We discovered that we like Ethiopian food when we were visiting another city. Now my daughter asked for it every time we travel. This is definitely one of our highlighted places. We really enjoyed the food. read more

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Loved the atmosphere and food. First time eating here and the food was amazing. My sister and I loved it. Service was quick and friendly. Will come again! Also highly recommend the veggie combo platter and the baklava read more

Megenagna Ethiopian Restaurant - Veggie Combo and Tibs - Ethiopian Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

My cousins and I were trying to figure out what to have for dinner and came across this establishment. Upon arriving, you can notice that the market and the restaurant are connected in case customers need some ingredients, spices, etc. We were unsure what to order since it was all of our first time trying Ethiopian food. Our server gave us some suggestions and we ended up ordering the Mogne Tibs and a Veggie combo. We didn't know how to eat the veggie combo and our server gave us tip on how to take bites of different items. The Monge Tibs had a generous spice kick. Overall, delicious gamble of food for trying the first time and service was awesome. Interior of the restaurant was decored to reflect the atmosphere of the food. We even got to speak with one of the co-owners and told us her story how the menu is not westerenized, the restaurant has been passed down from a few family members, and why they chose to come to Denver. Please support this awesome establishment if you're curious about Ethiopian food. read more

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We had a big group here for mother's day. We have quite a few vegitarians. Everyone LOVED it! Everything we ordered was good and so reasonable. It's connected to a store that has lots of goodies as well. The staff was friendly. Everyone wants to go back! read more

Unique setting. Casual. Food was great and portions were decent. No prices on menu. Remember- no alcohol. Plenty of food for two people when ordering two entrees. We took some to go! read more

Megenagna Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Good but pricey, I paid 20 for the vegetarian combo. The beef stew was 19. Great flavors, restaurant is cute and clean. read more

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Visited last evening around 5:30 pm and it was not like my first experience. Which, I 99% of the time, do not eat Ethiopian food in Colorado, only Washington D.C. My friend wanted me to try this location last year, I was reluctant, but tried it. On this second visit, the server was a bit lack luster and did not understand a majority of our request. The picture of the veggie combo platter on the menu is inaccurate with a picture of spaghetti noodles and pasta sauce. We did ask the server about it, and she indicated, it was incorrect and the veggie combo does not come with pasta. The platter was lacking and mediocre to say it best. Yellow lentils was lukewarm, leaning toward cold; green beans were not cleaned well by removing the string and hard stem where they are attached; samosa we both ordered came cold, and we asked if this was suppose to be warm, and she didn't understand our question. I left mine to take home. The greens were the only item hot, but didn't taste like any mixed greens I had before. Extremely bitter and lacking flavor. To top off our evening, we spotted a roach crawling up the wall, then onto the flat screen television and beyond. My stars are reflective of our server experience, food, and the roach. read more

Megenagna Ethiopian Restaurant - Veggie platter - Ethiopian Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

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Terrific atmosphere and good food. Waitress made feel like I wasn't supposed to be there

I can't remember, explicitly what this is, but it might be the veggie platter. I inhaled this and ordered beef tibs to go! Everything was absolutely delicious, the service was pretty good, and all of the different seating is such a vibe! This is definitely my new go to spot, because the options are endless and you can't go wrong! read more

Megenagna Ethiopian Restaurant - Veggie Combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Delayed post: Found on Yelp! we made a last minute decision for lunch while in the area that satisfied the tastebuds. What a treasure to have such diverse food choices in your city. Such a cool ambiance and perfectly flavored food. Easily one of the best Ethiopian restaurants I've experienced. read more

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I have always been curious about Ethiopian food and thanks to my two consecutive Ethiopian uber drivers, I finally took the plunge! I came to this place from testimonial recommendations. I got the Mogne Tibs (mildly spicy marinated beef with jalapeños) and it came with a savory crepe-like side to eat it with (I forgot to ask the lady what it was). I informed the waitress that this was my first time trying Ethiopian food and she was so nice about explaining the dishes to me. In the middle of my Mogne Tibs, she came back with awaze and chili powder she recommended me to dip my food in. It was such a great experience! For dessert, I had their napoleon cake with Lavazza coffee. read more

