Granada is a beautiful and historic city in the Andalucia region of Spain. It nestles at the base of the towering Sierra Nevada Mountains. The city offers many attractions, but the main draw is the fabulous Alhambra, a hilltop fortress built during the Moorish occupation of Spain. The complex features striking royal palaces and reflecting pools dating back to the Nasrid dynasty. There are also charming patios with fountains and the lovely Generalife gardens to explore. While visiting this iconic place, dine out in style at one of the top halal restaurants in Granada, Spain. Scroll below to view our top picks.
1. El Taj Halal

El Taj Halal offers a dining room inspired by the beautiful Alhambra of Granada. The restaurant is situated in Plaza Nueva in the heart of the city and serves authentic and traditional halal food. Popular dishes include falafel pita, made with pita bread and accompanied by hummus and a variety of vegetables—such as lettuce, tomato, onion, and cucumber. The dish is seasoned with a delicious yogurt or tahini sauce. Other delights include shawarma or kebab, with sliced chicken or lamb, presented with a wide variety of vegetables, such as corn, pepper, tomato, carrot, olive, and beet.
El Taj Halal
Address: 52 Calle Reyes Católicos, 18009 Granada, Spain
Website: El Taj Halal
Opening hours: 11am - 1am (daily)
2. Muglia 2

Muglia 2 serves traditional halal Indian cuisine amid pleasant surroundings in the center of Granada. The menu offers a selection of starters and main dishes, including delicious options like chicken tikka, tandoori chicken or prawns, seekh kebab, chicken pakora, or grilled mixed tandoori. Rice dishes include pulao basmati rice, rice with mushrooms, or chana biryani. Those who enjoy vegetables can order the delicious mixed vegetable curry or bengan bhajee baked eggplant.
Muglia 2
Address: 4 Calle Joaquín Costa, 18010 Granada, Spain
Website: Muglia 2
Opening hours: Mon: 12pm - 4pm; Tue - Sun: 12pm - 4pm, 7pm - 12am
3. As Sirat Delicatessen

As Sirat Delicatessen is a halal restaurant and delicatessen serving and selling traditional halal dishes and food items. The small family-run business offers a small menu with tasty starters such as salads, falafel, and harira soups; main dishes such as lamb couscous, chicken pie, and chicken tagine; and tasty Moroccan and Arabic desserts and baklava. All dishes can be enjoyed with traditional Arabic tea.
As Sirat Delicatessen
Address: 4 Placeta de la Charca, 18010 Granada, Spain
Opening hours: 2pm - 11pm (daily)
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4. Restaurante Arrayanes
The owner of the restaurant, Mustafá Bougrine is of Berber origin and was born in the city of Casablanca in Morocco. The place prepares Al-Andalus cuisine, which comes from the 15th and 19th centuries, with its rich mix of flavors and tradition. The menu includes halal Moroccan dishes presented amid exotic Oriental surroundings. A range of fresh salads, hummus, and Moroccan pies is available here, as well as soups, chicken or lamb cooked on a skewer, rice dishes, fish dishes, and tajines. Do note that no alcohol is served on the premises.
Restaurante Arrayanes
Address: 4 Cuesta de Marañas, 18010 Granada, Spain
Website: Restaurante Arrayanes
Opening hours: Wed - Mon: 1:30pm - 4:30pm, 7:30pm - 11pm (closed on Tue)
5. Shawarma King
Posted by Shawarma King on Saturday, 28 May 2016
Shawarma King is a halal Turkish fast-food restaurant in the heart of historic Granada. The place opened in 2001 and was the first kebab restaurant in the area. The menu includes roast chicken, chicken and beef kebabs served with French fries, and a variety of beef and chicken pita bread wraps to choose from. Chicken nuggets and hamburgers are also sold here along with pita falafel, basmati rice dishes, and couscous dishes with vegetables and meat. Side dishes, such as salad, are available as well.
Shawarma King
Address: 40 Calle Reyes Católicos, 18009 Granada, Spain
Website: Shawarma King
Opening hours: 10am - 2am (daily)
6. Puerta de Syria
Puerta de Syria is a family-run Arabian restaurant in Granada offering a selection of meat and vegan dishes. Patrons can enjoy options such as beans with tahini, falafel, lentil soup, and a variety of salads, including fattoush and hummus. The venue is small and cozy and offers fast food and takeaways. Whether you’re on a solo adventure in the city or traveling with your favorite people, this place will welcome you with delicious food and great service.
Puerta de Syria
Address: 2 Calle Apolo, 18010 Granada, Spain
Website: Puerta de Syria
Opening hours: 12pm - 12am (daily)
Experience the Arabic side of Granada
When visiting this historic and beautiful city, with the magnificent Sierra Nevada Mountains in the background, take in the wonders of Alhambra with its palace and gardens. Then visit the streets of downtown and take the time to enjoy a variety of spicy flavors by dining at one of the top halal restaurants in Granada, Spain.
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