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Southern Folks Grill
90/100 (163 ratings)
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"Came in for a pickup order midday on a Saturday and upon first entrance the interior has a very clean "shoppe" vibe with nice looking booths and..."
Trevor Harley (HarleyTheTrevor)
"Blink and you’d miss this place. Cozily appointed inside. The waitress was kind and accommodating as we communicated through broken Spanish and..."
Tim Mohle
"You will leave in a food..."
Jaisler Lazo
"I love this restaurant, it's small but the food is amazing. The breakfast are bomb and my favorite. The tamales de elote are to die for. The staff..."
Chris Ley
"Food was amazing we ordered the fried banana and a wide variety of pupusas, a little hole in a wall restaurant are always the best. Will definitely..."
Eddie Chavez
"Very good food and..."
Julio Castaneda
"They have very goood Popusas. Best I have ever had. Must try the “revueltas” which is basically pork and cheese, Chicken with cheese and Shrimp..."
V G
"Very Authentic , savory & rich in culture I have been looking for this place ever since my cousin had brought me here this restaurant never..."
Aldcas moi
"Little grocery store and restaurant. The caldo de res is one of the best I've had. Handmade tortillas. Friendly to a guest who doesn't speak much..."
Amanda Villa
"All the pupusas are delicious and well cooked also the Horchata drink is better than other ones I've drinked in different..."
Danny Hernandez
"Theses are one of the best bean and cheese pupupas I've ever had.... Meal selections is quite large.. They have many salvadoran beverages selections..."
Natalie Esquivel
"The food was delicious I understand the prices increase a lot, but a reasonable..."
Fer Casanova
"the food is delicious. One of my favorite salvadorian restaurant. I go at least twice a..."
Laura Lopez
"Great food and service. I'll come back again no..."
Joseph Davis
"Another good Salvadoran food come try it you won't regret..."
Sequoia Tree service
"Really nice clean place,exellent service and food.....keep it up you are doing a good..."
Alleah Marie
"Great food but..."
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Shebelle Ethiopian Cuisine
83/100 (558 ratings)
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"This was my first time having Ethiopian cuisine and what a wonderful experience it was!!! Excellent food and our waiter was simply awesome...."
Kara Miel
"This place just opened three weeks ago by two young couples; they are doing an amazing job! I am very impressed with the food, service and the..."
Genet Rosborough
"This was my first time trying this type of cuisine and it did not disappoint. Ethiopian coffee and yebeg wot paired surprisingly well. Try it and I..."
Eusevio Avalos
"Officially in love with this place! Coming from Los Angeles and missing Little Ethiopia, I've been craving for some legit Ethiopian food in Dallas...."
Caroline Ahn Kustu
"Loved the food, nice music, roomy between tables. I will be..."
Valerie Keener
"Great restaurant. Great food and service. Very worth..."
David Kebo
"The spicy lamb and collard greens..."
Michelle Stroescu
"This was first time dining at Shebelle. Most importantly ever experiencing Ethiopian Cuisine. They made such an impression on me that I will most..."
Latonia Wallace
"Ordered togo of doro wot, doro Tibis, yebeg tibis, vegetable combination. The vegetable combination is awesome and doro wot is good like a gravy,..."
anvesh k
"Was there on a Monday night and the place was not at all crowded. However the ambience was quite nice and the staff was friendly. I had a vegetarian..."
snigdhodeep mukherjee
"Shebelle presents consistently outstanding Ethiopian food in an attractive and clean restaurant at very reasonable prices. My favorite dish would..."
Sonya LB
"Unique food that is very flavorful. The staff is friendly and so very helpful. They showed us how to eat the food and recommended things for us to..."
Paul Butler
"Between our super sweet and helpful waiter, and the amazing food, I'll definitely be back here. We started off with some samosas that were fresh and..."
Shane Hausler
"First time trying Ethiopian food in Dallas and was pretty impressed. I've had it before in the San Francisco area, and I would say this was on par or..."
