amazing food, great service, smells great inside--very authentic. We got tikel gomen, duba wot, mesto, and gomen besga. read more

Authentic EthioAfrican - Ethiopian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We ordered the vegetarian sampler for 3-4 & the cubed beef and lamb. My favorite veg dishes were the beet and the red lentil. The cubed beef was so incredibly flavorful. The injera was wonderful. I especially loved the fruit smoothie and Ethiopian coffee. read more

Authentic EthioAfrican - Ethiopian coffee for 2 - Ethiopian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Authentic Ethio African was our first experience with this type of cuisine. Our friends invited us to join them and have eaten at similar restaurants while they lived in the Washington DC area. We had them order for the table and we're not disappointed. The flavors of each protein and side were spot on. Had a nice bit of heat on them as well. We are looking forward to returning and sharing this incredible restaurant with other friends and family. read more

Authentic EthioAfrican - Ethiopian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I've been here maybe 2-3x and can't believe I hadn't written a review yet. The ambiance is just lovely, service is friendly and welcoming. I've been mainly for lunch and some days are busier than others. The food is always just absolutely delicious and hot! Pricing is excellent too, we typically bring home leftovers which oftentimes are even better the next day. I love Ethiopian food! This is definitely one of my go to restaurants and I always bring family and friends visiting from out of town here. Never disappointing & always DELICIOUS!!! read more

I wish I still had my picture of my food. It was so delicious that I barely even gave myself a chance to take a picture before eating. I tried both the lentil and chicken samosas and they were beyond divine. Next time I may just make a meal off of them My friend got a vegetarian platter. I got a meat and lentil platter. It was very delicious! read more

Food is great healthy and at a good price. Our server Kirby did a great job was friendly and helpful

This is the best Ethiopian food in Phoenix. And NOW in a very charming environment!! They reopened recently (THANK YOU) after a mega expansion and remodel. I am a very snobby about my Ethiopian and this spot hits all my major points (I've tried them all). I got the 4 veggie combo w GOMEN, MISR WOTx2 and KIK ALICHA. All wonderful. INJERA super fresh, delish and you can purchase some to go! (I got 7-$1 per injera- I freeze them). RYAN got beef, chicken and veggies and loved it! We had a couple cold beers from the tap (Ethiopian beer to be coming soon!!) Also got a small pot of traditional coffee after lunch that came out with aplomb! The remodel looks terrific. Great art and really cool wood plank walls. They have a bunch of options for seating: booths, hi tops, bar, and traditional ethio seating with beautifully hand carved wood chairs. This is not fast food (thankfully). Be ready to chill, have a drink and enjoy conversation. It's an experience. If you're in a rush, pick it up and get it to go. The owner is so nice and even put on MULATU ATZATKE (70s ethio jazz) per my request!! FOREVER FAN. read more

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Delicious!! We got the meat and veggie sampler for 2 people and our friends got the same. We asked our server for their recommendation on the most popular dishes and were not disappointed. read more

Authentic EthioAfrican - Delicious!! Meat and veggie sampler! Everything was amazing, we asked our server for their recommendations and were not disappointed. - Ethiopian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Food was terrific! Yummy yum yum! Staff was friendly and the food was tasty and it hit the spot!

The food and ambiance were extraordinary. They were able to accommodate my allergies with gluten free injera and it was worth every bit of the 80 mile round trip! The flavors were exquisite and everything was delicious. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Can't wait to go back. Amazing! read more

Authentic EthioAfrican - Ethiopian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The food here was very good and reasonably priced. We had a combination platter with both meat and vegetable dishes. Everything was delicious. We will definitely come back. read more

Soooo good ‍ I always get the sambusa salad! This is my third time coming here they never disappoint! read more

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One word --BOMB! So so so so so good! I got the Chicken Timbe with rice on the side and we got the wings as an appetizer. Spicy and delicious! Drinks were decent as well! Slow, but the food came out hot and fresh. Absolutely worth the wait! I'll definitely be back read more

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Nice ambiance, Interesting and fun presentation for the platters of food we ordered. Unfortunately Lamb & beef were dry. Chicken was moist & tasty and the vegetable dishes were amazing. Service was good but food came out slow., Cocktails were above average. The whole experience was nice. The tough and dry meat was unfortunate but it was a fun alternative to normal American dining. We will go back and give them another try. read more

Very nice decor and welcoming. Everyone was real nice. Waiter was helpful with choosing items to try. I will say the service was slow and despite repeated requests it took half an hour to get a refill on water. Food took a while to get to the table as well. No one really came around to check in and see if we needed anything. Parking is off to the side and it is a private lot with plenty of space. Food was really good, but if you are not into spices, even the mild has a bit of heat to it. Just something to consider. All in all, okay dining experience. I would say go at least once to try it out. read more

Authentic EthioAfrican - Vegetarian 4 side (feeds 2 people) - Ethiopian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Great food always. But the service could be far better.

