Asmara Cafe/restaurant
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Customers' Favorites
Meat and Veggie Combo
Kitcha Fit Fit
Lentil Sambusa
Beef Sambusa
Sambus 4 pcs
Egg Sandwich
Fish Salad
Shiro
Asmara Cafe/restaurant Reviews
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A co worker introduced me to this place and wow! What a great little restaurant! The lady in the front is so sweet and then once she takes your order hops in the back and start making your food fresh to order. Food came out steaming hot and packed with flavor. Never had Ethiopian food and I’ve been missing out. Huge portions at an amazing price.
I always have the best experience with the barista, Yordanos, she is so nice! The coffee and both of the sambusas are also delicious!
This place might be hard to notice if you transit regularly through El Cajon Boulevard, but it is worth the time to stop and enjoy the taste of homemade Ethiopian food. From the moment you enter, you are received with kindness. The menu is small, and the person who takes your order might be the person who makes it. It is a classic small hidden gem full with spot-on flavors. Nothing is bland here. Even the side salads are great! And, as others have said, the sambusas are to die...read full review
Hours
| Monday | 9AM - 6PM |
| Tuesday | 9AM - 6PM |
| Wednesday | 9AM - 6PM |
| Thursday | 9AM - 6PM |
| Friday | 9AM - 6PM |
| Saturday | 9AM - 6PM |
| Sunday | 10:30AM - 3PM |
Asmara Cafe/Restaurant is a hidden gem in the City Heights area, offering the best Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine. The owner, who also serves as the chef, prepares delicious dishes, including the highly recommended sambusas - a blend of lentil and beef fillings, bursting with flavor. Vegan options are available, and the service is friendly and attentive. The cafe features a cozy ambiance, a nice dining area, and free Wi-Fi, making it a comfortable spot for a satisfying meal. Customers praise the delicious, healthy, and homemade Eritrean food, with the Veggie Combo plate with injera bread being a popular choice. The food is often described as fresh, tasty, and reasonably priced. The friendly staff, especially a cheerful woman, keeps guests well taken care of, and the cappuccino is also highly recommended. This family-owned café is a must-visit for those seeking an authentic and enjoyable dining experience.