Khadija's Express cafe
Roxbury · ★ 4.3 (66) · Open now
1127 Harrison Ave, Roxbury, MA 02119, USA
~ Halal status ~
2 neighbor vouches · 7 weeks ago
MuftiE says ~
“Hidden halal gem in Roxbury—the salmon and lamb are worth the trip, but walk in with low expectations for the space and staff. Cleanliness needs work, and the owner's mood matters.”
~ order this ~
- salmon
- lamb
- chicken over rice
Recent activity
2- Jun 2026A Google reviewervia review
“Halal mentioned in Google reviews”
- Dec 2025Saad Mobarakvia review
“Excellent halal food for reasonable prices (better than Ashur). It’s a hidden halal food gem in Boston. The downside is hygiene and cleanliness. Can definitely be…”
~ hours ~
- Monday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesdaytoday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
~ Google says ~
1 reviewer mentioned halal
Saad Mobarak · ★ 4 · 6 months ago
“Excellent halal food for reasonable prices (better than Ashur). It’s a hidden halal food gem in Boston. The downside is hygiene and cleanliness…”
Read all 5 Google reviews
Elizabeth Kimble· ★ 5· 8 months ago
It looks like a ran down place on the outside, but the food is absolutely delicious 🤤 the owner is a very nice guy. The salmon is my favorite, the lamb is to die, the rice cooked to perfection.
Saad Mobarak· ★ 4· 6 months ago
Excellent halal food for reasonable prices (better than Ashur). It’s a hidden halal food gem in Boston. The downside is hygiene and cleanliness. Can definitely be cleaner
MariIzayah Cintron· ★ 5· 5 months ago
Amazing food absolutely delicious and worth every penny amazing prices but seems to have been moved anyone know where they moved to?
G· ★ 5· 4 months ago
Abti that works there is the nicest !!! Chicken over rice is so fresh & yummy they have the best hot sauce
janice· ★ 1· 6 months ago
VERY POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. TERRIBLE CUSTOMER AS A MATTER OF FACT! THEY WILL LET GIRLS STAND AND WAIT TO ORDER WHILE THEYLL PUT A MAN WHO JUST COME AFTER YOU. THIS ESTABLISHMENTS IS HIGHLY DISAPPOINTING AND DISRESPECTFUL. DO BETTER WITH CUSTOMER!!! DO NOT RECOMMEND EVER.
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