Ethiopian food is my absolute fave and one of the reasons I was excited to move back to Denver, as there is no shortage of great Ethiopian eats in the 303. Amid this COVID era, I was excited to find that Addis Ababa delivers to me. We've ordered it twice so far and have had very solid experiences. At any Ethiopian restaurant, I tend to go for the veggie and meat combos, as I really do love everything on the menu and this is a solid way to try it all. If I had to play favorites, I'd say that the kik alicha (split yellow peas), atakilt wot (cabbage, carrots, and potatoes), split red lentils, and beef tibs are the offerings you have to fight me for. One veggie plus one meat combo is enough for my husband and I to end up more than full. We usually start with vegetable sambusas as well. It all ends up around $40 which is a good deal in my book. I would definitely love to check out this restaurant IRL once the pandemic is behind us but for now, I'm thankful I can get their tasty eats delivered right to me! read more

Addis Ababa Restaurant - Meat combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

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This place is good you just gotta know what to order. We usually get the shiro and the quanta fir fir as well as a few orders of sambusa. It hits the spot ! The service depends on the timing - when it's busy it may take longer because they're making a lot of the food fresh. As someone who grew up in Ethiopian culture I love the music and chill atmosphere and tvs, feels very cozy. The staff is friendly and courteous, and like in our culture they're hospitable and make sure customers have what they need and like the food. The only reason I give four stars is I don't love everything on the menu. My honest opinion is that I wouldn't get the veggie combo here (better at megenagna) just the shiro and maybe the fasolia and carrot). I haven't tried their tibs yet so maybe that'll be next, but the quanta and shifenfen is pretty good (just heavy and a bit oily so better to share and get with a veggie dish)! read more

Addis Ababa Restaurant - Orange stew is the Shiro with boiled egg,, the red stew is the 20. Kuwanta Firfir - Ethiopian Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

This is actually my go to place if I need a quick Ethiopian fix. It's 5 minutes from where I live and consistent during lunch hours. It's tucked in a small strip mall and the inside isn't the best but the food comforts me. I usually get the meat and veggies combo and each time the tibs and mean come out tender and the lentils flavorful. Service is middle of the road but the workers are nice. I've never had issues with the flavor of the food and I find their beef tibs to be one of the best in the area. If you're looking for a new Ethiopian restaurant to try, this place isn't bad and for the price you pay, you get a good amount of food. Their injera is also one of my favorites in Denver. read more

Don't do it to yourself! Horrible business, food sucks, and service is horrible. Ask yourself how bad do you have to be to get kicked off of all the delivery services (uber eats, door dash, grub hub) That's how bad this place is. It's always slow and they damn near make you bring your birth certificate to pick up your food. Foods never ready on time. read more

This place is a complete Rip off 1. Extremely small portions like your feeding a bird 2. Extremely expensive 3. $30.00 for a small portion of meat that was half empty with a bunch of onions, a few bell peppers and sponge like bread that taste horrible. 4. Barely any menu options. 5. Customer service is horrible. I have been to several Ethiopian places before and when you order the meat, it has no vegetables, no potatoes, nothing fulfilling as other places on Colfax do have more fulfilling choices. literally spent $30 on two pieces of bread and a half a plate of meat with onions that's it. Will never eat here again it's not worth it. I would think twice for anybody who wants to eat here. I would give no stars if I could. read more

Came here with my husband for lunch. I was craving chicken wot . Place was empty and a young woman was working. Took 20 minutes to get drinks and at least 45 minutes to get food let alone being acknowledged. When food arrived it was delicious but having any service it was almost absolute. I understand different cultures and countries however dining in was unbearable. Maybe ordering a couple hours before hand would work? So bummed. read more

First time here. We got takeout (veggie and meat combo) and it was fantastic. I would highly recommend this place! We have eaten at s few Ethiopian places in Denver, and this is one of the best! read more

Food disappointing, staff more interested in a soccer TV event. No need to return. Was hoping for a Food adventure with information from another Havana Street choice. read more

First time trying Ethiopian food and what do I get? A mold infested side item with my meal. I attempted to resolve this matter with the manager, I was told he wasn't in. I stated I wanted to leave a complaint and explained I ordered takeout through UBEREATS. I was blatantly lied to saying no order was fulfilled through UBEREATS when I have the receipt and order number stating otherwise. DO NOT EAT HERE. DO NOT ORDER FROM HERE. SAVE YOUR MONEY AND LIFE AND EAT SOMEWHERE ELSE! read more

