Had an incredible meal here that was very reasonably priced ! The restaurant is located in the…read moreLavapies section of Madrid. The server was super friendly, letting us know what was available on the menu for that day. Minutes later we were presented with two large plates of food which was so tasty ! We added a couple glasses of wine to our meal and all of this for under 20 euro. Hands down the best meal we had in Madrid ! The neighborhood is a little shady but once inside the restaurant you will be transported to Senegal.

Went to Dakar on a Wednesday night for dinner. The restaurant was pretty small and smelled amazing…read morewhen we walked in. I had never had Senegalese food before and was really excited to try a new cuisine. The beers were very reasonably priced, and there were a couple of interesting juices on the menu. I had the Thiebou Diene, which is a fish dish that comes with rice, carrot, eggplant, tomato, and lemon. The rice was AMAZING - incredibly spiced and went really well with the white fish. The eggplant, tomato, and carrot were also so well cooked and spiced in a very interesting way. The dish was also very reasonably priced, at 6 euro, and the portions was incredibly ample. I really enjoyed this dish, 5/5. I really enjoyed my meal at Dakar and am definitely on the hunt for Senegalese food closer to home!

I've gotta give this place 5 stars. It was so delicious and cheap…read more The restaurant was nothing fancy but a normal local place. My friend who lived in Madrid took me first time to this place many years ago before I started to write reviews for Yelp. Then years later I went back to Madrid and coincidentally ended up at the same place and realized that it was the same restaurant I went with my friend. I remembered that it was really good. And it is still very good!!! My favorite dish here is beef Mafe (beef with peanut sauce). I can't say from my own experience that it's authentic because I've never been to Senegal or any African countries but I felt that it's pretty authentic! LOL Well you should try and let me know! I tried to make Mafe myself at home. I searched for recipes on the internet but it wasn't as good as from this restaurant. The service was friendly but a bit slow. The best idea and time is go a bit late. We went for lunch a bit before 2 and they started to cook all the dishes together at once (in big portions for the day) at 2. LOL So if you go about 3 pm for lunch, you would be served right away! I will definitely go back to this place again! I highly recommend it!

Baobab is great, affordable, Senegalese food. most dishes…read moreare 7 or 8 € and the potions are generous. tried the rice plate with fish. it was an experience and slightly greasy. the rice was very short grain and flavorful. the fish was delicious and the vegetables were tasty. Baobab drink is also worth trying if you've never had baobab (it's an African tree) before.

Great food, great service, cute atmosphere. Sambusa was great! Would def come again!!read more

We enjoyed a delicious and gluten free meal of chicken and veggies! Very kind, attentive server,…read moretoo!

Was lead here by a random local gentleman and I so glad that he did. The food was amazing--rich in…read moreflavor, low in price, and large in portion sizes I was so surprised that there were not more people here! It is definitely the spot for inexpensive Senagalese food. The waitress was very attentive and understanfing about my limited Spanish speaking abilities. Only the first four items on their entrees were available, so I ordered their grilled chicken with vegetables, rice, and a little picante on the side. There was definitely more rice than anything, but it was cooked very well with just a nice bit of crunch and spice. The chicken was tender on the inside and the outside was a deep brown color, but all of it flowed very well together. The amount of spice of the picante made me cough a little bit, but was so worth it as it was a great mix with the rice, chicken, and onions. The "vegetables" were basically a sprinkling of shredded onions, carrots, and green peppers. Was able to take my leftovers home as they have para llegar (take out). I hope to come back to this spot again and try one of their drinks and more of that amazing rice. I think I will ask for extra chicken this time.

A small cozy Senegal place. Service was good and quick, we tried " dibi ", a lamb dish with salad…read moreand fries. The huge piece of meat was surprisingly soft, very tasty, and the mustard sauce was an interesting combination. The bread and fries were a bit lacking, but who can complain with such a generous portion for 6 euros?

El servicio es excelente, a parte la amabilidad por explicarte los platos y mostrarte platos…read more La comida bien, algo picante, pero vamos tampoco tengo tanta experiencia en este tipo de cocina. Los precios igual están bien.

