5+++++++ Injera & Beyond blew me away...OMG!!! This was of…read morethe best 2026 dining experiences!!! Injera is great place to experience authentic Ethiopian cuisine. When you walk into the restaurant you are met with this warm and welcoming spirit. You literally feel like you are transported to a tropical rain forest - so much greenery and blossomed laden tree. Zuni, my server, led me to a table with a window view. Initially, she recommended the traditional Ethiopian meal (Doro Wot - National food of Ethiopia - slow cooked chicken leg stew with onions, berber, spices and clarified butter and boiled egg.) I thought that sounded good. The owner Mahelet greeted me so sweetly and warmly to welcomed me to the restaurant (she had greeting like an aunt or grandmother). She recommended a sampler plate of lamb (one of my favs), chicken and beef (not a huge beef eater). This meal reminded me of Nigerian meals where you eat with your hands. Injera means bread. However, don't think of traditional sourdough or wheat bread. Injera has a unique texture - how to describe it - it's very porous with a spongy feel, soft with mellow taste (super unique.) It was served as a plate charger with stews placed on top of it and a side order of injera was also served. I absolutely loved it!!! It was like nothing I have ever eaten before. For those that may not know, Injera is traditionally made from teff flour, an ancient, naturally gluten‑free grain native to Ethiopia (contains probiotics), mixed with water and fermented for several days. This fermentation gives injera its flavor and airy texture. Mahelet said the "Beyond" in their restaurant's name stood for unity, togetherness and beyond the bread. Did you know chicken was the national meat of Ethiopia? I did not either until today. All the meats were tender, which is kind of unusual since beef can me on the rubbery side sometimes. All the meats were fork cutting tender. The food was the standout. The stewed meats were served family-style on traditional injera, the spongy, tangy flatbread. The flavors were rich and well-spiced. The stews were hearty, aromatic, and appeared to be made with love. Portions are generous, enough for 2+ people, making it easy to share and sample a variety of dishes at one time. Excellent food...great learnings...new dining experiences!!!

If you like Ethiopian food, you will love Injera and Beyond. Easy access, plenty of parking and…read morewarm people. The food has been consistently good. During rush hours there may be a wait for service.

Updating my review, taking one star off due to service. Food is still great, no issues there and…read moreI'll continue coming back for that. But they appear to have hired some younger-ish people, probably early twenties who don't seem to have ever been taught typical human interaction etiquette... You'll get 10% of a forced smile upon walking up to the counter, and the Gen Z stare. & today when I went for dinner with my husband, the girl at the counter read our order back to us in the lowest volume she could muster, I had to turn my ear toward her to try to hear better and even then I could barely hear her. And this isn't the first time I've had a subpar experience similar to this with the front counter person. You'll notice a couple other reviews on here also commenting on the subpar service recently. Hire better or train better, Nancy's management.

I've been meaning to stop by this place for years, and I'm so glad I finally did. The food was…read moresolid, the portions were generous, and the overall experience exceeded my expectations. I ordered the mango chicken plate with sweet potato noodles, and both were delicious. Pro tip: get the poke ponzu sauce for the noodles--you can thank me later. It takes the dish to another level. The ambiance was super chill and inviting, with both indoor and outdoor seating surrounded by tons of live plants. It really does feel like Nancy's garden--peaceful, cozy, and full of character. The service was friendly, fast, and attentive. Everything just felt easy and enjoyable from start to finish. I can't wait to come back and try a few other dishes!

Another long overdo review. I had Lunch with the ladies and I chose to come here. We ordered a…read morebunch of food. What I remember was it was all so tasty but expensive. I do remember the warm sweet plantains. I have become addicted to them. Also had the shredded chicken empanadas and oh, so, good. The other ladies ordered a wrap and an arepita which I didn't try because they ate theirs so fast.

