaves
Stuffed with rice, and vegetable.
Pickles And Olives
Feta Cheese And Olives
Zaatar Bread
Ground thyme, oregano, sesame seeds and sumac mixed with olive oil baked on pita.
Fried Cheese
Goat cheese sauteed with garlic, mint and olive oil.
6 Piece Falafel Appetizer
French Fries
Basmati Rice
Fancy basmati rice cooked with saffron.
Appetizers
Soup and Salad
Red Lentil Soup
Arabic Salad
Tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, mint, olive oil, and lemon juice.
Tabouli
Chopped parsley, cracked wheat, green onions, tomatoes and lemon juice.
Green Salad
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers. Served with Sahara dressing.
Fatouche
Green salad with feta cheese and kalamata olives. Served with Sahara dressing.
Turkish Salad
Chopped tomatoes, onions, mint, red pepper and parsley.
Yogurt Salad
Fresh yogurt, chopped cucumbers, crushed mint and garlic.
Grilled Chicken Salad
Green salad topped with grilled chicken kabob.
Shrimp Salad
Green salad topped with marinated shrimp.
Falafel Sandwich
Gyros Sandwich
Kufta Kabob Sandwich
Choice of meat.
Chicken Kabob Sandwich
Eggplant Sandwich
Served on sesame seed bread with lettuce, tomatoes, onion and feta cheese.
Sauteed Veggie Sandwich
Sandwiches
Veggie Platters
Falafel Veggie Platter
Fried ground chicken peas pattern with spices, onion and parsely.
Veggie Grape Leaves Platter
Stuffed with carrots, parsley, dill weed, onions and rice.
Sauteed Vegetable Platter
Sauteed vegetable over basmati rice topped with feta.
Vegetarian Platter
Hummus, baba ganouj, tabouli and falafel.
Half And Half
Choice of shawarma.
Shawarma
Choice of shawarma.
Half Chicken
Charboiled chicken in Mediterranean seasonings and garlic.
Chicken Kabob
Boneless chicken marinated with herbs and spices.
Gyro Plate
Spiced lamb and beef with tahini sauce.
Combination Kabob
Shish, kufta and chicken.
Kufta Kabob
Fresh ground lamb and beef meat mixed with parsley, garlic herbs and spices.
Hummus With Lamb
Small chunks of lamb sauteed with spices and olive oil. Served in center of hummus plate.
Shrimp Plate
Sauteed shrimp with veggies.
Catfish Plate
Catfish fillets with our special blend of seasonings.
Kufta Kabob Chicken
Fresh ground chicken marinated with herb and spices.
Entrees
Kid's Plate
Kids Sahara Chicken Nuggets With Rice And Fries
Kid's Chicken Kabob With Rice And Fries
Fresh Nammura
Semolina, almond, rosewater, and honey.
2 Piece Fresh Ma'amoul
Cinnamon chew with date and pistachio center.
Fresh Helba
Cinnamon and helba seeds with honey.