Sam’s Pita and Kabab Menu
Welcome to Sam’s Pita and Kabab, a culinary gem nestled in Riverside, CA, offering authentic Middle Eastern delights. This family-run eatery proudly serves Halal dishes that promise fresh, flavorful experiences, whether you're dining in or taking out. Their menu boasts a variety of options, from satisfying platters like the Braised Lamb Shank to lighter fare such as the skewered light meal plate.
- Vegetarian and Vegan Options: With many dishes catering to diverse dietary preferences, everyone can find their favorite.
- Decadent Desserts: Satisfy your sweet tooth with homemade baklava or indulge in their new knafeh pistachio cup.
- Welcoming Atmosphere: The casual setting is perfect for families, complete with outdoor seating and a kid-friendly environment.
For a culinary escape rich in taste and warmth, Sam’s Pita and Kabab is a must-visit!
FRIDAY NIGHT SPECIALS
Braised Lamb Shank Platter
Bone in braised lamb shank served with rice, sauted veggies, salad and pita bread. ONLY AVAILABLE TODAY!
Bukhari Chicken Platter
2 Bone-in quarter chicken legs served with seasoned rice, hummus, salad and pita bread.
Mushroom Chicken Platter
2 skewers of grilled chicken kababs with savory mushroom sauce, served with basmati rice, warm pita bread, and a fresh side salad.
Knafeh Pistachio Cup
Indulge in our new dessert! Golden & toasted phyllo dough, topped with a dollop of creamy ashta, crunchy pistachios, and a drizzle of sweet homemade simple syrup.
NEW ITEMS
Appetizers
Vegetarian Sampler
Served with pita. Hummus, baba ghanoush, 3 falafel patties, 3 dolmas, tabouleh, tahini sauce and pita bread
Garlic Cilantro Potato
Thinly sliced potato crisps cooked with cilantro, garlic & lemon juice.
Garlic Feta Fries
French fries topped with garlic, feta cheese and parsley.
Shawarma Fries
French fries topped with chicken or beef shawarma and a homemade creamy white dressing.
Gyro fries
Our garlic feta fries topped with sliced gyro meat, served with our tzatziki sauce.
French Fries
Crispy, golden potato fries served with a side of tangy ketchup.
Baba Ghanoush
SERVED WITH PITA. Mashed cooked eggplant mixed with tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and drizzled with olive oil.
Homemade Hummus
SERVED WITH PITA. Hummus is Arabic for chickpeas, made from mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic.
Cilantro Jalapeo Hummus
SERVED WITH PITA. Homemade hummus blended with cilantro and jalapeno, served with pita bread.
Hummus Shawarma
SERVED WITH PITA. Hummus topped with chicken or beef shawarma.
Falafel 6 piece
6 pieces of deep-fried patties made from ground chickpeas, garlic, onions, cilantro and spices. Served with Tahini sauce.
Dolmas (7 Pc)
Grape leaves stuffed with seasoned rice and vegetables.
Lentil Soup
Enjoy our house-made soup featuring red lentils infused with cumin, creating a warm and comforting blend of flavors.
Tabouleh
Chopped parsley , tomatoes, onions with cracked wheat drizzled with lemon juice and olive oil.
Fatoush
Fatoush is a Mediterranean salad that includes lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and fried pieces of pita bread drizzled with pomegranate juice and olive oil.
Greek Salad
lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, Kalamata olives and feta cheese drizzled with red vinegar and olive oil.
Gyro salad
Greek salad topped with sliced gyro meat. (Meat served on the side to preserve heat)
Chicken Salad
Our house salad topped with chicken Shawarma/kabab drizzled with our home made creamy sauce or vinaigrette.
Soup and Salads
Wraps
Gyro Wrap
Enjoy a traditional Greek sandwich featuring tender sliced beef with fresh tomatoes, onions, lettuce and homemade tzatziki dip, all neatly wrapped in Greek pita.
Chicken Shawarma Wrap
NEW AND IMPROVED! We have removed lettuce and tomatoes from our chicken wraps. By omitting lettuce and tomatoes, we can heat the bread to perfection, enhancing your experienceIndulge in our tender, thinly sliced grilled chicken shawarma, expertly wrapped in soft bread. Enjoy it with fresh onions, tangy pickles, and our signature homemade garlic dip for a truly satisfying meal.
