The best African food in the area, I usually take the drive to Ike's in Norcross but so grateful I…read morefound this place!

Good. Very good African food…read more I just get turned off by the starfish in the spinach I WISH they did not use starfish Before I knew it was starfish in the spinach -I tore it up! Devoured it in seconds because it is so good! Definitely authentic African food The food is already cooked and they just scoop it out of the silver treys in front of you. You get fufu with your order I buy some for my Kenyan friend and he loves it!

Great Ambience, efficient service, and delicious food…read more Went here to celebrate my husband's birthday and it was everything we were looking for. The suya and fried potatoes were so good and not too spicy. The wet fry was well flavored but I would suggest another type of rice with it. The jollof's flavor is so strong and spicy, it overtook the flavor of the meat. It was delicious on its own though. Everything was cooked well, seasoned well, and not too spicy. Can't wait to go back

Loved the interior decor. Seating was comfortable and our server was amazing and super kind. The…read morefood was exceptional and definitely has that African spice. I will be back for sure

So disappointed! I ordered the jollof rice and goat. The rice was spectacular but the goat was so…read moretough that I threw it away. Since this was my first time trying this restaurant, I tried two dishes. The other was a stew with turkey and white rice. I thought the turkey might make up for the goat but...:nope! Just as tough and inedible! Honestly, they should just sell rice as that was the only bright spot of this meal.

Tried the Fufu and Egusi. Took one bite, gagged and threw it out. Is was gamey. I mean not a little…read moregamey. Like licking a barnyard goat's hoof. I've had it before elsewhere and it was not like this. 0 stars. Sorry

I LOVE THE GRILLED LAMB AND SAMOSA . Omg they're great the staff is always sweet and efficient…read more Love them try it out when you can baes

The first time I went here they did not have anything and I was a little disappointed. They have…read moretheir sign that says they close at 10, but maybe it was that day, or they were just out of everything, because the lady told me they only had two things left on their menu, so they decided to close up shop early maybe, I do not know, but the second time around when I finally was able to order something, I was not impressed. The best part of the meal was probably the seasonings they have sitting on the side of the counter where you order. I do not really know who works there. First there was a lady, then there was this kid, but the kid was sitting in the lounge when I first walked in and stood there for about 5 minutes at the bar before the lady in the back who was having a conversation with the lady who makes the food I guess came from behind and walked around to the register. Their menu has absolutely no pricing. I had the peanut butter soup, which was good, but a little disappointing because the majority of the meat was nothing but fat, and there was not that much meat in it honestly. The potato that was in it literally looked like that had just cut it in two and threw it in the soup. It was good, and not that bad portion wise, but if I had known it was almost $20 I probably would have gotten something else. I was hoping to try the hookah while I waited, but evidently all of the hookahs were in need of maintenance, so that was a bust. Would like to go back in the future, maybe when they have a crowd of people or something, but overall I was disappointed.

This place has been on my radar to try for quite some time, unfortunately for me any African…read morerestaurants are a bit of a drive. But, I decided to make the trip one rainy day and I must say I was not disappointed. Inside was clean, the service was friendly, and the overall atmosphere was welcoming. I ordered the Efo Riro with Mackeral and it was good, the fish was cooked well. I got there fairly early and there was no one in the restaurant so I didn't have to wait too long for my food. It came out hot, fresh, and the right amount of spice. I'll definitely be back to try my go to Ayamase and other items.

I ordered the efo riro ...the fufu & spinach was amazing great flavor. The beef was disappointing…read moreit was SO tough I could barely eat it, it needed to simmer for at least 3 more hours. I will try another meat next time

Food was pretty good. The server ordered and charged for a more expensive add on of the appetizer I…read moreordered. A little off putting considering I was still expected to pay for it. The ambience was fine, but there was nothing over the top special about this place.

Loved the food & the service was warm too. We loved the 4sampler 4 soups with the fufu. My favorite…read morewas the egusi!! Would definitely recommend 4 authentic Nigerian food!!

I am thankful this place was referred to me. I was up here and was unsure about going to another…read morespot on the south side. Anywho, this place was highly recommended by someone I know. I ordered the okra stew with fufu and plantains with stew. This was delicious.,I mean everything my soul needed today. It sits inside an International Market with great finds. Nice size store without too much. They offered fresh meat, frozen items, personal items, and groceries. The cashier was nice. The restaurant is ran by some cute aunties/grandmas. They are beautiful... the service is nice and they even offer seating to eat inside. I would definitely hit this spot again. They offered wine great home authentic cooking. The food made me feel like I was in someone's home.

I usually travel to Ike's but I thought I would try them out since they are in the neighborhood…read more The okro soup is very tasteless and the meat is hard. I couldn't even finish my meal and I would not consider trying anything else. Aside from the, the lady at the register was nice. However, that alone cannot satisfy my stomach. I will continue to travel for the quality that I want.