Addis Ababa Restaurant - MOLD is what's in this picture - Ethiopian Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Tried this place out after living around here for over 5 years and was pleased by how quick both the service was along with the explanation of what was what on the menu, really helped me out. Ordered the meat and vegies combination and had the spicy chicken and mild beef and was happy to try all the new flavors of both the sauces they came in and the mixing of my food with the bread. Prices were really affordable and they amount you get for your buck is really good. Just a word of advice, you might need extra bread since it can go pretty quick with how much you are served. I came out of here feeling pretty full and next time I have a mind to try their honey wine, always did love a good mead. read more

Very friendly service! The more Ethiopian restaurants, the better! Can never have enough Ethiopian food! If you know, you know!

Delicious food understand if your coming here this food is cooked fresh so there may be a wait if you want fresh cooked food then a wait should be expected great flavor great seasoning If you think the portions look small wait until you start eating you will get full fast we got the veggie combo and the Dora wot it was plenty for our family of 4 we could not even finish it delicious and authentic and I like that we can dine in peace with little interruptions give it a try and be realistic with your expectations of fresh Ethiopian food and you will love it read more

while the food is alright. I wouldn't be coming back. we came at 8:15 . waited for 20 mins without even water on the table , my husband had to ask for it . the food came out at 9:00 , and they have one chef , one waitress . there are total of 6 customers total including us. -.- at this point anything would taste good to my husband because he is so *hungry. customer service is the worst. no extra plates or spoons read more

Might want to update your hours on Yelp so people don't waste their lunch hour driving 20 minutes on a Wednesday to find out you're closed on Wednesdays. read more

Conveniently situated next to Tana Grocery (see previous review), Addis Ababa Restaurant will take you on an Abyssinian adventure. The delightful and charming staff fully intend to "wow" you with a number of seldom-seen (in Denver, anyway) dishes. The Suff Fitfit takes firm. juicy chopped tomatoes and spicy pepper chunks and mixes them with bits of springy Injera bread, then douses the whole thing in a hearty sauce made from ground sunflower seeds. A healthy salad comes alongside with more of those tomatoes and peppers as well as red onions and lettuce. The Qurt, by contrast, takes the usually-served-raw beef dish called Kitfo and brings it to a whole new level by using even-yummier prime cuts. Served with the incendiary spice mixture called Awaze, this one is sure to stick in your subconscious - but remember to give the restaurant advance notice! And if you really can't decide - why not mull over the Mahberawy? This combination treats you to huge portions of two meat dishes and even more vegetable ones. Believe me, you will not be hungry after this. There is also quite an extensive breakfast menu (please note that the eatery opens at 11 am), with offerings ranging from the porridge called Bula Genfo, made with enset (false banana plant) starch, to the Oromo specialty Chechebsa, tossing chunks of Kita (toothsome wheat bread) with clarified butter and zesty Berbere seasoning. Truly, a gastronomic odyssey awaits you at Addis Ababa. read more

Addis Ababa Restaurant - Photo added courtesy of Gayle J. @ OnHavanaStreet.com - Ethiopian Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Lunch time: Sat at a table with the restaurant nearly empty. Ordered 2 beers and food. The drinks were served after 15 minues. The waitress/bartender who took our order was hanging around the bar doing nothing. Food came after about 40 minutes. I don't care how good your food is but it's worth nothing without proper service. No sense of urgency nor customer service. Disappointed. read more

DoorDash experience!!! Will never order from here again. They don't have an option to add extra injera to your order (DoorDash). When I called the store, she laughed at me and told me I was wrong. I ordered the veggie combo for "3" but it's two veggie combos (spent $50 pre-tip on DoorDash). I made this mistake because it's cheaper two buy two separate combos and get the exact same amount of food. I thought they would at least have included injera for three... it didn't. The Gomen Wat they included was horrible and unedible. Tasted dirty. And it didn't have a salad like it shows in their picture. Super upsetting. read more

Well, ordering a meat combo dish and getting an all vegetarian dish was highly disappointing. It took an hour for the food to arrive so waiting another hour for the right meal is no good. I'll look elsewhere in the future. Really a poor example of their service. read more

