Ethiopian Restaurants near Phoenix, AZ

“This was my first experience eating Ethiopian food, and it was fantastic! The menu offers extensive options for vegans and those who prefer healthy foods. My date ordered the vegan combo, and I particularly enjoyed the carrots in the atikilt wot—they were sweet in the best possible way. I ordered the Doro Wat, which was savory and spicy. The injera, a bread that is like a cross between a tortilla and a pancake, was unique and delicious. They serve a variety of drinks, including Mexican Fanta, Sprite, Diet Coke, Coke, and Pepsi. Their traditional tea with honey and ginger was also soothing and a perfect complement to the meal. There's a full-service bar as well. The atmosphere is relaxed and family-friendly, with entire tables of families chatting amongst each other. Every month, usually around an Ethiopian Holy Day, there is a buffet. If you're unsure of what Ethiopian food to try, I recommend starting with the buffet. I will definitely dine here again, especially for breakfast, which I just missed this time! Next time, I'll be ordering the kwanta firfir and scrambled eggs for breakfast—it has my name on it!“

“Amazing food, friendly customer service, and great atmosphere to enjoy with friends, family or just to get a peace of mind. Two thumbs up! 👍🏿 👍🏿“

“Tried this place during our stay in Phoenix. The quality and portion size of food was top notch. The person serving us was very friendly and helped us with the details of Somali food that we were eating for the first time. When the food came out, it tasted just divine. Will visit again.“

“Swinging by after our morning hike, my wife, two kids and I ducked into Authentic EthioAfrican looking for something different. We were met with smiling faces and a cozy, warmly lit dining room filled with carved wood decor. We grabbed a family sampler platter, plus their in-house roasted coffee proved to be a perfect end to our weekend outing. The kids loved tearing the injera, dipping into the stews, and ended up louder than Miami soccer fans by the end. Truly felt like a family-run gem. Worth the wait.“

“The food was exquisite, and the service polite and charming.“

“The food was excellent and so was the service (the woman said her name was AZ, like Arizona, not sure how to spell it but she was so nice!). I highly recommend the Abyssinia Signature so that you can try a little bit of everything (but its definitely made for 6+ people). I will definitely be back. Note - I think they actually close at 7pm and not 10pm.“

“Good food, good service. My wife and our friend at both gluten-sensitive, so it was nice that they had gluten-free injera.“