Quite the experience... We were looking for some food near Colina Del Sol Park. This was open and…read morewalking distance, we figured checking it out. Don't judge this spot by the outside--the food speaks for itself Pulled up to this spot and I'll be honest--it's super lowkey and easy to miss. But once you try the food, you understand why people keep coming back. Here was my experience: AMBIANCE: Parking: Street or small lot, it can get busy based on the time of day. Seating: Inside seating, good for small groups. Maybe room for a total of 20 people. Vibes: Welcome to Midcity/City Heights area! It's not the flashiest part of SD but its definitely a grit and grind gem of San Diego. The spot itself is a no-frill type of spot, all about the food and not the aesthetics. You go up to the window and they'll let you know if you have in the kitchen - chicken, pork, beef, or fish. Super no-frills. This is one of those spots where it's all about the food, not the aesthetic. It almost feels like a hidden kitchen more than a traditional restaurant--but that's part of the charm. Reviewers even note it's "unpretentious" and focused on flavor over presentation FOOD / DRINKS: Chicken Combo (Recommend) This is where it hits. The chicken was well-seasoned, tender, and packed with flavor. Complemented with the rice, it made it extra fulfilling. Salad was simple but nice to have. Well worth the $20~ CUSTOMER SERVICE: Straight business. There was a little bit of language barrier but we got things all squared. TL;DR OVERALL: 3.5 Stars. Good food, simple selections, and quite the memorable experience. It's not a place you come for ambiance--but definitely a place you come for authentic, flavorful food. If you're open to trying something new and keeping it lowkey, this is worth checking out. #SupportBlackOwned TIPS: * This is not your conventional restaurant so come with an open mind! * Cash helps!

Foood was amazing. My girlfriend and I wanted to try something different so we found this place…read more Kinda run down, hole in the wall. They don't have a menu. You just tell the chef what kinda meat you want and he'll cook you up something good. Chef was really nice and recommended some dishes. I eventually went with the goat dish.. 10/10. Would definitely come back

Love this place. Hadn't ordered from here in a long while. I ordered egusi and fufu from here last…read moreweek, which is always good. Today I decided to try something different. Okra goat and cow leg pepper soup were perfectly spiced, so flavorful, and just so delicious. I had jollof rice with the cow leg soup which I'm not sure if it's traditional, but for me they went well together- maybe white rice next time be better to taste the pepper soup even more? Cow leg super tender. the goat was both tender and some pieces slightly chewy (depending on the part of the goat the meat is cut from) which if you've ever had goat meat is pretty normal, and I loved it. Every bite followed with a "mMMm". A real pleasure to eat, thank you!! Prices are very fair in this economy.

The restaurant was clean & the food was alright but I waited 45 minutes for two items & when the…read moreEmployee would come out she would say "it's coming" as I sat & watched multiple people after Me get served. For these reasons I wont be returning.

Food: 5/5 Service:…read more5/5 Price: $23 before tip and drink I shared the combo #3 at OB chili fest and it was enough food for two. We both really enjoyed the food, it was full of flavor and the chicken was cooked just right. Everything was tender and went well together. I plan on checking out their restaurant and trying more!

The service & ambiance are pleasant (hence 2 stars)…read more We used to enjoy this place when it came to Otay Ranch farmers market. The eggplant tasted the same, so we ordered the beef skewers. Awful is an understatement. The beef, you couldn't even chew it and barely got through it with the butter knife provided. The rice is rice. The tortilla-like thing is flavorless and doughy. This cow died in vain. Such a shame, the food used to be so good.

Everything we consumed was very flavorful. The owner was so friendly and helpful to make sure we…read moreknew what we were ordering and ultimately enjoying! Thank you for a great meal at the San Diego County Fair!

I first tried Rafiki Foodz last summer at the San Diego County fair. The food was amazing! The…read moreowner and the staff are best. The flavors feel like a warm blanket of comfort. I can't wait to eat the food again! no one else compares!

