Africana Cafe: Authentic Ethiopian Cuisine in Denver, CO

First time having Ethiopian food and we loved it, both the food and the experience. Ordered the veggie platter and the Awaze tibs which are shown in the picture. The meat was lamb but the taste wasn’t very strong… it reminded me to a bistec ranchero. The level of spicy was just how I like it. No cutlery and no individual plates, which was fun. I’d suggest you make sure if the prices of what you want are updated, because not all them are. Server was nice and attentive, and even invited us some coffee on the house, which was the cherry on top. Would recommend!

Tasty Ethiopian food... We enjoyed a couple of veggie sambusas and meat combo platter for two. Generous portions, reasonably priced, and friendly service. The chicken is always our favourite, the beef was nice and spicy, but found the lamb a little chewy, with plenty of Injera for eating everything with. The food takes a while (30+ mins) to come once ordered, but this is consistent with other Ethiopian restraunts and good food is worth the wait!

My first time trying this restaurant! Amazing food. Big portions, super fast cooking. Very friendly and attentive staff. So delicious. If you're looking for true African cuisine start here.

My favorite Ethiopian restaurant. Their injera bread is easily the best in Colorado. I highly recommend the vegetarian platter. Even as a massive carnivore, I found this option to be the most delicious. There's plenty of lentils in this option, so that you aren't starving for protein. The Kitfo is also very good. I recommend eating it raw, as that's what has the most flavor, but it might be too much for some people.

This restaurant has awesome food & great service. Today is one of many time I have been dine in @ this restaurant. Well recommended.

I was happy to find this gem next door to my new place. I've only ordered the Vegetarian Combo (repeatedly, because it's that good!) which is misir wot, red lentils, gomen, collard greens, fasolia, etc. Prices are reasonable and portions are generous. The people there are really friendly as well.

I had never had Ethiopian food before, but the reviews here sold me. I’m happy to say I was pleasantly surprised! My girlfriend and I ordered the veggie platter and meat platter, which they served together on one plate. Each dish had incredible flavor, especially the Chicken. We were suggested to try the honey wine with our meal, which was also sweet and delicious.

This was our 1st Ethiopian food experience and it was excellent. We got the meat combination and the vegetable combination which gives you a bit of everything. Served with injera (flat bread) you eat with your hands and scoop up the food served family style with the bread. Very flavorful but not spicy. We also got the coffee ceremony at the end. Staff and patrons where very friendly. We will come back for your next Ethiopian fix.