I always make sure to bring my friends from out of town & locals to this little spot! I love introducing Ethiopian cuisine to my friends who have never had it. I'm from the Bay Area. I have had quite a difficult time adjusting to Phoenix's lack of diversity for dining options, so this place is a treat for me! The owner is very friendly and is ran by the most adorable family. I have never had a bad dining experience here. I usually get the meat and veggie combo which includes two meat and two vegetarian sides served on a huge injera platter served family style. The combo is huge and is enough to feed two people or one really hungry person for just $9.99 seriously. Not even kidding...legit the best place to have a cute foodie date. read more

Authentic EthioAfrican - Meat and Veggie Combo - (10/6/16) Clockwise from the top...collard greens, spicy beef, spicy chicken & green beans - Ethiopian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This place is amazing I visit regularly when I don't feel like cooking.I have severe gluten intolerance and I am vegan they always make sure that the order is never messed up and that I always get what I asked for with no errors or contamination. I would highly recommend this place to people with gluten intolerance.Just make sure you call early so they have gluten-free available. read more

I'm so amazed right now. Where has this place been hiding all my life? I just found Authentic Ethio on Grubhub, and had to call to confirm that they delivered because I just didn't believe it! Haha. As a vegan with no car, you get pretty sick of the same two delivery options (zpizza or Siu Wok) month after month, so I was just ecstatic and in disbelief that authentic Ethiopian food was truly going to arrive at my door! The owner answered and was such a pleasant person to talk to. So helpful, informative, and genuinely sounded happy to be doing this. . So...I pretty much wanted to try everything that I could get my gluttonous veggie hands on. I ordered a 3 side and 4 side combo to share with my boyfriend (who is quite the picky eater). The owner said it would be about $21 with the delivery fee, and I thought that was incredibly reasonable for the beast amount of food I ordered, lol. He also informed me it would take about an hour, and I was more than happy to wait for this glorious bounty. He was at my door in almost exactly that time! I hand him my cash and he hands me the goods, and man, it had some girth too it. I knew I was getting bang for my buck. So, I get inside, open up the containers, and marvel at the beautiful feast I'm about to take part in. IT WAS ALL SO VERY DELICIOUS! Each container was lined with injera bread, and then the separate dishes were placed in compartments on top of the bread. The split lentil and split peas were so freaking flavorful and the star and co-star of the meal. There was also a beet and potato dish, (I love beets, and they were cooked perfectly), a string bean dish (yummy with the lentils), a stewed cabbage side (was great for adding texture to every bite, plus I just like cabbage), and slow-cooked chopped collards (slightly bitter, but in that good way that collards are!). All of it just went so well together and now I'm obsessed and hope this place sticks around for the rest of my days on this earth! Btw! My boyfriend, who is neither vegan, nor a connoisseur of other cultures foods, actually really enjoyed the split lentils and split peas with the injera bread and ate about half of the serving. That's really saying something because his diet consists of burgers, carne asada burritos, and jimmy john's ham and provolone subs. No joke. He rarely strays! I will order here probably too often from this day forward. :) read more

This little restaurant in the Coronado/Brentwood area of Phoenix is so tiny that it would be easy to miss if you were not actually actively looking for it. But it is a powerhouse of great flavors and a boon to vegetarians and meat lovers alike. Because my friend and I were unsure of what to order, we took the owner's suggestion and ordered a sampler plate. We came after the lunch rush, so the food was served after just a short amount of time. We received a large platter completely covered with injera bread, on which were arranged portions of lentils, cabbage, and meat dishes. Everything was delicious, and we were grateful for the side basket of extra injera bread.The meal was really pleasant and satisfying, and the only thing that could have made it even better is if the injera were served warm rather than at room temperature; after mentioning that, we were told that they would certainly accommodate us for that for our next visit. read more

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Don't let the parking stir you away from this spot. I was visiting town for a couple of days on the 4th of July. It seemed that every single place to eat was closed. My favorite Ethiopian spot at home will take me 25+ minutes to get to, so I was stoked to see that this place was less than 5 minutes down from where I was staying. I was a little uneasy by the sketch seeming parking, so I decided on take out. I squeezed my way through the entrance to find a quaint little spot. The man working there was nothing by helpful. He assured me that they didn't cook the vegetarian options in butter, making it VEGAN FRIENDLY. We talked a bit and I felt very comfortable. In 10 minutes I had my food, and I left assuring the man that I'd be back. He was nothing but grateful as I was to him. With my two day stay in Phoenix, I made sure to visit here twice. The food was great and comparable if not better than my favorite joint at home in some regards. No need to break the bank for some amazing Ethiopian food and friendly service here. read more

