Lacto
Ovo
Buffet
Delivery
Take-out
African
Ethiopian
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. As with Ethiopian restaurants, the menu includes vegetable dishes, this place offers 10 dishes. Daily lunch buffet till 2pm is all vegan. Open Mon-Tue 12:00pm-9:00pm, Thu-Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm.


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22 Reviews

First Review by Jackson71

frogfriend22

Points +37

Vegan
25 Nov 2024

So many options

i love to get the ultimate combo. all the veggie options are vegan and can be made vegan. there are a lot to choose from. it’s all so flavorful and perfectly spiced. the people working there are always super friendly. i love the atmosphere and artwork too

Updated from previous review on 2024-11-25

KatherineSchroeder

Points +24

Vegan
27 Sep 2024

Good food & good service!

The kitchen accidentally sent us meat sambusas instead of lentil ones (thankfully it was easy to tell before eating any!) and when we sent it back the server and the chefs were so apologetic that they gave us an extra sambusa and added potatoes to our amazing feast platter! The potatoes ended up being one of the best things we tried, although every single thing was delicious! Definitely will be back.

Hodzic_fam

Points +1754

Vegan
02 Jul 2024

Truly amazing Ethiopian experience

What an amazing experience from the moment we walked in. Ethiopian music, art, and even staff wearing traditional Ethiopian clothes.

The food was amazing. Unlike any other experience I’ve had. Plenty of vegan options they seem to cater to vegetarians and vegans. I felt the food was very good quality. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a really unique culinary experience

MartinCobb(Yurfutur

Points +49

Vegan
28 Nov 2023

A Real Cultural Experience

This place is awesome. Has rich cultural artwork surrounding the establishment. Owner is super friendly. Vegan options were fulfilling. Enjoy how we all eat off of one large plate. I don't go to restaurants and expect people to wear masks, if I'm concerned about that I'll eat at home. I only require gloves.

Pros: The atmosphere , The plate that we share, Friendliness of the staff.

Anastasiahappy

Points +335

Vegan
28 Nov 2023

Friendly ,was nice at one point food mostly

I feel that I just seen one of the owner sister wearing a dress that was not fully zipped up on the side and that the more people came that's when decided to wear a face mask and I feel that the kitchen staff needs to wear hair net so I don't have food that I cannot eat because there's hair in it very disappointing

Updated from previous review on 2023-11-24

Pros: I like the fact I can make it vegan and hot tea , food was most of the time consistent with each, Friendly staff

Cons: The fact that the staff did not wear face masks in, Found hair in the food, No hair nets in the kitchen

MartinCobb(Yurfutur

28 Nov 2023

Strange, I eat there frequently and have never experienced anything like that. I wonder if you were prejudice against the minority ran establishment. I say that because I've met the owner a few times and the patrons and have never heard of a review as bad as yours. Amazing!!!

Anastasiahappy

28 Nov 2023

Austin , Congress location, sadly it happened and I been there before, then nov17 was bad

rosytea

Points +88

Vegetarian
07 Aug 2023

Great experience

It was my first time trying Ethiopian food, and it tasted amazing 👍 friendly service as well

SoyKal-El

Points +5338

Vegan
07 Jun 2023

Great for Groups

Ordered the large platter with some friends once and it was enough for everyone to get full. An excellent, authentic Ethiopian option in Austin.

LuluVeganVibes

Points +151

Vegan
23 Jan 2023

An absolute must!

We eat here at least once a month. Everyone there is super friendly and knowledgeable about vegan options. The ultimate veggie combo can be made vegan, and it is an absolute must! The portions are large, it's filling, the flavors are so delicate and well balanced. There is an option to add potatoes. Add the potatoes! They are o e of favorite parts of the combo. We have ordered this at least 15/20 times by now, and it is always consistent in flavoring and portion. Get the coffee, get the spices tea, get all the things. This is definitely o e of our favorite places in Pflugerville. #Veganuary

Pros: Super freindly & Knowledgeable staff , Excellent place for a group of mixed diet eaters, Vegan, vegetarian & gluten-free options

Cons: None

Adrie_H

Points +955

Vegetarian
03 May 2022

Family Style

The Vegetarian Sampler for 2 is perfect for sharing. 5-6 items with a variety of spice. Served with injera bread.

acgerman

Points +28

Vegetarian
27 Feb 2021

This place is amazing!

The food is amazing. The lentils were cooked and seasoned to perfection.

