I brought my mom and her old neighbors here. I had completely forgotten that I had actually been here before, but then to my surprise, I saw my old review for this place! So the food tonight was absolutely fantastic. We received great recommendations from our server, who reliably informed us that just one veggie platter would be plenty for us, plus a couple of meat dishes. Her recommendations were spot on, and all of us were extremely satisfied. Ameseginalehu! read more

Meaza Restaurant - Two samplers (partial). - Ethiopian Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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Consistently good meals, large portions, decently huge restaurant for banquet and rental occasions service is adequate and the market is delicious. One of a few places you can get an entire bag of Tejera freshly made and fantastic. read more

The food we got here was great! We ordered the veggies with fish combo and gored gored (cubed marinated raw meat), which were both fantastic. There was ample food for the 3 of us and the perfect amount of injera provided. Like many of the other reviewers noted, it can get pretty busy (nearly all tables were full at 7:30 pm on a Saturday night) and so service was quite slow. We also didn't get our food for an hour or so. Something to note as well: they have a hookah lounge directly next door, and the restaurant is not sound proof. There was an event going on when we went so it was quite loud. read more

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Visited Meaza for the first time with 120 women at my church's annual Ladies Fellowship 2 weeks ago! The meal was oustanding in every way. Returned 3 days later and going again today. Eithopian food is good for the soul, it's history in every bite. Meaza is one of the best in the DMV. read more

Meaza Restaurant - Came back 3 days later! - Ethiopian Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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Overall great Ethiopian restaurant and good for first timers too. They have a huge space and also serve beer and wine. Their coffee is also great like most Ethiopian places, fresh roasted beans and brewed clean. My dad also loved the food last time we were here. Good outdoor seating and plenty of parking. I picked a to-go this time so missed going inside. read more

Meaza Restaurant - Shop for injera and other groceries. - Ethiopian Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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I went to Meaza on a Saturday night and we had an amazing time! We shared two special veggie combos and all the curries were absolutely amazing. The restaurant does get very crowded and it took almost an hour for our food to come out. So I would highly recommend not coming here on an empty stomach. However if you're willing to wait, the food was very tasty and will leave you wanting more! read more

Atmosphere was relaxing, service was great, and the food was delicious and plentiful. read more

Meaza Restaurant - Regular Vegetarian Combo, Yabug Tibs - Ethiopian Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

First time trying Ethiopian food! I got the Meaza Tibs (their specialty cubed beef cooked with fat and onions) and their Vegetarian Combo (which came with spicy lentils, yellow chickpeas, collard greens, and cabbage) I must say the food was amazing! The slightly sour injera they served the food on top of paired perfectly with the rich meats and veggies. Will definitely have to try more Ethiopian spots! While the server was very nice, the service was a bit slow, especially. But all in all great food. read more

Meaza Restaurant - Meaza Tibs (House Special) and Regular Vegetarian Combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Meaza is our go to place for Ethiopian food.  Everything is delicious and the staff is very friendly and helpful. The restaurant is spacious and a little more upscale than some (white table cloths etc.).   We always love the super veggie combo which features a great selection of vegetarian dishes placed colorfully around the very large injera.  We fill the middle with doro wat (really good chicken with an egg) and lamb or beef tibs.  It is hard to go wrong. read more

I miss living in DC because of all of the Ethiopian food around, but luckily this place was available for delivery. I ordered the vegetarian combo and my boyfriend ordered the yabug awaze tibs. Everything was just average for me. Two of the sides in my combo were raw cabbage and something that was very similar to just boiled potatoes with very little seasonings. I was hoping for more exciting lentils or collard greens. The yabug awaze had great flavors but it was a bit dry. I would probably stick with the meat entrees here and go somewhere else for my Ethiopian veggie fix. read more

Meaza Restaurant - Lamb cubes with tomato sauce - Ethiopian Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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Really enjoyed the set up at this place with the portraits on the walls and the hall/banquet style feel to the place. Our server was very informative and gave us suggestions on what to order to have the full Ethiopan experience. I enjoyed all the textures, colors, presentations and flavors of our storted cooked veggies and meat tray. It was a lot for 4 people but we were all satisfied with the seasons and tenderness of the meats. I will say, service is a bit slow so we enjoyed some traditional beers while waiting for our food. The lamb and short ribs is a must to order. Wasn't impressed with the store bought reheated baklava, you can skip that one! read more