I'm going to rate this 4star for service alone. The food was fresh and hot, so that deserves 4stars as well. And it was clean. But I don't think I'm in love with Ethiopian food. Actually I loved each item that was on the vegetarian sampler plate I ordered, except for the "bread"/pancake thing. To unusual for me, but perhaps it is an acquired taste. And...no silverware... Guess I'm just a white girl! I love seeing entrepreneurs and this is obviously one from Ethiopia. That alone, I love! All the best to this owner! If you're looking for something new, different and off the beaten track this could be the place for you. By no means is it fancy, but truly authentic! read more

Addis Ababa Restaurant - Vegetarian sampler plate. - Ethiopian Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Date(s) visited: about 1 time. Food/Drink: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Atmosphere: 3/5 Price: 3/5 Parking: 4/5 "Great place to dance while you are waiting for your food ." Food/Drink: the food was ok. I had a chicken stew with Injela and my other half had the vegetarian platter. The chicken was quite spicy but the vegetables were somewhat bland. They have a full service bar here along with Ethiopian beer that you can order. Portions not as large as some other places but I have been. Injela was a LITTLE on the sour side. But Overall ok. Service: waitress was quiet for the most part and I can forgive a language barrier ( especially if I am going to an ethnic restaurant for ethnic food) the manager there was are really nice guy and continued to check on us to make sure we were okay. They even turned up the music for us to dance on the dancefloor while waiting for our food. Atmosphere: pretty ethnic small and quaint place. Only thing is you notice a big hole on the ceiling what it looks like the Air conditioner or some metal piece sticking out which looks like its going to drop on the floor. Price: ok. We paid about $21 for two entree dishes. Parking: Parking can be hard to find especially with the fact that Sushi Katsu is in the same building and the line is out the door. MY THOUGHTS? I think that the service from the manager was great. I may give this place another chance being that I've only been here once. RECOMMENDATIONS: read more

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Very good service and good food however the sitting area was cold as the door wasn't properly sealed making us feel cold. I wish they can fix the issue with the door near the seating area otherwise worth eating food here. read more

Soooooo good!!!!!! I have the beef tips and the red lentils and it was amazing. I am not a vegetarian but if you are they have a tone of options for you. And of course for the meat lovers you know they have us covered. I was extremely impressed. Out side is not the most appealing but this is the hole in the wall you are looking for if you want Ethiopian food. read more

Addis Ababa Restaurant - Ethiopian coffee is the best I have had! - Ethiopian Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

This is our FAVORITE spot for Ethiopian food! Honestly, any negative review HAS to be from fake accounts! They are polite and very warm. The food is cooked fresh so if it takes a little bit longer than chipotle to get your food, be patient. We've LITERALLY gotten all of our friend groups to order from here during COVID for any Ethiopian food cravings. NONE of them have returned with any negative reviews. So trust me as an Ethiopian-American, this is the place to get an authentic Ethiopian experience. read more

I love Ethiopian food. I really really do. I just can't handle it on a frequent basis because I feel full for two days afterwards. But we decided to try out Addis Ababa, which is conveniently located for me. The restaurant was on the empty side, but the service was slow, but really good. We asked for some recommendations, and got a pastry appetizer ($1 for each flaky crispy meaty goodness?!) each and shared two meals between the three of us (and had way too much leftover). We got one of the combination dishes which gave us 2 meats and a lot of veggies, and one of the Tibs which was so deliciously and perfectly flavored. read more

Addis Ababa Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

I got homemade honey wine , a chicken dish with jalapeños and a lentil filled samosa appetizers.. the food was so good and spicy . The injeera bread was delicious and I felt so satisfied after my meal 10/10 would recommend read more

I ordered here because they offer delivery per doordash. The food is a little bland. I prefer Nile. I went to my cabinet looking for berbere & salt haha. It was edible. 3/5 for taste & 1 extra star because delivery is available. read more

Absolutely delicious! An abundance of amazing food for an incredible price. The colors, spices, flavors, and textures make for an incredible experience. The vegetarian dish combo is a 10/10. read more

This place is just an absolute fave of mine. Someone introduced me to this awesome hole in the wall last year. They thank goodness deliver through Uber eats during Covid. The vegetarian platter is a must, some spicy nibs and a crap tons of delicious injera. A wonderful small business to support and keep in the area! read more

The food is delicious, but I have ordered from them twice and both times the food was more than 45 minutes late. it's a shame, because when it finally arrives, it is good. read more