Fantastic, fresh food. I had a mixed meat/veg plate. Try the sunflower dish...it's awesome. Best Ethiopian food I've had in Phoenix. Parking is behind restaurant. Music is nice and decor very colorful! read more

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Great relaxing atmosphere! Service was excellent! Food is traditionally eaten with your hands using Injera bread that is cold and spongy but oddly good. So many spices and flavors in the meat and veggie dishes. All served on one giant plate. A pleasantly different experience, would come back here! read more

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Very good Ethiopian food. I really enjoyed it. Very generous with the injera bread. I got the combo of veggie and meat.

My favorite place to eat! The food is absolutely delicious and the servers are always so friendly and helpful. I always come here for special occasions and it never disappoints. Great for vegetarians. read more

Authentic EthioAfrican - Vegetarian Combo 10 Sides - Ethiopian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

One of the best Ethiopian restaurant in town. Very nice variety too. Go hungry,and with a big group of friends so you can try out more food.

First time doing Ethiopian and couldn't have had a better experience. We admitted our inexperience and the server offered to fix us up his faves, and everything was awesome: flavorful, complex, varied and delicious. It was all a bargain too - will definitely be back! read more

Stopped by to try African food for the first time in a long time. Servers were friendly, but not very attentive. They explained they were out of many items (rice?!?!). I had to ask about missing items when they delivered food; they then explained they were out of those items, too. Food was decent and prices were very fair. Maybe we caught them on an off day (Saturday!?!?). read more

Food was mediocre, service was not that great, lovely ambiance.... Nice, but safely would not return

Wonderfully tasting food and restaurant ambience. I will be back when traveling through the area. read more

On our way to ZooLights, we were looking for a Vegan place to stop and get some food. We came across this place because someone on TikTok mentioned how good their food was and it was along the way. I went inside and ordered the Vegetarian Combo 2 Sides (Shiro Wat, Keyser, Meser Wot, & Foslia) $16 + (2) Sambusa Yemser - Lentils (these are samosas basically) $2 each + Ethiopian Coffee $3 for To Go. I paid with Apple Pay, and waited. By the time the food was ready, my toddler had already woken up so we decided to eat inside. We opened the box and I was bummed by the portion; it was small. It says the Combo is for 2 Guests; not quite...at least not Vegan ones. We weren't explained how to eat it, so I thought the pita/wrap had the filling, but the filling was inside a bigger wrap in the box. The flavors of the food were good, but simple. My toddler didn't touch any of the food, and he's usually good at eating diversely. We didn't get our coffee at all, so I reminded them, and it just tasted like a plain Folgers coffee...really no flavor. The interior was beautifully decorated and suited for an intimate evening, with small table seating. I appreciate what they're trying to do here, but unfortunately, our experience wasn't as we thought. But, they're worth giving a try...just order more food ;) read more

Nice ambiance - the owner did the decor himself slab cutting nicely patterned wood on the walls. Unique. The best and most authentic Ethiopian food I've had yet out of 4 restaurants. Properly spicy, collards are cooked nicely and cut smallish, injera to die for - the teff spongy flatbread. read more

Very kind owner and awesome service. We loved the food. The spices were so great and everything was fresh. We will be coming back! Hoping to try their fresh juice and coffee next time ! read more

Authentic EthioAfrican - Meat Sampler - Ethiopian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We were visiting Phoenix and wanted a nice different dinner experience. The ambience is very low key and relaxed. The service is very friendly and accommodating. The food is great! read more

Delicious. Well-priced and friendly staff. Husband and I stopped in for the vegetarian 4 side plate as we're always stoked to try the different vegan offerings in this city. :) read more

Authentic EthioAfrican - 4 side vegetarian - Ethiopian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

What a great spot! Met friends for a quick dinner before heading to First Friday - but we stuffed ourselves on the generous portions (and I might have had a little Honey Wine!!) and we're so comfortable at our booth that we ended up skipping First Friday altogether!! The décor is very nice - and spot on! I've been to Ethiopia twice and this Phoenix space totally reminds me of restaurants in Addis Ababa. Very clean and the staff was helpful and welcoming. The staff was working hard (it was, after all Friday night!), and we were pleased with the wait time for our meals. Would definitely go back again! read more

10/10 Ethiopian food! Wait can be long for larger groups but what can you do... the kitfo, tibs, injera, meser wot were all very fresh and delicious. Ambiance felt very cultural and beautifully done, lov d the art works on the walls, the traditional coffee ceremony table set and really amazing place with the best food in town. read more