The restaurant space is shared and situated in the middle between a market and a hookah bar. It is pretty dark inside but they have a fresh flower on every table which brightened up the atmosphere a bit. We ordered the regular vegetarian combo which came with spicy lentils, yellow chickpeas, collard greens, cabbage, and salad. It also came with a red pepper/spice that I haven't had at other Ethiopian restaurants and I was pleasantly surprised with the heat it packed. For the meats, we decided on the Meaza tibs (their beef house special) and yabug awaze tibs (spicy lamb tibs). The meat was tender and full of flavor. The veggies maybe not so much - yellow chickpeas were a little bland - but still pretty good. We had one giant injera bread each - it was good but not as "sour" as others that I've had and it was pretty thick. Our server was very sweet and super attentive! Overall, a nice spot for Ethiopian if you can also get past the weird turn in to the parking lot. read more

Meaza Restaurant - Regular Vegetarian Combo with Meaza Tibs (House Special) and Yabug Awaze Tibs (Spicy Lamb Tibs). - Ethiopian Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

the food was very bland, small portions, very overpriced. Half of the order was missing.

Overall:8/10 Food: DELICIOUS. I absolutely love this place, it delivers every time. I'm even thinking moving closer so I can have it more often. Ambiance: it is open until 1am (or do) so it's always convenient to stop by. Minus a star because service takes forever, expect to wait around 20 minutes for your food to come. read more

Meaza Restaurant - Beef Meaza Tibs (House Special) - Ethiopian Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Amazing food... could be a local favorite if the service would improve. Most importantly, remove the grumpy old lady that mean mugs you the entire time you are present. I think it would be best to order out. Great food horrid service but I will try again later. read more

Meaza Restaurant - Dining area, - Ethiopian Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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Such a wonderful atmosphere, quiet clean place to dine it, and it's very spacious. Our server, Melke is always friendly, smiles and speaks professionally and sweetly. She never fails to deliver excellent customer service and always makes you feel welcome! The food is always on point, especially their beef tibs, injera is always fresh ! Reasonable prices, I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to eat good Ethiopian food ! read more

Meaza Restaurant - Meaza Tibs (House Special) - Ethiopian Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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Yum! I was craving something different for delivery other than the usual pizza, Chinese or Thai. This fit the bill. I hadn't had Ethiopian food in a long time, so in comes Meaza. I ordered on Postmates and the food was delivered quickly and hot. The injera came cold, which was a little surprising. But, it was super tasty. I ordered the kifto and tibs combo. Nice spice level, full of flavor. Will definitely order again-probably try to go to the restaurant and eat-in. read more

Meaza Restaurant - Yum! - Ethiopian Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Delicious food! I recommend the special vegetarian combo. The owner and staff are lovely. Will absolutely be back.

I cannot say enough good things about Meaza. My now husband took me there for my birthday many years ago and I fell in love with the food. Everything on the menu is amazing but my personal favorites are the key misir wot, tikil gomen, and Meaza Tibs. Meaza catered our wedding of around 200 people a couple of weeks ago and was amazing! Everyone loved the food she catered. She came and looked at the kitchen during the rehearsal to make sure everything was in place and she even helped us create special plates meals which obviously isn't typical of Ethiopian food. Meaza is the sweetest and the food here is unbeatable. We are customers for life! read more

Food is really good the service was not. The restaurant just didn't look really clean to me which made me very nervous. read more

Meaza Restaurant - Whole fish - Ethiopian Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

I have had if you'll be in food all over the world. No place to match up to Meaza! Even over the years they still maintains an incredibly clean dining room with phenomenal food. I always order the special vegetarian combo and the tomato fitfit. Never had a complaint. I love this place!!! read more

First time trying Ethiopian food, and it was delicious. The spiced lamb is subtle and flavorful, not overpowering. We also ordered a lentil-stuffed pastry, which was tasty. There was plenty of food in this one order, so were able take home leftovers. We also enjoyed eating/scooping with our clean hands. Yelp had an incentive that I was able to use - a free dessert for checking in, so we got an almond cake. Overall, it was a satisfying, welcoming introduction to this culture! read more

