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6006 Fairdale Houston, TX 77057

713-977-1999

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Recommended
Best Place to Take a Staycation
Award Winner 2011

Cuisine(s): Middle Eastern

Hours: Daily 11am-11:30pm

Price: $, $$
Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards

Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout

Serving: Dinner, Lunch
Alcohol: None

Reservations: Not Accepted

Parking: Lot Available

Description

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.

2011 | Best Place to Take a Staycation

Dining at Café Mawal, you can pretend you're in the ancient country. Not only does it serve authentically Jordanian food -- think grilled beef and chicken kebabs and light salads like fattoush -- it also offers a unique dining experience inside its traditional Bedouin tent, made of goat hide and draped with traditional textiles. Take your meal and hookah into the tent, relaxing on the ground, and you just might think you're in Amman for the evening. More »

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By Katharine Shilcutt | Mon, February 6, 2012

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. Goo... More »
Take It Outside

By Katharine Shilcutt | Thu, May 12, 2011

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 Saturday morning. ... More »
House Party

By Katharine Shilcutt | Thu, March 31, 2011

Ever wanted to see the inside of a traditional Bedouin tent? Check out our slideshow for that and more at Cafe Mawal. I've yet to eat a meal at Cafe Mawal that I haven't enjoyed outside. A massive wooden deck attached to the rear of the restauran... More »
Cafe Mawal: Eating Outdoors Has Never Been So Attractive

By Katharine Shilcutt | Wed, March 30, 2011

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 f... More »
Middle Eastern Nachos

By Paul Galvani | Thu, October 07, 2010

It's always a good rule to order the signature dish at any restaurant, especially when it has the restaurant's name attached to it. At Café Mawal (6006 Fairdale, 713-977-1999), you won't go wrong with the Mawal Signature Dish ($13), which is not u... More »
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Cafe Mawal

6006 Fairdale Houston, TX 77057

713-977-1999

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2011 | Best Place to Take a Staycation

By Katharine Shilcutt | Mon, February 6, 2012

By Katharine Shilcutt | Thu, May 12, 2011

By Katharine Shilcutt | Thu, March 31, 2011

By Katharine Shilcutt | Wed, March 30, 2011

By Paul Galvani | Thu, October 07, 2010