Great food! Lovely homemade, fresh and delicious ethnic food! Delicious! Magical! A gem in SolCal, like you find traveling to another country. read more

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Very big on flavor. Everyone in our party, loved their food and how bold and flavorful it was. They were extremely busy, but customer service was still pretty good. My only complaint would be the amount of food that came with the Doro Wat. It was an entrée, but it came with only one drumstick and one boiled egg; I'm a grown ass man so ‍ read more

Sekela Ethiopia Restaurant - DORO WOT - Ethiopian Near Me - Riverside, California

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One of the challenges of living in Murrieta is the embarrassment of riches that we get to choose from any time we travel north toward LA or south to San Diego. I just so happened to be in Riverside last week for a doctor's appointment, when we learned of the opening of Sekela. I love Ethiopian food. My wife loves Ethiopian as well. Perfect time to try a new place and have a cuisine we haven't had in quite some time. Got a myriad of dishes. The vegetarian combo was amazing. The doro wot was really, really good, as were the awaze tibs. But I think our favorite was the kikil. So good. My recommendation to anyone new... get the vegetarian platter. It's an awesome mix of different flavors. Due to my cancer diagnosis and subsequent need to social distsnce, we chose to order to go. The owner was very kind in providing us some bread and tea while we waited. Also, for those that like a lot of injera... The owner gsve us plenty for all of our different meals, including for the remaining leftovers. So glad to see Sekela in Riverside, and I cannot recommend it highly enough. read more

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Found a hidden gem tucked away in a small shopping center in Riverside. I am so glad it's a mile from where I live. Picked up Beef and Lentils Sambusa, 2x of Doro Wot and 1x Kikil Lamb. The food is amazing. Talked to the owner/chef and service was 5 stars. Please try this as you won't be disappointed. read more

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I have been waiting to try Ethiopian cuisine for a while, and Sekela was the perfect introduction. This hidden gem has a wonderful, homey atmosphere that makes you feel like you're in your favorite aunt's living room. The owner's hospitality is truly the heart of the place. I ordered the veggie combo with injera, and because everything is made to order, it arrived incredibly fresh and flavorful. The asparagus and carrots were really flavorful with garlic and the lentils are delicious. Please try this hole in the wall, you won't regret it! read more

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My husband suggested we try this place for lunch with some friends. None of us have ever tried Ethiopian food and we were not sure what to expect. We came on New Year's Eve and it was relatively empty inside with maybe two other patrons. The interior was decorated with Ethiopian decor like curtains and artwork all along the wall and ceiling. We were given a menu and I decided I wanted to share the veggie combo with my husband because I wasn't too hungry. The food came out on a huge plate! The veggie combo had "Red lentil stew split yellow pea stew whole lentils string beans, Greens,mixed vegetable(cabbages, carrots)Chicken pea stew, injera mixed with red pepper sauce tomato salad with house dressing served with injera." I didn't know what injera was so I looked it up and it's a fermented sour and spongy flatbread. The combo plate can with extra injera on the side. We tore that and used it to scoop up the food. There were no utensils - just your hands! My favorite was the mixed vegetables. It was really flavorful and good texture for a stir fry. The cabbage and beets were also tasty as well. I'm glad we decided to share because it was a lot of food! I got pretty full. After we were done eating, the owner asked if everything was good and we told her it was delicious! We told her it was all of our first time and she was surprised. She was very sweet and offered my friend complimentary coffee because he was on the fence about getting some or not. She also offered us herbal tea and I took her up on it. It came out piping hot and she gave us some sugar to add to it. It hit the spot on a rainy day and warmed me right up. She was so hospitable and so happy to hear us enjoying her food. I highly recommend checking this place out - especially if you've never tried Ethiopian food before. She told me they opened about 4 months ago. Go support small businesses and check this place out! I'll be coming back if I'm in the area again. read more

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I've been here twice and both times the food and service were excellent! We ordered the veggie combo to share and everything was delicious. My friend also loved the gomen besiga (collard greens stew with beef). The place is super cozy and feels like you're enjoying a home cooked meal. The owner is also really friendly and helped us choose what to order our first time! I will definitely be back :) read more

I have been wanting to try Ethiopian food for a while and came across this place. I am so glad I did. It was delicious. The host is not only the host but the waitress and the cook. She was pleasant and helped us decide on what we should try for our first time. The restaurant is small yet cozy and has cultural art displayed. I will definitely be returning! read more

Sekela Ethiopia Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Riverside, California

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I can't say enough about this place! If you enjoy Ethiopian, you'll love the personal touch and wonderful food here! Finally one close by. If you've never had Ethiopian food, this is a good place to start. You will be served a great meal! It felt like it was made with love. Wonderful spices, not too salty!! read more

