5+++++++ Injera & Beyond blew me away...OMG!!! This was of the 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!!! read more

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

If you haven't been to Injera & Beyond, you are seriously missing out. This beautiful Ethiopian restaurant near our house is one of our absolute favorites. The space itself is warm, inviting, and thoughtfully designed- it feels special the moment you walk in. It's cozy but elegant, the kind of place where you instantly relax and know you're about to have a great meal. And Angel, she is amazing. Truly one of the best waitresses we've ever had. She's so kind, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. You can tell she genuinely cares about your experience, and she makes you feel completely taken care of without ever hovering. She elevates the entire meal. The food is consistently incredible. Everything tastes unbelievably fresh and vibrant. The injera is perfect-soft, slightly tangy, and exactly how it should be. My personal favorite is the awaze tibs, so flavorful, beautifully spiced, and cooked perfectly. And the cabbage on the vegetarian platter? Somehow simple but absolutely delicious. It's one of those dishes you keep going back for and thinking about days later. Every time we go, it's just so great. Injera & Beyond is a gem, and we're so lucky to have it nearby. read more

THE BIG: Great Ethiopian food in the heart of Cedar Park. Interior is absolutely beautiful and you get a sense of calm inside the restaurant. Plenty of parking in the lot. THE BLACK AND WHITE: A friend and I always do a monthly eat out at a new restaurant. Injera & Beyond was chosen for this month and we got in on a Sunday right as it opened at 11am. Like I said earlier. Interior is beautiful with clean tables and seats. There's even a back corner for big groups where I believe you can order shisha. For food, we didn't hold back. We got the beef sambusa, vegetarian combo and the meat combo. Two big heapings of the injera filled toppings came out . To be honest, everything tasted great. The fun part is you get to eat with you hands. We rounded out the meal with an ethiopian coffee which came out so vibey with the coal and preparation. It did take a bit for the coffee to come out. Didn't get to try the Trio Ayib (ethiopian cottage cheese) but that definitely tickles my fancy to try next time. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall, we spent around $110 for everything. Pretty good value and variety. I'd definitely be back to try out more menu items. read more

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The ambiance of this restaurant was really nice. The service was a little slow but the food was great! We split the vegetarian combo which was a generous amount of food and a great value for 2 people. read more

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So we visited in early September - 5pm on a Thursday. Not many folks there at the time, and the service folks were very kind and gracious. Please be aware this was I believe, early days for the restaurant, so I am certain things have evolved, and we will certainly return. Service was as noted, very friendly and helpful, however a tad slow given there were two services and only two tables to manage. It was unusual to find one of the folks spraying off the table near us with cleaning spray, but as I noted, early days. They were out of some items that evening, so we ordered the Lentil Sambusa, and the Vegetarian Combo for Two. The Lentil Sambusa with the hummus was outstanding, really really good. The Vegetarian Combo was a little puzzling as they brought out the plate and bread (Injera) about 8 minutes prior to the other dishes that are spooned on top of the bread (red lentils, yellow split pea, string beans, greens, et al. So the bread was cold at that point. The dishes were excellent, and we did order some additional Injera, but again, when delivered it was cold (not warm or room temperature). So, all in all, the food was very good, with the potential to be great, same for the overall experience, bets wishes and will return. read more