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Food was good. Service excellent. Priced right. I'll go back. Doro WatHouse Lamb Tibs, Red Lentils,Spicy Lentils, Veggie Combo read more

Ehh, as my favorite chu would say: womps. Not sure this was the best place to pop my Ethiopian cherry. I feel like Yelp let me down a little on this one. Store attached to it was pretty generic to theme, only things of note were some less-than-enticing baklava and ground spices. Plenty of parking on a less than busy evening. Service could have been better, they were surprisingly inattentive given there were two servers and three tables seated, including ours. Decor leans upscale, and the few folks who made it out on the dreary night gravitated towards the tables rather than the bar graced with a telly in the back. I'm a little annoyed by the waitress's description of the sambusa. Even though I told her I only wanted a bite, she said it wasn't big enough to split. I guess she thought we would eat like obese Americans, because I totally would've been happy cutting one in half once I saw them. Filling was on the chillier side of lukewarm, which is pretty unappetizing... no pun intended. Plethora of food. Injera was like a thin, spongy pancake; an interesting balance for some of the spicier selections, and the additional individual injera was more than enough to whet my appetite. Carnivore that I am, I enjoyed the ye beg tibs far more than the liyu ye tsom wot. The lamb cubes had a nice bit of gristle on still, and there was some decent flavor hidden behind the heat of the chopped jalapenos. Reviewing the menu, I again question our server's decision to recommend the special veggie combo over the regular lineup. Timatim fitfit was mushy and unexciting. Lentils were okay, and the potato salad was good. The remainder of the vegetarian dollops didn't really impress. I'd be open to trying veggie orders again elsewhere, but if I ended up back here I'd stick with the meat. Edit: Rounding my 2.5 star review down now that I've had tastier Ethiopian elsewhere. read more

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Meaza was a disappointment and a contrast to the image that I had in mind based on a friend's reports. I felt the atmosphere was lackluster. The server didn't understand our questions and was recalcitrant in answering our queries about the food. The space felt cavernous and vacuous, and it had no redeeming lighting effects/music background to make it feel festive and hospitable. The food was alright. The lamb tasted somewhat musky, but in a robust sauce and was not tough. The red lentils were very good, and their cabbage salad tossed in a sour vinegar dressing was terrific and fresh in the mouth. If going a second time, I would order a couple of focused choices such as the red lentils and a meat dish, because the vegetarian platter didn't offer sufficient quantity of the choice items for two people (there is certainly plenty of food, just not enough of the delicious items!). read more

Meaza Restaurant - Lamb tibs in the middle - Ethiopian Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

I am rating Meaza A-OK mostly because I have no other Ethiopian experience with which to compare it. Hubby and I visited recently, partly because of a Groupon binge I had gone on a few months back. I like to try new things and this was culinary adventure for us both. The experience was certainly not great but I do not know if what occurred are the norm. The food was fine although I am not sure we picked well despite asking the waitress for assistance and sharing our preferences. You are suppose to seat yourself. When we arrived there were just a couple of people inside. Once we saw a waitress I was certain to disclosure our inexperience with this particular cuisine. To me this was a chance for them to introduce us to something amazing. Instead they successfully made me uncomfortable. Hubby went with one of the favorites partly because we expected it to be mild, it also came out with a fork, an added bonus. My dish was spicy lamb and came out traditional. I had already disclosed my naivety but no guidance was provided. Hubby looked at me and suggested perhaps I should roll it like a burrito. I knew that wasn't it but was still uncertain and would have really liked either utensils or instruction or maybe even both. Luckily a family that had entered after us already had their food and dad was giving some instructions to his sons so I was getting some ideas. Eventually I got a fork and after that a lesson first from the waitress and then from the manager/owner. This could have been a great experience but it wasn't. We were looking for ways to get out. We were not sure what we had to do to get the bill. Hubby was annoyed by the slowness of everything. The food seemed fine but I doubt we will go back. **Another more general note -- when I place the orders it is not because my hubby is not manly it is because he had trouble hearing particularly in places with background noise. He has trouble hearing because during his service in Afghanistan there were a lot of explosions near his ears. He does not need a waitress to ignore me and talk softly at him to restore his manliness he has his manliness all on his own. When he gives me a confused look it is because he cannot hear you and it looking to me to help which I cannot do if you ignore me. read more