Dave Liu
"The service was great, the food was very unique and the combo was a good choice. The prices are a little high and the atmosphere was very quite since..."
Andrea Jones
"I have loved my food every time! Great portions, awesome flavor. I’ve only ever gotten takeout but definitely need to try sitting down one..."
Mish Hughes
"This was my first time having Ethiopian cuisine and what a wonderful experience it was!!! Excellent food and our waiter was simply awesome...."
Nat Halie
"This was our first time trying Ethiopian food. We ordered the combo dish (Zighini) and two appetizers; Sambusas and Kategna. Everything was..."
cxc02a
"Everything at this place was D-LICIOUS! I had the Doro Wot and the chicken was very meaty, juicy, and soaked with the perfect amount of berbere..."
john gurunlian
"Absolutely enjoyed this place! Our server was kind and the environment was very warm and food even great. A few of the desserts were not available..."
Shamonn Wise
"Ambience was nice, very tidy and clean place. I was trying Ethiopian food for the first time and i loved it here. Service was also good , server was..."
Asma Rai
"Oh I love this place. I have been dozen times great food, great service. I love the lady Hermella, she is really nice. If you want to have..."
Lidia Kahsu
"Clean restaurant. Courteous staff. Got a vegetarian assortment plate and it was delicious/fresh tasing. Will be back for..."
Niket Jain
"We are here for a change of pace and wanted something out of the ordinary and we weren't disappointed!! Awesome food!! Full of flavor and spice but..."
Jeff A
"Hands down one of the well maintained and tasty Ethiopian restaurant. Value for the money (Have tried vegetarian..."
Sha
Desta Ethiopian Restaurant
81/100 (1586 ratings)
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Ethiopian
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Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
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African
Ethiopian
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
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Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
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"Never had Ethiopian cuisine before. This was awesome! Eat with your fingers by scooping little piles of goodness with a rubbery flatbread called..."
Allen Bassham
"This place was great! It was my first time coming here and in my personal experience I found the staff to be helpful, the place was neat, and my food..."
Mihret Estifanos
"Great food and excellent..."
Catherine
"Glad I discovered Desta. Son and I had lunch here while in Dallas. Restaurant was spotless, food delicious, and staff was friendly and..."
SSmith
"Great Food!. Our large group enjoyed our meal at Desta. Pleasant service, delicious..."
Lalad
"Even if the English isn't very good- everyone understands a welcoming smile! The food was fantastic as was the..."
Gillian M. Williams
"The food as Desta was very delicious (superb, in fact), but the service was terrible. They don't have many tables so wait staff was not in short, but..."
Joey
"Taste the Love. We took advantage of a Groupon to visit this surprising find. Well worth the drive in the rain during rush hour. The unimpressive..."
Lovestoputter
"Desta = Happiness. Our waitress told us the word Desta means "Happiness" in Ethiopian, and this restaurant will definitely make you feel happy. The..."
Cowtown Food Junkie
"Good but Different. Desta has wonderful food, very flavorful, but it was a little different from what I expected. This is labeled as "contemporary..."
Kellen
"It was my first time to try Ethiopian food and I'm really happy that I tried it. It was a new taste for me.Foods were really great specially..."
MAISHA ADIBA
"I can see why this place is so highly rated. The Veggie Combo was so tasty and filling, we had to take some to-go and it was just as yummy the next..."
Mahima Bhaskar
"the food here is delectable! i have only had ethiopian food a few other times, but this is my new favorite spot. I shared the meat and veggie combo..."
Hannah McCoy-Bae
"Decent Ethiopian food with good service. We seated ourselves and shared the veggie platter, which was plenty of food that we ended up taking home..."
Jayesh Sharma
"Soooo good, soooo delicious and flavorful. The food was fresh and well cooked. Desta was welcoming with its great..."
