Cafe Desta is taking orders for pickup/ delivery through Doordash, Ubereats and Postmates. You can also text to order (5204058152) or call us @ 520-370-7000. Curbside pickup is also available.
ABOUT US
Cafe Desta has been proudly serving traditional Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine since 2010. Located south of Downtown Tucson, Cafe Desta offers traditional vegan dish options and meat dishes incorporating chicken, lamb, and fish. All our meals are served with injera, a spongy bread made from teff, sorghum and wheat flour that is used like a tortilla to scoop food up from the plate.
All of our staff looks forward to welcoming you at Cafe Desta.
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Traditionally, Ethiopian food is eaten with the hands.
GALLERY
Injera is made from a grain known as teff, which is ground into flour, made into a batter, slightly fermented, and then fried on a heavy skillet into a giant circular pancake. The texture is soft and spongy and the flavor is lightly sour.
The majority of Ethiopian food is served with injera, the biggest staple food of the country.
Berbere is a mixture of different spices that forms the backbone of flavor for many dishes. Chili powder, fenugreek, ginger, garlic, cardamom, cinnamon, and whole bunch of other spices are combined to make berbere. It’s essential in cooking Ethiopian food.
Awaze is the paste version of berbere. You actually get some berbere dry seasoning and mix it with oil (often olive oil), and a bit of Ethiopian wine or whiskey. It goes very well with meat dishes.