Hummus
Baba Ganoush
roasted eggplant, garlic, olive oil, sumac, warm pita
Labneh
creamy cheese spread, topped with house marinated olives, warm pita
Grape Leaves (4)
ground beef/vegetables, rice, herbs, and spices rolled into grape leaves, served with tzatziki/ habibi sauce
Mezza Sampler
hummus, labne, baba ganoush, falafel, grape leaves, warm pita
Shawarma Bowl
chicken, grilled veggies, garlic sauce, white sauce, farmer's greens, basmati saffron rice
Shawarma Wrap
chicken, grilled veggies, garlic sauce, white sauce, farmer's greens, wrapped in a warm lebanese pita
Falafel Wrap
pickled fennel and green apple slaw, cucumber, farmer's greens, wrapped in a warm lebanese pita
Falafel Bowl
Beef Kebabs
Family Sampler 4 GUEST
chicken, lamb, falafel, basmati rice, grilled vegetables, hummus, farmer's greens
Mlokeah Bowl
Kofta Wrap
Mansef Bowl
Falafel Burger
FALAFEL SLIDER (2)
SHAOWRMA SLIDER(2)
KOFTA SLIDER (2)
Rice Pilaf
Falafel (2 Pc)
French Fries
Side Pita
Side Salad
Coffee In The Sand
Tabbouleh Salad
parsley, tomatoes, mint, onion, bulger, olive oil, lemon juice, romaine lettuce
Petra Salad
4 falafels, pickled cabbage, green apple slaw, cucumber, farmer's greens, tahini
Family Salad
Couscous Salad
Bakalvah
Yogurt Drink (Shanina,Arean)
Right in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, at 14 E Cota St, you’ll find a lineup of flavors that feels both comforting and exciting. The Petra Cafe Menu reads like a tour through the Mediterranean, with dishes that are vibrant, aromatic, and made to be shared. From warm, fluffy pita dipped into creamy hummus to crisp falafel that crackles with every bite, everything feels thoughtfully prepared and full of character.
If you’re in the mood for something hearty, the shawarma plates and kebabs come loaded with bold spices and tender, juicy meat, balanced with fresh salads and perfectly seasoned rice. Vegetarian options aren’t an afterthought either - they’re just as satisfying and layered with flavor. Even the sides, from tangy tabbouleh to rich baba ghanoush, have their own spotlight moments. It’s the kind of menu that makes you want to order a little extra, pass plates around, and linger over every bite while the buzz of Cota Street hums just outside.