Merkato

One of my favorite Ethiopian restaurants in LA! I've probably been here over a hundred times! Very affordable, too.

Few years ago, the food used to be great, but now it’s not good and very expensive and service are very poor. Go somewhere else.!

They have amazing and great quality food!! The best on little Ethiopia ! My step dad is is Ethiopia and only goes to This one

Delicious

Great food. Great prices.

Best Ethiopian restaurant in LA in my opinion. Portions and flavors are generous. Their menu offers a great variety. There’s sometimes for everyone.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A good option, it offers authentic Ethiopian cuisine in a welcoming atmosphere. Known for its veggie combo, fish dishes, and traditional coffee ceremony, it’s a must-visit spot. The attached market adds a unique touch, allowing guests to take home Ethiopian spices and goods. Friendly service and good prices.

Vegetarian options: Some

Parking: Street parking

Kid-friendliness: Yes

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Trout Combination, Lentils

Nice space for events, friendly staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Been around for decades. Went here for first Ethiopian cuisine experience as a child.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

I came here because insecure is one of my most favorite shows ever, it was on there and I was finally in LA. I’ve never had Ethiopian food but I was up for anything. The food was so amazing and yummy. It had just the right amount of spice for me, and I almost ate everything even though the portion was large - it was just too good to stop. Insecure brought me here but the food would have me coming back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I came to this place an I was tired the host waitress is Amazing she made me feel like I was at home I would go back just to patronize their business she was like a sister/ mom the food was Amazing!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Trout Combination, Lentils

I use to enjoy coming here but had average service the last 4 times.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

We came in just for a cup of coffee, man it was good. Strong and bitter. While I was sipping on my coffee I saw the waiters walk by with the food people were ordering, and it looked so good, made me regret I had already had lunch. Definitely coming back to eat there.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

10/10. Was looking for 2 years for the best Ethiopian restaurant after Nyala closed, and I found it. Been coming here for the past 6 years, always great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Veggie Combo Chicken and Red Sauce Injera, Tibbs, Lentils, Yebeg Tibbs

We get to this place to dine in but the service was extremely poor and below average. We’ve tried to connect with the waitress many times but she was intentionally ignoring us and she was unprofessional. The food was average but the service was so bad.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1