This was my first time trying this kind of food and i'm glad i tried it. The food was good. Here is the good and bad: This restaurant is in a bad part of town, and not pretty from the entrance. the inside isn't much better. when we entered there was no one there. The TV was on loud with a soccer game on. A man came out and sat us. we the meat sambusas. They were very good. The gentleman that served us was very nice. They sell water, you cannot get a glass.. only bottles. The prices of the food seemed reasonable. I got the Awaze Tibs(seasoned beef dish). this was very good. It came with the authentic Injera. (gluten free fermented bread) it has a spongy texture, a very sour dough like flavor. My daughter got the Alicia Wot (seasoned lamb dish). It was also very good. My problem lies with the service mostly. All the men that worked there, sat in the room with the TV, area watching the soccer game including our server. We sat there forever to get the door and then I had to go wake him for our bill. He didn't offer an itemized bill, just gave me the amount. I had to ask for an itemized bill. I'm not a fan of a restaurant that doesn't want to do their job. I will return and try more of the food, but i'm gonna have to figure out how to deal with the service. read more

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Was eager to try this place since last time I tried to order delivery DoorDash screwed it up and I never got my food. However this is not the restaurant's fault that falls absolutely on DoorDash and their poor service. Having said that this is a family run restaurant. When you walk in may not be aesthetically pleasing to the eye on the outside but what you're about to experience inside is absolutely so much more. I ordered the mushroom wat which was very reasonably priced at nine dollars and an iced tea. The owner of the restaurant is very friendly very warm when I also taking my order promptly. The dining area itself is smaller, but very quaint and its ability to maintain its coziness. The decor of the restaurant is pretty modest in a culturally based atmosphere which improves the atmosphere of this wonderful experience. My food was very promptly made and arrived on the table quickly and experience was about to get all that much better. The mushroom wat was absolutely amazing and absolutely what I have been craving for the 20 years. I've been waiting for in my return cravings for Ethiopian food. The bread they used for dipping with absolutely perfect as it is always one of my favorites to indulge when eating this food. In the end this place left me sitting at the table absolutely stuffed, which is fantastic especially with the price what I paid for it all. I will be returning to restaurant for sure as I now found the exact right place, for this kind of food. read more

Gojo Ethiopian Restaurant - Dining room - Ethiopian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Great, authentic, tasty, Ethiopian food. Always prepared fresh. Prices are reasonable and it tastes better than some restaurants in the valley offering the same food. I always get a veggie combo plate so I can taste a little of everything. read more

Gojo Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Amazing food and the best people! I've come here every week for the past 6 weeks while overcoming a medical issue with my stomach. My friend recommended Gojo after I asked her for help and she said this food helps her diabetic mom too. My family comes once a week and enjoys their cultural decorations, food, and company. Who knows, maybe the company helped heal my stomach too! :) Let me tell you - the food is not only delicious, you GET SO MUCH. The photo is half of the Gojo Combo. It's also reasonably priced for the amount and quality of food. Never too spicy, always seasoned great, tender meats and veggies. We'll be back weekly even once my stomach is healed! read more

Gojo Ethiopian Restaurant - Gojo Combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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The norm is when something is on your table when you walk in and sit down you are not charged. When my group sat down each person had a bottle of water at their place. Before we walked out, each of us had to pay for the bottle of water that was at each person's place. There was no notice. I asked for a check while leaving. I got one but it was not itemized. The water cost about $3.00 The waiter noticed he gave the wrong dish to someone. After the patron told the waiter he had eaten from it, the waiter wanted to exchange dishes. Objections were voiced. The waiter kept saying it was OK. The other parties said it was not. Eventually the waiter acquiesced. These were not expensive dishes. Their primary ingredient is dried legumes, not lobster. There was a about a cup of the legumes in each one. There was no excuse for this. Go-Jo is place where you are deceived about what is included is not one to be trusted. Where one-half eaten bowl of split peas is imprudently exchanged for another's. It poses a danger to our health. read more

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Amazing food and big restaurant ! Get the Gojo combo for veggie + meat options or veggie combo for pure veggie. Highly recommend

I called to do a pick up order and it was my first time the guy on the phone was super rude because I had ask what kind of meat comes in the veggie and meat order, even though I was like I'm sorry I just don't know how you guys work and he said it's a meat and veggie order it's not that hard to understand and I was like okay sir thank you for your time and he said bye with an attitude and hang up on me I hope they hire somebody with better customer service or at least make their website easy to use read more