BEST. SENEGALESE. FOOD. EVER. Okay to be fair, I've never had Senegalese cuisine so this was my…read morefirst time. I didn't know what to expect, but it just blew my mind with how good it was. To be even more fair, my friends and u basically ordered the same dishes Thiébou Yapp (beef) and Thiébou Guinar (chicken) so we didn't have too much variety, but it was GOOD. The beef was a little dry, but the chicken was REALLY GOOD. The drinks were also really good. I would recommend the traditional baobab one over the hibiscus one, but you can't go wrong with either. The owner was also really nice. He could tell we didn't know what the dishes were, so he left his phone with us with photos of each dish so we could see what we wanted (the menu had no photos). Here is their menu: https://qrco.de/bbifDp

On our last night in Madrid, we wanted to try something different as we were tired of Spanish tapas…read moreand italian food. We love Ethiopian food and came here for an early dinner. We came a bit early as we had train to catch and there was no one at the restaurant. There was only one man who was a bit lost on what to do as they may not be expecting dining guests even though the restaurant was open. We asked for 'tej' - honey wine and it was good. not the best we have had though. we opted for vegetarian combo for one person and entree of Misir Wot ( red lentils in berber sauce). It took about 25-30 minutes for the food to be cooked but it was well worth the wait. All the vegetables had a great flavor and the injera bread was really good. We were server only one injera and had to ask for more as it was not enough for the food. the misir wot is always a favorite and it was really good here. We were stuffed by the food and injera and I wish I had enough room for baklava. The service was a bit slow but we enjoyed our meal. There is wi-fi available and you need to ask for the password.

We ordered the vegetarian plate for two persons (37€), and we each had a couple of beers to go with…read moreit (which increased our bill to a total of 47€). The flavors were really good, and the injeri had a nice lightness to it compared to some others that I've had before. When we got there we were quite hungry, and when we left we were completed sated. If you like Ethiopian food, I'd definitely recommend this place (note: we did not try any of their meat dishes, so I can't speak to how well those are prepared). NOTE: our server did not speak any English, but if you ask for an "English/Ingles menu", they will give you one.

We missed our flight to Morocco (seriously), so we decided to look for the next best thing. It was…read morea bit of a hike from our hotel, and my wife kept asking if we were going the right way. The area was mostly deserted, and located in a community with Chinese and Mexican restaurants. The streets were steep, and not the best for my wife's heels. The entrance belies the rest of the neighborhood, but it gives a clue to what's inside. The interior is gorgeous. North African music weaves a lively tune to provide the perfect backdrop. We opened with hummus, which had the silky quality you expect, and a beautiful presentation. The flavor was very chickpea-forward, but something tasted different from the hummus I've enjoyed in Dearborn (which has the world's largest concentration of middle easterners outside the Middle East). Then, I realized it: there was no detectable garlic, and no salt. Salt is available upon request, though. The pita served with the hummus is the flat pocket type, not the puffy baked type. Not bad, but nothing special. The tagine is a conical clay cooking vessel used in North African cooking. An order of tagine means you will get a dish prepared and served in such a vessel. Well flavors may differ someone, one thing is assured: the food inside will be succulent and fall-off-the-bone. The lamb tagine was slightly sweet due to the raisins used in the preparation, and the large amount of carrots. It was served on a bed of couscous. The chicken tagine was less sweet, and served with peas and smaller chunks of carrots. The beef tagine played a bit like steak and potatoes. All of them were very tasty, though they did need a little bit of salt. While the lamb was served with couscous underneath, chicken did not have any sort of grain so we ordered rice. Wow, was this a great idea. The rice was seasoned with ras el hanout, which was exploding with flavor. This worked beautifully with all three of the above. Drink selections are limited, but we were honestly happy that they served alcohol at all. Prices are not bad, with most dishes costing around 19€. Our waiter was fast and friendly, and he was happy to call us a cab when it was time to leave. I advise taking a taxi there, too, unless you have some high quality footwear. I can't imagine doing better in Madrid if you want an authentic experience with Moroccan food.

First time in Madrid and used Yelp to find a restaurant nearby. Aladino was close by and the…read morereviews were dated but good. We decided to give it a try. The food was very good but the caveat is that there is a 27 euro minimum per person charge. With a main course, drink and dessert the minimum charge wasn't an issue. I would recommend this restaurant.

I have been to Egypt several times but the shawarma I had at this place was the best ever. We were…read moreliving close by and decide to repeat the dinner the next day. 5 stars for delicious kebabs, falafel and shawarma

Lovely place. Delicious artichokes and such a congenial host! Would happily come again.read more