Jeanelle J
"My first time eating Ethiopian…. Soooo good. Desta was welcoming with its great atmosphere. The food was fresh and..."
JNelle J
"Ethiopian cuisine is one of my favorites. All the injera, all the time. The veggie combo here at Desta is the way to go. We tried the chicken tibs on..."
Jennifer Tidmore
"The food is delicious and it's a big meal. Very much veg friendly too as they have seperate options for vegetarians. You can try veggie combo and you..."
atishay jain
"First time trying Ethiopian food. My server was very welcoming! I did my research before going and I even had my food already picked out (thanks to..."
Danielle Harris
"If you're looking for an authentic Ethiopian dining experience that will transport you to the heart of Addis Ababa, this restaurant is a must-visit...."
D Walker
"Today I had the pleasure of visiting Desta Ethiopian restaurant to source food for a presentation, and it was an absolutely exceptional experience...."
Semester Project
"First trip. First time for Ethiopian food. Really good dishes. Lamb was terrific, spices and flavor of everything was great. Prefer no tv in dining..."
Stan Hart
"Meet friends for an early dinner to experience Ethiopian food for the first time. I had high expectations because my son had already told me..."
Elizabeth Hart
"I had the pleasure of dining at Desta Ethiopian Restaurant and ordered their Veggie Combo, and I must say, it was an exceptional experience deserving..."
Vishank Parikh
"I am actually from Houston, and I’ve gone to Ethiopian restaurants in the past but I was very pleased when coming here. The portions are great, but..."
Karen
"The owners went above and beyond to accommodate our large group (including having the bride participate in a traditional coffee ceremony & gifting..."
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"Good Ethiopian food. Waiter was attentive and polite. Very relaxed..."
Chinwe O.
"Wonderful people and service. The food is very delicious and their teas are amazing. I would recommend if you are ever in the area. Everyone there is..."
Eva Harkless
"We tried Ethiopian food for the first time and loved it. Our server was the best he was kind, courteous and helpful. Food selection provides..."
H D
Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant
80/100 (473 ratings)
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Ethiopian
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"In my humble opinion Lalibela’s has the best Ethiopian cuisine in the area. The atmosphere is cozy, the service is excellent, and everyone that..."
Mo Estrello
"Second time here & it was even more amazing. Our first trip we tried the tibs which were the best in town we’ve had & the waiter recommended the..."
Melissa Murray
"We tried this Ethiopian restaurant late Friday night, and it was great! Everyone was friendly and the waitress helped walk us through the menu. We..."
Faith
"Outstanding !! Quality Food and Very Good Service. Family Owned and you can tell the owners take pride in the food they serve. There were 6 of us..."
Shawn-Marie Hale
"We ate fasting Firfir and Shiro, we love the test of the food. This is my second time in this restaurant but definitely I will come again. This is..."
Adam T A
"This is my second visit to Lalibela and it is by far the best Ethiopian restaurant in the Dallas area. A quaint lil restaurant which offers a homely..."
Arun
"This little hole in the wall is my favorite stop for Ethiopian comfort food. Featured is the veggie combo platter with a side of fresh injera. The..."
April Van Cleef
"Food : Food Was great.Authentic Ethiopian food.Combo for really big for two people.I would suggest getting Platter with more Enjiras.They even gave..."
Bhumika Saivamani
"It is the most comfortable place to try something new. Most authentic Ethiopian cuisine in Dallas l. 1st the waitress was great and the food was even..."
SIRAK TEFERRA
"I was not ready for how good this was!!! I had a vegetarian platter and but others had meat and both were really really good. Waiters and servers are..."
Gurduta A
"Lalibela Store Now includes Henokgate Bookstore. 9191 Forest Ln Suite 2, Dallas, TX 75243 Love Learning Language Skills Is To Love..."
Knado Getachew
"Delicious food and beautiful people. First time eating Ethiopian food and was very..."
edward09603
"First time in this Restaurant, no too fancy but amazing food, also with enjoy Honey wine and have local & import..."