I brought my friend here when Abyssinia (my regular spot) was not open one day. The first thing my friend said "is the other place as dirty as this one?" So, the restaurant was dirty and that was before she used the restroom. Ambiance 2. Food 3 and Service 3. I was frustrated that the lady and it seemed like she would have been happy with zero customers instead of us two. The food was way too salty. Again, I have eaten at all the Ethiopian places in the valley even though it was my first time in Gojo. I have been in their parking lot a few times but they'd been closed. I will not return. I did not even eat my leftovers. I had wanted to order a lot more food in order to have leftovers but the lady would not allow me to order more. Bad experience. It's the only Ethiopian food I have not loved. read more

Downright home cooked Ethiopian food full of flavor and authenticity. The veggie dishes were soooo good...coupled with the spicy Awaze Tibs and the meat dishes... such a satisfying Ethiopian food fix. The restaurant is a no frills hole in the wall ...but the authentic meal and coffee ceremony set up is legit! read more

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The owner and his wife are very kind! We had dinner and ordered a combination platter which was very fun. We got to try a little bit of everything and now we know our favorites for next time. He helped explain everything and didn't rush us. read more

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We enjoyed our dinner at Gojo! The vegetarian options were all excellent. The meat options, the sauce was great however the meat texture was a bit tough to eat. Loved the decor. Service was a bit slow but very friendly staff so we didn't mind. We will be coming back! read more

Gojo Ethiopian Restaurant - Vegetarian platter and non-veg 2 choice platter combined. - Ethiopian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Pretty solid, inexpensive, good-value Ethiopian food in a no-frills setting. I showed up looking for a quick lunch, and that's what I got. I ordered their veggie combo ($16 plus tax), which comes with 7 different veggie dishes and injera. The highlights were definitely the misir wot and the shiro (middle and bottom middle), with the other dishes being rather middling. Good portion, good value and pleasant service. Solid spot. read more

Gojo Ethiopian Restaurant - Veggie combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

A friend and I ate here recently. We did sort of question the looks and location, however once inside we were warmly greeted. We both had the Gojo Combo and I have to say of the three Ethiopian restaurants we have tried in the valley this is the best of the three. The combo gave us a great taste of the veggie and meat options. Yum! Definitely recommend. read more

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No frills place with Great prices and good food. Had the Gojo platter so we got to try most of the items and also had the meat sambusso. The staff were very nice as well. A good option for Ethiopian food! read more

My first time There. Went with a friend. The vegetarian plate was absolutely fantastic. Going back As soon as I can. Great place. Me And my friend both loves it And will return. read more

Food was quite good and service was good enough. The major concern was the fact that there was a mf bottle cap in our dish ! Not sanitary. I don't enjoy giving bad reviews but they need to take more precaution because trust me, this was not appetizing... On top of that,when we notified the worker, he reached with his bare hand in to grab the bottle cap and remove it, saying "sorry". Sorry for the bad review but I had to bring this to attention read more

Gojo Ethiopian Restaurant - Bottle cap - Ethiopian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Great spot with great food! I'm a big fan of Ethiopian cuisine and this one comes with high quality food and friendly staff. Although I am a meat eater, I personally prefer the vegetarian dishes at Ethiopian restaurants and this one was no different with the veggie combo. It's a fun and unique experience if you haven't already had Ethiopian as you use the injera "bread" (it's kind of like a thick crepe) instead of silverware to pick up the food and eat it. Good food, good prices, and good service. Do yourself a favor and come try out Ethiopian food if you haven't already, and this is a great place to start. read more

This place serves the best Ethiopian food! Their service excellent, friendly & quick! Definitely a plus when we go to Phoenix as we are out of state! read more

Any bad review about this place is pure delusion. The food here is amazing and seasoned to perfection, every time I come here the flavor is consistent and the previous time. I've been to other Ethiopian restaurants and this one reigns superior. The service and ambiance is okay, nothing too crazy or exciting but I'm not letting that get in the way of how good the food is. Don't second guess trying this place because if you do then you're missing out on a good food experience. read more

Gojo Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Café Lalibela was closed this week and I was craving Ethiopian food so I decided to check this place out. The restaurant is a little hidden gem in the area. The family that owns the restaurant is very friendly. The interior of the restaurant is simpler than Café Lalibela but the food is just as good. The meat combo is a good way to try the different meats. I do wish the portion was slightly bigger because it was so good! read more

Gojo Ethiopian Restaurant - Meat Combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Great service! Incredible food! Food was great and portion sizes are stuffing for the price. Will definitely be my go to for Ethiopian food now! read more

Gojo Ethiopian Restaurant - a plate of food - Ethiopian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Gojo Ethiopian food is amazing ! Quick service. Easy pick up. My sister and I have returned a few times since we tried this restaurant. So far never disappoints and the serving is huge. I would definitely return again and I recommend this place if you are a fan of ethnic food in general and Ethiopian food read more