I've ordered from here many times befor but today I stopped in and ate "in house."…read more When u walked in I wasn't greeted , after a couple minutes I decided I would go to the restroom and come back as there seemed to be one waitress who was busy, and no host. I came back and waited about a minutes before I was acknowledged, I was sat and the waitress was attentive. I wanted to try the arepita appetizer which is normally served with shredded beef/pork or chicken on the side- to get a side of plantains instead of meat, it was going to add 3$ to the 14$ appetizer so I just opted to omit the meat all together and still had to pay the $14 ...which I don't feel is appropriate- people always wanna add money to sub a veggie for meat but never reduce the price when just removing the meat all together. Anyways, Ordered my food which was out promptly, the veggie bowl was delicious as always and the arepita appetizer (no meat) was good- reminded me of a fried potatoe cake, I used the arepitas as a vessel for my veggie bowl ! I brought the remainder of my bowl home where I bit into something very hard , once pulling it out of my mouth I discovered some beef snuck it's way into my dish- disappointing forsure but it is the first time out of about 10 times this has happened here. Prices have gone up over the last few years my veggie bowl was 18$.

In the style of Anthony Bourdain because....it was THAT good: I went to a Georgian restaurant…read morebecause I like wine and make poor decisions around bread. This is how these things start. First comes the wine flight -- amber, gold, pale straw colors catching the light like old varnish. Georgian wine doesn't taste "new world." It doesn't even really taste old world. It tastes ancient. Mineral-heavy, floral in places, a little funky, unapologetically alive. Like somebody buried grapes in the earth a few thousand years ago and decided modernity was optional. Then the khachapuri lands. Not a plate. An event. A blistered, burnished canoe of bread carrying molten cheese, butter, and an egg yolk so offensively golden it looks fictional. Somewhere, a cardiologist wakes suddenly in the night sensing a disturbance in the force. You tear into it anyway. Because human beings were not put on this earth to refuse hot bread filled with cheese. The crust crackles. The center stretches and folds into itself. Butter disappears into the molten lake like it was never there to begin with. It is rich in the way only peasant food perfected over centuries can be rich -- not delicate, not curated, not interested in your wellness journey. Then come the khinkali. These beautiful dumb little meat purses filled with beef, pork, pepper, and scalding broth. There's etiquette involved. You're supposed to hold the top knot, bite carefully, sip the soup first. And for one brief moment everyone at the table becomes united by the exact same thought: "Oh, this is going to end badly." It's glorious. Broth runs down wrists. Black pepper hits the back of your throat. Wine keeps appearing. The room gets louder. Warmer. Looser. Nobody's pretending to be restrained anymore. And that's what I love about Georgian food. It feels completely uninterested in optimization. No tiny portions. No architectural foam. No chef explaining deconstructed emotions harvested from a local hillside. Just centuries of survival distilled into bread, meat, cheese, wine, and hospitality aggressive enough to qualify as a controlled substance. You leave full in a way that feels almost philosophical. Like maybe civilization peaked when somebody looked at bread and thought: "What if we filled it with molten cheese and handed everyone wine until they started hugging?"

Stopped by for early dinner on a Wednesday night because we wanted to try something new! It's to…read morethe left of the steam train station when facing the entrance of it. Our waiter was very kind and patient to explain the menu since we never had Georgian food before. Unfortunately, all the beers we tried to order were out of stock and he was nice enough to comp it for my S/O. I opted for the pomegranate 75 and enjoyed it! Our appetizer was the beef khinkali and adjarian khachapuri. The khinkali is a dumpling that has a thicker dough wrapping compared to the Asian counterpart, especially at the top. I think I would give the beef/pork one a try before I say it's not for me. The adjarian khachapuri does come with a raw egg but the freshly hot bread and cheese will cook it and melt the butter. It's so creamy! The bread had a crispy outside and soft inside. They complimented each other well. The chakhohbili was simple but good. It was like a chicken and tomato soup. For some, it may be too plain but I felt like it's a good no frills dish. The shkmeruli was a little bland for us. It felt like the creamy version of the chakhohbili but somehow less flavor? Just wasn't for us :) I didn't want to order kebabs/skewers since I could get that anywhere but I'm interested in coming back to try their version!

Great food and amazing service! The place was spotless. I highly reccomend if you want pasta you…read morecom here !

I've gotten the Red Braised Beef Short Rib Noodle twice now for take out. The meat is tasty and…read moretender. I will say they used spinach instead of bok choy for the vegetable but I was ok with that. The service is super fast, too. They provide a spicy chili sauce and vinegary soy sauce if you need an extra kick of spice or flavor.

