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Cafe Desta
Cafe Desta

Cafe Desta

Ethiopian, African

When you're in the mood for good times and great cuisine, be sure to check out Cafe Desta.The restaurant is located in one of the area's most pleasant settings and is known for its delightful staff and superb cuisine. The menu at Cafe Desta features a wide array of great selections, made from only the freshest and highest quality ingredients, with something sure to please every member of your group. Cafe Desta has established itself as one of the area's favorite culinary destinations and is sure to offer you a pleasant and unique dining experience every time you visit. Please stop in soon!

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Location and hours

Location

Location

758 S Stone Ave , Tucson, AZ

(520) 370-7000

Hours

Hours

Monday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

More details

Delivery
Dine In
Reservations
Takeout
Pickup
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Accessible

Reviews

Overall rating

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4.7

(49 reviews)

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February 10, 2020 Verified Purchase

Good atmoshere: comfortable conversation for us even though there were many diners; prompt, friendly, courteous service; space is nice - simple and inviting and nicely decorated.

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Liz M.
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July 30, 2019 Verified Purchase

Superb Food. Great, FAST service. Always a great experience. Food is consistent, never greasy and very healthy. One of our favorite restaurants!

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Lewis L.
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July 30, 2019 Verified Purchase

Superb Food. Great, FAST service. Always a great experience. Food is consistent, never greasy and very healthy. One of our favorite restaurants!

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Lewis L.
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April 12, 2019 Verified Purchase

Love the flavor of home cooked Ethiopian food. The People are always so nice there.

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Dayna H.
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April 12, 2019 Verified Purchase

Love the flavor of home cooked Ethiopian food. The People are always so nice there.

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Dayna H.
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April 12, 2019 Verified Purchase

Love the flavor of home cooked Ethiopian food. The People are always so nice there.

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Dayna H.
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April 9, 2019 Verified Purchase

Food was inventive and delicious. Service was great.

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Donna D.
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April 9, 2019 Verified Purchase

Food was inventive and delicious. Service was great.

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Donna D.
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April 9, 2019 Verified Purchase

Food was inventive and delicious. Service was great.

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Donna D.
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April 9, 2019 Verified Purchase

Food was inventive and delicious. Service was great.

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Donna D.
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January 26, 2019 Verified Purchase

The Pork Tenderloin special was overcooked. Was told by the waitress that the tenderloin came in one piece, but when it was served, the actual tenderloin was cut up into 4 uneven pieces. If the pork was served as one piece, then it may not have been overcooked.

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Eugene E.
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January 26, 2019 Verified Purchase

The Pork Tenderloin special was overcooked. Was told by the waitress that the tenderloin came in one piece, but when it was served, the actual tenderloin was cut up into 4 uneven pieces. If the pork was served as one piece, then it may not have been overcooked.

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Eugene E.
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January 25, 2019 Verified Purchase

the food was terrible, we asked for no salt pepper or butter and fish came over salted and peppered uneatable

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Barbara P.
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January 16, 2019 Verified Purchase

Loved the pictures of Ethiopia and the baskets. The food was outstanding and healthy. I am not a healthy eater, but felt good about such healthy food that was very delicious. Lots of flavor! I had not eaten Ethiopian food in over 20 years and forgot how much I loved the enjera!

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Tammy G.
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December 24, 2018 Verified Purchase

Food is always great. Very friendly owner. Food served quickly and hot.

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July 18, 2017 Verified Purchase

Great service as usual, great food for super reasonable prices.

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May 23, 2017 Verified Purchase

Sweet, friendly people; clean, attractive simple room. Authentic Ethiopian food, prepared deliciously, good flavors, and served beautifully. Ample portions, great value

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Denise G.
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November 5, 2016 Verified Purchase

The food is excellent and service that makes you feel at home.

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Roy W.
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October 30, 2016 Verified Purchase

Portions are a little small for the price charged. But the food is good.

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Terry W.
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October 17, 2016 Verified Purchase

Great vegan food options on the menu, simple and tasty.

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August 15, 2016 Verified Purchase

Great food! Great service!

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May 18, 2016 Verified Purchase

Very authentic, great service and food.

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May 1, 2016 Verified Purchase

The food was amazing!

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April 8, 2016 Verified Purchase

Service was attentive. Food came out quickly. We both loved our meals. Really great value for the money. I really appreciate all the vegan choices.

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March 25, 2016 Verified Purchase

Really interesting food. Only the 2nd time I've eaten Ethopian food and it was excellent. Server was great in giving me smaller portions of a variety of items to sample the tasteful vegan choices.

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October 26, 2015 Verified Purchase

Excellent food, coffee, and service as usual!

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July 12, 2015 Verified Purchase

Great food, friendly service --- can't wait to go back!

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June 28, 2015 Verified Purchase

The vegan entrees choices were numerous and delicious. wish they had a vegan dessert option.

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June 6, 2015 Verified Purchase

Excellent food served quickly with expert knowledge of menu

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February 10, 2015 Verified Purchase

The food was fresh and the selection was varied. Our waiter was really nice and answered all of our questions with a smile. We will be going back.

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November 20, 2014 Verified Purchase

The staff was very friendly and prompt, and the food was delicious and unique; presented on a large plate to be shared, so we felt more intimate.

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August 23, 2014 Verified Purchase

food was excellent tasting and came out very quickly

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July 7, 2014 Verified Purchase

Prompt and courteous service. Knowledgable staff. Delicious and authentic food.

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June 21, 2014 Verified Purchase

Attentive service, great food quality and preparation, and traditional elegant atmosphere... bonus was the craft festival next door!

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May 24, 2014 Verified Purchase

Attractive, quiet place, good food.

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May 19, 2014 Verified Purchase

Nice atmosphere, unusual and delicious food.

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May 3, 2014 Verified Purchase

The food here is consistly excellent and staff is friendly and helpful.

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April 11, 2014 Verified Purchase

Veggie options outstanding.

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January 14, 2014 Verified Purchase

Amazing !

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December 4, 2013 Verified Purchase

Friendly service and great food

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December 1, 2013 Verified Purchase

The waiter was knowledgeable and pleasant. Food was tasty and plenty. Clean place and not noisy.

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November 29, 2013 Verified Purchase

The food is delicious and the staff is friendly!

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November 19, 2013 Verified Purchase

Every bite is such a treat!

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November 10, 2013 Verified Purchase

Cool little restaurant, excellent food and service.

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September 23, 2013 Verified Purchase

Ethiopian food is different enough to be interesting. Also tasty and fun.

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September 16, 2013 Verified Purchase

Owners are very friendly

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July 29, 2013 Verified Purchase

I am not thrilled with the food here. Others in the party enjoyed it.

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July 28, 2013 Verified Purchase

Very unique ethnic food. Co-owner was also our waiter and was a very interesting man to talk to. Food was well prepared and good taste.

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July 27, 2013 Verified Purchase

My mate agreed they have "good energy." The host was calm, cool and casually ready to get along with virtually anyone. The food, plentiful, homemade and indigenous to some part of the world less familiar with our decadent ways. The hostess kindly permitted me to uncork a couple hard beverages, too.

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