Wonderful food, delightful service, and plain but sparkling clean. My wife and I shared a veggie combo and couldn't finish it so generous were the portions. The recipes were nicely balanced but weren't overly spiced. Definitely a do over! read more

I'm so glad to see an Ethiopian restaurant open in the IE! It's a small family owned and ran restaurant with a cozy welcoming atmosphere. Both the service and food were wonderful. I ordered the veggie combo which was both delicious and a great size. The sambusas were also very tasty. It was a wonderful warm comforting meal on a cold rainy day :) read more

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I loved this place! It was my first time having Ethiopian food and I will definitely be back. Everything is made to order and feels very authentic and made with love. It's a small restaurant but has enough space to feed multiple families. I got the beef sambusa and the veggie combo plate. I loved the dip with the beef sambusa. This platter is huge and I had enough to take home for my brother to try. We LOVE the red lentils and everything was delicious. Amazing service and I can't wait to come back to try the doro wot next! read more

Sekela Ethiopia Restaurant - Veggie Combo Plate - Ethiopian Near Me - Riverside, California

All the above, location is great ! The room is clean, decorated with taste, by an Ethiopian, full of her memoirs of it, colorful and beautiful pieces, the service is friendly and can explain you whatever you need to ask about everything , food was Glorious! I felt moved by the spices to another time and space. Even my husband was surprised by the presentation and the level of love put in the details even on the food. The photos match the food AMAZING! And yet the food smell and taste better than them. Whomever read all this please let's make this a successful restaurant in the IE RIVERSIDE area. read more

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Absolutely delicious Ethiopian food. My friend and I went last night and were pleasantly surprised by the quality service and to-die-for taste of the food. This wasn't my first time eating Ethiopian, but it was certainly my favorite. Would certainly recommend anyone to come here! read more

The veggie combo and awaze tibs were fantastic!!! The service was warm and we felt a very friendly atmosphere. read more

Sekela Ethiopia Restaurant - VEGGIE COMBO AWAZE TIBS - Ethiopian Near Me - Riverside, California

Amazing food! Service was great and while it did take some time for everything to come out ( only 1 nice lady working) that meant everything was fresh! Will definitely be coming back! read more

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Food is very fresh and tasted awesome! Owner is very personal and proud of her authentic Ethiopian food.

Delicious flavorful food, great options for vegans and vegetarians and meat eaters. Generous portions and kind service. Would return! read more

Sekela Ethiopia Restaurant - Veggie plate, and 2 different beef dishes. - Ethiopian Near Me - Riverside, California

Very good food Little pricey Good hospitality Plenty of parking Children friendly Easy to nevigate read more

We finally have an Ethiopian restaurant near us , no more driving to Orange County!! The food is delicious. The owner is amazing. Best Injera and Doro Wat !! I've been there twice in 2 weeks. I never do that with any restaurant!! I can't wait to go back!! read more

As an individual who enjoy Ethiopian food, my biggest frustration is that the injera bread aren't gluten free. To my absolute delight, injera bread ARE gluten free, it's not optional. It's automatic. Amazing food. I enjoyed eating here! I will definitely come back and bring more of my friends. read more

A friend brought us here to try the wonderful little restaurant, and if you haven't tried Ethiopian food, get here as quick as possible. This is a very small place filled with culture and decorated as such. Service is quick and friendly. But were here to talk about is the wonderful food. We started with Awaze tibs, which is a beef dish with an exciting flavor rich with spice. Next the veggie combo which has many kinds of items to excite your taste buds. and last Doro wot, which is a stewed chicken and whole egg dish full of exciting flavor, all served on a platter with injera (spongey tortilla) all to eat from. If you want to try something that will excite you, this is a must try. You won't be disappointed. read more

This is my second visit at this restaurant and the food is on point, fresh and delicious. I highly recommend it. Looking forward to many more visits. read more

Great service. The waiter was nice. Amazing experience for us trying out Ethiopian food for the first time. They recommended us the Veggie Combo and Shekla Tibs. So we tried it. The Injera tasted like very light sponge cake or Vietnamese pancake, and the spiced meat dish was delicious. There was a variety of veggies on the side and Injera on the bottom of the plate as well. The ambiance indoors has lots of Ethiopian artwork and cultural vibes. Overall, very enlightening experience. read more

Sekela Ethiopia Restaurant - Veggie Combo and Shekla Tibs - Ethiopian Near Me - Riverside, California

