Haritna Restaurant offers authentic Mediterranean food at a
price that is affordable for individuals and families. From their homemade
bread to their charbroiled chicken you will find their food tantalizing and
full of flavor. Listen to the live music, watch the belly dancers, have a
hookah on the covered deck, and eat till your hearts full in this traditional
Palestinian environment.
Haritna’s is a cross between a lounge and a restaurant. One can
order tea and play chess with others or eat a full course meal. Perhaps you
will be more interested in having a drink and hookah on the patio. The
restaurant is affordable to most people and offers a relaxed environment
without the need of the formalities of a suit and tie.
According to Mayo clinic traditional Mediterranean diet is
healthy, reduces risks of heart disease, incidents of cancer, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s
(1).
An analysis of 1.5 million people who ate the Mediterranean diet reaped better
health and lower risks of disease. The use of vegetables, fruits, nuts, and
olive oil was low in carbohydrates and bad fats.
Traditional Palestinian food incorporates lentils, rice,
meat and fish. The type of food offered ranges from where it originated. Kibbee
and various charbroiled meats are most common dishes. You may want to try the Middle Eastern salad
called Tabbouleh. The
offerings fit within the family of Mediterranean.
7303 El Cajon Blvd.
La Mesa, CA 91942
La Mesa, CA 91942
