Despite the heat this weekend, we were craving Ethiopian food and decided to drop in in Addis Abeba…read morefor lunch. It's right off Hwy 75 and Beltline right across from the McDonalds after the light in the strip mall. It was easy enough to find and we strolled right in. It is self seating and we picked out a table chairs off to the right side when we entered. It's a decent size space with a fair for live music and plenty of seating; half of it on regular height and the other half bar height seating. There was one young lady serving and there were only 3 other families there. She was attentive and served us with a smile. We ordered taste of Ethiopia, which a mixed dish with Doro wot(chicken stew with boiled egg) kitfo(very slightly fired almost tartare beef) beef tibs(stew; all served in a bed of Injera(their traditional spongy oversized tortilla) made from teff. It has a slightly fermented taste for those who have never tried it before. The plate also had collards, lentils(shiro) and Ayib(homemade fresh cheese). This is right up there with Shebelle for the best Ethiopian food in DFW. Now I haven't tried all the restaurants but have eaten at enough to know what is next level. The explosion of flavors; the subtle heat from the jalapeños and chilli powder/paprika. The rich taste of the Ethiopian ghee it's cooked in. The best part is the injera that has soaked up all the sauces as the last fitting bites. The only downside is wouldn't stop eating, it was so so good and I got my share. I was full for the rest of the day and didn't eat until about 20 hours after that meal. Go try this place....the food is so worth it!

I came here for a late Sunday lunch with a friend who was visiting town. I have only tried one…read moreother Ethiopian restaurant in the DFW metroplex and this one did NOT disappoint. The waitress was kind and very helpful. She explained the dishes and even hand-served the buffet to me. The inside had tvs to watch the euro cup and the mint chairs were comfy. I enjoyed the buffet and the vegetable combo was delightful. The only thing that wasn't for me was the tea. It tasted like a fireball shot without the alcohol. If you like sweet things, then I would recommend. Overall nice experience and I will be bringing friends and family again for sure!

I went with my best friend so he could experience this wonderful cuisine. This place was absolutely…read morea perfect spot! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was amazing, and the staff was super friendly! We had the vegetable plate and the spicy Lamb Tibs which were all delicious! Can't wait to go back!

I am a big fan of Ethiopian food. I like Desta. The food is solid. The service isn't bad, just not…read moremuch interaction really with the server when we were there for lunch but not necessarily a huge negative. They have big TVs in there and the World Cup games were on so that was cool. Restaurant looks clean and open and they have a nice big bar in addition to the tables in the main dining area. I think their injera is some of the best I've had and my favorite dish is the red lentils but everything else is also pretty solid. I would definitely recommend! We don't have too many options for Ethiopian food in DFW and this is a good spot.

I've eaten a lot of Ethiopian food and I imagine this to be the best in Dallas. Awards bestowers…read moreagree! Thanks, Yelp, for leading us to this spot. The lunch Veggie Combo came with Shiro which is generous. The beets, lentils (Misir Wot) and yellow split peas (Kik Alicha) were so deliciously spiced and balanced. Something special is going on here. They brought out a beautiful floral milk cake surrounded by rose petals and played Happy Birthday for the birthday girl on their sound system. So sweet! If I found myself in Dallas again I'd come back for the warming spices and warmer welcome. Ooh, and order the coffee service!

Yummy and delicious. First time here. So glad I tried the food. The veggie platter and 4 meets were…read moreexcellent for two people. The flavors popped. Such comfort in the food. The service was excellent. The honey wine was so good. The coffee was also a nice finish to the meal. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

I asked for three meats and two veggies plate. They put…read moretogether some chicken, beef, lamb and delicious lentils and cabbage with a hard boiled egg. Ordered take out. It was delicious, I would go back.

First time trying this place. I was CRAVING Ethiopian food and have been for a while. I got the…read morevegetable combination. Be warned!! The yellow stuff on this platter is SPICY!! There were quite a few things that were a little spicy on this plate but that yellow stuff had my eyes and nose running. The flavors are pretty good and the injera was really good. They give you a lot of it. I'd say for the price, it is absolutely worth it. That one plate could have easily fed two people. I wanted to try this place because of the raving reviews and it's close to my house. While it did not disappoint, there are other places in DFW that are better.