Authentic EthioAfrican - Nothing fancy, but real homey. - Ethiopian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I ordered from here using uber eats because it has such a large variety for vegetarians, and I was so pleasantly surprised! The sampler is pretty big, and I'm eating leftovers for breakfast as I type. :) I am looking forward to visiting the actual location since all of the other reviews cite how friendly the owners are. I got the sampler with chickpeas, lentils, string beans, and beets. I loved them all! I liked the lentils a little better than the chickpeas, but I would still choose to eat them any day of the week. Also, who needs utensils when you have injera? If you've never had it, it's a flat bread made from teff, a naturally gluten free grain. If you have any real issues with gluten, you should still order the "pure injera" which looks to be made only with teff, so I assume their normal injera may have some wheat or something. Anyway, it's delightfully spongy and sour like sourdough. You should certainly check this spot out! read more

This place is tiny. Take your expectation for how small it might be and cut it in half. It's very easy to miss. Inside there are three or four two top tables, and that's it. If you go with more than 3 people it might be tough to find a way to sit. Just something to be aware of. Everything was perfect. When we arrived we were greeted by an extremely friendly guy. He made us feel right at home. The food was fantastic. It was every bit as good as Ethiopian I've had in Tempe, but the dishes were a little spicer and more defined. When we left he explained that he's running the place with the intention of having a carry-out/delivery operation. Our total bill for 6 entrees and two diet cokes was 12 dollars. Yeah... 12 dollars. He said that he has his kitchen set up so that you could bring enough food to feed 2 people 5 dinners for 30 bucks. Crazy. Next time I think I'll just call in an order and pick it up. read more

Food was a bit on the cold side. Flavor was great and friendly staff. Glad to have found a decent Ethiopian restaurant.

There are so few options for lunch hour in downtown Phoenix. While other cities enjoy a wealth of ethnic food options, we Phoenicians know you have to travel to the 'burbs to get that here. Oh, how I long for a Halal chicken/rice cart on the Corner of 1st Ave/Washington...or a kebab stand by City Hall...(sigh).... Anyway, tired of the usual options, I was browsing GrubHub and noticed that this place delivers for a VERY reasonable price. It took about 75 minutes from phone-order to food-in-hand. However, it was well worth the wait! I got a 4-item veggie combo, plus sambusa, and spicy cottage cheese. The food was SO flavorful, just amazing. Exactly how Ethiopian should be - rich in flavor and spice! And the quantity was perfect for a hungry big boy like me. The jalapeño stuffed with onion/tomato was a nice touch. I will DEFINITELY be ordering again. read more

Great food! It is more of a call in for pick up or delivery as the place it's very small. My group and i really did not mind at all having to sit in such a small place because the owner is so friendly. Another thing to keep in mind is to order ahead of time - i mean call way ahead. The food is made fresh so it does take a while. Also, the business is booming and they were not expecting things to go so well. I love this place. read more

Delivery? Ethiopian food delivery?? Ethiopian food delivery in *Phoenix*?!? It's true. And thank goodness. Just ordered from these folks, and while I'm no expert in Ethiopian cuisine, it was really tasty. Got the veg and meet combo, and it arrived nice and warm with super fresh injera. Service was very friendly, too. read more

We walked in at about 8:10pm, knowing they closed at 9pm and were hoping to not be a bother since it was close to closing time. The inside was cozy and clean with traditional decor and soft music playing. We were greeted warmly at the counter and told that many of the food items had been sold out for the day. (A sign of good food, in my opinion!) He ended up asking us what kind of meat we liked, how much spice and then proceeded to create a custom sampler for us! The food was amazing and fresh with tons of flavor. It was so fun to eat with our hands! The injera bread it was served on was so unique and different from anything I've ever had, and was perfect with our meal. After dinner, we were given some baklava which was also delicious. It was an awesome experience with great food and welcoming staff. I can't wait to come back and bring my friends and family! read more