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Wow, great hospitality. Injera & Beyond is a beautiful new restaurant serving up Ethiopian cuisine in Cedar Park in a strip mall just south of the Whitestone and Walton intersection. It shares a plaza with a handle full of other eateries in different buildings. We arrived on a Sunday afternoon. The restaurant was not busy; it had 3 or so tables going when we arrived. The seating is a plush orangish-red, and the decor is green and floral. The two bathrooms are clean and cool. Each table has a label and a QR code menu taped to the surface. However, physical menus will be handed to you. After looking through the menu, we were interested in choosing between the veggie and meat combo platters. But then, the waitress gave us a useful tip. She mentioned we could actually do a one person veggie combo and a one person meat combo, even though the meat combo for one person isn't listed; they will be updating their menu to reflect this. A series of events then commenced. After waiting for a bit, a large plate was brought out with a circular piece of injera on it, along with a basket of four injera rolls. If you've eaten at different Ethiopian restaurants, you'll notice that no two restaurant injeras have the exact same flavor profile. In the case of Injera & Beyond, their injera reminds me of a nice sourdough (where you can taste the sour), along with a slight flour aftertaste. Of course, their injera is made from fermented teff and it is gluten-free. Their injera is quite porous and it seems to be around 3-4mm in thickness. If you finish a basket, they'll be happy to bring you more. After a bit longer, the veggie and meat combos will be brought out and plated on the injera. Each item is presented with an explanation while it is being plated. The benefit of this approach is that you'll remember each of the items in the combo when consuming them. After digging in and finishing most of our order, I made the following observations. First, each of their items is seasoned well and flavorful on their own (that is, without injera). However, this means one must be a bit careful about the ratio of injera to non-injera. Too large a piece of injera can mask a good amount of the flavor, so I would recommend something like at most a 1 inch by 1 inch piece per bite. Second, I spotted no utensils in this restaurant. If you are unfamiliar with the process, the staff will encourage and guide you through the art of eating with your hands as I overheard at some of the tables. Third, our waitress gave another great tip, one that I hadn't ever really thought of while eating Ethiopian food before. She suggested combining the different stews in a bite; this turned out to be a great suggestion. So instead of being limited to 9 flavors, we could access 72 combinations, or 504 combinations if we were up to the task. Fourth, injera is pretty filling, which is why you might want to use smallish pieces when eating, despite its porosity. The restaurant plans to start making injera available for purchase on its own. I'll be excited to return in the future to try out their tea, dessert, and other items. read more

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Injera The injera here is quite porous, making it easy to chew. It's on the thicker side, so we found ourselves tearing off smaller pieces to scoop up food. Made from gluten-free, fermented teff flour, it has a mild yet pleasantly sour flavor. Menu & Combo Options The menu offers a veggie combo for one or two people, and a meat combo for two. However, our server kindly let us know we could mix and match--ordering a veggie combo for one and a meat combo for one, and combining them on the same plate. This flexibility was appreciated. She also shared one of her personal favorites: pairing the collard greens from the veggie combo with the spicy beef stew from the meat combo. We tried it--and it was genuinely delicious. If you've never played around with mixing your combo components on injera, it's worth a try. As Socrates (allegedly) said: playing with your food is legal. Aside from that tip, I particularly enjoyed the red lentils, spicy chicken, and yellow split peas. Overall Experience I left feeling fully satisfied and surprisingly healthy. Where else can you enjoy assorted vegetables, dark leafy greens, lentils, meat, and fermented whole grain all in one meal--while dining out? This is a culinary tradition from Ethiopia that I truly appreciate. Ambience The space is clean and welcoming, with a bar area as well. We came for lunch, and our booth happened to be near a scent diffuser. If you're sensitive to fragrances, consider mentioning this to your host when being seated. read more

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Food & service were amazing. A Beautifully decorated space combined with relaxing jazz make for a peaceful atmosphere. read more

Injera & Beyond - Veggie & meat! - Ethiopian Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

We decided to try this new Ethiopian restaurant that just popped up in Cedar Park. What an incredible dining experience and a delicious meal. A new gem for Cedar Park. We went with the Meat Combo served for 2 - (5/5) It was a magnificent feast for the senses, beautifully arranged on a large piece of spongy and tangy injera bread. The platter offered a perfect mix of spicy and non-spicy options, allowing us to explore the full range of flavors. The tender, slow-cooked meats were seasoned to perfection--from the warm, complex heat of the spicy beef stews to the rich and savory (and spicy) chicken dishes to the amazing mild lamb stew , then rounded with some collard greens . Tearing off a piece of that soft, spongy injera to scoop up the different meats was the best part of the experience! For appetizer, we did the Trio Ayib (Ethiopian cottage cheese) - (4.5/5) I'm not sure if this is traditional but it was great; came with three different types of cottage cheese. This is not your traditional wet cottage cheese that we are used to but it's more on the dryer feta cheese-ish type. Came with injera bread as well. We liked them and so did our10 year old. To end the meal, we tried the Ethiopian Spiced Tea - (5/5) It was the perfect aromatic and warming beverage, beautifully balancing the spices in the food. The blend of traditional spices was soothing and unique, making it a must-order to "melt" the heavy meal we just engulfed. Came with lemon slices and honey. So glad we opted for it. We'll have to try their coffee next time. read more

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Was thrilled to see this new spot pop up near our house. Love Ethiopian food but never wanted to drive 30-45 minutes to get some in Pflugerville or Austin. Beautiful dining area and kind servers. We chose to go with the meat combination platter with a side of shiro (a thick rich sauce). The platter comes with chicken, beef, lamb, white cheese, and greens. You eat everything with the injera bread that comes on the side. The shiro was good, but I don't think I'd pay for it again. We had a slice of strawberry crepe cake for dessert. It was light and not too sweet. We will definitely be back in soon to try more selections, including the vegetarian platter and the beef tibs (stir fried cubes of meat.) read more