Went a little out of our way before watching Big Lebowski at Alamo Drafthouse. So glad to find Star…read morestill here and doing well. They did a renovation so it's more like a tiny cafe now than just a takeout counter. They also sell packaged sauces and spices online now! Food as delicious as ever. Oh the wonder of these flavors, mmm. Halfway through the movie, my thoughts went to the takeout sitting waiting in the car.

My wife has a pedicure done close by, so I get a big treat every 6-8 weeks. I always ask for my…read morewife to bring an order of Tibs, their GREAT Cottage Cheese and extra injera back to our house in McKinney. Always cooked just right ! !

If you're coming here, please do yourself a favor and order the larger size bc the drinks are that…read moregood that they will be gone lol like 2 min after your first sip! Literally any of their drinks are fire - for matcha, I always turn to the cloud matcha and as far as coffee, you could get anything and leave completely happy as i've never gotten an astringent badly pulled shot from her and that's something I can't say for any other coffee shop. Food options are really good as well i LOVEEE the fatera and above everything, the owner and her family running this spot are the sweetest people and they give this small store such a beam of warmth and care. Just do yourself the favor and stop by if you haven't!

This coffee shop is SO good, and their staff is so friendly! It's always a hard choice between…read morecoffee or matcha, but I opted to get both and was really impressed by my two drinks. Their coffee has such a nice and strong acidity to it, and their signature latte is phenomenal. I also quite enjoyed their matcha as well. it was well blended but not as heavy as I expected, so I'm not entirely sure if it's ceremonial grade from Japan. However, both drinks were really well made and they came out really quickly. I would absolutely come here again--such a gem!

The people are warm and welcoming here. The place is clean and cheery. It's a neat place to sit…read moreand have coffee + dessert and chat with your friend(s) b/c of the family-like atmosphere. I've had a few dishes, which I liked, and I definitely love the injera bread!!!

Beautiful location! We visited on a quiet Saturday afternoon and enjoyed every moment. This is an…read moreEthiopian cafe that serves classic breakfast dishes like blueberry pancakes as well as East African dishes like fuul and fit fit. If you're fasting for lent, they also have vegan options for you here like pastries and shareable items.

We've been twice and have really enjoyed everything about our experience both times…read more TiTi was an excellent waitress.. the waitress we had last night wasn't as attentive and not nearly as personable. The owner is always on the floor, checking on customers and we look forward to returning in the future. Happy New year day to the Ethiopian people!

Hidden around the corner of a little strip mall is Banna Restaurant and Bar (Google Maps will get…read moreyou confused) . We rolled in around 7 and were met with disco lights and semi-awkward stares. After figuring out we could sit anywhere, a very nice server came to make us feel welcome and take our orders. Ambiance is nice. It feels like a cross between a night club and a restaurant. There are big tvs on the walls showing soccer and football games, there's a patio outside. The important thing is the food. Daaaaang, it's delicious! We ordered the meat and vegetable combo for my date and I. Whether it was a communication error or because my date and I pass as pale, we asked for spicy but it wasn't as hot as other Ethiopian places we'd been to. Still, the meal was great, and they even brought us extra injera when they noticed we were running low. Overall a good experience and would certainly recommend.

God, I hope my mom never sees this…read more.. But hands down, this is where you will find the BEST TASTING authentic Ethiopian and Eritrean food. And on top of that, the customer service is top-notch! Hiwot, who has been my server the past 500x I've eaten there, is the kindest person you will ever meet. The owners go out of their way to make sure you have an enjoyable experience! The place is modern with lots of light (lol)! I mean, I really don't know what else to say!

Just a really good cup of coffee!…read more I came here on my weekly coffee exploration day & was about to leave as the restaurant was not very aesthetic; however, the woman greeted me so kindly so I decided to stick around. The menu is simplistic with no fancy flavors or styles, but I can honestly say this was one of the best cups of coffee I've ever had. I ordered a hot macchiato that came out to $5 (a steal in today's economy). It came out fresh, hot, and accompanied with raw sugar to add as needed. The coffee was smooth yet rich and very nice for a Sunday sip! While I can't speak to the taste of the food itself, I can say that it smelled absolutely delicious even in my short time there. I will definitely be back & can provide an updated review at that time!