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There are so many good ethiopian restaurants in the area and this stands out to be one of the best ones! I noticed I tend to like certain dishes better at other restaurants and this place has AMAZING awaze tibs! The beef and packed with herbs and spices and each bite is filled with flavor. You can tell it soaked in it's broth and marinade really well. The beef was tender and pairs so well with the different types of lentils and veggie dishes. I had it the next day for leftovers and it tasted even better. The injera was soft and had great taste, which paired well with the main course. The gomen and spinach was perfect, nice blend of spices to give it a mild flavor. Overall one of my favorite Ethiopian restaurants in the Denver/Aurora area. Service was great and the decor was cute! They had 4 or 5 mini huts you can dine in. We sat at the high table since those were already occupied. read more

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The Awaze tibs, gored, gored and the Monge tibs were all excellent. The injera was fluffy, light and perfect. This place came highly recommended as one of the more authentic Ethiopian spots. The food did not disappoint. The service sadly, was poor. It really made our dining experience less than what we hoped for. read more

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Yum!! This restaurant is very cozy, homey, and feels extremely authentic. It's attached to a Ethiopian market next door and it all feels lovely. The food was absolutely delicious. Injera was perfectly fluffy, all the spices were well balanced. I am so happy I found this place. The service was amazing! Very sweet and attentive. This restaurant is lovely and I can't wait to come back and bring more friends! 3 of us came in and got 2 veggie combos to share and it was the perfect amount of food! read more

Megenagna Ethiopian Restaurant - Veggie Combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Sitting here incredibly full and happy! I had a major craving for Ethiopian food tonight, and drove all the way out here for it. I was going to finally be brave enough to try Gored Gored, but the waitress talked me out of it. "Seriously, people order it all the time and don't realize it's raw beef and then they don't eat it." (I love carpaccio, but haven't eaten it in decades because Mad Cow.) So...awaze tibs, and potatoes and lentil sides. (I was actually hoping for a lamb stew, but this was perfectly acceptable!) Lovely injera, everything is so tasty, really hit the spot. I'll come back here! I asked if I could purchase more injera for leftover lunch tomorrow and the waitress laughed and said she wasn't going to let me pay for more injera! read more

Megenagna Ethiopian Restaurant - Awaze tibs, potatoes and lentil sides - Ethiopian Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

We had the vegetarian platter which was amazing. Seasoned perfectly and so delicious. Was vegan and we finished the platter excellent service, great ambience read more

Food is ok. Service is poor Ambience poor Restroom there is no water Will also make sure Denver Department of Health know about their unhealthy sanitary conditions, no water in restroom in a place where you eat food in hand. Will never go back again.. read more

Living in Congress Park, there's no shortage of solid Ethiopian restaurants within a 10 minute drive. After trying Megenagna, I think I'll drive the extra 20 minutes just for the food alone. The flavors are that good. I believe we ordered the Special Kitfo Mix (#1 on the menu), which comes with kitfo and gomen, both delicious and accompanied by plain and spiced cottage cheeses that pair surprisingly well. We got the kitfo cooked medium even though it's traditionally a raw dish; I'm sure it's great either way. There was also a side of awaze sauce topped with something very, very similar to wasabi. Whatever it is, it's awesome and adds a unique kick to the gomen and kitfo. We also received a little side sampler of some of their veggie dishes, including the spicy splint lentils, yellow peas, and some type of lightly stewed greens. Everything was amazing, and we'll definitely be coming back for the full veggie combo. read more

The inside isn't the best--kind of dark and gloomy but the food is delicious. Service was fine read more

Great food and Staff ! Beautiful ambient with a delicious injera must try for yourself will not disappoint!!

