Delicious Ethiopia food! If you are in the hunt for the best Ethiopian food in DFW you just found…read moreit! We stopped in and were seated immediately by the very kind server. We ordered the Zil Zil Tibs which were tender and had great flavor with just the right amount of spice. We also had the Vegetable Combo which was great with all of the options being excellent. The restaurant is very clean and inviting and with the trip no matter where you are in town. Highly Reccommended!

Omg. The food, the staff, the vibes. This place was a 10/10!! They never left our (very strong)…read moredrinks empty. They gave an ample amount of food and were busy but so attentive. Will definitely be back!

During a three-week trip to Dallas in June of 2026, my girls and I decided to try Arif Cafe after…read morenoticing its excellent Yelp ratings. The food was absolutely amazing! The owner, who also acts as the chef, is the most delightful woman. She treated my girls to two wonderful appetizers--sambusas and pasty--which they completely devoured. For my main course, I ordered the tilapia tibs, and it was spectacular. After that first bite, we were hooked. We couldn't stop coming back, and with every visit, the food tasted even better than the last. Don't skip out on their wonderful Ethiopian coffee, either! For the rest of our stay in Dallas, Arif Cafe became our absolute go-to whenever we craved authentic Ethiopian flavors.

This is absolutely an IYKYK restaurant that we were led to by Yelp. Ethiopian food is one of our…read moreall time favorite cuisines. Arif Cafe is a quick drive from the original Half Price Books location. The outside of this restaurant doesn't do the amazing food inside justice. For our hungry table of three, an order of beef tibs and two veggie plates was a tummy stuffing dinner. For my fragile tongued husband, we went with a mild spice level which was still very flavorful. The beef tibs were tender in a way that only slow cooking can achieve. Service was attentive and made us feel right at home. Highly recommend for a exotic dinner out with a small group.

Wonderful food & Exceptional Service Very grateful for their…read morevery friendly service and personable attendance to our request. Their amazing Ethiopian dishes and sauces are deliscious!!!

Attended a friend's birthday dinner and was immediately greeted by Joe. He asked if guests had…read moretried Ethiopian food before and I shared that this was my 3rd time. I ordered beef tibs and beef wot with beets and gomen. My food arrived and was lukewarm which was really disappointing as I prefer my food to be piping hot unless it's supposed to be served cold. The beets were canned but seasoned. The gomen was the best I've had out of the three different restaurants I've tried. Because of food temperature , canned beets and the meat not being as tender as I've had at other places, I'm giving 3 stars. I was hoping to try honey wine but it was sold out. Unfortunately, I don't see myself returning due to the distance from me and the food not being worth the drive.

Love this place. Delicious Ethiopian food…read more On my trip to Dallas I brought relatives one night and a friend the second night. Neither had Ethiopian food before and loved it. We ordered the vegetarian combo both times. A great assortment of lentils and veggies. The spongy bread that they make is gluten-free by the way: Injera is a sour fermented pancake-like flatbread with a slightly spongy texture, traditionally made of teff flour. In Ethiopia, Eritrea, and some parts of Sudan, injera is the staple. Injera is central to the dining process, like bread or rice elsewhere. The presentation was lovely and the ambiance simple but nice. Our server PJ was great. Super friendly. And it was popular with Ethiopian locals which is a good sign.

The food is AMAZING here!!! The best I've ever had! And it doesn't stop there! I just had to start…read morewith that because that what's important to note! This place has such a beautiful decor. It's aesthetically pleasing and very clean! Coming here first is the best decision whenever I come to Dallas-- it sets the tone for the rest of the trip! To top it all off, the people here are so kind and loving! It makes our experience much meaningful! EVERYTHING HERE 10/10!!!

I ordered a vegetable platter--the collards were perfectly cooked, not overly soft. The beets on…read morethe platter was a wonderful surprise. Lentils were fantastic. Everything flavorful. Others in the party ordered a sweet potato with brisket. The brisket was awesome--very moist and a good smoke flavor definitely not overboard. Another member got ribs, sausage, and lamb dishes--the cook on meats were perfect. And last but not least the bread---completely spongy and airy, great sourdough like taste, Service and friendliness of staff definitely made you feel at home. The worst problem with this place is it's in Arlington and we're from Frisco. But we all agreed to make the hour trip for the next birthday in our family group. Just simply outstanding.