Stopped in here on a whim to try their pho. There weren't many people there when we went but…read moreservice was still fast. We were greeted and seated. Menus were brought out and so was water when we asked. Prices here are reasonable for the area. The vibe is casual-classy, and they have a cute pun wall of everything you can think of with "pho". Food came out relatively quickly, about 10 minutes. It was delicious, though my rice platter was a bit salty for my liking. The broth of the pho is very good, and Ho's Kitchen will likely become our new spot to grab pho in the area. Overall, a great experience and happy to return here!

YUM YUM YUMMM. This is hands down the best pho I've had in the 512. This was a suggestion that…read morematched the reviews. I ordered to go and my order was ready in minutes and waiting for me! Before tasting the pho, I wanted to try the broth by itself to see if it could stand alone or if it needed sauces... whew. This broth is sooo flavorful. This isn't just a basic broth. You can tell they took their time with this. I added a squeeze of lime and basil (not needed) and devoured the pho. Let me also brag about the brisket because I've tasted some dry meat in before however the meat was so moist. You have to try it for yourself to savor what I'm explaining. Wings. These are some meaty wings that took me straight to flavor town! I was surprised the crunch was still there after the commute home. I will for sure make this my go-to pho spot!

Ordered weekday thali, pumpkin halwa. There is no pumpkin in pumpkin halwa. The taste is no closer…read moreto pumpkin halwa. It was just a bowl of milk maid with extra sugar and nuts in it .

We have been twice already and I can't wait to go back to try more items on their incredible menu…read more Beautifully spiced dishes, don't sleep on the dosas, curries, or tiffin combos. The flavors are so delicious and complex, you won't miss the meat if that's your thing. The service was outstanding both times with servers taking time to explain the menu, ask about spice levels, and check in throughout the meal. Go support them, they're a great addition to the neighborhood!

Velvet Taco in Round Rock just put a little joy in my lunch break. I ordered through Uber Eats…read morebecause I was starving and didn't have a second to leave the office. I tried the Rotisserie Chicken Bowl for the first time, and baby... this bowl was GIVING. Layers of flavor, fresh ingredients, creamy avocado notes, charred tomato goodness -- it all came together like a tiny choir of angels. And then the queso blanco arrived -- for FREE, might I add -- with those blue corn chips that were crispy, salty, and everything I needed in that moment. The queso was so good it almost stole the spotlight from the bowl. The portion was generous too; I couldn't finish it all and saved it for the next day. And don't laugh, but it tasted even better after it sat overnight. The flavors said, "Let us settle and bless you properly." Would I get this again? Yes, ma'am. Velvet Taco went straight on my "dependable lunch time heroes" list. If you're hungry, busy, and craving something that hits the spot, this is it.

By far the worst velvet taco location and experience I've ever had. Nobody there to take our order…read morefor a bit despite no other diners and plenty of staff. Food took over 10 Minutes but arrived mostly cold. The flour tortillas were cold and stale. Some of the meats were cold inside. Very disappointing for the price. Then the water broke halfway through the meal so we could not use the restroom and orders shut down. Doubt we will be back to this location.

Our family loves Spice Garden. Highly recommend the Hakka Noodles and the Mongolian Beef as menu…read morefavorites, though they have so much else! The service is also wonderful - our server remembered us and knows what we love!

Myself and my hungry group of friends came to this establishment on Eid so it was absolutely…read morepacked! We were hungry and ordered a little bit of everything family style. We were able to satisfy our hunger! At some point everything started to taste the same and it was hard to appreciate individual flavors of the food. The cheese naan was absolutely amazing and that was first to go. Service was on the slower side and waiter did not come to check up on us and if we needed water.

I love the atmosphere, the service, the food, the decor, and pretty much everything!…read moreThe food is absolutely a delight. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. We had the mix plate, the yogurt salad, and the delicious green tea. A little something sweet to close the dinner and just happy satisfied faces to show afterwards. The owner is Jordanian, but pretty much all middle east is embodied in the offerings of this locale. What a great combo and intriguing flavors. Beautiful time today, hope to come back soon.

Excellent catering!…read more We hosted 30 guests and ordered from Usta Kababgy. Everyone loved the food. While everything was excellent the stand outs were all of the dips. The hummus, baba ganoush, garlic sauce, eggplant salad (delish) and pita were all excellent. Get one of their family packs - and try it all of the kabobs plus cold appetizers. This place is a gem. I am beyond excited it's so close to us.