Fanny Salgado
"Excellent as always. Initially the kitfo we ordered was not raw, but a quick statement sent our waitress back to the..."
Jeff Wigley
"Absolutely fantastic food... Hands down..."
Jason Boyd (Linktreats)
"Absolutely fabulous! Very understated from the outside in an old strip mall. But you feel the warmth as soon as you walk in. The best Ethiopian food..."
Vinay Agrawal
"The staff was nice and the food was delicious and the honey wine was..."
dallasebony
Yembol Kitchen
79/100 (202 ratings)
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African
"The food was exquisite and the service was excellent. All of the food tasted fresh, well seasoned, and the hostess Precious was an eloquent young..."
Tracy Ndiyob
"My buffet food was a very good West African dinner. Good flavoring. Others from my group ordered from the regular menu and it was not tasty at all. I..."
Lawrence Cole
"Great taste.I enjoy the buffet today. They just need to step up their game in d aspect of waitress. No one welcome us and ask for what we want to..."
Afees Sanusi
"One of best African place to get African dishes. Pretty okay reception. You get a table almost instant. Food is prepared from scratch, but don't take..."
Newman “Neo” Oyee
"The food is delicious, I've had there yam porridge and their okra stew. Fresh and delicious! Their beef and goat are tender and flavirful. You should..."
Jayson Febles
"The Food at Yembol is beyond amazing y'all !!!! To top it all, The new Buffet setup Issa 10 star ⭐️ I'm talking mouth watering with different..."
Mariam Onikosi
"I love the service and the Egusi soup is amazing. I'm new to African food and I go at least three times a week for their Egusi and..."
Ty
"If you would like to try some good Nigerian cuisine, not to mention one of the best Nigerian buffets, if not the best in the Dallas area, check out..."
Thomas Akarue
"Amazing Restaurant. Excellent atmosphere. Must try Ogbono stew. Love it. Definitely recommend..."
Rushil Pandya
"Excellent Nigerian experience for my multicultural family. My wife was especially impressed with the attentive customer..."
Sunday OJo
"Food is always good, but their staff need training, the girl needs to verify orders and be more attentive and..."
Oladapo Agoi
"Good African food and it’s a buffet. What more can you ask for? Highly..."
Henry Wifa
Sheba's Ethiopian Kitchen
77/100 (1253 ratings)
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Ethiopian
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"I was in the area and wanted to try something new. I decided to try Sheba's Ethiopian Food. I noticed that a lot of beautiful Ethiopian people were..."
Shay
"Outstanding service, excellent cuisine. Ordered the half half special with chicken and beef. $16 and easily feeds two. Lively atmosphere, full..."
Andrew Olson
"The food here is absolutely wonderful! I like to get the vegetarian combo. My only complaint: sometimes they don't have all the components of the..."
Skylyn Potts
"My friends and I had a great time at Sheba’s!! Just a heads up for those who haven’t tried Ethiopian food before.. you eat with your hands...."
Monique Thompson
"Truly a fantastic experience. The family meals had generous portions. Two orders of the general "Taste of Ethiopia" shareable plates easily fed a..."
Alec Mason
"The vegetarian platter is great. A side we hadn’t had yet at any other Ethiopian restaurant is the green beens. They are..."
Fred pena
"What an extraordinary experience that I had today at Sheba's. The service is absolutely superb and the owner makes you feel so appreciated..."
Sabrina Kodwan
"Deciding to step outside of our food comfort level and entertain our palette to something new and different my wife and I stopped in at Shebas with a..."
Tad Bryant
"I’ve been going here for over 15 years. I love the comfort foods here and the fried fish is awesome! A family favorite whenever I’m in..."
Nakia Patton
"I start by saying i have never had Ethiopian food before. Upon walking into the restaurant the smell is amazing, the waitresses were so nice and the..."