Meaza Restaurant - Spicy lamb dish - Ethiopian Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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Like other reviewers noted, the service is extremely slow, although the food is good and staff is very friendly. We waited at least 45 minutes for our food. Even drinks came 20 minutes after we ordered them. I hope the owners take note of these reviews and improve the service. I'd love to come back for the food again, but for now, Dama's Ethiopian is my favorite Ethiopian restaurant in the area. read more

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One of my all-time favorite things about D.C. is the incredible selection of Ethiopian food and shops the city has to offer. I left the city for a year and a half because of COVID, and the second I came back, I was hankering for a taste of injera and the whole swath of Ethiopian vegetarian favorites; Meaza absolutely met that craving. I ordered Meaza from UberEats, and the food was delivered relatively quickly (after about an hour), and it was all still warm when it arrived at my doorstep. I selected a sambussa and the special vegetarian combo, which came with spicy lentils, mashed yellow chickpeas, collard greens, cabbage cooked with carrots and potatoes, potatoes, shiro, and a simple salad. The sambussa was delightful. Even after sitting in its packaging for nearly 30 minutes as it was transported across Arlington, it was still crispy, and the inner filling was incredibly flavorful. The vegetarian combo was generally pretty solid; I thought that the lentils, chickpeas, shiro, and collard greens were all solid and had the perfect level of spice. The other vegetables were still good, but slightly disappointing. The potatoes were essentially just plain, boiled potatoes with no seasoning on them whatsoever, except potentially a tiny pinch of salt. They were just little white wedges, and I almost didn't realize what they were at first. The salad was effectively just shredded green cabbage with a few slices of jalapeno and a drizzle of white vinegar. It wasn't a standout in the dish, but it was a nice balance against the incredibly rich flavor that the other dishes had. read more

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This place has really great Ethiopian Food. I used a groupon and wanted to try it out because it had pretty good reviews on Yelp. We told the waitress we wanted to try something really good. She suggested the Awaze Tibs and I think it was the "Ye Tsom Wot". They put everytihng on the same platter for you to share -- delicious! See my picture! Awaze Tibs - very good meat. it was very well seasoned and cooked. we got it cooked fully through. i really recommend this. Ye Tsom Wot - this is an huge assortment or vegetables and beans on the injira bread. it was more than enough food to share and complimented the meat selection. We would definitely come back. Also they have parking right out front so don't worry about that. The neighborhood isn't the nicest but it was easy to find and it was nice enough inside. read more

Meaza Restaurant - Awaze Tibs in the middle and Ye Tsom Wot -around the outside with the injira bread underneath. SOOO GOOD!!! - Ethiopian Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Such a charming restaurant - many Ethiopian restaurants have been expanding in the metro DMV and Meaza has kept up with the trend. Spacious with ample parking, Meaza welcomes patrons with its friendly service; you will be seated under the watchful eyes of Ethiopia's rulers who grace the walls - their images are textured onto animal skin and give that nostalgic feel simplicity and homely values. The menu is varied, offering the classic communal Ethiopian tray with combinations of your choice - veggies, seafood of meat. I highly recommend the veggie combo with doro wat (chicken) and cubs (yes laugh - you read that right) of red snapper. The entrees are served on a gigantic platter with the bottom layer being the injera bread and with the selections you make, being heaped on top. Be prepared up eat with your hands - that is the truest way to enjoy the flavors - and believe me, it is finger licking good! You have to like spicy food and be open to experiencing new foods to appreciate Meaza. I have always been a fan of Ethiopian food and so this restaurant has been my go-to spot. The owner always makes her rounds and greets customers personally every time I have been there - with such personalized service, it is no wonder I keep going back! read more

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I just came back from the restaurant today. we had Gored Gored (Raw), Bozena Shiro, Special Kitfo (Raw), and Yebeg Tibs. still as great as always! read more

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This review is for delivery. The injera was delicious, as were the veggie platter and the house special Tibs. The chocolate cake was excellent. My one criticism is that the appetizer was only one piece and therefore was expensive. read more

Large restaurant with lots of seating and a small cafe next door. I have bought some Mita mita (spice powder) at the cafe. The ladies here are very nice and attentive. I spoke to the owner when I picked up a to go order and had a sweet chat with her about communication through texting vs calling. She's quite personable! Ok, let's get to the FOOD. Portions are big! I usually order the vegetarian platter and kitfo (raw). The lentils are great, particularly the red one. The cabbage slaw with the injera bread is yummy . Kitfo comes with cheese soooooo delicious. I normally dine in but I ordered out one night. The portion again, HUGE! With an extra injera. I dug in before I snap a picture for this review, sorry guys. I was trying to 'do damage' but only made a small dent. This will definitely last me for 2-3 days of leftovers. read more

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Great food! We've been coming since 2010 Owner came to check on us frequently as usual! Love the food and service! read more

Meaza Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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Warning ! We celebrated my mother's 74th. Despite making a reservation our table was not ready, service was slow and food came out warm. 3 of 9 guests got food poisoning the very next day!!! And we are seasoned Ethiopian's ! read more

Had a reservation and then sat there an hour (literally) without anyone taking our order. Asked a waitress if we could please order and 20 min later still nothing so we left. They looked understaffed, and we were happy to wait for our food if we needed to, but we just wanted to make sure the order was in the queue and get a bottle of wine while we waited. They weren't even refilling water at the table. In the end we went to Nazret about a mile away where we were seated immediately, treated warmly, and the food was amazing. read more

Meaza's is our go-to restaurant. Whether we order for pickup or dine in the food is consistently good and Meaza always provides exceptionally warm hospitality. Recently we had a group of nearly 30 people. The service was flawless amd the food absolutely delicious!! We will continue to dine here as it is the best ethiopian food we have found in the DMV area. read more

Came here with a friend for dinner after work for my first Ethiopian food experience. I love eating, and therefore love food. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case with this place. Friend and I got the same appetizer (very similar to a samosa) It was pretty good. It was well seasoned and the flavor was good. Next were the entrees. While my friend got the spicy beef tibs, I went ahead and ordered the spicy lamb tibs. Our entrees came out smothered in a saucy stew like base that was placed atop a plate with injera on it. The spongy texture of the bread wasn't bad. What bothered me was how sour it tasted and how quickly soggy it got from sitting underneath the meat, rendering it to mush almost. The meat wasn't terrible, but it wasn't good either. It mainly tasted like a very heavily spiced dish with a lot of salt in it. Worse part was that it wasn't even really spicy! On the side, they gave us some pickled cabbage and what tasted like cooked chunks of potatoes that were sitting in vinegar. Needless to say, I was not a fan of either. I was actually very exited to try this place out, but I may have let my expectations get the best of me given all the positive things I've heard about Ethiopian food. I honestly don't think the food was bad, but rather it was just something that did not suit my palette. read more

Out of dozens of Ethiopian places in DC area, this is ours; we've never found its match. Pleasant service and (especially for takeout) abundant portions nicely packaged. Special vegetarian combo, my wife's favorite, gives very diverse assortment. Her other favorite is lamb dishes (spicy or not) and I like chopped fish (spicy, or not to share with wife). It's finger food, eaten with chunks of injera (flat bread), so adds tactile fun to eating. read more

Visited on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. The restaurant is very spacious. Looks like they turn it into a banquet hall when necessary. There was no host at the entrance and we were asked to take a table ourselves after we were lost not knowing where to look for someone. They forgot to hand us a menu and someone did after almost 10 minutes. We decided to get the veggie combo with fish. The menu had one veggie combo with no fish (served 6 dishes). The other veggie combo with fish (served 5 dishes + fish). When I asked the waitress if she could add the extra dish to our platter, she readily agreed to do it. With no extra cost! It took almost forever to get our platter, but the food was delicious. I must say most of the dishes served on the platter was hot, unlike the other places where they serve everything immediately, but cold. I personally liked it hot. Fish tasted good, nothing great about it. The bar is far away from the seating area and the waitresses are mostly around the bar area and don't attend to the guests as often as they should. Hence, service is very slow and we literally had to walk to the bar to ask a waitress to get us extra injera or water! Good food for $20, but they should definitely improve their service if they want to see more customers. read more