Megenagna is a real hidden gem where you can get some great Ethiopian food! Getting in can be a little confusing because you first walk in through the market next door and walk into the restaurant through a doorway at the back of the market. Once your in the restaurant though prepare to eat some delicious and super flavorful food! We ended up getting the veggie combo which is a must. I'm not a vegetarian but it's the best way to get a wide variety of different dishes with potatoes, lentils, spinach and more. All of them are delicious and great with the injera bread. We also got a meat dish the Awaze beef tibs, this dish is a flavor explosion! So tasty, the spices they use are out of this wold! The staff is also very nice and helpful if you have any questions about the food or menu, Megenagna is must try. read more

Megenagna Ethiopian Restaurant - Veggie Combo and Awaze Tibs - Ethiopian Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

The food was not that much and the service made it more disgusting The waitress was very rude. She was having attitude though we saw her smiling to other customers. At a point we thought she has issues with our hijab We did not pay attention to her name but noticed Haddis on the receipt The ambiance was ok the place was quiet not many customers read more

Food and ambiance were amazing!! We shared the "juicy tins and the veggie combo. My first time there! It is also very clean with great music to boot, I will be returning and will bring friends and clients. Keep it up Megenagna. read more

I've never had Ethiopian food before. Then, I tried out this place in Aurora. It was a pleasant surprise. It had a similarity to Indian food, but it was with beef instead. I ordered the Awaze Tibs, which was cubed rib-eye in a spicy tomato-based sauce. It also came with flatbread. This bread was softer than the more firm naan bread at Indian restaurants. The Awaze Tibs had an intense flavor, with a medium amount of spiciness. If someone is a fan of Indian food, I'd recommend going here to try Ethiopian cuisine. If someone is curious how beef would taste in Indian food, I'd highly recommend this place. The decor was also incredibly cool in the inside, and the staff were friendly. They were pleased to see customers wanting to try Ethiopian food. They also give you plenty of food for the money as well, which was $19. read more

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We dined here this afternoon for lunch and it was a wonderful experience. It was our first time eating Ethiopian food, and although we had to wait a bit, it was worth it. Our server explained the menu and gave recommendations for us newbies, and we ordered both items she recommended, pictured here. We also ordered an Ethiopian coffee and cappuccino which were great. Upon leaving, we bought some dates from the grocery store that is connected. read more

Megenagna Ethiopian Restaurant - Awaze Tibs Veggie Combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Excellent service. Awesome food. Soft music fitting the overall theme. Can't wait until our next visit! Injera Vegetarian Combo And much much more... read more

Megenagna Ethiopian Restaurant - Cool canopy - Ethiopian Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Omg... this place is incredible. There is no doubt this is the best Ethiopian food I've ever had - honestly it might be the best food I've ever had period. Great decor, great coffee (honestly better than any cappuccino I've ever had), great community, great food. What is there not to like . I know this sounds like a crazy raving review - that's because it is. Blessings!!!! read more

Megenagna Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

We've been craving Ethiopian and decided to give this spot a try. I saw some reviews said they're on the pricey side - we thought the prices were very reasonable, to be honest, though we aren't well versed in the Ethiopian food scene of Denver... Yet! We ordered take out and our food was ready in 15 mins. Got the veggie combo platter and the mogne tibs. We were also given a side of injera. So let's start with that - the injera was super tasty, very thin, great texture as expected, and that amazing sour fermented flavor. Definitely one of the better injera breads I've had in some time (or I was really hungry... Either way it was tasty!). The veggie combo plate has a generous portion of food for the price with a variety of dishes included. We thought all of them were quite tasty though nothing too mind blowing - just what you'd expect really, which is sometimes what you need/want anyway, that familiar taste. The spice levels were ideal for a combo platter of this nature. Finally, the mogne tibs... I think maybe I just had higher expectations for this dish - the sauce is great and the flavor is good, the meat itself was OK. The price seems a lot but it does have a ton of meat in it so I'd say it's more than fair for what you get. Overall though while we liked it, we weren't huge fans so next time we will opt to try another meat dish. Overall, good Ethiopian food if you're in the mood for it! Note that it's in a small strip (that also has an Ethiopian grocery spot, etc) and while there seems to be plenty of parking, when we went midday Saturday all the spots were taken except for one! This spot was busy! read more

