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First off, we love ethiopian food. Upon walking in, it smelled freaking AMAZING!!! The service was quick and friendly. The food, mmmm.....mmm.... still dreaming about it. As a vegetarian I ordered a variety of things (can't recall now) but everything was absolutely perfect. My gf ordered something called Ayeb Doro (chicken dish) and she said she'd never had anything quite like it, it was so delicious she is still talking about it and we visited in January! Anyhoo, absolutely loved our experience at Cafe desta and will definitely return next time we are visiting Tucson. If you have never had Ethiopian or have and want legit delicious food, give this place a try! read more

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Brooklyn E.

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3 years ago

Not bad, but not amazing. The combo for 2 was $30 and we both left hungry.. so for us it wasn't worth the money. Good flavor, but again nothing amazing. We've had better Ethiopian food.. We are visiting from out of town, so I'm not sure we would recommend or go back. read more

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Abigail P.

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4 years ago

GET THE GIANT COMBO PLATE. My bf and I share it after a long day of doing hard things. And it's freaking amazing every time. So many veggies so much injera read more

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Rozhin Y.

3 years ago

The food, the bread, the coffee, the experience, everything amazing. I was is in $$$$ restaurant last night, and had better experience here

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markee r.

2 years ago

So I never had Ethiopian food before. I have to let you know that the food at this place was delicious. Now I did order to go, so I really don't know about the service but it did have a nice ambience and the staff was nice. I ordered the lunch special with lamb chicken and this Injera bread. read more

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Sonia H.

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3 years ago

Food is just Devine! Love the gluten free injera! Staff is great! Always clean! I love their vegan options!

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Eva K.

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5 years ago

I can't believe I still haven't written a review here... after 5 years of being a regular. I honestly can't express how much I love Café Desta. It's one of my favorite restaurants ever. First of all, because of the people who work there. I have never, ever, anywhere in the world encountered such hospitality as I have at Café Desta. These people make this place more than just a place to eat, you feel like being part of the community there. Every time we come there we are met with a huge genuine smile and treated like friends. Regarding the food, it's basically as great as the service. It's comforty, always super fresh, hearty, and simply divine. I'm vegan and I always have plenty of options to choose from, though, in reality, I keep choosing the same meal over and over again :) Kik is just a dish made by gods for gods. Misir that I've only recently discovered for myself is the same, absolutely perfect. If you're vegan and love rich combination of flavors, I would highly suggest ordering half and half Kik and Misir with injera (obviously). If you dig milder flavors, you would probably enjoy Tikil Gomen which, surprisingly, tastes extremely Russian. I have to also mention their soup, vegan Shorba. Again, divine. Simple, healthy, delicious, it checks every box. It comes with their amazing homemade Ambasha, bread which also very much resembles a typical Russian bun (I don't know whom I writing this for, but if you're by any chance Russian/Ukrainian/Belorussian, you'll know it when you taste it). Finally, Café Desta's location is great as well. After your epic feast there you can always go for a walk in chill and quiet Barrio Viejo or Armory Park and lose a few calories that you just gained :) Please, never change, you're PERFECTION (is it too much? it probably is, but anyway, we only live once). read more

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Hannah H.

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The turmeric and onion in the Tikil Gomen with the subtle lemon flavor in the Injera was an amazing combination! The salad had a refreshing lemon and vinegar dressing. Very friendly staff, and the food was impressive. I can't wait to try their other vegan options and try some of their coffee. I ordered the Vegan Entrée with Tikil Gomen. read more

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Paula L.

3 years ago

We love Café Desta and we will never stop coming. The ambiance is cozy, authentic, and unpretentious. Service is always great, usually by the very same owner. Now the food is the real highlight. Having tried many Ethiopian places, their shorba with the ambasha bread are a must --this is a very light minestrone-ish type of soup with their homemade bread on the side. For our entrées I love just ordering a couple of vegan dishes with injera. My favorites are tikil gomen, kik, misir and shiro. This a regular spot for us. I love tibs but since I only do pescetarian, I hope for fish tibs one day! I Highly recommended! read more

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Jessy T.

