Probably the best special kitfo I've ever had.... maybe even perfect. Something about their ayib…read moreand choice of ingredients. Maybe even how they arrange the food. Idk, but I do know I had a really good experience and and much better quality food than I was expecting. This place is a mini mini market / mini restaraunt. Not alot going on inside, I didnt even find a bathroom. Only came for a simple dinner, but due to the size of the place and cozy feel, my dinner turned into an intimate date. Also shout out to the servers for being so chill and just on top of things. We got service and even items brought to us legitimately as we were about to ask for it. Its like the guy was reading my mind... or he has eaten the dish before and knows how delicious they make it. Either way, id come back and I would recommend this place to others. Just not large parties unless its takeout for a large party.

No frills straight forward Ethiopian joint. The store is small but they have a menu available of…read moreEthiopian eats and a decent selection of Ethiopian foods and housewares. Stand out for me was the Ethiopian coffee, it was served in a traditional Jebena and very delicious! This place is a hidden gem for their Ethiopian Coffee!

Aladdin Café was such a cute little spot with a cozy and inviting atmosphere. It seems like a nice…read moreplace to catch up with friends or just relax with a drink. We stopped by hoping to try some of their pastries, but unfortunately there weren't many left by the time we got there, so our options were pretty limited. The drinks were alright, but I think the pastries are probably what really make this place special. The staff was friendly, and overall it was still a pleasant visit. I'd definitely come back another time, hopefully earlier in the day, to check out their full pastry selection and give them another try.

We went for the heavy brunch for 4 people ($70) and while the menu photo looks like a well…read moreorganized spread, the reality is far less aesthetic. You do get a variety of items, olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, salami, feta, and so on so there are a lot of plates on small surfaces and that's before the tea arrives. Two standout issues: Tea arrived 20 minutes after the food. When you're eating a brunch built around shared plates and warm drinks, that timing really throws off the rhythm of the meal. Table space is a real problem. The sheer number of dishes that come with the brunch service is tough to accommodate. There are two large tables that can support this meal better but if the table is occupied prepared to be cramped, we've tried both of the other tables, a settee which was very uncomfortable and then opted for the circular tables but they were not level and had their own issues. The third could just be a bad day, but the person delivering food splashed olive juice all over the table and chairs and made no effort to clean it up until we asked. The olives will certainly be less messy in a bowl, but also it's courtesy if you make a spill you wipe it off for the customer. We ordered pizzas and fries for the kids, hoping for some reliable crowd-pleasers. Sadly, both were a miss on flavor and again took about 45 -60 minutes to arrive. We didn't try any of the sweet offerings ourselves, but we noticed plenty of other tables ordering desserts and coffees -- they clearly seemed popular. I hesitate to return with Kids given the long wait times. But this is a cute place for a dessert and a coffee/tea while enjoying some of the shopping in the same plaza. Recommend the owners check the phone number on Yelp, I called several times only to ring to a voicemail box that isn't set up.

I went with my best friend so he could experience this wonderful cuisine. This place was absolutely…read morea perfect spot! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was amazing, and the staff was super friendly! We had the vegetable plate and the spicy Lamb Tibs which were all delicious! Can't wait to go back!

I am a big fan of Ethiopian food. I like Desta. The food is solid. The service isn't bad, just not…read moremuch interaction really with the server when we were there for lunch but not necessarily a huge negative. They have big TVs in there and the World Cup games were on so that was cool. Restaurant looks clean and open and they have a nice big bar in addition to the tables in the main dining area. I think their injera is some of the best I've had and my favorite dish is the red lentils but everything else is also pretty solid. I would definitely recommend! We don't have too many options for Ethiopian food in DFW and this is a good spot.

Abeba Foods has been our go to for over a decade now! The service is great because anyone that…read moreanswers the phone is friendly. The owner and her son are so friendly to talk with as well as Abu. It's not the best for looks but the food is great and it is also a small grocery store.

My fiancé brought me here for dinner and my first ever experience with Ethiopian food, and we agree…read morethat there is just nothing quite like this in Dallas. The food was absolutely delicious: spongy, tasty injera and the most flavorful and exciting veggies I've had since moving here. The lamb stew was rich and deep with a subtle, sneaky spice. Jonas was so welcoming, friendly, and informative: he gave great recommendations and was so kind to talk us through the different dishes, treat us to sambsas, and make us feel so welcome. In short: come here!!!

Wow, it was wonderful. Food was excellent and so was the atmosphere. Owner was very kind in the way…read morethey brought our food.

During a three-week trip to Dallas in June of 2026, my girls and I decided to try Arif Cafe after…read morenoticing its excellent Yelp ratings. The food was absolutely amazing! The owner, who also acts as the chef, is the most delightful woman. She treated my girls to two wonderful appetizers--sambusas and pasty--which they completely devoured. For my main course, I ordered the tilapia tibs, and it was spectacular. After that first bite, we were hooked. We couldn't stop coming back, and with every visit, the food tasted even better than the last. Don't skip out on their wonderful Ethiopian coffee, either! For the rest of our stay in Dallas, Arif Cafe became our absolute go-to whenever we craved authentic Ethiopian flavors.

5 stars for the amazing potato soup, which is a broth based hamburger and potato soup. Fresh…read morehomemade soups everyday. And the Egyptian pocket sandwich is ridiculously huge for one person, 2 could easily share! I do not know how to spell it but it has deliciously seasoned ground beef... It is rare to find an office building with a decent cafe, but here you will find just that! Update: this cafe is under new ownership

In the area and need a great chicken salad sandwich? Or a breakfast taco? Or a sampling of homemade…read moreEgyptian food? Check out this place (which is now called Marcela Cafe - opened near the end of 2014). Such friendly owners, cute kid keeping them company, and a chicken salad that was super fresh and tasty. I got a cup of it and they gave me a slice of bread for free. Also got a side salad I made myself. The salad bar has very small compartments of items which may explain why the means contents were very fresh (ok except the baby carrots), and there were some great choices like whole stalks of fresh asparagus. There are also packages of fresh fruit cut up and ready to take - and they were REALLY fresh, like bananas and strawberries cut up and bananas not even the smallest bit brown fresh. Small functional and clean seating area, although the office tower in which this little place is has a nice seating area outside overlooking the lake (comfy couches and umbrellas). And did I mention the chicken salad? Yum.

I've eaten a lot of Ethiopian food and I imagine this to be the best in Dallas. Awards bestowers…read moreagree! Thanks, Yelp, for leading us to this spot. The lunch Veggie Combo came with Shiro which is generous. The beets, lentils (Misir Wot) and yellow split peas (Kik Alicha) were so deliciously spiced and balanced. Something special is going on here. They brought out a beautiful floral milk cake surrounded by rose petals and played Happy Birthday for the birthday girl on their sound system. So sweet! If I found myself in Dallas again I'd come back for the warming spices and warmer welcome. Ooh, and order the coffee service!

Yummy and delicious. First time here. So glad I tried the food. The veggie platter and 4 meets were…read moreexcellent for two people. The flavors popped. Such comfort in the food. The service was excellent. The honey wine was so good. The coffee was also a nice finish to the meal. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

My wife has a pedicure done close by, so I get a big treat every 6-8 weeks. I always ask for my…read morewife to bring an order of Tibs, their GREAT Cottage Cheese and extra injera back to our house in McKinney. Always cooked just right ! !

The decor was a little barren, but the food was great. The Sweet bread was warm and chewy and the…read moresambusas were well spiced.