We ate there and had three different dishes. He had two orders of the ribs, granddaughter had a…read morebrisket sandwich and I had the nachos. Each dish had unique use of Ethiopian inspiration, especially the nachos I had. The platter is huge and there is no way one person can finish it. The chips are Ethiopian toast points and added a crunch that was delightful. The ribs were cooked perfectly. They did not fall off the bone which we like. They are true competition ribs allowing you to nibble off the bone. Granddaughter loved the flavor and juicy quality of her brisket! I'm giving the restaurant 3 stars because we had to wait for our food for over an hour. The wait staff were a bit indifferent to our order and had to be reminded twice our order was not complete. The restaurant was not that busy prompting me to believe there is a disconnect between the front and back of the house. The restaurant is in a strip center in Arlington. It's a comfortable little restaurant and bar and the adult beverages looked delicious!!

Despite the heat this weekend, we were craving Ethiopian food and decided to drop in in Addis Abeba…read morefor lunch. It's right off Hwy 75 and Beltline right across from the McDonalds after the light in the strip mall. It was easy enough to find and we strolled right in. It is self seating and we picked out a table chairs off to the right side when we entered. It's a decent size space with a fair for live music and plenty of seating; half of it on regular height and the other half bar height seating. There was one young lady serving and there were only 3 other families there. She was attentive and served us with a smile. We ordered taste of Ethiopia, which a mixed dish with Doro wot(chicken stew with boiled egg) kitfo(very slightly fired almost tartare beef) beef tibs(stew; all served in a bed of Injera(their traditional spongy oversized tortilla) made from teff. It has a slightly fermented taste for those who have never tried it before. The plate also had collards, lentils(shiro) and Ayib(homemade fresh cheese). This is right up there with Shebelle for the best Ethiopian food in DFW. Now I haven't tried all the restaurants but have eaten at enough to know what is next level. The explosion of flavors; the subtle heat from the jalapeños and chilli powder/paprika. The rich taste of the Ethiopian ghee it's cooked in. The best part is the injera that has soaked up all the sauces as the last fitting bites. The only downside is wouldn't stop eating, it was so so good and I got my share. I was full for the rest of the day and didn't eat until about 20 hours after that meal. Go try this place....the food is so worth it!

I came here for a late Sunday lunch with a friend who was visiting town. I have only tried one…read moreother Ethiopian restaurant in the DFW metroplex and this one did NOT disappoint. The waitress was kind and very helpful. She explained the dishes and even hand-served the buffet to me. The inside had tvs to watch the euro cup and the mint chairs were comfy. I enjoyed the buffet and the vegetable combo was delightful. The only thing that wasn't for me was the tea. It tasted like a fireball shot without the alcohol. If you like sweet things, then I would recommend. Overall nice experience and I will be bringing friends and family again for sure!

Grocery and restaurant all in one. I use to frequent this location whenever I craved Ethiopian…read morecuisine, but this recent visit was the final one. Observing the lack of regard for food hygiene during the order experience was disappointing. I watched the staff handling multiple non food items with the same gloves they handled the food with . How is it okay to handle the register with the same gloves you're preparing someone's food with. It unfortunate that the food hygiene interrupted what could have been a good food experience. There is no denying that their food is delicious but the poor food handling elements robbed me of the opportunity of enjoying their delicious food. I hope the team make the necessary adjustments to the food handling process.

This is my favorite Ethiopian cuisine. The food perfect. The service perfect. They never take to…read morelong. The price is respectable. And did I mention is GOOD AF! If I could go to this place once a week I would. They give you a nice family restaurant type of vibe and I'm here for it!

I've eaten a lot of Ethiopian food and I imagine this to be the best in Dallas. Awards bestowers…read moreagree! Thanks, Yelp, for leading us to this spot. The lunch Veggie Combo came with Shiro which is generous. The beets, lentils (Misir Wot) and yellow split peas (Kik Alicha) were so deliciously spiced and balanced. Something special is going on here. They brought out a beautiful floral milk cake surrounded by rose petals and played Happy Birthday for the birthday girl on their sound system. So sweet! If I found myself in Dallas again I'd come back for the warming spices and warmer welcome. Ooh, and order the coffee service!

Yummy and delicious. First time here. So glad I tried the food. The veggie platter and 4 meets were…read moreexcellent for two people. The flavors popped. Such comfort in the food. The service was excellent. The honey wine was so good. The coffee was also a nice finish to the meal. Thoroughly enjoyed it.