Taste of Ethiopia

$$ • Ethiopian

Hours:
11740 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito
(510) 778-1905

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Take-Out/Delivery Options

delivery
take-out

Tips

vegan options
takes reservations
accepts credit cards
accepts apple pay
lunch, dinner
bike parking
wheelchair accessible
good for kids
good for groups
good for happy hour
outdoor seating
wi-fi
has tv
waiter service
caters

Reviews for Taste of Ethiopia

I'm glad Ethiopian cuisine, at least one aspect of it, has been so embraced in the Bay Area, especially the East Bay. I don't think it's really about any exotic combination of ingredients but the simple fact that it's really about ladles of down home comfort food on a plate. Instead of buttermilk biscuits, it's injera which frankly is a more practical means of scooping up the goodness without the need of a fork. This particular place is in the same orange-hued strip mall as Gangnam...read full review
There was a roach on the injera that was brought to me for my vegetable sampler. This was disgusting and I stop eating my food right away. The last inspection for this restaurant was on November 2019 and it was 58 out of 100. This is already a red flag. On top of that, I had to paid because the person in charged said it wasn't a roach, yet you can clearly see it on the picture. I am not planning on coming back to this restaurant ever again. I gave them a second chance since the...read full review

I am a regular of Ethiopian food. My fave type of food to splurge on so it breaks my heart to write a negative review. I got the Veggie Combo. Lentils, split peas and greens undercooked. Potatoes and greens beans just ok. The enjere was pretty good. But I didnt pay over $16 for teff. Extremely disappointing experience.

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 12 - 3PM
5 - 9PM
Wednesday 12 - 3PM
5 - 9PM
Thursday 12 - 3PM
5 - 9PM
Friday 12 - 3PM
5 - 9PM
Saturday 12 - 3PM
5 - 9PM
Sunday Closed

Hours or services may differ due to COVID-19. Please contact the business directly to verify hours and availability.

Menu

Popular ItemsAppetizersVegetarian Combination MealVegetablesMeatFavoritesSide

Popular Items

Vegetarian Combinations
$16
Samples of 5 vegetarian dishes plus 3 sides( Salad , Buticha and azifa) With 2 Injera.
Sambusas
$7
Wrapped lentils in crusted pastry dough seasoned with diced onions, garlic and jalapeno peppers, herbs and spices fried in vegetable oil.
1. Yemisir Wot
$12
Split lentils simmered in berbere sauce, garlic and red onions. Served with enjere and a side of salad. Vegan.
7. Mushroom Tibs
$13
Sauteed mushrooms. Simmered in turmeric, garlic, ginger and blend of Ethiopian spices.
4. Gomen
$10
Collard greens sauteed in onions, tomatoes, garlic, jalapeno pepper and served with a side of salad.
9. Spinach and Potatoes
$12
Seasoned and cooked potatoes with garlic, ginger and herbs mixed with steamed spinach.
Buticha
$8
Chickpeas powder cooked and mixed with onion, garlic, and green peppers along with other spices and herbs. Served on bed of spring mix salad.

Appetizers

Azifa
$8
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Taste of Ethiopia

11740 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 778-1905
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Parking: Private Lot
Ambience: Casual
Noise Level: Quiet
Alcohol: Beer & Wine Only
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