African Restaurants near Saugus, MA

“The jollof rice and chicken were so good that I had to stop myself from eating the whole thing in one go because I wanted to save some for later for my husband to try. I'll definitely be back and I'm looking forward to trying some dishes I've never had before!“

“I had just missed my flight back home and after 5 hours at the airport things began to look rather grim. I then decided to take a walk and by complete luck happened to use this location as a pickup spot for my Uber. What started as me wanting a small snack then turned into a newfound appreciation for Somali cuisine and an eating experience I will have yet to forget. Tawakal Halal gave me the best food and service in about 14 minutes than other establishments have managed to give me in an hour, so great in fact, that I wouldn’t have forgiven myself if I didn’t go a second time before I left. The food by itself is beyond amazing and I could write a whole review entirely on how great the food is, however, my personal favorites were the Goat Biryani and the Halwa as an excellent dessert option after. In addition to the food, the service here was amazing as well. The staff were always making sure I had everything I needed and doing everything they could to make my experience there a pleasant one, even offering me tea as I waited for my Uber. All in all, the best way I could describe this café to anyone wanting to know more about it is that it is truly everything you could ever ask for in a dining experience: fantastic food and amazing service. It even no longer made me upset that I missed my flight that day for if I hadn’t, I would have never been able to find this gem of a café. Thank you, Tawakal Halal, so much for giving me an experience I will never forget and know that when I return to Boston, you can bet the first stop on my itinerary will be your café. (The photos used in this review were taken from Tawakal Halal’s Instagram page with permission from Tawakal Halal)“

“I had a great experience talking with the host. She was very welcoming and nice to talk to. Service was good. Food was good. I asked for some hot pepper last minute she got it for me. I liked how much she took care and considered all my requests.“

“The fish here is truly delightful and perfectly seasoned. Since this is a function hall rather than a typical restaurant, it offers a cozy and spotless environment that makes you feel right at home. I had a wonderful experience and can't wait to come back many times. The owner, originally from Cameroon, offers a diverse menu featuring African, Italian, and other delicious dishes—there's something to satisfy every craving. If you're looking to indulge your taste buds, I highly recommend visiting! I love fish, and I must say, this is the best I've ever had in this country. It's quite affordable; I even brought some dishes home to enjoy later. If you're nearby, I suggest doing the same—that way, you can savor more later. For locals, it's absolutely a treasure. I hope you get to experience it yourself!“

“We had Jollof rice, Turkey tail, Egusi stew and fufu and fried turkey! It’s the best African food I’ve eaten thus far in Boston! the turkey meat is so tender and other dishes are so flavourful. Worth the find! Customer service is excellent! 🌟🤩🔥💞🙌🏼“

“Amazing fresh food , great service,,relaxing atmosphere“

“Great Somali food“

“When I lived in Boston, I came to their basement Haymarket located Arabic store often. Meats, fish, spices, sweets, homemade flat bread, etc. I went there again 10 days ago and it still has it all. This place is a Boston treasure. Always friendly employees. You should check it out.“

“Incredible food. We went for a date night and were HIGHLY impressed with the quality and flavor. The waitress was also very friendly and helped us with recommendations since it was our first time there. I wish there was one in Providence!!“