5 years ago

We found this spot last minute and it's a cute, cozy place!! First time in Tucson as well as eating Ethiopia food. I did the lunch combo which was pick 2 or 3 items. I picked 1 veggie and 2 chicken. The 2 types of chicken dishes were so freaking good and love the sauces on them. The chicken in the red sauce is spicy but worth it. I love spicy food so it was perfect. The veggie was cabbage and carrots. It had a sweet after taste and we liked it alot! It was fun eating with the injera and learning the culture of Ethiopian food. I loved how the menus translated the words that way we knew what we were eating. The staff is really nice, super clean place even during Covid. I would definitely come back to eat there! read more

Cafe Desta - Veggie which was cabbage and carrots. Others are chicken. The red sauce was is spicy but worthit!! The injera is really good too! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Cafe Desta - They have menu's printed out. The blackboard has all the drinks they have, like coffee, tea's, etc. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Julie B.

3 years ago

I enjoyed every single thing on my plate. Flavors were on point and the crepe that lines the bottom of the plate was delicious. Crepes instead of bread for gf option was so good. read more

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Marissa S.

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5 years ago

Food is absolutely amazing! Lunch special is awesome! Meal for 2 is awesome! First time trying Ethiopian food and fell in love! The food/spices are great! Will be a regular customer for sure thank you Cafe Desta! read more

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PJ S.

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3 years ago

Outstanding food, good ambience and reasonably priced. The Ethio Latte was surprisingly good. I arranged to stay near here just so I could eat here. read more

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Razzel D.

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3 years ago

Yum. The soup was devious and pairs great with the side of bread. The vegan plates are so yummy!! Mango juice also delish! read more

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Richard K.

2 years ago

Delicious Ethiopian cuisine and efficient service with a smile. Just what we were looking for! Top rate!

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Anthony P.

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4 years ago

1st time eating Ethiopian food. The flavor profiles and spice are not just so amazing , but you will find yourself craving the cuisine.

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Amanda C.

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Hands down my favorite Ethiopian restaurant I've been to! I have dined at Cafe Desta multiple times before Covid happened, but I have also gotten take out during quarantine. I'm pretty amazed at how fresh the food stays in the takeout containers. I thought that it would be soggy and sad, but the quality was just as I remembered pre-Covid. To me, eating Ethiopian food is a social event, where more people equals a more fun experience. With more friends around, you can get the combo dish, which comes with 5 different meat or veggie dishes. Between 5 people, we got two combo dishes with plenty of leftovers to spare! Each dish is so flavorful and has a unique flavor profile of it's own. Every bite is like a new flavor experience! I'm getting hungry just writing this review. Do yourself a favor and try out Cafe Desta! read more

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Claire M.

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3 years ago

delicious food wonderful variety great flavor amazing service !!! 10/10 stars !!! thank you cafe desta for feeding my family! read more

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Gabriella T.

3 years ago

BEST FOOD I HAVE EVER HAD!!!! Great service, vegan options and so so savory. 10/10 restaurant and food, if I lived in AZ I would be here at least once a week. Muy rico, sabroso. read more

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Naomi C.

