Edward “Ed” Abraham

Excellent food, and the atmosphere was great. The servers were so friendly, patient, and very helpful. Everyone made us so welcomed and we will definitely go back. The food selection was great and it tasted delicious and amazing.

Elisa Adcock

I’ve been a fan of Desta for years, and they never disappoint. The food is packed with flavor (something that’s hard to find at many restaurants). The staff is always warm and welcoming, though service can be a little on the slower side. My go-to is the Veggie Combo platter. It's delicious and generously portioned. I also love that it’s a family-owned spot with character, not just another cookie-cutter chain. Definitely worth supporting!

Manoj Gupta

I really enjoyed food at Desta. My friend took me there and everything we tried was great. I strongly recommend this restaurant for delicious Ethiopian food.

+1

Kelly

My favorite place to eat authentic Habesha food. Authentic dishes. A great place to dine with family and/or friends. Learn the culture and enjoy some great food. Love this place. Sam was the best.

+2

Nathanel Johns

I've gone to this location in Decatur twice and neither times have i been disappointed! I had never had Ethiopian food and this place is a great introduction to their cuisine! My friends and i enjoy sharing plates so on two different occasions we ordered the Tibs (ground beef, potato stew, Gomes, and bits bread), kitfo salmon, Sambusa (w/ Lentil), & baklava for desert. To drink we got the Mead an the Sheba Tej. I will say, I don't think Mead is for me... but everyone has different tastes. They have ample seating for both outdoor and indoor. The serves and fast, responsive, and knowledgeable of the menu. Great place for an intimate meal. So far l've been recommending anyone who is interested or looking for Ethiopian food to check this place out!

+3

Kristina Riggs-Velazquez

I got my Ethiopian food fix today thanks to my awesome hubby! We found this place years ago and every once in a while, I just get such a craving for their vegetarian platter. He tried a new beef dish today and said that he really liked it as well. If you are in the area, I highly suggest you go try their food. Not only is the staff super friendly and very informative but the place is super clean too. Which makes it even more enjoyable to be there.

+8

Su N

This is hands down the best Ethiopian food in Dallas! The restaurant has a bright, inviting atmosphere, perfect for enjoying a meal. The macchiato is rich, aromatic, and absolutely delicious. The owner and staff are incredibly friendly, making you feel right at home. The food is authentically prepared, with the injera being a standout—fresh, flavorful, and perfect for every dish.

+4

Raphael Varisella

Fun place to meet with friends. Us 6 guys love going there for our periodic meet up, have dinner and drinks. Great Ethiopian food and good drinks. The food is always fresh, the staff always nice.

+1

First time visiting the restaurant, and the food experience was mind-blowing! We loved everything we ordered. However, we really didn't like the service we received. We ordered one combo from the menu for 3-4 people (we had 4) and two appetizers. The waitress said we were still not ordering enough for four. But when the food was served, it was way more than we could eat. But that's fine. We ordered a tea at first, and she forgot, but that's fine too. What wasn't fine and pissed us off a little was when we had ordered a special tin coffee before the food was served and told her we wanted the coffee served after the food. After we finished everything and asked for the coffee, she told us we had to wait 20 minutes for the coffee to be prepared which hasn't started. My husband usually tips big, but I told him just to tip average because this was bad service.

Steven McKinnon

This is a food only review, as it was delivered via Uber. I have ordered from Desta before, and always go for the Tibs. An order comes with a lot of injera, which you'll want, so you can soak up all the amazing juices. The flavour and the heat on the awaze is just right for me. I also got a couple of samosas, also awaze, and they're just right, too. I am appreciative of the time it takes to make this food, so I can't complain too much about the pricing, but a single serve is over $20, and the portions aren't enormous, other than the injera, of course!!

Shyreeta Davis

Oh, where do I start with Desta Ethiopian Kitchen in Dallas? This gem is a must-visit for anyone craving bold, authentic Ethiopian flavors that dance on your taste buds! The lamb ribs were an absolute showstopper—juicy, tender, and packed with rich, savory goodness that had me savoring every bite. And let’s talk about the Goden ribs—fall-off-the-bone perfection with a spice blend that’s both soul-warming and electrifying. The injera bread? Soft, spongy, and the ideal canvas for scooping up the mouthwatering miser lentils, which were a delightful mix of earthy, spicy, and downright addictive. Every dish felt like a love letter to Ethiopian cuisine, served with warmth and care. The vibrant atmosphere and friendly staff only made the experience even more unforgettable. If you’re in Dallas, run—don’t walk—to Desta for a meal that’ll leave you hungry for more!!! BB was super awesome on the margaritas…..yep so refreshing!

+1

Chose to try this restaurant per the reviews & I must say my experience was quite the opposite. My visit was earlier in the day roughly an hour past opening around noon if I had to guestimate. After chosing to sit at a high table in bar area it was 15 minutes before my order was taken, another 15 minutes to receive my single order of lentil sambusa then 5 min later my vege entree arrived. The wait & the lack of care/concern from the staff altered my appetite & desire to remain. I quickly consumed a couple choices from the platter then paid my chk & left.

Miki Man

This was the worst Habesha food experience I’ve had. We ordered kitfo and waited almost one hour and thirty minutes. When it finally arrived, I was really disappointed. I honestly didn’t expect this from Desta they used to be my favorite. This is now my third bad experience. The second time, I gave them the benefit of the doubt because they used to be perfect. But this time, it was unacceptable. How could you serve this as kitfo? You just gave me raw meat without any kitfo seasoning at all. This is not what kitfo is supposed to be. If you respect your customers, you don’t serve food like this and still call it kitfo. If this keeps happening, I will not be coming back again.

Camerin Weaver

Food took a while, but that’s to be expected for freshly cooked food, so I thought. The injera was cold. The entire meal was lukewarm. The veggies and lentils had no flavor, none of the traditional Ethiopian flavors or spices very bland. Beef tibs were tough, chewed and spit out most of the meat, it was so tough. Overall a waste of money. I’ve had amazing Ethiopian food and this was awful.