We didn't get to experience the delicious barbecue or the saxophone player because every time we've…read moretried to go here - despite the hours posted on a) Yelp, b) Google and c) THEIR DOOR and D) THEIR WEBSITE - these folks are never open. And when we called to ask about the hours - they never answer the phone and the voicemail box is always full. My neighbors who initially recommended them and raved about the Suya said they finally gave up on them because of the erratic hours. In fact, they said they ordered from Uber Eats from them a few weeks ago and the food never showed up. They called and couldn't get an answer and when they drove over, the place was closed. I'm sympathetic to anyone who is having trouble running their business due to Covid staffing shortages. And I'm even more sympathetic to anyone that has to close their business due to death in the family. I just don't think it's too much to ask that people update their voicemail greeting, social media pages and / or website when they have these emergencies. It is very hard to support small businesses when the business hours are unknown / inconsistent. Tip / Note to anyone trying to find the building. The signage out front (close to the road) says ' 1644 Tattoo Grill & Lounge .' The word "Tracxx" is very small and beneath the logo. And the '1644' refers to their address. The word "Tattoo" is on the sign because of the tattoo shop residing in the same 'plaza.' We actually drove by it the first time because the navigation was garbage and we thought the sign was for a spot called Tattoo Grill and Lounge. Lol. Don't laugh - remember Tattoo was Mr. Rourke's sidekick so I'm sure there are people with the nickname Tattoo. Lol.

I ordered some macaroni from here through DoorDash. I tastes exactly how it looks.....TRASH. I was…read moregiven instant Mac and cheese!!!!!! I ended up giving all FOUR containers that I ordered for my family to my f*%#ing DOG!!!

Food is bland and boring! The meat wasn't seasoned the price was ridiculous for what they are…read moreoffering!! The employees are nice that's about it! You will regret it here trust!!! The place looks old and dated.

I will admit that my rating and the overall rating of Nations Cafe is a bit harsh. From what I can…read moretell, this restaurant had some issues many years ago and reviews have been trending more positively lately. I've been to Nations Cafe a couple of times and I've had pretty good experiences, though there are definitely some areas for improvement. After speaking with some of the employees, I've learned that the main cuisine of the restaurant is Nigerian food. This was super cool to me, there are not many Nigerian restaurants in the area! This place gives you the full Nigerian experience. There are stews, soups, fufu, meats, seafood, vegetarian options, you name it! The menu is large and gives you plenty of options. I tend to stick with the stews when I order. The first time I visited, I ordered their beef stew and it was absolutely delicious. The stew itself packs a ton of flavor, there is definitely tomato, peppers and a whole lot of different spices in it. The beef was tender and flavorful as well. Each stew comes with two different sides. The jollof rice is a must! The rice is cooked perfectly and has so much flavor as well. When you combine the stew and rice together it is a flavor explosion, in a good way! Some other sides that I think are decent are the fried plantains and the cabbage. Those sides don't each touch the jollof rice in terms of quality. I tried to get the collard greens on my last visit, but they were out. Sad! I also recently got the hen stew. The stew was great yet again, but the hen was definitely dry. I definitely prefer the beef stew. While the food is generally good, the big problem of the restaurant is the service. Don't get me wrong, the people working there are super nice and pleasant to speak with. However every time I walk in, there isn't someone to accommodate me. My guess is that they are just surprised that I actually want to eat there, so this will get a slight pass. Throughout the meal though, the servers never check up on me. They are basically there to take my order, deliver the food and that's it! They could definitely do better! Another problem in my eyes are the prices. I spend about $30 on a single meal there, it's a bit hefty of a price. They also charge for water, which I didn't realize the first time. Again, this would've been helped on with better service! Although the restaurant does have some problems, I think the uniqueness of the food and its quality will have me going back. I certainly think you should give Nations Cafe a chance, it is so much better than the rating would suggest!

I met a friend, and we shared four different dishes. It was delicious…read more I can't remember what it was called, but the ground raw steak was absolutely delicious.

Desta is the move for a Sunday lunch when you want zero stress and high-quality flavor. The space…read moreis massive, so you aren't fighting for a table, and the vibe is immediately set by the music. They had Afrobeats playing, which kept the energy right without being over the top. The beef sambusas are the essential starter crispy, well-seasoned, and gone in about two minutes. For the main, I went with the Meat Lovers combo: lamb, salmon, and filet mignon, with gomen, cabbage, mushrooms, and rice. It's rare for a spot to nail three different proteins on one plate, but the filet was tender and the lamb was seasoned like they actually care about the craft. Eating it with the injera is non-negotiable; you need it to catch all that flavor. The portions are heavy, so I did the smart thing and took the rest home. Honestly, that's the pro move--the spices hit even harder when you run it back for round two later that night. If you're in the area and want a meal that actually justifies the hype, this is it. No gimmicks, just solid food and good music.