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FINALLY. I can get some yummy Ethiopian food WITH an Ethiopian BEER!!!! Gojo has ASMARA beer and it is delightfully light and fits perfectly into my hand and mouth () while I await the platter of DELICIOUS vegetarian delights. I am very picky when it comes to my Ethio flavors and this hits the spot. misr wot, kik alicia and gomen all on the money. Injera tasty and plenty. This is now in the running for my favorite Ethio in PHX. the other being Authentic EthioAfrican (they still don't have Ethio beers YET). I thankfully came upon Gojo bc Authentic is closed on Tuesday/Wednesday. It doesn't look like much from the outside, almost thought it was closed but this spot has FLAVOR and HEART. I can't wait to go back. read more

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It's quiet and friendly and welcoming here, and our larger party was easily seated. The menu has more combos than entrees. The food comes out relatively quickly and is tasty. A lot of this is exactly what I expect in an Ethiopian restaurant. It's very difficult, and perhaps not possible, to get everything in larger platters for groups. We asked but were encouraged to make separate orders. But the good news is that everything came out at once. They do not have honey wine on the menu, but it is available if you ask. Each serving is individual and is the equivalent of about 2 glasses. I read some older reviews which complained about the water. For our dinner, everyone had a bottle of water at the table with our place settings. What we did not know until we checked out was that we would also be charged for these, without being told in advance. It wasn't an exorbitant fee, but if the alternative was bad tap water, and with the food so good, we didn't mind. We also asked for separate checks, to which they said okay. But instead of getting separate bills, we had to go to the register at the bar individually and confirm what we ordered. So to sum it up, the process is a little different here, but it's still worth it for the food. read more

Gojo Ethiopian Restaurant - The honey wine comes in individual servings. - Ethiopian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I thoroughly enjoyed the meal and will definitely be back. It's been a while since I've had decent Ethiopian food. I particularly liked that they offered gluten-free bread when I mentioned my preference. Overall, the meal was excellent, and the woman who served me was very nice and accommodating to my vegan diet. Tasty read more

We are foodies, just full disclosure here. We have traveled full-time in our RV from city to city around the country for the past 7 years. We rarely eat at a chain and we nearly always use Yelp (and when pushed for ideas will use Google Maps). Our searches are for "uncommon to us" or local foods or foods we are hungry for or miss. Gojo's was found in a search for the exotic and we were willing to drive the 1 hour for a new experience. We have had African food but never specifically Ethiopian. The outside of the building was an unassuming strip center. When we passed thru the door however we felt as if we were on the African continent. Bright colors and interesting tables with straw cone shaped table covers. It appeared to be a method of keeping food warm or keeping away flies if in Africa (there were no flies in this restaurant). There is a full bar, a dance floor and small band stand. Near the bar is a sitting area with carved stools and more of those cone table things. This appeared to be a "conversation pit" of sorts. I understood more about this after we were served. The waiter took our drink order and gave us menus. When he returned, we placed an order for a Vegg Combo and a Meat Combo. There were 4 in our party. 2 of us ordered cokes and they were served in the can (no glass or ice). It seemed odd but we went with it. 1 ordered hot tea and the other ordered Ethiopian Coffee. The comments on tea and coffee were positive. The meal was served on what seemed to be a metal pizza pan about 15 inches in diameter. The pan was covered with a spongy looking bread-ish thing and the veggies were grouped in little piles around the pan and in the center. It was very attractive. The meat was basically the same. The meat was chicken, beef and lamb. The lamb was mild and delicious in a brown gravy, the beef was much more spicy and peppery in a red sauce and the chicken was the spiciest of all. The veggies were two types of lentils, carrots and green beans, yucca, cabbage, creamed corn, and collards. Most seemed the be fermented or pickled. All were very tasty and spiced nicely. We asked the waiter about the spongy stuff that was rolled in baskets set on our table. At first they looked like wash clothes. That made sense as we knew Ethiopian food is commonly eaten with your hands. It was extremely soft and pliable but not doughy; the taste was very neutral and is used to scoop up and eat the food. The texture may be a problem for some but I found it a fun way to eat. The consensus of the 4 of us was the food was "good to delicious" while one found the spicy food too hot. She usually doesn't like peppery food so that was no surprise (big sissy). 2 of us would go back but the two mid westerners said probably not. They did enjoy the experience however. Now back to the conversation pit tables. The tables were the size of the pizza pan, duh, as were the cones. Ingenious! So apps are likely served like our meals and placed on these cool tables. Fun place to try if you are adventurous. The bill including the tip was $36.00. read more