Pros: Vegan options , Tasty, Inexpensive

noplanetb

Points +17

Vegetarian
05 Jan 2020

Incredible experience!

My (meat eating) family and I went here for lunch and loved it! I ordered the Yemisir Wot and it was wonderful. The server asked me if I wanted it prepared vegan and kept it separate from the meat dishes my family had ordered. For dessert we had Baklava and Ethiopian coffee which were so incredibly delicious. All in all, a very nice experience. I would rate 5-star if I could but that option is only available for fully vegetarian places on this app.

Pros: Tons of vegan options, Considerate servers, Delicious food!

Cons: A tad pricey

ryanhansen

Points +226

Vegan
30 Sep 2019

Super filling & tasty

Great taste, great service, pretty solid options for vegans. I hadn’t ever eaten Ethiopian food and the server was really helpful with all my silly uncultured American questions. Will totally go back.

DeanJen

Points +5625

Vegan
22 Aug 2019

A preposterous argosy of buoyant tastes...

...to tease the vegan carnality.

VeggieQueen!

Points +19

Vegetarian
08 Jun 2019

Every Meal Perfect

Lunch buffet and dinner menus extensive and well prepared. Servers friendly. Covered outdoor area available.

Pros: Lots of vegetarian options.

curlsz

Points +188

Mostly Veg
26 Aug 2018

Very Easy to be Vegan Here

The veggie sampler plate is just amazing! Great for take out too.

Pros: Lots of vegan options , Good take out , Generous portions

amanda.rahimian

Points +225

Vegan
29 Jul 2018

Delicious!!!

We loved Taste of Ethiopia!!! Even though it’s nearly an hour drive from our home, we will be returning. We ordered the ultimate combo with the added steamed potatoes. and it was so worth it. The waitress was very friendly and helpful, the vibes of the restaurant are welcoming, and the food was wonderful. My only complaint was that there was a little bit too much oil on our meal but I can live with that!

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Great atmosphere and service, Delicious

Cons: A bit too much oil for my taste, Expensive

jomodv

Points +122

Vegan
14 May 2018

Friendly staff, delicious food

The people at Taste are super friendly and are great at helping you make up your mind :)

This is a great place to go with a group and split a big sampler.

If you like Ethiopian food, this is the place to go.

Pros: Great Food, Friendly

Cons: Can be expensive

JforJoe

Points +28

Vegan
15 Jan 2018

Great Food

Staff was very informative and the menu has many vegan options. The wife and I usually split a veggie sampler and coffee. If you are new to Ethiopian, do some research on how to eat since it is a bit different.

Pros: Many vegan options., Staff is great., Coffee

Cons: Could be closer to my house., Has the dinkiest hand dryers.

KenBryan

Points +45

Vegan
25 Oct 2017

cool place

Nice little cafe im a strip mall. Lots of vegan options on rhe menu, and buffet. My first time to experience Ethiopian food, I'm a fan now. Nice patio seating option too.

Pros: lots of vegan options, friendly staff, good food

BeckityBeck

Points +141

Vegan
03 Jul 2016

Friendly, helpful staff!

Delicious food and a staff who understood our vegan requests - you DO need to specify that you don't want butter on the vegetarian dishes. They're more than willing to accommodate. The inside restaurant is small but the patio is too warm (in July) but it just shows how good they are that they were full at lunch!

Pros: Easily made vegan , Ethiopian coffee! Yum!

Cons: Can't order off menu without customizing.

elooleelo

Points +20

Vegan
03 May 2015

Friendly Staff and Delicious Food.

I am coming back!!! Collard Greens and Lentils were yummy and healthy.

Jackson71

Points +11

Mostly Veg
09 Jan 2010

Great food and service

We arrived for lunch on a Saturday. We'd heard they offered a vegan buffet between 11-2am. Unfortunately the review didn't mention it was only offered Monday through Friday. We sat down to their menu that seemed to have as many vegetarian items on it as meat dishes. We were even more thrilled to find a Sampler platter and the "Ultimate Combo". The sampler provided 5 of the vegetarian menu options on it and the Ultimate added a 6th for under $20. The flavor combinations were amazing and we left there feeling full, yet not heavy.

On the service side of the house the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. We could have easily sat for an hour chatting after out with no pressure from the staff. They were attentive, but not obtrusive and somehow made us feel like a valued customer who frequented the place all the time.

Pros: Healthy, great portions, Great service

Cons: Go when you have a little time to enjoy.




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