I love this resturant, I always get the lamb tips and veggie combo super tasty. and filling.Serivce is promt and the people that work there are very friendly. Go on a Friday or Saturday night, it's a nice place to meet a very ecletic group of poeple. Would deffinitley recommend. read more

Ok, so in all fairness, this was my very first experience to Ethiopian food, and I wasn't all that thrilled about it, but some wonderful friends from Ethiopia took us there for an authentic meal, so of course I said yes. Alright, I didn't like the food. At all. But I promise, I am only basing this one star review on the service, since I don't have any other Ethiopian food to compare it to. We arrived about 10pm on a Friday night and were seated. There was about 10 of us in the group and I relied solely on their recommendations when it came to ordering. We didn't get our food until 11:30pm. An hour and a half we waited for the food. And the place really wasn't busy at all at this time of night. There was only another table of four in the restaurant aside from us. I don't intend to go back at this point, I think I am more inclined to try another Ethiopian restaurant and give the food another shot, because I can't see myself waiting an hour and a half for food anywhere ever again. read more

I love Ethiopian food, so this 1 star is almost entirely the service, not the food. We went for a group lunch, about 12 people, at 1pm. There's 2 other groups in the restaurant, I'm not sure if they were in before the group got there or not, since I got there a few minutes late. My friend and I sat down just as the waitress was taking orders from the rest of the group. I quickly find something that sounds yummy to me, and help him (not an adventurous eater) pick something that won't freak him out. The label on his item indicates it's a beef dish, prepared anywhere from Raw to well done. He tells the waitress the number on the menu, and points, she asks (I think. Sadly English wasn't her second or third language) what meat, and he and I point out that it says beef. A few exchanges that I'm certain neither party actually understood take place, and then he points out he wants it well done... She doesn't get it. Finally "Extra cook" seems to register. An hour and twenty minutes pass before our meal arrives. Yeah over an hour. We suspect maybe they ordered the food from another Ethiopian place, and had it delivered. During that time we had to ask her to refill our water as all of us were bone dry and just sitting there talking around empty glasses. The food itself was pretty good. Mine was far oily-er than I've ever experienced at an Ethiopian place before. To the point where I would strain it as best I could with the spoon before putting it on my Enjira, and oil still seeped out almost immediately, soaking my fingers. Kinda gross. Oh and she was supposed to split the bill for my friend and I. She misplaced my credit card, and charged both our meals to his, then I had to have her look for my card, lost somewhere in the 15 feet between our table and the register. Taste wise, I enjoyed my meal. My digestive system on the other hand, not as thrilled. I won't be going back after that type of experience. I'm usually pretty forgiving, trying at least twice before deciding I hate a place, but that kind of service, when not during a rush... absolutely unacceptable. Thank goodness there was a Carl's Jr. Across the street. read more

I went here with my niece and nephew for lunch. We had amazing beef tibs, chicken dish, and the 6 vegetarian combo, and every dish was both filling and delicious. I'd recommend this place to everybody. read more

The real ethnic deal. Utensils by request ONLY. Injera comes with everything. I had stewed greens and vegetables, my wife had lamb stew. Very friendly native speakers work there. They even provide a DJ and dance floor for late night popular terpsichore, Fridays and Saturdays. Much too late for us! Adjacent is a hookah bar for those who are into that stuff. read more

Great food with nice service! I always get the veggie platter and it's typically a couple of different items which is fun to switch it up. As a vegetarian it's nice to have options! Very yummy. read more

Delicious,we got the veggie platter,sambusa and ful..everything was great.The alcohol free mojito was on point!

This is the best Ethiopian restaurant in Denver. Best I've had outside of DC and Ethiopia. Better than the ones in Boston and San Francisco. read more

Great spot to get a full meal or just a snack! Plenty of veggie options, and lots of spices. Definitely try the tej.

For take out it was fast an efficient though not very pleasant when I picked it up. The food was disappointing. For the veggie platter everything was very greasy, with very little flavor. I tasted no ginger, no garlic, none of the other delicate flavor just oil, turmeric, and beriberi spice. The red lentils were sprouted with tails and looked unappetizing. I've givin this place a time several times in five years, each time it doesn't compare in flavor to The Nile and other restaurants on Colfax. read more

Great service and delicious food. It was our first time eating Ethiopian food and our waitress was very helpful in choosing what to eat.