Beef Shawarma Wrap
NEW AND IMPROVED! Weve removed lettuce from our beef and lamb wraps, enhancing the flavor and allowing the bread to be heated just right.Savor our thinly sliced grilled beef shawarma, expertly wrapped in soft bread and served with fresh onions and juicy tomatoes, alongside tangy pickles, creamy hummus, and a drizzle of tahini sauce for a truly delightful experience.
Chicken Kabab Wrap
NEW AND IMPROVED! We have removed lettuce and tomatoes from our chicken wraps. By omitting lettuce and tomatoes, we can heat the bread to perfection, enhancing your experienceSavor charbroiled marinated cubes of chicken with fresh onions, pickles, and homemade garlic dip, all neatly wrapped in soft bread.
Beef Kabab Wrap
NEW AND IMPROVED! Weve removed lettuce from our beef and lamb wraps, enhancing the flavor and allowing the bread to be heated just right.Savor our charbroiled marinated tri-tip beef cubes, wrapped in soft bread and paired with creamy hummus. Enjoy it alongside fresh onions, juicy tomatoes, and tangy pickled cucumbers for a deliciously satisfying meal.
Kefta Beef Wrap
NEW AND IMPROVED! Weve removed lettuce from our beef and lamb wraps, enhancing the flavor and allowing the bread to be heated just right.Savor a charbroiled skewer of ground beef and lamb, blended with onions, parsley, and spices, wrapped in soft bread. Enjoy it with fresh onions, juicy tomatoes, tangy pickled cucumbers, and creamy hummus for a deliciously satisfying meal.
Lamb kefta wrap
NEW AND IMPROVED! Weve removed lettuce from our beef and lamb wraps, enhancing the flavor and allowing the bread to be heated just right.Savor a charbroiled skewer of ground lamb, mixed with onions, parsley, and spices, wrapped in soft bread. Enjoy it with fresh onions, juicy tomatoes, tangy pickled cucumbers, and creamy hummus for a deliciously satisfying meal.
Falafel Wrap
Savor deep-fried patties made from ground chickpeas, onions, garlic, cilantro, and spices with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, pickled cucumbers and turnips, tahini sauce, and creamy hummus, all neatly wrapped in flatbread.
Chimi-Chili Combo Plate
Customer Favorite!Enjoy one skewer of charbroiled beef kabab topped with our homemade chimichurri sauce and one skewer of marinated charbroiled chicken kabab topped with our homemade chili mango sauce. Served with basmati rice, a fresh side salad packed on the side, our specialty cilantro jalapeno hummus, homemade garlic dip, and pita bread.
Combo Kabab Plate
Please note: This option is for those who would like to order 2 different skewers, as all of our regular plates come with 2 skewers.Enjoy your choice of 2 different charbroiled skewers served with basmati rice, a fresh salad packed on the side, creamy hummus, homemade garlic dip, and pita bread.
Combo Kabab Plate 3 Skewers
Enjoy your choice of 3 charbroiled skewers served with basmati rice, a fresh salad packed on the side, creamy hummus, homemade garlic dip, and pita bread.
Combo Plates
Chicken and Shrimp Kabab Plates
shrimp kabab plate
Enjoy succulent grilled shrimp tossed in garlic and cilantro, served with grilled vegetables over a bed of basmati rice. Accompanied by creamy hummus, a fresh salad in a separate container, pita bread, and homemade garlic dip.
Chicken Kabab plate
Enjoy two skewers of juicy charbroiled marinated chicken breast cubes served with basmati rice, creamy hummus, a fresh salad in a separate container, homemade garlic dip, and pita bread.
Cilantro Chili Lime Chicken Plate
Enjoy two skewers of tender charbroiled chicken kabab marinated in our homemade cilantro chili lime sauce, served on a bed of basmati rice. Accompanied by our original creamy hummus, pita bread, homemade garlic dip, and a fresh house salad in a separate container. (Pictured with our Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus.)
Chili Mango Chicken Plate
Enjoy two skewers of juicy charbroiled chicken kababs marinated in our homemade chili mango sauce, served on a bed of basmati rice. Comes with a fresh side salad packed on the side, creamy hummus, homemade garlic dip, and pita bread.
Creamy Broccoli Chicken Kabab Plate
Enjoy two skewers of juicy charbroiled chicken kababs topped with our homemade creamy white broccoli sauce, served with basmati rice, a fresh side salad packed on the side, and pita bread.
Curry Chicken Kabab Plate
Enjoy two skewers of juicy charbroiled chicken kababs mixed with grilled veggies coated in our homemade mild curry creamy sauce, served with basmati rice, a fresh side salad packed on the side, creamy hummus, and pita bread.