I can't tell you enough how good this Ethiopian place is. My in laws are all of Ethiopian descent. Everything we ordered was superb. There are some great Ethiopian places in LA, but this one was actually better. 100% gluten free as well. My wife has a strict gluten free diet and she was happy. Happy wife, happy life. The meat (chicken and beef) were so tender they fell off the bone. Easy to eat. Veggies were cooked fresh. A little bit of a long wait, but totally worth it! It takes a while to make this food so we have no problem with that. This allowed family time to talk while waiting. You won't be disappointed! read more

3 of us went, 2 of us not familiar with this foodway, so we ordered the family meal. Half vegetarian and half meat. This platter was amazing. The flavors were brilliant. The bread was lovely and soft. We probably used the bread like clumsy 5 year olds and made a bit of a mess but the food was wonderful. I don't know most of what we ate but I want more. Lots more. Note: it's a small place with maybe 10 tables. Small staff who cooks and does front of house, and the food is made as you order it. This means you're going to wait a while from order to getting the food, which is fine because the food is totally worth waiting for. Be patient. What a wonderful addition to the area. Everyone needs to go so this place can be a success. read more

It was delicious and very fresh! Vegan and vegetarian friendly. The injera is yummy and the owner was so nice and helpful. She cooks everything fresh to order. read more

Sekela Ethiopia Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Riverside, California

The most delicious Ethiopian food I have ever had. I am so glad there is a restaurant here in Corona. Every bite is bursting with flavor no matter what you try. Phenomenal service and food, I will definitely eat here again and recommend to all friends and family. I think about eating here again all the time! read more

Sekela Ethiopia Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Riverside, California

Found this hidden gem in Riverside. First time trying Ethiopian food and it did not disappoint! The manager running the restaurant, Silhager, was extremely welcoming and helpful when deciding what dishes to try and how to eat the food. The food was freshly prepared and full of flavor. Great service and ever greater food! read more

Food was great, came out warm, fresh, and nice Service was quick and host was kind Definitely coming back read more

I can't even explain how happy I am that there's finally an Ethiopian restaurant in Riverside. It feels like piece of home just showed up here. It reminded me SO MUCH of back home! The owner is so sweet, the service is fast, and the food tastes exactly like back home. I had kitfo my first time and went back for the awaze tibs and both were amazing. The injera, the spices, everything was literally so perfect!!!! read more

Excellent food and kind service. Doro wot was tasty (and not too spicy). Grateful the chef could make tibs (delicious!) without spice for our kid. Coffee ceremony was lovely! read more

I asked my husband to come to LA with me for Ethiopian food and he yelped it and said way so far when there's one in Corona. I said No Way!!! The next day I went with my two sons it was their first time trying it and we got the Veggie plater. Their food was delicious and my boys ate a good amount and gave it a 8/10. I give it 100/10 service was welcoming and wonderful. Every thing clean and new. I will most definitely be coming back! read more

Very good food! Don't have to drive to Anaheim for a legit Ethiopian fix! I'll definitely come again! read more

Sekela Ethiopia Restaurant - Ethiopian Near Me - Riverside, California

Excellent food and service. We got the Qey Wot and the Shekla Tibs. The Wot was very flavorful and the tibs were tender.

Delicious Ethiopian RESTURANT in the inland empire and in Riverside. So happy this restaurant is here! The owner is so sweet and kind! The food is so yummy. My family and I devoured the entire plate! Everything we ordered was delicious. Highly recommend getting the veggie combo plate and then order two or three meat dishes to create the perfect plate! Ethiopian food is my favorite food hands down, so flavorful, good, nutritious, and brings a group of people together. Try it and enjoy! read more

Sekela Ethiopia Restaurant - Veggie combo plate, doro wot, awaze tibs, and one more dish but I forgot - Ethiopian Near Me - Riverside, California

This place is fantastic! The food was AMAZING...the service was great...the space was decorated very nicely! Definitely going back!

We had such a great experience here celebrating my friend's birthday. Everything was made from scratch and it was excellent. We had a group of five and ordered several vegan dishes and the owner made them on one big platter that we could share. It was delicious! And she gave my friend the sweetest birthday card, We will be back. read more

Authentic! This woman knows what she is doing and makes everything from scratch. Finally, we have Ethiopian in the I.E. Her food is top notch, let's support her! read more

My partner brought me here for a date and I've been coming here weekly ever since. The food is ALWAYS fresh, full of herbs and spices. The owner is truly a Jack of all Trades. From providing quality service to cooking the delicious food. If you are wanting a healthy, home cooked meal, Sekela is the place to go! Also, the Veggie Combo will NEVER disappoint you. The injera is gluten free too so for any vegetarians or vegans out there, I highly recommend coming to Sekela for the experience and to taste some authentic Ethiopian food. read more