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The waitress is was amazing. The food was so flavorful, and the decor is beautiful! We also had the lentil sambusas they were also very tasty with a garlic Ethiopian hummus. I'm just happened to drive by and see the restaurant, and I'm so glad I came by. Cedar Park needs this diversity. read more

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Came here for the first time! We ordered shiro and vegetarian dishes on plant based menu! It took a quite awhile but the vegetarian plate we got was really good! Injera was perfect texture and tart flavor with delicious sauce and food items! Shiro needed some umami seasoning but other than that our visit was pleasant. Would love to be back! Cheers read more

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A New Favorite in Texas! My sister and I dined at Injera & Beyond for the first time tonight, and WOW -- we are blown away! This is our first time having Ethiopian food since moving to Texas, and I have to say... it's right on par with (if not better than) some of our favorite spots back in California. Everything was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and exactly what I hoped for. The injera is absolute perfection -- the ideal texture and thickness, soft with just the right tang. You can tell it's made with care. Our server was very attentive and helpful. We ordered both the vegetarian combo and the meat combo, and I'm so glad we did because it let us try a little bit of everything. Every single dish was delicious, but the standouts for me were the red lentils (always my favorite!) and the spicy chicken -- both packed with rich, authentic flavor. You really can't go wrong here. Everything tastes vibrant, homemade, and beautifully seasoned. I'm so happy this gem of a restaurant opened just three months ago, and I absolutely cannot wait to come back. Cedar Park needed this place! read more

Injera & Beyond - Veggie and meat combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

We've eaten in Ethiopia before, and I can honestly say this place is legit. Not the sit-on-the-ground traditional kind of legit, but definitely the kind where you can eat with your hands and taste all the authentic flavors. The food was fantastic--rich, balanced, and full of that depth of spice that real Ethiopian food has. Our server was also great; we mentioned we were on a tight schedule to pick up the kids, and she made sure our dishes came out quickly without feeling rushed. We truly enjoyed our meal here and will absolutely be back. It's refreshing to find a place that delivers both on authenticity and hospitality. read more

Injera & Beyond - Yengus combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

We are excited to have Ethiopian food in Cedar Park! This place is amazing. The food and decor are lovely. Give it a try. However here are the things to be aware of. The food is hideously overpriced. The lamb that we ordered for $25 was about 2 bites each and the rest was bones. Yes - tons of bones in our food. I don't want this to deter you from ordering the lamb - but veggies are the way to go. To the management team - lower your prices. You guys are just getting started. You can't charge that much for bones and vegetables. Thx. read more

Injera & Beyond - Veggie plate and lamb - Ethiopian Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

I love ethiopian food - the flavors were really good here. I really want the business to succeed. I always get vegetarian platter at any ethiopian place and the lentils here were so good. That being said the portions are way too small here. It's like 3 tablespoon of each lentil or veggie. That would be ok if it was a lower price but my husband and i got the 2 person vegetarian platter and we left hungry after paying over $40 before tip, Lentils are cheap and cooked in batches so i hope they fix the portion sizes and i would come back in a heartbeat then. We were asked if we wanted more injera but there was nothing left to even eat. If the current portions stay then I wouldn't come back. They are a new business so i'm hoping it's just something they have to get feedback on and can improve! read more

You need to eat here. If you're Texan and worried about eating something weird, stop worrying. It's meat and bread you eat with your hands. Sound familiar? The seasoning is great and you can eat massive amounts of this stuff and never feel bloated! The secret is the bread: injeria. It has no gluten. It's made with a grain called teff. Ethiopian is the perfect food. It is the most healthy and the best tasting and you never feel over stuffed. It's magic. This is the beat Ethiopian in the area. We've tried many and make it ourselves at home. This place is the best. The seasoning is great, not overly salted. They use the high quality golden teff for injera. read more

Injera & Beyond - Potato and beats. Really yummy garlic spice. Not too intense. Love it. - Ethiopian Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

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I've had a lot of Ethiopian food back in the Bay Area, and this was my first time trying it in Austin, it did not disappoint. The food was absolutely delicious. The restaurant itself is beautiful, and the service was honestly so sweet and attentive. If you've never had Ethiopian before, I highly recommend coming here and getting either the veggie sampler, the meat sampler, or both. Such a great experience all around! read more