Ryan McHale
"A fine place to meet up and eat. My wife and I met up with friends here and ate ourselves silly for 2 hours. Veg platter for me, tibs for my wife..."
Bossman Dontrustgooge
"1st time customer I love the Food. will definitely go back and take my..."
Amos Jones
"One day my mom told me she had craving for fried fish and I was debating which ethiopan resturant to choose. I was a bit worried in the beginning, ..."
m m
"You don't need to travel to East Africa if you taste the Eritrean/ Ethiopian food at this Redtaurant with the best habesha hospitality. Love this..."
Samuel Berhane
Murphys Restaurante & Lounge
76/100 (1634 ratings)
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"I recently had the pleasure of picking up some delicious Poundo yam and Edika Ikong from Murphy Mansion, and it was an unforgettable experience. The..."
Parker Parker
"God food, good vibe, best drinks ever. We always have a g9od time here, its our go to spot...."
Loyce ihotu “Fareedah” usman
"don’t come here expecting chick fil a level service, because you’ll be disappointed. however, come here for the ambiance and the food! i got the..."
Ebony Ohen
"This was a very nice place to enjoy African food. The music was a little loud making it difficult to have to talk but overall a great place to..."
Evonna C
"Atmosphere was perfect. The DJ was on point with the songs. We went to a couple of bars tonight and this one was my favorite. Everyone was..."
Nekeitha Andrews
"Great experience. The music was awesome, great food and friendly service. The Manager, Ted was wonderful. He made my birthday very special. Will..."
Concilia Nwachukwu
"Man this spot was absolutely fantastic. I really enjoyed the food and it brought back memories to when my dad used to make it for me. I got the..."
Black Jesus
"Murphys Mansion had a really nice African vibe. We went on a Monday do it wasn't busy, the waitress was really nice, and the food was really..."
Ravyn Williams
"My first time trying African food and I will say the food was delicious. Not certain of the name of dish due to language barrier however I think i..."
Coneicecha Mcgriff
"The food was okay but the server was grace. My server was..."
Isreal Adeyemi
"Hanging out with friends, outside of my normal. Good to see people celebrating & having..."
Felicia Cooper
"If you need to eat any African (especially Nigerian) food, this place is your best..."
AnuoluwaRowtymi
Ibex Ethiopian Cuisine And Bar
75/100 (391 ratings)
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"I must say the food and the service here is very good! I was a little concerned by other reviews as to how long the food would take to arrive as I am..."
Justus Bey
"I absolutely love this place! We make the one hour drive often because it is worth it! Always have great food and..."
Carrie Williams
"Nice small kinda out of the way. Good for date day/night. Drinks are poured heavy handed, but who's complaining about that? Right! The food is..."
Runnaway Kitten
"We love trying new foods. We've heard great things about Ethiopian cuisine, and Ibex didn't disappoint. Lots of wonderful flavors and..."
Laura Wards
"Great Service and Hareg she was our waitress in our table she's been Nice to..."
bobby lashly
"The food was good. Service was fine. It was empty while we were there which was on a Wednesday night. And there were gnats flying everywhere. The..."
Sean Ellis
"We waited about 40 minutes for our meal, but when it arrived, it was worth the wait. It was delicious, spicy, and a beautiful presentation, served in..."
RAZIWELL ABDULRAHMAN
"Our first time trying Ethiopian cuisine. The waitress was a big help and described the dishes and gave recommendations. We decided on the $30 combo..."
Mae P.
"1st time here loved the food came on a Friday and they had hookah on the patio. Had a great night. Only reason I gave it 4 stars was because we had..."
Michelle Roundtree
"The food was great! Service was great! I love the set up of this Ethiopian restaurant. There was a Dj Friday. They had Asmara beer which I haven't..."
Jonathan Smith
"After a hectic morning, I found this restaurant and decided to try Ethiopian food for the first time ever. Got in the restaurant, the server was very..."
Krystn Enem