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You don't have to love or know anything about Ethiopian food to want to try this cafe. Yes, it's very traditional cuisine, but if you like healthy, flavorful food, that's really all you need to know to try it. Yes, they do serve most dishes with injeera, but you can sub rice or salad if you prefer! They have a TON of vegetarian/vegan options that are delicious, well-seasoned, and healthy, but I just love the stewed meats. The gomen (collard greens), misr (spicy lentils), and tikil-gomen (cabbage and potatoes with tumeric) are my favorite side dishes. The lunch special for $9 is great and gets you three options of veggies/meat. I generally get lamb or fish, misr and gomen. YUM. I'll be honest, I've never even tried the chicken because the lamb and fish are my absolute favorites. The lamb is slow stewed, deeply flavorful, and tender. The fish is always fresh, spicy, and a perfect compliment to the gomen and injeera. The location is cool, though there's not much around, it's between downtown and South Tucson, so not very convenient, but for downtown workers (like me), it's great because it's off Congress and, therefore, has better parking options. The restaurant is sunny, clean, and welcoming, the wait-staff reserved and helpful. It's a great place for a work lunch or date because you can hear yourself speak unlike, say, Street Tacos at lunch! Overall, it's "niche" cuisine, but if you care about your health, it's a good niche to be in! I love Ethiopian food, but even if you didn't, you can find something here that you would really enjoy! read more

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Caroline G.

2 years ago

Wonderful food, service, and casual ambiance. One of my favorite spots to eat in Tucson.

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Sant Kaur K.

4 years ago

This is a wonderful place to enjoy Ethiopian food. I enjoyed a delicious platter with friends. Everything was tasty and plentiful. The setting is simple and small and compliments the food style. I'll be back! read more

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Lindsey S.

5 years ago

Unbelievably delicious. I got the veggie plate and shared with a friend and it was more than enough but we could not stop! We also had this reallly nice warm tea. Staff is nice, clean and nice atmosphere. This is definitely going to be my go to spot. read more

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Anne L S.

2 years ago

I've eaten Ethiopian food in many cities and Cafe Desta is as good as you can get anywhere. The portions are generous, service is wonderful, they provide a warm and friendly environment and I always leave full and smiling. Try it, you won't be sorry. read more

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Kassi K.

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8 years ago

Can I give ten stars? Because they deserve it! I'm a big fan of Ethiopian food and have eaten a LOT of it (even wrote an e-book cookbook of Ethiopian recipes), and Cafe Desta won my love. All of the dishes were super yummy, injera is fully gluten free, and ambiance was really fun, lively, and cozy. Our server was really kind, helpful, and efficient. We loved our experience here and were still talking about it the next day and sort of wishing we had taken our leftovers with us (we didn't because we were traveling). But that's also of note. We ordered the vegan platter with all of the options to share between 3 people. It was more than we could eat, and we had all come VERY hungry and enthusiastic to eat some good food. read more

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Mark A.

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I forget they are here and when I remember I am glad. I have probably eaten here 8 or 9 times since they opened. The atmosphere is great, the food is super, the service okay not stellar. I forget about it because it is not downtown and not in South Tucson either, nothing else around to draw a crowd. With all the roadwork it is a complete pain in the ass to get south of downtown. The twin sisters are the wait staff for the most part and seem overworked and tired, I think that is why the service is just okay, maybe when they are making more money they will hire more wait staff. They always seem to be busy and they have expanded into the other part of the building. Regardless of all of it the greens are amazing and that will keep me coming back. read more

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I wanted to like this place. It's not the first time we've had Ethiopian food, but it was our first time here. Overall I was underwhelmed. The food was OK. But I thought the portions were a bit small, and the flavors not as interesting as the last time we had Ethiopian. The others in my party agreed. Pretty good, though not really as good as others, and a bit pricey for the quantity. They also have a coffee bar, and apparently do a coffee service in the morning. We did not do this, but they seemed to have a reasonable selection of coffees. Service was friendly, but not very attentive. Had to get the guy's attention whenever we wanted something. It wasn't that busy when we were there. But, as I said, he was very friendly when we did ask for something. We were here for lunch. read more

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Mila Y.

4 years ago

Get a signature plate. You will not be disappointed! The staff is always incredibly friendly. Great beverages, injera, vegan options, you name it. Go eat there and tip well! They deserve it! read more

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Rozina P.

