Tiny, unfussy restaurant offering traditional Ethiopian cuisine, including many vegetarian options. Based on 467 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.8 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
1740 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85006
Phone: (602) 252-2286
Website: http://authenticethioafrican.com/
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Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
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Reviews
katrina morales
I’ve had my eye on this restaurant for some time, and I decided to use my birthday as an excuse to make the drive and try it out with my husband. This gem did not disappoint! The food is definitely worth the small wait. The customer service was amazingly friendly, and the overall vibe was super relaxing. I will definitely be back for more!
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Chandra Ferguson
This was our first time experiencing Ethiopian food. So happy we took the leap and tried it.
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Chachi Ruma
This was delicious! It was my first time trying Ethiopian food so we got the 2 meat and veggie plate (for two) along with the vegetarian option for two. We wanted to try many different ones and she recommended it. I was floored! The flavors were all so unique and inviting. The location itself is small but beautifully decorated. You cannot go wrong trying this place out!
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Jacqueline Roque
Came here for the first time for Mother’s Day. We called ahead to make sure they had gluten free injera. The food is delicious. So much flavor! It’s cooked to order so don’t expect to get your food in 15 minutes, but I promise it’s worth the wait! The decor is beautiful and the service is great. They are allergy conscious. Best part was finding out the carrot cake was both gluten free and vegan!
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Jasmine Banks
So bomb. It all the flavor keys I was looking for. Brought me back to my childhood. Loved it! Andu was a perfect host and made my drink taste amazing as well. All around great service.
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Prophet Commons
I don’t usually try things on a whim but today I’m glad I did. The food was delicious, the owner was very welcoming, the prices were great and the overall vibe in the restaurant was very comfortable. I recommend.
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Ben Heiligman
First time trying this place and I know it will not be my last. We had 3 people and ordered the Meat Sampler Combo and Vegetarian Combo w/4 sides to choose from. There was plenty of food to eat with some leftovers. The staff was quite nice and checked in on us throughout the experience. Nice ambience and decor.
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Chanelle “Nelle” D
The food was amazing! Service was fantastic! My server helped me pick out the choices of food and she did not disappoint. I will for sure be going back!
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Shannon Hendrickson
The food is excellent. I’ve eaten here many times over the years, ever since I first saw them on Check, Please. The owner is a wonderful person, very kind, helpful and personable. However, the other staff are not polite. The last two times I’ve gone, we were not even greeted for well over 20 minutes despite there being no one else in the restaurant. After giving our drink orders, another 20 minutes went by before we got our drinks and our food order was taken, it took another 20 min to receive our food. Many times the waitress walked past us, looked at us, and never came over to us until we waved her over. She didn’t seem slightly interested in helping us. We were almost going to walk out, but my mom specifically wanted this for her Mother’s Day lunch and I was so annoyed at how we were treated. I waited to write this review because it makes me sad to write it.
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Terry Carter
I mean this restaurant is INCREDIBLE!! It was so good! The food, the service the experience, the ambiance, the service, the decor, everything was so authentic.
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