I've been here twice now and I've been thoroughly satisfied both times. The food is amazing, and…read morethere's a great variety to choose from. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful, and the decor is lovely. This is definitely going to be a regular spot for me!

I may have found my new favorite Ethiopian restaurant in the Twin Cities. AND, they have gluten…read morefree injera!! I had the Awazee Tibs with lamb. Great flavors. I don't want to leave without mentioning the wonderful service. The wait staff was extremely helpful and friendly.

Great food and excellent customer service! They also have a great storefront where you can restock…read moreand purchase essential goods.

I have been going here for over five yeand just realize I never reviewed it. I love this place it's…read morenice to clean, the food is on point, the service is quick and pleasant, very nice place to go and the food, it's authentic

This is a nice family owned place, food always comes out hot and fresh but it certainly takes a…read morewhile so cut out at least 90 minutes for your visit. We got the Meat Combo Plater which had 4 different dishes included, all very tasty (see photo for description)! But I was left wanting a little more spice/heat. The menu say this player would feed 2 but I have a smaller appetite so I think it could easily feed 3 or 4. Also when you're ready to pay, you go up to the counter and wait for a person to appear to ring you up (which can be confusing if you've never been there before).

Great Ethiopian food. Service is good as well. We have veggie/meat combo, aware lamb tibs and…read moremeat sambosa. Each one is prepared perfectly. The portion is big as well. You will not go home feeling hungry.

I just discovered this place last night and will definitely by back. They are tucked away in a…read morenice little spot right by Union Depot and an easy walk from the Green Line. I have never had Ethiopian food before but I am always happy to support a small, local business and I will definitely be back. I had "Lamb Tibs", which are marinated pieces of lamb in a spicy sauce, served with cold vegetables and Injera (flat bread). The server was kind enough to show me the proper way to assemble the meal once it arrived, and it was truly amazing. The lamb was perfectly cooked and seasoned, with just the right amount of spice, and I had a bottle of St George Lager (an Ethiopian lager) to go with it. The beer was also very good in it's own right. Overall, 5+ stars- fast friendly service, excellent food (and they have a good selection if you are vegetarian / vegan as well) , and not that expensive. I left feeling pleasantly full for not a lot of money. The restaurant itself is clean, quiet and cozy with a very welcoming atmosphere. I am already looking forward to my next visit.

Visited Erta Ale Ethiopian Restaurant on a freezing cold night--Dec 31st--after heading downtown…read morefor the New Year's fireworks. It was on our way, and we decided to try something new, which turned out to be a great decision. I ordered the vegetarian platter, which came with multiple sides, and each one had a distinct, unique flavor. The food felt hearty yet healthy, and the injera was incredibly soft and flavorful, easily one of the highlights of the meal. I personally would've enjoyed a bit more spice, but that's just a preference. Overall, this is a wonderful spot with comforting food, great flavors, and a welcoming experience. Would definitely return!

Our veggie combo at Dilla's was beautiful and delicious. Friendly service and wonderful food. We…read morewill return soon!

It has been a very long while since I have had Ethiopian, and I heard that Dilla's was the place to…read moretry in the Twin Cities. After a brief adventure thanks to Apple Maps, we arrived. There is a large paid lot right next to the restaurant, so parking was easy. We did arrive early--right at 5, so that probably helped. We were seated pretty quickly as well. As others have noticed, the service is quite slow (there seems to be only one person working the front of the house), though that felt like it was part of the experience--there was a distinct "gathering place" vibe, and there were plenty of regulars who were engrossed in conversation... it seemed like everyone was family there. The decor added to the family/community feel, with art, textiles, and wicker ware all contributing to a homey feel. Of course what you're really wondering about is the food. It's quite tasty. We started with the veggie sambusas, which were hot and crispy and came with a spicy tomato chutney that was just delicious. We also ordered the fule, which was quite tasty and filling. I loved the seasonings and textures. My favorite dish, though, was Dilla's Mix. It was absolutely beautiful to behold thanks to the jewel-toned beets and golden squash, and the juices of the veggies combined with the spices to create a glorious sauce. It was very comforting and oh-so-satisfying. Of course, all was served with springy injera to scoop it up with. Their injera is a bit lighter and milder than some that I have had elsewhere, but it does the trick nicely. As others have mentioned, Dilla's serves entrees in their own dishes, which is great if you are a group that likes to share.

This was my first time trying Ethiopian food, so I don't have anything to compare it to, but it was…read morea nice experience. I enjoyed my dish, chicken tibs; it had just the right amount of spice for someone with a low spice tolerance like myself. My date also enjoyed her yebeg alicha. Service and ambiance were decent, nothing particularly stood out on that front.

