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    Cafe Madina

    4.8 (38 reviews)
    InexpensiveHalal, Somali
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Chicken Suqaar with chicken leg and rice
    maria m.

    This is my third time coming to this restaurant and every time the food is so delicious and filled with delicious seasonings and flavors. The chicken suqaar and chicken legs are so good and have the perfect amount of flavor and spice, the owner Hasan is such a nice man and his wife is also very sweet. The sambusas are also so good, there's chicken, beef and fish! They have this good green hot sauce (bisbas) that goes with everything and it adds a great amount of spice to whatever you're eating!

    Fish steak with rice
    Brian M.

    A true five star diamond in the rough. My first experience with Somali food but I followed the other reviews and pictures. I was not disappointed. Although I did not have expectations the food was spectacular. New flavors and big portions. Super value! Extremely simple seating area and friendly casual service. I had the fish steak. Check the picture out. So good! Don't take my word for it. Check the reviews.

    Goat with rice
    Bobb S.

    When I walked in, I was definitely a little concerned. The interior is pretty shoddy and you have to order through a window into the kitchen. But trust me, what comes out of that window is pure deliciousness. I opted for the goat and rice. The goat was extremely mild and perfectly braised, however watch out as there is some meat attached to bones. Make sure you try the sauce available on the tables as it really compliments the dish. Would you take someone here on a first date? Nope (unless you wanted to ensure there was a second). But if you are looking for a great meal for a great price, you need to check out Cafe Madina.

    Sambusa

    Ordered carryout from here and it was delicious! I'd never tried Somali food before. The sambusas were really crispy and nice, and the chicken was well seasoned. Everything tasted like a delicious home cooked meal. Definitely coming back here!

    Delicious! While staying at the hotel next door I walked over here and I'm so glad I did. Food is delicious. I have no idea what I ordered, I was a little confused, but it has chicken in it and tastes great. Very flavorful, but not hot spicy. Lots of veggies mixed in so it's probably healthy too. Large portion, can't wait to eat my left overs! Definitely looking forward to coming back here when in Dallas.

    Chicken with Greens

    Forget what you see, your eyes will tell you "No thanks, Let's get outta here" this is the epitome of a hidden gem, "hole in a wall" kinda place. Instead, Let your taste buds do all the judging. You'll be thanking the Chef, INCREDIBLE flavors....! It was worth the short walk from the Atrium, will definitely be back here, their goat plate and my Chicken plate that I order for take out were both excellent. Thank you so much.

    Sarita B.

    I was in Irving, Tx and my husband mentioned we should try some Somalian food that he was referred by his Somalian co- workers and I was very pleased with hospitality and delicious food! The owner is so nice and made us feel welcome and when it was our time to pay, she threw in our drinks for free! We ordered two plates of goat and rice and it came out to be $20!

    Rice with lamb

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    5 months ago

    Food came out so delicious & was plenty of food! Super friendly staff , always will be coming by when I'm in town !

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    5 years ago

    This is spot has some good rice!! very delicious good choice for breaking fast at ramadan

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    7 years ago

    The lady who owns this place is really hospitable. Amazing Somali food. Just like how my mom makes it.

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    8 years ago

    Tiny place but incredible food and equal service. Sauces are homemade and gluten free. The lamb and goat were both outstanding.

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    14 years ago

    Great halal place. Doesn't look like much on the outside but really good food inside. Nice owners.

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    10 years ago

    This food is fantastic!!! I had a leg of lamb and rice for $10. Mouthwatering! Who would have known this small place.

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    8 years ago

    Delicious! Had the goat. Huge portions. Tasty, seasoned just right, tender. The rice was also great. Staff very friendly. Highly recommend.

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    7 years ago

    You must eat here. That is all. Amazingly big food. Kind people. Seriously. Everything was delicious.

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    10 years ago

    Very good food... One can just eat their rice all day with their green spicy sauce...

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    Cafe Madina - halal - Updated May 2026

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