Injera & Beyond - Meant and veggie sampler - Ethiopian Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

I am so happy this place exists. My husband and I ate there and had nothing short of completely genuine hospitality. It was really an experience and not just dinner. Service She was so friendly! Gave us recommendations, told us about the culture, etc. Completely on point with service and kindness, we couldn't have asked for a better person to share our evening with. She felt like family, and she was so genuine. You can tell she cares about the culture and the restaurants success. Food Food came out fast! Our drinks were refilled without having to flag anyone down, and the presentation was beautiful and vibrant. We got the meat platter for two as an entree and OMG . It's was soooo good. The flavors were so rich and distinct. Not too spicy or mild. Just right. We wish we had an extra stomach. It was more than enough food for two people. Then the dessert happened.... a new dessert they just released called Dubai-klava. A modern twist on Baklava that includes pistachio cream and real pistachio pieces with a scoop of ice cream (similar to the Dubai chocolate bar, but better) . It was the best dessert I've had in a long time. The baklava was flaky and fresh, there was just the right amount of pistachio cream, and the vanilla ice cream was so complementary. Ethiopian coffee experience (yes, experience) We said yes to trying the Ethiopian coffee and we got whisked away to a back part of the restaurant where they roast the beans, right there, then brew the coffee. They gave us traditional popcorn to eat it with and wow. Popcorn and coffee?! It paired so well together. We just sat there with our coffee and popcorn, carrying on. It was a beautiful end to the night. You can tell that they cook with love. The family is so welcoming, the environment is welcoming, everything just feels welcoming. I hope people recognize what a gem we have in our neck of the woods. I hope God gives them so much success that they have to open another location to spread their joy and warmth. Thank you all so much for a lovely evening that my husband and I will never forget. read more

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What a wonderful place to dine. Service was exceptional food was as well. The atmosphere is great and warming. We walked in late on Saturday 9pm they closed at 10 so I was worried that it might have been too late to dine in and order. It wasn't. My husband and I were the only ones there dinning. The waitress was so gracious and caring that we got what we wanted. We were visiting the city and wanted Ethiopian food. I have several fav restaurants for Ethiopian food in different cities and this is an added on for me. The owner is very polite and loves what she does your can tell. This is a gem worth visiting and the foodie in me was doing a happy dance all the way to my Hotel!! Awesome waitresses and owner ! Also keep in mind this is during their soft open. Can't wait to come back for my Tej (Honey Wine). read more

Injera & Beyond - Ethiopian Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

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The food is definitely delicious. However, the service there is lacking. My wife and I were very much looking forward to having an enjoyable meal. What should've been a 45 minute meal at best took the better part of two hours because the server would disappear for 20 to 30 minutes at a time. I ran out of water and cola and was stuck trying to figure out some kind of way to get more beverage read more

The food was incredible! I got the meat sampler for 1. It was phenomenal. We usually drive 45 mins across town for Ethiopian so we are so excited and grateful they are here! The waitress was one of the most sweet and thoughtful and genuinely joyful waitresses I've ever had (young, petite Latina girlie - you rock!!) and they have GLUTEN FREE INJERA! 10/10!!!! It's decorated so cute inside and the ambiance is lovely! read more

Injera & Beyond - Amazing food!!!!!!! - Ethiopian Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

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Food was very good and the portions were great. We had the vegetarian combo for two, and still filled two take home boxes. My personal favorite was the red lentils. read more

Injera & Beyond - Ethiopian Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

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Excellent. Top to bottom, front to back. Food delicious, presentation beautiful, wait staff super professional and nice. Wednesday night was not busy. We got a full combo platter and my husband can eat A LOT - we didn't quite finish it all. And I am obligate GF, so this was also a gem of a find for me! read more

My fiancé and I just went here on a whim to try something different. This is our new favorite place! Tomato salad is amazing! The food was so flavorful and fantastic. The customer service and server were absolutely delightful. Just go!!! read more

This is a great new spot for Ethiopian food! Somehow we just found it! The potatoes and beet salad was delicious. I love trying all the entrees with my fingers lined with Injera bread. Go on an evening you have extra time and savor every bite! read more

This was my 2nd time to try Ethiopian food. Last time was a very long time! So I am not an expert on if the flavors were right. But I thought the dishes were very flavorful! I did not like the Injera their bread. But I did not like it years ago when I first had Ethiopian food either! When I used it to eat the food together it was ok. But alone the flavor just is not my thing. Their beef sambusa, greens, baklava, and Ice cream was all very tasty. The young lady serving us was very nice, and the restaurant itself is very clean and welcoming. My only issue with this place like another reviewer said, was the prices are very high, for the portions size. The $20-25 entree comes with meat/sauce and bread. Lots of bread and a very small portion of meat/sauce. We had Sambusa (2pc), 2 entrees, 1 side, 1 beer, and 1 desert. And it was $88 before tip. read more

Great food, customer service, family owned and operated, beautiful decor and ambiance! Highly recommend !