Chimichurri Beef Kabab Plate
Enjoy two skewers of charbroiled marinated tender tri-tip cubes, coated in our homemade chimichurri sauce, served with basmati rice, creamy hummus, a fresh salad in a separate container, homemade garlic dip, and pita bread.
Beef Kabab plate
Enjoy two skewers of grilled charbroiled tender tri-tip cubes served with basmati rice, creamy hummus, a fresh salad in a separate container, homemade garlic dip, and pita bread.
Lamb kefta plate
Savor two skewers of charbroiled ground lamb served over a bed of rice, accompanied by creamy hummus, a fresh salad in a separate container, pita bread, and homemade tzatziki dip.
Kefta Beef plate
Savor two skewers of charbroiled ground beef and lamb served over a bed of rice, accompanied by creamy hummus, a fresh salad in a separate container, pita bread, and homemade tzatziki dip.
Beef Kabab/Kefta and Lamb Plates
Shawarma & Gyro Plates
Turkish Chicken Plate
Sliced chicken & grilled veggies tossed in our homemade red sauce (mildly spicy). Served on a bed of rice with a side salad. Served with pita bread.
Gyro Plate
Enjoy layers of seasoned beef mixed with spices, served with basmati rice, a fresh side salad packed on the side, creamy hummus, homemade tzatziki dip, and pita bread.
Mixed shawarma plate
Enjoy a mix of juicy grilled chicken and beef shawarma, served over a bed of basmati rice, accompanied by a fresh side salad packed on the side, creamy hummus, homemade garlic dip, and pita bread.
Chicken Shawarma Plate
Enjoy thinly sliced grilled chicken shawarma served with basmati rice, a fresh side salad packed on the side, creamy hummus, homemade garlic dip, and pita bread.
Beef Shawarma Plate
Enjoy thinly sliced grilled beef shawarma served with basmati rice, a fresh side salad packed on the side, creamy hummus, homemade garlic dip, and pita bread.
Vegetable Kabab Plate
Enjoy a mix of grilled mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and zucchini served over a bed of basmati rice, accompanied by a fresh side salad packed on the side, creamy hummus, homemade tzatziki dip, and pita bread.
Falafel Plate
Enjoy deep-fried patties made from mashed chickpeas, garlic, onions, cilantro, and spices, served with basmati rice, a fresh side salad packed on the side, creamy hummus, homemade tahini dip, and pita bread.
Vegetarian Plates
Light Meal Option
1 skewer plate
Perfect for a lighter meal option, enjoy your choice of skewer served with basmati rice, creamy hummus, a fresh salad packed on the side, homemade garlic dip, and pita bread.
Kababji Tray
This charbroiled combo package serves 4 to 5 people and features a mix of 4 skewers of chicken kabab, 2 skewers of beef kabab, and 2 skewers of beef kefta. Enjoy large servings of basmati rice, creamy hummus, and a fresh side salad packed on the side, along with pita bread, homemade garlic dip, and tzatziki dip.
Shawarmanji Tray
This grilled combo package serves 4 to 5 people and features a mix of chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, and gyro meat. Enjoy large servings of basmati rice, creamy hummus, and a fresh side salad packed on the side, along with pita bread, homemade garlic dip, and homemade tzatziki dip.
Family Meals
Kid's Meals
Kids Meal
1 skewer with your choice of fries or rice
Homemade Baklava pistachio 1 Piece
A rich, sweet desert made of layers of pastry filled with chopped pistachios and syrup.
Homemade Baklava walnut and dates
A rich, sweet desert made of layers of pastry filled withchopped walnut, dates and syrup.
Homemade Rice Pudding
Made from rice and milk.
Italian Cream Cake
lemon cream vanilla cake.
Desserts
Beverages
Homemade Mint Lemonade
Freshly made in house, a refreshing mix of mint and lemonade!
Homemade Strawberry Lemonade
Made in house! A fresh blend of strawberries and lemonade.
Iced Teas (Different Kinds)
Soft Drinks
Bottled Aloe Vera Drink
Bottled Yogurt Drink
Red cap, original flavor
Apple Juice
Bottled Water
Extra sauce
Extra 3 Piece Pita
3 extra halves of pita bread
Side of Feta Cheese (Small)
Extra 2 skewers of shrimp
These are 10 pieces of shrimp per order (5 per skewer) with grilled vegetables
Extra Skewer (Veggie/Meat)
One extra skewer of your choosing
Extra Rice
small or large portion of extra white basmati rice