4.5/5 I haven't had Ethiopian food this delicious since I was in DC, where there is a large Ethiopian community which means the food there is GOOD! The restaurant is nondescript and easy to miss if you aren't looking for it. It's right next to Aqua night club and there's plenty of parking on the side and back. The restaurant itself is super tiny and there is limited seating. There are a few more chairs outside on the front patio though so there's always the outdoor seating option if there are larger parties and it's nice enough outside. The person in charge here was super friendly and accommodating. He put together two tables for us with no problems (Most of the setup indoors is for 3 people). The menu looked so good. The only time I've seen a menu with more esoteric, harder to find items is also when I was in DC. We asked if we would be able to do a combination platter but for 4 instead of 2. They were easily able to put a grand feast of a meal, filled with beef, chicken, green beans, potatoes and carrot, lentils, split peas, and more! There was plenty of injera to go with our platter. In a short amount of time our platter was empty and our bellies full. Next time I want Ethiopian food this is definitely the place to go! read more

Authentic EthioAfrican - Combination platter made for 4 - Ethiopian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The dish was fresh and tasty. 2 beefs, lentils, squash. So delicious I can't wait to try some more dishes! read more

Authentic EthioAfrican - So amazing! 2 beef's one spicy. Red lentils & squash. Wow. BBSoon - Ethiopian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Best experience and authentic food. Loved the ambiance ! Service was excellent as well

I had been meaning to come here for a while and now that I finally have I feel that I owe this fine establishment a glowing review. The food was wonderful abundant and quite reasonably priced. The interior was vibrant and unique, also very clean and welcoming. I could easily see myself enjoying a beer and a soccer match here with the fellas or a hearty dinner with the family. The staff was knowledgeable and sweet. Our server was all too eager to aid us in any regard to the experience of Ethiopian cuisine, fortunately we're no strangers to such delights. Overall this restaurant is a real gem to the miracle mile stretch of McDowell road, and one I can't wait to frequent more often. read more

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Delicious food, the coffee was a whole experience, highly recommend! We got the meat and veg sampler. This is the way to go. read more

When I flew into Phoenix Sky Harbor recently for a three-day business trip, I decided to rent a car to avoid a constant diet of hotel buffet fare and venture out to find culinary adventures on my own that might help address my healthier way of eating. In that spirit, I drove to this compact Ethiopian spot on East McDowell Road, which not being too familiar with Phoenix, definitely felt like a sea of nightclubs, taquerias, and beauty parlors. After finding a parking space off an alleyway in the back (not my smartest move), I saw the brightly colored space with Ethiopia's national colors (photo: http://bit.ly/2I35PYC). I entered past the foreboding wrought-iron door (photo: http://bit.ly/2oL0htS) and found it was a tiny green spot with Nelson Mandela watching me, a bit cramped with four little tables inside and two outside in their mini-terrace on the sidewalk (photo: http://bit.ly/2FZXd4E). Their placemat menu centered around the combo sampler plates, so I selected the $11.99 Veggie Combo which consisted of four sides of my own choosing, a jalapeño pepper pickled and stuffed with chopped red onions and tomato, and of course, the spongey injera not only at the bottom of the plate but also rolled up in a separate basket (photo: http://bit.ly/2FWzItc). I tried to resist nibbling on it mindlessly. The challenge was that it was baked with authentic authority and tasted ideal with the food being served. For my sides, I selected the Gomen (Braised Collard Greens), the Tikl Gomen (Cabbage & Carrots), the Misr Wat (Red Lentil Stew), and Shiro Wat (Peas Sauce) (photo: http://bit.ly/2FvnJEW). I'm not sure how low-calorie any of it was, but it was all packed with savory flavor and a surprising freshness given how long they were warming in the pots in back. The friendly owner told me that he and his wife moved from Ethiopia pretty recently and dreamed of opening this business for a long time. I could tell by the quality of the food and positive attitude. Now back to that alleyway. FOOD - 5 stars...authentic Ethiopian flavors well executed with fresh, organic ingredients AMBIANCE - 3 stars...don't come with a crowd unless you plan to eat in your car in that alleyway SERVICE - 4.5 stars...very friendly and solicitous TOTAL - 5 stars...great flavors in an unlikely part of town read more

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Ordered all three of the meat dishes and would say it is the most mediocre Ethiopian food I've ever had. All the dishes were alright at best, and if you order delivery, they put too much Injera in the boxes so that the meat portions are smaller. Doro Wot Key- The chicken was somewhat dry, but the flavor wasn't bad, it could need a bit more seasoning as well. Sega Wot Alecha- Probably the best-tasting dish out of the three, but there was barely any meat because they barely give you any for the price you have to pay. There are also barely any potatoes Gomen Besg- Tasted like there was no seasoning besides the collard greens flavor read more

Wow!!! This place was amazing, authentic and really delicious!! This is a must visit and seriously so worth it!! The food was so beautifully made, my favorite was all the Wot and especially the goman (Cabbages). The injera was fluffy, light and seriously the most delicious I have had in a while!!! Ohhhh and the drinks, especially the Pimms cup and Killa Bees is sooooooo good!! A must if you like authentic Ethiopian honey wine is the Killa Bee's, a gin and baklava honey sauce mixture, I wish I could take that cocktail home with me, it was smooth like a sweet lemonade, you didn't even feel the kick! read more