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Finally after 3 years, I managed to have Lunch with fellow lovely Yelper & friend, Mary Jo here. We wanted to go here many moons ago, but due to schedule conflicting, we did not until this recent visit on a Friday for LUNCH. First impression as what she said it was good. There is an insense smell upon entering. We opt to be seated on the left wing of this establishment. The seats and tables some what is a little too uncomfortable for me, but I brave on. Our lovely server, answered all of my questions, coz I am unfamiliar with some of the sauces or ingredients that is featured in the Menu. From the simple menu that they offer, we opt to share the following items : * Awaze Tibs ($12.50) This dish comes with chopped Rib-eye marinated and cooked with tomato, jalapeno, garlic and berbere sauce. * Veggie Combo ($12.99) This dish comes with spicy splint lentils, yellow peas, cabbage, shiro something like a beet dish and served with salad. YES, you eat what you order with your own bare hands. Whatever gravy that comes with the Awaze Tibs, you scoop it with the Injera Bread. Both of us, agreed we liked the Awaze Tibs WAY BETTER than the Veggie Combo. We are also given a basketful of Injera Bread, that is needed coz those Awaze Tibs are SO addictive! Just take note, THOSE Injera Bread can be VERY filling. All in all definitely an affordable Lunch, which is very filling. Due to time constraint, I am unable to explore the Market next door to this establishment. DEFINITELY returning when my schedule permits. I hope I can order more items in the menu and perhaps my review might differ. Megenagna Ethiopian 306 S Ironton St, Unit C Aurora, CO 80012 Tel : (720)-532-0266 read more

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Our favorite Ethiopian restaurant here in CO. The veggie platter to share is a must have

Veggie platter was excellent for the vegan in my home. Nice atmosphere. My teen enjoyed the shake. read more

AMAZING FOOD!! My friend and I are regulars. You won't be disappointed. If you haven't tried it just do it!

My kitfo was very tasty, as were complimentary small sides of chickpeas, potatoes and greens. Service was friendly and efficient, and the atmosphere authentic and relaxed. The perfect place to wait out maintenance work at the Toyota dealer around the corner! read more

Awesome yummy food!! The best Ethiopian place in Colorado as far as I've seen. The waitress helped explain what I should get since I'm not super familiar. The wait wasn't very long at all, and it tasted delicious!!! I highly recommend, and I'll be eating here again. read more

This place is amazing! We have been to several Ethiopian places in the Denver Metro area, but this is by far the best. We had the Veggie Combo and Awaze Tibs. So fresh! So flavorful! Fantastic customer service. Beautiful atmosphere. This is definitely our new go to Ethiopian restaurant! I wish I could give it more stars. read more

Megenagna Ethiopian Restaurant - Veggie Combo (left) Awaze tibs (top right), and injera (bottom right). - Ethiopian Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Got takeout from here on a Sunday night during COVID-19. The food was delicious! We got the veggie platter (combo of about 6 veg dishes like lentils, cabbage/carrots, peas, beets, etc.), and an order of the Awaze tibs. Combined with the generous amounts of injera, this was plenty for two of us for dinner (including some leftovers). I wish they had more different meat options besides beef, and/or a meat combo platter. But the tibs was delicious, in a spicy, oily sauce. The injera was super fluffy and sour, just the way I like it. And all of the veggie dishes were flavorful. Pickup was a little interesting, since I walked in the door 6 minutes before they closed, and they told me "Sorry, we're closed". I mentioned that I was just picking up my order, but then they seemed confused ("for Grubhub?"... "oh, online order?"... "hmm, for what name?"... "what name again?") even though there was only one order, mine, ready to go. Whatever. They packaged it up and I was out of there in 2 minutes to go home and enjoy the food! read more

Megenagna Restaurant is located inside the Megenagna African Grocery market so look out for the market entrance and you'll see the restaurant in the back of the store. The service was fast and friendly. The menu consists of various Ethiopian dishes and the two entrees we went with were incredible! The veggie combo consists of spicy split lentil, yellow peas, green cabbage, and shiro. This dish can easily be split between another person. Each veggie was so fresh and flavorful- highly recommend ordering this. The other dish ended up being the Awaze Tibs. Wow, the depth of flavor with the spices.. so delicious. They also give you plenty Inerja bread to enjoy with your meal. read more

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Megenagna never disappoints. Always tasty. It does take a while to get your food, so come with patience.

Waitstaff was super helpful. Food was absolutely amazing!! Cool atmosphere. Highly recommend. Definitely will be back. read more

Megenagna Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

I had the Awaze Tibs extra spicy. It was amazing and was the perfect heat. Super nice staff. I can't wait to go back and pick up some injeera to go! Definitely worth going. read more