Ordered through Eat24 for lunch with a 45-60 minute wait time. After 60 minutes, my order was confirmed as having been delivered, but it was nowhere to be found. After 1 hr 25 minutes, it finally arrived. Stone cold and the order was wrong. Nuked some of it, but it was soggy reheated. Good potential, terrible execution. I'm sorry I ordered and even sorrier that I tipped ahead of time. Edit: ok, now that I'm not hangry, I'm giving them an additional star. If this had been in the restaurant instead of delivery, it would have been very delicious. I really did appreciate how well spiced everything was. The injera was authentic, sour, and made from teff instead of cheap substitute grains. I'm not even a vegetarian and the split peas were my favorite out of the three dishes I tried. Even room temperature, they tasted good. read more

My daughter and I met here for an early dinner last night. Parking is tricky but the food is incredibly good and the restaurant presents a cozy environment. The baklava is not to be missed. read more

Awesomeess hole in the walk place.. loved the food and licked our fingers before we were really done

Incredible vegetarian friendly Ethiopian food! The man working was so nice and attentive, and we got a huge plate of food for $15. I'll definitely be back! read more

Been here several times. Always good, sometimes the food takes a while but you just have to be ready for it.

Best Ethiopian in phoenix hands down. I've tried all of them and this one is number 1. I highly highly recommend this place for Ethiopian food :) read more

Tiny place with big taste. Everything is made from scratch. You can park behind the restaurant and walk through the kitchen. read more

Authentic EthioAfrican - There were three of us and I asked to be surprised. Exotic, flavorful and filling. - Ethiopian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I've never had Ethiopian food but heard about this place from a cab driver I had in Las Vegas. I live in Phoenix so I frequent different types of restaurants often. My boyfriend and I ordered the veggie plate with 4 sides and two lentil sambusas. We had the beets & potatoes, the cabbage & carrots, the red lentils, and the peas sauce. The food was amazing! It was so much food, I was so glad we shared a platter. We ate nearly the whole thing and couldn't stop eating it. The food was authentic, spiced well and will definitely be on my list of favorites. I can't wait to come back here again! read more

Outstanding! Stopped in to place a to go order. Just wanted enough vegan food for 2 and had the server pick. Super reasonably priced and the food was all amazing. Definitely will try this again! So flavorful and good. read more

Quaint, authentic and family run Ethiopian joint. Food was excellent and chocked full of spice - it's a party in your mouth, be prepared for a slow burn but it's not too overwhelming. We went with tartar and spicy beef stew. Despite the name, the former packed more spice than the latter. Try the tartar if you are feeling adventurous - owner was friendly and chatty; he let us try it rare first (as its meant to be) to see if we'd like it. I actually thought it tasted better, but the portions are quite large so we had him bring it up to medium anyways because that's what mom always taught us to do :) We had plenty of leftovers, so will probably sauté them with some potato for dinner tonight - might be sacrilege but I bet it tastes great! All dishes came with generous portions of a spongy bread unique to Ethiopia. It's way more filling than it looks so be parsimonious with how much you grab. All in all a great meal, we'd like to go back and try the chicken...and next time I'll balance the meal out with a vegetable or two versus going all meat. read more

This place when you walk in just has the most relaxing environment. Extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff and not the mention the food is out of this world. I honestly dont know what we ordered but the beef and greens and lentals??? Either way amazing food. Definitely returning. read more

I tried sambusa from a food booth at an international street fair and was delicious so interested me in trying other Ethiopian dishes. My daughter and I saw this restaurant as we were driving past so made a point to go back for lunch. We ordered a vegetarian sambusa and a beef sambusa as appetizers with the meat and vegetarian sampler so we could try a variety of dishes. I highly recommend both the beets and the beef stew and loved the injera it was served with. I'll definitely go back. read more

Wow! I loved everything about this place. My girlfriend and I went there for dinner today and I must say, it was an awesome experience. The gentleman working was so helpful and friendly. He explained to us that his mother, himself, and his wife run this restaurant. He gave honest recommendations. The place is a little small, but I really did love the vibe in there. We got the vegetarian platter and tried all of their vegetarian food. Phenomenal! The flavors were out of this world. Give it a try, guys! read more

Authentic and delicious. Had the mixed plate and was not disappointed. Reminded me of the many meals made by my college roommates from Ethiopia. This was an absolute great find while visiting Phoenix! read more

A literal hole in the wall. I tried their veggie and two meat offerings. Food is authentic. You can tell the kitfo was made by hand and the spice was just right. There's not much else to say when they've got the spice game down and tastes like home cooking. read more

I enjoyed my meal. I got a combo with beef and chicken stew along with collard greens and red lentils. I went back a week later and got a combo with 2 servings of beef stew/greens/lentils. They are pleasant with customer service and reasonably priced. read more

First time trying this place! They were starting to close up when I arrived, and had run out of some items, but still made up a sampler plate to go from the items they had left. The owner was very nice! Everything was delicious: favorites were the beets/potatoes, split peas, and green beans. read more

Asked for a sampler and it didn't disappoint - will definitely be back any time I'm in Phoenix. Great service!