Really good! I've only ever had fufu and egusi soup one other time, but I've been craving it since…read morethen. I bought the yam fufu and the beef egusi with jollof rice as a side. The portions are generous. I would say it's a solid 4 servings. I've never had jollof rice before but it was surprisingly spicy in a good way. I called ahead maybe 2-3 hours and didn't realize the confirmation text for the order went to spam. But the food was still ready at the time I asked for thankfully.

im glad i finally got to try nigerian food! ive always wanted to explore diff cuisines and luckily,…read morethis place isnt far from me! we ordered fufu + egusi + beef, and two orders of jollof rice + plantains + chicken! i would def come back to get the jollof rice and chicken again. that spicy tomato taste in the rice was yummy & flavorful! chicken was also tender and juicy. and the plantains were caramelized and provided a nice sweetness. service was good! wish there was a better way for the pick up. i placed the order inside the gas station and was waiting around for it to be done but if we could maybe leave a phone number and be notified when its ready, that would be much easier!

Came here one evening on a whim because it's close to the church my mother goes to. While I had my…read moreeye on the restaurant for a while, I never realized it was so close. The staff are all very welcoming and kind and quickly got me seated with a menu and soon after got my order in, just an order of Derek Tibs, and started. The water I ordered came soon after in the form of a glass and a pitcher. There's a wait time that's pretty typical of ethiopian food that you'll get used to as you have more of it. When it comes to the Derek Tibs, they're honestly a bit bland, but not any more or less so than what I've grown accustomed to. The Berebere sauce (they offered it to me as hot sauce), and the Injera is really what gives it a lot of flavor. Honestly my favorite part of the dry style Ethiopian food is the texture and amount of crust they're able to get on the meats. Overall a very enjoyable experience, I would definitely recommend trying if you get the chance. Likely will return with friends.

as a san diego college student, i am in a tireless search for affordable and nourishing food in…read morehospitable places, and i was able to find this experience at lucy ethiopian restaurant. we ordered the two meat combo, which was satisfying for two hungry adults, and a glass of tej (ethiopian honey wine), which was a beautiful pairing to our meal. even as someone unfamiliar with ethiopian culture, the food and drink made me feel nostalgic, and the peaceful atmosphere of the restaurant contributed to a blissful dining experience. our server was very friendly and helpful, and the service was very quick. i felt very welcomed in this environment, and i will happily return again soon.

Down in SD for a ladies weekend to see the Timbers v SD match. We were seated on the restaurant…read moreporch which had heaters and the friendly server asked if we wanted them turned on, but it was a lovely cool afternoon so we went with nature. The porch faced a busy tourist street buzzing with people and it was great seeing everyone come and go. We started with the vegetable sambusas which outstanding. The spice level and filling were perfection and the pastry divine! I had the Shiro + Beggie which was out of this world! My friends shared a mixed vegan plate and everything on it was delicious! Next time I'm here in San Diego I'll remember to return. Highly recommended!

My husband and I have gone by here on our way to eat elsewhere so many times over the years, each…read moretime saying that we've got to stop in sometime. Saturday night after a show at the theater down the street, we were walking along Park and decided that was the night! It was almost 9 o'clock when we came into the charming house-turned-restaurant and asked if it was too late to get a table. We were assured it was the perfect time and seated right away. Our lovely server, Melissa, offered us expert guidance on the menu. We went with her suggestion of the roasted mushroom appetizer and were floored by them. I wouldn't expect to be so stunned by mushrooms of all things (I can only think of one other time and beer batter was involved then) but they're wonderfully seasoned and have unexpected crunchy bits. We completely cleaned the plate, scooping up all the spaghetti squash accompaniment. Our mains were also delicious, a fava bean and a lamb entree with cabbage and lentils as the sides. Melissa delivered extra injera without us even asking, and gave us the excellent tip as we headed out to add our leftovers to a pan of scrambled eggs. We did so the next morning, and ate them with our crisped up leftover injera, a very tasty cap to our experience with Muzita!