OMG this place was DELICIOUS!!! We are hard-core foodies, and were delighted to see an Ethiopian eatery in Cedar Park. We got the veggie platter to-go (we are mostly plant-based), and this was some of the best ethnic food we've ever had. The flavors were refined, delicate, and rich all at the same time. And not oily, like many restaurants. The restaurant itself was beautiful and homey inside, and we look forward to eating there in person sometime. read more

We haven't had this great of Ethiopian food since DC! Just outstanding!!! So was the service. Atmosphere was lovely, spotlessly clean. Beautiful restaurant. Thank you for a wonderful dinner. We will be back! read more

Overpriced for what is offering, for meat combo you have three meats and one veggie. It charges 45 for that, the meat portion are also on less generous side. I think it might be better ordering the entree than combos, and I just don't see the price justify the offering, unless you count the decors in. The food doesn't taste bad, so if you don't mind spending, still a good choice read more

Having never tried Ethiopian cuisine before, we thought we'd give it a try. What an amazing surprise. The food is delicious. This place is brand new and owned by a very nice lady who has been in the states since 2000. She opened the restaurant about 3 months ago. If you're up for a fun and tasty adventure, please visit this new gem - you will be glad you did. read more

Please ignore the 1 star from the person who literally went out of their way to handicap a new restaurant. They JUST OPENED on August 14 so to give a 1-star for not being seated right away is idiotic and malicious. Also, l've learned that the lowest rated restaurants in Cedar Park have the best food because all the impatient jerks give low ratings for trivial reasons. Have some compassion because these people with their crap reviews on a new restaurant have obviously never worked as a server or opened their own restaurant. With THAT out of the way, I'm happy to say the food is delicious at Injera. I used to work at an highly-rated Ethiopian restaurant and the food here did not disappoint! We got the vegetarian combo with the Doro Wat in the middle. Doro Wat is a signature Ethiopian dish, similar to an Oaxacan molé crossed with a Filipino Adobo. You do get messy and eat with your hands! Anyone who is new to Ethiopian food but has enjoyed Indian food or Filipino food will enjoy this meal. The ambiance is also great - the restaurant is beautifully designed and there's a nice tree in the middle. We are so happy that a delicious Ethiopian restaurant opened in Cedar Park! We will definitely be back. And I will try the Kitfo next time (a delicious seasoned beef tartare). Our server did amazing given she was the only one for this opening time. Thank you, Injera & Beyond! read more

Injera & Beyond - Veggie Combo with Doro Wat - Ethiopian Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

Amazing food and very nice owner Quant little restaurant, give them a try. The Ambiance is great too! read more

We were really excited to try this new place and visited for lunch on a Saturday. After 10 minutes of not being greeted or seated, we walked out. The place wasn't busy at all, only 3 or 4 tables seated. The one waitress seemed busy but the guy standing behind the bar seemed more interested in his phone. Terrible first impression and I don't think we will be back to give then a second chance. read more

Had the vegetarian combo for two. Best Ethiopian food I've had in the area so far! Planning on coming back in the future.

I'm so happy to finally have an Ethiopian restaurant close by without needing to drive 30 minutes! We tried it tonight, and having enjoyed amazing Ethiopian food before, I can honestly say this place is right up there in quality. The food was excellent and the service was just as wonderful. My fiancé and I ordered the beef sambusa, Awaze beef tibs, lamb tibs, and veggie combo, everything was absolutely delicious. I can already tell this will be one of our regular spots! read more

Injera & Beyond - Beef sambosa - Ethiopian Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

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Fantastic vegetarian injera! Fresh, flavorful veggies, perfectly made injera, and generous portions. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a great vegetarian Ethiopian meal. That said, the flavors were a bit adventurous for my kids, so it may be better suited for adult palates. read more

From the moment we walked in, everything was perfect. The food was flavorful, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere was relaxing. Truly a great dining experience. read more