This is the best Ethiopian food I have ever tried in my whole life. I love the beets, and the meat cooked with rosemary and herbs... well, what can I say, everything is delicious here. It's a small business and the owner is very friendly. Inside the restaurant is small and it sometimes takes a little while to get your food but oh boy is it worth waiting for. Best for small groups of 2-3 or for takeout. Just a few tables for seating. read more

I drive from Surprise for this place. Tiny, non-descript location in a not-so-great part of town. BUT! The food. The owner. The food! I've taken my husband, grandfather, and mother here, none of which had ever known Ethiopian was its own cuisine. They do now, and they loved every bite. The platters are the best way to get the most dishes for the cheapest. $14 easily feeds 2-3 people. It is fresh and flavorful. The owner is super nice and helpful to newcomers. I'm so happy that his business has been a success, and it sounds like it's only going to keep growing. He is passionate about what he does and he puts his heart into his food. He mentioned last week that he'd soon be featured on Check Please! So visit while you still can before the hordes come rolling in!!! read more

We were made to feel so welcome from the point of walking in. Delicious delicious meal, my bf and I aren't local but we'd be here all the time. Thanks for the amazing start to our new year :) read more

This is my favorite place to eat! They have good options for vegetarians. Out of all the Ethiopian places I've tried this is the best one.

Food was homemade by a very nice couple. I had the beef with a side of cabbage. The food was nice and spicy just the way I like it. The bread was excellent. Only four stars because the meat was tough. My suggestion is to marinate for a few day first. Good for flavor and makes cheaper cuts of meat more flavorful. read more

The hype for this place is definitely lived up to! Don't let the location of this place fool you, this is the closest thing you will get to authentic Ethiopian food in the valley. I would recommend ordering to go due to the face that the place is very VERY small and not meant to be for eating in, in the first place. The person who served us who I taken to be the owner was very friendly and helpful. The price is very cheap for the big amount of food you get. I will be back whenever I happen to be in this area! read more

As authentic as it gets for Ethiopian food here in the valley. My fiance first took me here a couple of months back (and she is from Ehiopia) and she is even wowed by the presentation and quality of food at this joint. And it is located in the heart of Central Phoenix, when you are in the area, go here and bring a friend! read more

Best ethiopian restaurant near Phoenix that we have tried so far. The place is small and a bit difficult to find out. But it is a hidden gem. The food is so flavorful and fresh. The owner is very welcoming and friendly. On talking with him we came to understand that they make food with their hearts and it is indeed reflected in the dishes. Keep on going and we wish all their dreams come true. All the best guys. read more

This place is so great. I found it the other day when I was stuck at home waiting for the AC repair guy and I was so hungry. I didn't want pizza or Jimmy John's so I did some searching online and found Authentic Ethio African. What a find! Whoever I talked to on the phone was extremely friendly, as was the guy who delivered the food. And the food was beyond amazing. I ordered 1 of each kind of sambusa (beef, chicken, lentil) and the spicy beef stew. Everything was delicious. I'm not a vegetarian by any means, but the lentil sambusa might have been the best of all. This is definitely a vegetarian's dream of a restaurant. It's actually an omnivore's dream of restaurant as well. It's basically a food-eater's dream of a restaurant. Go there or order take out. You won't be sorry. read more

I wanted to love it. Service is very friendly and welcoming. Decor is cool and attractive. The food is just so-so. I got the meat and vegetable sampler. The lentils were really good, definitely the best part of the meal. The meat dishes were on the bland side, one tasted a bit too much like the chili I used to make all the time as a bachelor. Not bad, but not the exotic treat I expect from Ethiopian cuisine. The cabbage was also bland. This is by far the most conveniently located Ethio restaurant for me, but I don't think I'll be a regular, unfortunately. Lalibela is still the place, as far as I can tell. A bit far for me to go as often as I'd like. read more