Gojo Ethiopian Restaurant - Bread , well sort of like bread. - Ethiopian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This place is probably the best in the valley. It easily beats out other Ethiopian restaurants when it comes to flavor. Even though they raised their prices, and reduced the portions you still get value for your money. Our sambusas were overdone but honestly with some direction it's an easy fix. The amount you pay and the flavor you get makes it worth it. This place isn't open until 10pm though, It's 9. They have traditional or regular seating. I'm still thinking about eating here again a whole day later. The food is really good and you have plenty of vegan options to choose from, and they carry honey wine! read more

Came here years ago then again tonight for the first time in a long time. I got Meat combo and the Gojo combo. Fire... we started with the Gojo which is a combination of the meet and veggie combos. It was so good we ordered the meats combo alone and a side of the greens. Their greens are crisp and deliciously full of flavor. It was all just so good I can't say enough about the food. The atmosphere was very quiet and not quite it but the service was great and the food is good. Come give it a shot if you love Ethiopian or just looking to try it for the first time. read more

I'm always surprised there aren't many people in this restaurant. The food is delicious, affordable, healthy, flavorful, and unique. I come here all the time and I'm always satisfied. Highly recommend :) read more

Fantastic Ethiopian Food. My boyfriend and I shared a Gojo Combo ($15.99). This was definitely enough for both of us. Maybe we'd order an appetizer if we were feeling hungrier. Here's what was on our platter, going clockwise and starting from the 1:00 position Alitcha Wot (Lamb) Fosolian (String Beans) Awaze Tibs (Beef) Ater Kik (Yellow Split Peas) Tikil Gomen (Cabbage) Key Wot (Beef) Defen Misir (Whole Lentils) Gomen Wot (Collard Greens) Mitin Shiro (Chickpeas) Misir Lentils (Red Split Lentils) In the center is Doro Wot (Chicken) read more

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This is in the top 3 best spots I've had Ethiopian food. Tucked away in an unassuming strip mall, this is a hidden gem. The vegetarian platter is amazing. Everything is cooked to perfection, deeply and richly spiced and just scrumptious. The injera is nice and sour. Service is friendly and I was stuffed to the gills and so happy when I left ! read more

It was pretty busy with just one server. She was quick to make her rounds and was fairly attentive. There's cute decor throughout the restaurant and lots of seating. My fiancé and I ordered the homemade cheese appetizer rollup, a bowl of rice, and the combo platter which had meats and veggies. Some of the food had spice, which we loved! We will definitely be back to try other stuff on the menu, can't wait to be back! read more

authentic food nice owners . the place was very homey feeling . i come here often with friends we love it

Wow!! Just finished up a meal here with my wife. For two people, we ordered a veggie combo, Sambusas (comes with 3) and a lentil soup. So much food that we didn't finish it! Flavor was great, injera was spongey, service was friendly. Authentic as it can get. read more

Worth a try if you haven't had Ethiopian food. We showed up for dinner on a Friday night. The place was extremely quiet with not even music playing so it was a little odd. The neighborhood is a shady one, so just be careful because you're in the hood! We got a samosa order and the lentil soup for appetizers, which were great. For entrees, my husband got the gojo combination and I got the meat and veggie combination. You completely eat with your hands so prepare for no silverware! You basically use the spongy bread to wrap it all up into a bite. The combos are an adventure because you get to try a bunch of things on a platter. The taste was good, it was fun to have. I wouldn't say that the food knocked my socks off, but it was fun to have something different. read more

We were excited to try Ethiopian food for the first time but this was not it. We walked into a completely empty restaurant on a Friday evening with one server who seemed disinterested when we arrived. We asked to sit at the bar that was empty and he said no. Tables were filthy. No music so it was a quiet and an uncomfortable ambiance. We tried the meat sambusa which was okay, seemed overcooked. No silverware or water provided. We each had a beer (which were $9 each!) and left. One of the most bizarre food experiences I've had. read more

Ahhh... Finally. Authentic Ethiopian cuisine! Quite delicious. As always the Sambusa ( vegi or meat) with the lentil soup was tasty. Don't forget the coffee! read more

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The most authentic Ethiopian restaurant in Arizona. Million has excellent customer service. The food taste delicious and the restaurant is always clean. read more

Really tasty! Empty when I went which is why people need to go! Nice decorations too. read more

Gojo Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Great family owned business. Friendly great service. Amazing flavorful food. Everything I've had there is packed with so much flavor, it's amazing. Beef awaze tibbs is so delicious, probably currently one of my favorite foods. The sambusas are absolutely delicious. read more

Gojo Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona