Great food and great service! There were eight of us and everyone was very happy with the food. It's sometimes hard to find Ethiopian food that has not been adjusted for different palates. This hit the spot without having to make myself. I'd definitely go back. read more

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Wow!! This place was soososooo good! It is a small place near colfax and me and my sister decided to go here because we wanted to try Ethiopian food and I'm so glad we came here! We decided to get the veggie and meat combos and everything was flavored so well and there wasn't a single thing we didn't like. My favorite was definitely the beef stew and the injera was nice and tangy. We also tried the Ethiopian beer and it was light and refreshing. Our server was so also so kind and we loved the cozy environment of the restaurant. read more

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This continues to be our go-to for Ethiopian food in Denver. The space has been renovated recently and feels modern with a warm ambiance. The space is considerably smaller but between the bar and tables there is space for 30 people. When we arrived at 6:30pm there was only one table open and I was happy to see that they were busy. We ordered sambusa appetizer and the veggie and meat combo to share for two people. So much good food. Depending on how hungry you are, the platter could feed three people but we were hungry and cleaned it up. Love the carrots and potatoes and chicken but everything we amazing. Service was friendly and attentive as the food came quickly. There were some take out orders but nothing to slow things down in the restaurant. Highly recommend! read more

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Great decor and great food!! We randomly walked by and loved the amazing night life decor they set up. Food was great quality and it had great service! read more

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The flavors were amazing and the service and ambiance very friendly and warm! We will definitely visit again. read more

We ordered the veggie combo and the meat combo and it was perfect amount for 2 people. It was served on one plate and on top of a large Injera. You can tell they make their own Injera and is fresh when it comes out. The Qey Wat (Beef type stew) was amazing and incredibly flavorful and tender. We ordered the veggie combo and the meat combo and it was perfect amount for 2 people. It was served on one plate and on top of a large Injera. You can tell they make their own Injera and is fresh when it comes out. The Qey Wat (Beef type stew) was amazing and incredibly flavorful and tender. It was my favorite of the 3 meats and would order it by itself the next time. Doro Wat was their chicken drum and hard boiled egg. The seasonings were so good with the Injera bread. read more

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The food was great! My server was really kind and it was a super warm night and it felt so good to take myself on a solo date here. read more

Mesob Ethiopian Restaurant - doro wot with gomen side - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Hermes service was great. I went with the veggie combo and everything was delicious. They have a spice that you can put on top, kinda like a salt with a little kick. Very good!! Vibes here are great. Hoping to one day come back when they get the live music, spoken word night, and other events popping again. Support your local spots!! They were very genuine and nice to chat with. I would support them even if the food wasn't as amazing as it was!!! read more

Mesob Ethiopian Restaurant - Veggie Combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

mesob is a wonderful Ethiopian restaurant that i highly recommend! took a couple of friends here for our first time based on the reviews online and i'm so glad i did so i'm returning the favor. food was really flavorful and well priced. we got the veggie platter wih some sambusas. for three people splitting the veggie platter, we all felt it was a big enough portion to share! i will definitely be back! read more

This place has been one of my go to spots for the past several years! The ambience is always calm when I go, so I appreciate that. Whether you call or wait for your order to be made, you're in for a treat. The lentil samosas is one of my favorites, along with the beef tibs. The portion sizes, sometimes fluctuate, but the quality is consistent. Come hungry, they will take care of you! read more

Did an order for carry out while doing trivia near by. The veggie sampler was good, grateful for it in the end. The meat - the ribs, were just downright awful. Seasoned well - but so dry, you couldn't chew any of it. The picture was what was tossed - truly couldn't enjoy it. For a $50 meal - I wouldn't return. read more

Mesob Ethiopian Restaurant - Mostly ate veggie sampler! - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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The food was so good! I was craving Ethiopian food that night and everything hit the spot. Friendliest staff too. Will be back.

Great local family restaurant with great food. Everything we had was full of flavor and made fresh, not pre-cooked. The sambusa was cooked and seasoned well, they are larger than they appear. The vegetables and ribs were really good. The ribs were a bit over fried but still flavorful. They don't provide plates because traditionally you eat with your hands or with injera (bread like substance). Next time I come I'll try the meat combo as well to get a better variety. I would definitely recommend to anyone who Likes Ethiopian food or just wants to try something different. read more

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Great food and awesome experience. This was my first experience at an Ethiopian restaurant. We had a great guide. She walked us through the night. The food was spicy but delicious. My friends tried Ethiopian beer and they loved it. Appetizer (Sambussa) was amazing. Atmosphere was pleasant and music was cultural and new to me. We had plenty of space and time to catch up with our friends. This is a family business and my hat is off to the cook!! We will be back!! Try the beef ribs.... read more

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The absolute worst Ethiopian food I have ever had. Beef tasted like barbecue sauce. And the staff would not give the order to my husband despite having the same last name and address. And it was already paid for. read more

Food was good and had a great variety! Service was great as well! The lentil dish was amazing!! Wouldn't get the collard greens again. read more

Mesob Ethiopian Restaurant - Chicken tips and veggie combo - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I love this place! The food is the best flavor every time I come here. My go to Ethiopian restaurant. Staff is always friendly also. read more

Mesob Ethiopian Restaurant - delicious veggie combo!! Friendly atmosphere. Definitely be back soon. - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I came across Mesob one day when having an Ethiopian craving, and was pleasantly surprised to see they delivered, since not many Ethiopian places do. In an effort to avoid various (Grubhub) platform delivery fees, I ended up waiting a few days to do a takeout order that I could share with a friend. I placed the order just before the restaurant opened at 4pm via Mesob's website, for the earliest available pickup time which was 4:30pm. My friend went to pick it up, and arrived shortly after 4:30pm. He was told it would be another 15 minutes. Ultimately, the food wasn't ready until about 5:15pm. That said, given I placed the order before open for the earliest pickup, that could've been part of the problem, so something to keep in mind if you're an early/starved eater. We ordered the Vegetarian Sampler, the Meat Sampler, the Lamb Tibs and an order of Sambusa. The sambusas were by far the best sambusas I've ever had! Very flavorful; well fried, and the filling had a nice consistency (ones I've had elsewhere, e.g. Axum, tend to have the lentils all fall out once you bite in). The various other dishes were well seasoned; there was a depth of spice present in the traditional favorites that I hadn't experienced elsewhere. Normally I don't think of even 'spicy' Ethiopian dishes as being that hot, but there definitely was some kick in the denoted items. There was a plentiful amount of injera, (each entree came with an extra piece), but I did find the portions to be smaller than what I had experienced with Abyssinia's take out (which also included a salad thrown in). The plated picture gives you a sense of splitting all of the items amongst two people (more injera to the side). On the whole I definitely enjoyed Mesob, but I'm definitely going to continue my tour of Denver Ethiopian takeout as Covid continues. read more

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What an unexpected, pleasant surprise finding this quaint, but oh sooooo delicious Ethopian restaurant. They're open for dine-in and delivery, but I decided to dine in and glad I did. I was greeted by a dear older woman who promptly allowes me to sit where I liked. They have a bar area with TVs (one was showing sports, the other, Ethopian dancing) and the dining room is quaint and very tasteful. I ordered the meat combo and had a very good beer, while I waited on my entree. MAN, was this food good!! Every bit of authentic Ethopian food like I'm used to from LA and D.C. (which have the best Ethopian foods in the US, IMHO). The flavors was so on point, I kept licking the inside of mouth! Needless to say, I'll be visiting this place again next time I'm back in Denver!! read more

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Amazing Ethiopian food. We have not encountered such a beautiful looking Ethiopian place before. The service was great and friendly. We tried veg platter and lentil sambusa and both were yummy. read more

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A large group of us came to Mesob on a quiet weeknight recently. The food was great, and we had a fantastic time. Mesob is cozy and welcoming, but not as welcoming as the owners and our waitress. The decor is very casual. There is a small stage for live music, and at other times Ethiopian music and videos will be playing on the TV near the bar. This is not a place to go if you are in a hurry. As a big group which ordered a large number of items off the menu, I knew it would take a while, which it did. But it was so worth it! Everything was delicious and fresh and nicely spiced, with plenty of injera. Several in my group had never before eaten Ethiopian food - after eating here they became hooked - kudos again to our waitress who took the time to explain each of the dishes in detail to the newbies. Ironically, this had not been our choice for dinner. I had been given a recommendation for a different Ethiopian restaurant by a local friend, and unfortunately (for them), they did not answer the phone when I tried to make a dinner reservation. So we chose Mesob, left satisfied, and Mesob would again be my first choice during future visits to Denver. read more

Mesob Ethiopian Restaurant - Just a portion of our dinner 3 plates with most of the menu offerings - a lot of deliciousness. - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Amazing authentic Etheopian food! Open late! Our server was amazing! Beef tibbs and the Veggie Sampler read more

Very friendly , made me feel home. Food was great . It was my first time trying Ethiopian food. I definitely recommend this place. They also have great beer. Enjoy friends ! read more

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The service was excellent. The food was good and the ambience was very sweet. I was impressed how quickly we got our food I'm always getting to Ethiopian restaurants way in advance, but we were in an out within an hour. read more

Really great Ethiopian food! Thankfully they have both vegetarian and meat combo platters that let you sample a variety of their dishes, which I loved all of them. Definitely worth checking out!! read more

Food was absolutely Great. I really enjoy the food and ambiance. The lighting at dinner made me feel like I was some place back in time. Definitely a place to come dine. read more

Came out to celebrate with a large party and I can't begin to explain how sweet the staff was. It was a small wait, but the food was more than worth it. A perfect introduction to Ethiopian food, and stamped as "authentic" by people who KNOW. They even threw in a free round of shots once we finished, and i'll for sure be back to visit whenever i'm in Denver. I would've uploaded a picture but we finished it before i could think to do so. Lovely atmosphere as well. 10/10 read more

My favorite Ethiopian restaurant!!! Authentic food that is a great value. You'll love this place if you keep your expectations in check! I love the Doro Wat (spicy berbere chicken and egg), Beef Tibs (buttery spiced beef chunks like a carne asada), and Goden (fried crispy short ribs). Also good to get a veggie combo if you a a few in your group. If you like strong coffee, ask for a coffee ceremony. They'll roast the coffee beans in front of you and you'll get a strong waft of them. Realistic Expectations- Ethiopian dining is about sharing a communal food experience! Just like when you go out for sushi or tapas, expect to spend some time here. The more in your group, the merrier! The food is made fresh so it might take you 30-45 minutes to get your food. This is normal so sit back and watch some traditional Ethiopian dance on TV. (Can you move your shoulders like that? Try it?) Ethiopian food is finger food. It's is enjoyed by scooping is up with the spongy and sour injera bread. It's a bit clumsy at first but that's part of the fun. It's a sign of kindness and affection to feed others in your table. Try it and have fun. Also, when you enter the doors, assume you are being transported to another country. You have to ask for ice water, extra napkins, and forks - this is not an automatic at Ethiopian restaurants and in Ethiopia. Just ask when you order and they'll take care of you. If you run out of the injera bread, just let them know and they gladly get you more. Totally recommend and hope you enjoy! read more

One word: yum! I haven't had much Ethiopian food, but I do know quality dishes when I taste them. My friend was in town from Oakland on a layover and wanted to grab a late night bite to eat. We made it just in time before the kitchen closed, and still got fresh food and top notch service (on top of getting to listen to the live DJ). We also treated ourselves to a glass of their chilled honey wine (it was delicious!) and a bottle of Ethiopian beer, which was very modestly priced for an import. I'd definitely like to check this place out for lunch sometime! read more

Mesob Ethiopian Restaurant - Ethiopian honey wine and some Ethiopian beer! - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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By far the best service experience I've ever had at a Ethiopian restaurant - my server was very friendly, my drink was kept filled, and the food and check were both prompt. Quality of the food was also quite good. The only reason I can't give Mesob 5 stars was the lack of lamb options. They only had one dish with lamb or beef as an option and they were out of lamb that night. What a bummer! read more

Tasty food! Wish they were close to me! Service was very nice. Ambiance is common to most restaurants. The addition of traditional incense contributes to the traditional atmosphere. read more

Okay, to be honest, we were heading for the place around the corner but had way too many people in our party. However, this place not only accommodated our group of 12, but was also helpful and deliciously assisted the Ethiopian food virgins in the group and guided us through a delicious meal that pleased all involved. I loved the flavors and the service. Bonus points for having a layout and seating that was more than accommodating for an electric wheelchair. read more

The appetizer that had garlic injera was freaking intense! Too many spices! All 3 of us had difficulty finishing it. Would def never recommend!!! Felt like they took the cap off of a spice bottle and poured half of it into a folded piece of injera and then pan dried it a little. The short ribs were not edible. They were black and burnt to the bone- no meat to eat and no flavor, it was quite ridiculous. The vegetables were just ok. Not a fan of the greens. Lentils were good. One of the brown meats was good, the other reminded us of the over spiced appetizer injera. Chicken was meh. Egg was nothing special. Portions were super tiny. Prices were def expensive for what we got and the lack of quality. The restaurant itself was really big and nice for an Ethiopian restaurant on colfax. Service was very slow. Would not eat here again to be honest. read more

I highly recommend this restaurant! It has delicious Ethiopian food, with a casual ambiance. The service was excellent. We had a lovely time here! read more

So I have to start off by saying that I am a bit of a foodie and this was the most stressful dining experience I've had in years. I actually had to drive around in my convertible with the top down for an hour after just to de-stress and feel back to normal. My fiance took hours after to feel calm again. Okay, so where to begin? Perhaps the best place to start is I showed up around 1pm, 2 hours after they opened at 11am. I saw the person who showed up right before me (perhaps the owner?) unlocking the front entrance, so my fiance and I were the first to get in (I'm guessing they opened 2 hours late?). So now, we go to sit down. The table is wobbly, as well as my chair. Not a big deal, right? Well, right after that, we notice a child of one of the employees at the other end of the restaurant. He's watching a kid's video on something with the volume turned up to the max. You could hear it louder than the music everywhere in the restaurant. It had a volume that just pierced any conversation and even your inner thoughts. Oh, and wait, there's more! While waiting for our food, the waitress was sitting on the floor working on some type of project, then took the mop, moved it around, and never washed her hands between that and serving us food. My fiance noticed that one and didn't let me know until after, so I hope we don't get sick from food poisoning... The food actually tasted good (not great, but good). Such a shame, as we might have come back if it weren't a nightmare! read more

Wow....just wow. Was greeted by sultry sounds and a decadent Ethiopian scenery as well as open arms and welcoming smile from Kessanet. A Denver native with southern hospitality, her service made her feel like a friend we've known for years. The food which is second to none, healthy, authentic is filled with deliciousness and pleasant spices. I appreciated the unique flavors present in the veggie and meat combos and enjoyed the experience eating with just hands. There isn't anything on the menu i wouldn't recommend from the this local favorite. We will definitely be back to see Kessanet and her family again read more

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Wow so yummy! And very friendly service. Walked in today when the place we usually go to across the street was too busy - glad we tried Mesob! I think I prefer this place actually because of the Goden tibs and the general ambiance is nice! Really tasty food overall. Got the Goden tibs, tibs, meat combo, and shirt. Goden tibs were like deep fried super crispy goodness - nothing like anything we'd tried before! Would highly recommend this place. read more

This place is the best Ethiopian restaurant I have ever been to. The staff is super friendly and attentive. The food is extremely traditional and has extremely fresh ingredients. I recommend getting the golden tibs and the veggie combo. Great for date night or family. They also have live music and are open super late. Don't forget to get the coffee, it's very strong and super delicious!!! read more

Mesob Ethiopian Restaurant - Golden tibs (bottom), veggie combo top right. Spicy sauce(red) - Ethiopian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The service was absolutely amazing. The food was out fast and not a long tome to come to the table. The only thing I was I told the waitress the food was Salty. She told I better drink my sprite. read more

Great food! Great service! Serene local hideaway for neighbors to enjoy great local spot!