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Great place for Ethiopian food (not like I know what it should taste like, but nonetheless, it tastes different and ethnic). Been here a couple of times now and both times I have enjoyed the food. They have a wide variety of options including both vegetarian and meat/chicken options. On our last visit here, we tried the combo for two with 5 vegetarian sides. We ordered three different kinds of lentils, cabbage, and spinach. All were deliciously flavored and tasted really great. Have to say that I liked the vegetarian options more than the meat ones. The items are served on a bread and they give you additional fresh bread to eat the food with. It tastes almost like made from rice flour or something, very different from pita/naan/roti/actual bread lol. I definitely enjoyed the food a lot and will be back for more! read more

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Chris P.

2 years ago

Almost always a home run with this choice! The flavors are amazing! Only once when I've gone has there been an off day with the food. It was didn't taste as good as it normally does which is unfortunate. The staff is always nice ! read more

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Wulfina M.

6 years ago

You'll discover taste for food you didn't know you loved. I am suppose to add more words. Mmmmm yummmy slurp yuummmmy. read more

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Yesenia G.

4 years ago

Stopped here for an espresso before heading home to Phoenix. I wished we would've had time to eat something because the food looked really good. We plan to go back soon. read more

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758 S Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
Barrio Viejo
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(520) 370-7000
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Hours

What time does Cafe Desta open?

Cafe Desta opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Cafe Desta close?

Cafe Desta closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Cafe Desta take Bitcoin?

No, Cafe Desta does not take Bitcoin.

Does Cafe Desta take credit cards?

Yes, Cafe Desta takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Cafe Desta have catering options?

Yes, Cafe Desta does have catering options.

Does Cafe Desta have a happy hour?

No, Cafe Desta does not have a happy hour.

Does Cafe Desta serve alcohol?

Yes, Cafe Desta serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does Cafe Desta have TVs?

No, Cafe Desta does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Cafe Desta have bike parking?

Yes, Cafe Desta has bike parking.

Does Cafe Desta have outdoor seating?

Yes, Cafe Desta has outdoor seating options.

Does Cafe Desta have parking?

Yes, Cafe Desta has parking options. Street Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Does Cafe Desta have free WiFi?

Yes, Cafe Desta has free WiFi.

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Specialties

We specialize in authentic Ethiopian food & coffee. We have a variety of gluten free and vegan options. We take pride in being able to offer Organic ingredients from Ethiopia. We make our homemade injera/bread fresh daily using only the finest Teff (gluten free grain). What really sets us apart from the rest is the way we prepare our meat dishes. We use a unique method of cooking the meat purified butter(ghee). We also make our own fresh cheese using the highest quality butter & whole milk. If you haven't had authentic Ethiopian cuisine than you are in for a real treat.

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The start of our tour at the historic Hotel Congress.

HUB Restaurant & Ice Creamery

3.9(1.6k reviews)

0.7 mi

Dining here was a great experience for a first time in downtown Tuscon…read more The food, cocktails, atmosphere, and service were fantastic. The Prime Rib fries were piled high and tasted great. The Buffalo wings were cooked just like I like them...extra crispy. I asked for the Buffalo sauce to be on the side. The wings aren't seasoned so the flavor is all in the sauce. Seated by the window made a fun time people watching as we enjoyed the downtown view. This place is more spacious than I anticipated. The bar area is sectioned off from the main dining area so there is plenty of seating. My waiter Robert was really awesome. Took great care of me and my sister's dining needs. He suggested dessert but we were too full to try any. So he suggested to sample some of their ice cream before leaving I went over to the ice cream shop which is right at the entry/exit door. I waited but no one came over to sample. After a few mins of waiting, I left and will have to try the ice cream next time.

We decided to try this spot during a visit to Tucson since we were craving something sweet after…read morelunch. The server was friendly and the ice cream wasn't bad but it wasn't something that blew me away. Also we had initially wanted an affogato but the espresso machine was down. This review is solely based on the ice cream though I do think the interior looked fun/elegant to dine in and try food. I would be interested in giving this spot a try for the food and drinks.