As much as I thought they had economical options, their food was overall sloppily made and didn't…read morecontain enough flavor. I believe they toned down the seasoning a bit to potentially serve people that couldn't handle spice, which resulted in their food overall on the plain side relatively. There are still some highlights worth pointing out, though, which I will try to do. I thought the ater kik and the shiro were overall well made, and one bite with a chunk of injera offered a traditionally tasty experience. Miser was okay, and could use more seasoning in my opinion. The doro wot also didn't have enough spice, and the chicken didn't necessarily have an "off the bone" quality like I would have loved. The lantil alicha was pretty good because lentils, which wouldn't normally be considered tasty, were pretty tasty. Both the yabesha gomen (kale) and tikel gomen (cabbage) were unfortunately bland as well in comparison. Spending just around $13 for a veggie firfir, which was a veggie sampler for one person, was a good deal, though. I think those who are around the Cedar area can still have a good time here.

Ordered take out from Mesob a few nights ago. Was only in…read morethe restaurant for a few minutes to pick up my order, but the smells were so amazing. You walk in the door and immediately mouth watering. The decor is also cute. Lots of fun art and images on the walls. The food itself is so good. I always love samplers at Ethiopian restaurants, so I can try a bit of a few different things. Mesob's Veggie Sampler was fantastic. 8 different veggie dishes to try and loads of injera to eat it with. My favorite was the shira (not shockingly), but all of the dishes were good and a very good mix. The sampler also lasted me about 4 meals! Very good bang for your buck!

I always enjoy dining at Mesob! Quick, friendly service, welcoming but not crowded space, and…read moredelicious food. The veggie platter and half-and-half tibs (derek and awaze) are my go-tos for sharing. Sambusas are also great!

First time here with fellow yelper Rhonda. I've had Ethiopian food at my clients' homes and it is…read moreso yummy. I ordered the vegetarian sampler that included lentils, beets, collard greens, cabbage with carrot and 2 other vegetarian items with injera bread. Also a vegetarian sambusa, as they were out of beef. What gives this a 4 star review is the service. The owner's wife I presume was also the cook and server. Warm water was served, so we asked for ice. I can't scoop the food into the injera properly, so I needed a fork. We needed more napkins. I needed a refill of water and she was sitting by kitchen. Also no asking how the food is. We needed to ask for checks and boxes. I also needed a knife to trim injera bread. As we were leaving, I assume the other owner, her husband asked how things were and was friendly. The sambusa needed a dipping sauce of some kind, but I just put beets on top. I like Ethiopian food and my clients that are Ethiopian are super friendly, but I have no desire to return.

I met Yelper pal Michelle A. and we tend to try things in Eagan Burnsville and AV. They don't have…read morezil zil tibs but I got tibs. They were super tender with a crunch on the outside. Loaded with onions which I love. But since there were no rosemary sprigs there was a lack of flavor. I got a side salad, dressing could have used more flavor. They serve tepid water so it will need ice. It's a place where you will be aware of being in a strip mall. Service was seriously lacking. The owner came in when we were finishing up and he was really friendly. My curiosity has been satisfied.

Such good food! I got the vegetarian sampler and it was wonderful. Each dish was excellent. The kik…read morealicha is one of the best in the Twin Cities. I can't ever remember the name of the beet dish, but that one as another favorite. We went ridiculously early for dinner, so it was very quiet. But the atmosphere was very nice and the service was great. Can't recommend more highly!

We wanted to get Ethiopian food for our one year wedding anniversary, and Demera was both open on…read moreMonday night and near Como Zoo - so we gave it a try! AMBIANCE The space inside is so cozy and comforting - great Ethiopian decor, wood paneling, and vibes with music playing in the background. We had the place to ourselves besides a few takeout orders and bar guests. SERVICE Service is top notch here! The male working, presumably the owner, gave us some great recommendations on our order. He and the woman who cooked our meal, presumably his wife, came out to show us how to best eat the meats with the Injera. FOOD If you haven't had Injera, the sponge-like pancake that's a staple in Ethiopian food, you're missing out! We got the combo plate which included 5 different meat styles and TONS of Injera. We got 3 beef dishes - all varying in spice, flavor, and presentation, a lamb dish, and a chicken leg and hard boiled egg dish. It was TONS of food - we had to take home nearly half of it! Each was packed with flavor and such a fun culinary experience eating it with the Injera. Highly recommend this local spot - support this small business!

Good Ethiopian, but not exceptional. The food came out less than hot and I've had better samosas…read moreelsewhere.

The food is delicious and the service is top notch. I had the gomen besiga and it was wonderful, my…read morefriends shared a large vegetable plate and raved about it. Will definitely be back soon.