Rebecca Ethiopian Cafe & Grocery
7443 Annapolis Rd, Hyattsville, MD, 20784
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Address :
7443 Annapolis Rd
Hyattsville, MD, 20784 - Phone (301) 429-1030
- Website https://rebeccaethiopianrestaurant.wordpress.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :9:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Elsa M.
I am fasting for lent and although Ethiopian food is really good for fasts (think veggie combo), I took mine a step further and cut out carbs. Yep - that means no injera. Good lawd! What was I thinking? Well - lent is all about sacrifice, so I guess that means I am doing it right, but man. This is hard. Well, I broke yesterday. I was just going to stay away from Ethiopian food for the entire fasting period because you have to eat Ethio food with injera, but I couldn't take it anymore. I wanted to eat it! I NEEDED to eat it. I am not even having meat this month. I think I deserved a little bit of some really good veggies, right? So - I walked in and did the unthinkable: "Hi - yes... can I have the veggie combo with no injera." Stunned, the guy behind the counter looked at me. "NO INJERA?!?!" I laughed. "I know, I know. No injera." I tried to explain the situation, but he was still super confused. I don't blame him. I mean he probably never had an Ethiopian chick come in, place and order, and then say no injera. It would be like ordering pizza without the crust or a milkshake without a cup. Just didn't make sense. "How are you going to eat it," he asked. "Like a 'faringe'" I laughed. He laughed too. Well, after the shock of it all, he finally got the cook to make my order. I could hear him having the same conversation in Amharic with a lady in the back and started laughing again. It was indeed funny. In the end though, I got my order and was on my merry way home. When I got home, my food was cold (they didn't warm it up for some reason when I left - guess that's only for dine in?). I had to warm up the warm foods before hand and take out the foods that are meant to be eaten cold. It was my first time ever eating Ethio food without injera and with a fork instead, and I dare not ever do it in public for sake of getting my Ethio card revoked, but - in the privacy of my own home with no one around by my hubby - I have to say, it was alright. Something was definitely missing since the pairing of injera with ethio food produces this melding of flavors that just can't be beat, however eating it alone was better than not eating it all. Why go on a long diatribe about eating Ethio veggies with or without injera? Because it points to the fact that the veggie platter here is SOOO good that even when you aren't eating the food properly with injera, each one stands on its own and is perfect. Rebecca is a little whole in the wall place, but it is quickly becoming one of my favorites.
(4)Justin L.
Oh my gosh this was super delicious. I went to the food truck when it was at L'Enfant. I had the Key Wot, finely chopped beef in berbere sauce. I love berbere sauce dishes, but for some reason I don't always find dishes with berbere sauce at Ethiopian restaurants. (I first fell in love with the dish at Meskerem in Adams Morgan.) Anyway, this was EXTREMELY DELICIOUS. It's funny because I was looking at the sign on the side of the food truck and thought, "I probably should be having vegetables instead; it would be healthier." Well my dish came with two vegetable sides! My frequent complaint about food trucks is that they don't give you that much food and they're actually more expensive than a brick and mortar place. Well my dish was $9.99 and it was an extremely large serving and I'm worried about being too full for my Thai dinner tonight with a friend!
(5)Shayla N.
Had the vegetarian platter at Rebecca's food truck at Farragut Sq- amazing! She even gave me a free sambusa while I waited. Definitely going back.
(5)Medina K.
Yes, I am a fan of Ethiopian food! Yummy to my tummy... I enjoyed a veggie plate with my cousin/sista in law. We both CRUSHED the gomen (spinach) I LOOOOOOOVVVE IT!!! The doro was also very tasteful although I expected it to be spicy and it wasn't (maybe next time I'll ask for it to be spicy)... I think Ethiopian food has become a part of my regular plethora of food now (wink)... I would recommend this place to folks that are looking for something good, wholesome, and different to eat.. I will be back sooner than later... HA! And I'm out Ghost...
(4)Tashi C.
This tucked away spot is my favorite Ethiopian retaurant. The husband and wife team are friendly, hardworking and man can that "Auntie" cook! I've never reacted to the Teff injera that they stock. I buy the package and take some home for my own experimentations with wot and such. They always fail- and I run back to Rebecca's.
(5)Nicki W.
The place is cute and quaint! The service is cool. I ordered a combo platter, which didn't give you very many choices and was frankly overpriced, considering the portion sizes. It consisted of Lega Tibs (lamb cubes, onion, green pepper), Derek Tibs (cubed stripe steak, tomatoe, onion, jalapeño and garlic), Awazi, Tibs Fit Fit, Kitfa Gomen, Miser Wat, and Salad. Oh and I ordered the Telapian Fish and a full order of Tibs. Sounds like a lot, but not in actuality. Food wasn't the best I ever had, good but not great. Likely won't go back, like I said way over priced! $70 bucks for a platter, tibs, small fish and three drinks. And I hadn't even tipped. So 3.5 stars (I know, but there's no half ratings lol) only because the waiter was attentive and didn't mind my toddler running around like a crazy person lol
(3)Jacquetta P.
I've been here twice and I have enjoyed it both times. The first time we ate in and the second time we ordered to go. If you are looking for fancy, this is not the place for you... But if you are looking for consistently good food it is. Eating here is almost like eating in their home. They are very personable and provide awesome guidance if you are uncertain about what to order. Great food and an awesome bargain... A must try!!!
(4)Gavin M.
This place is now "El Rincocito Mexican Restaurant" FYI. Wish someone had mentioned it no longer exists...
(1)John V.
This place is a hidden gem, tucked away from the mainstream ... but what a joy it was to discover it! I'm a big fan of Ethiopian food, but dread fighting the traffic and parking of Adams Morgan to enjoy it, so I was thrilled to learn of this place maybe ten minutes from the office. I ordered up Lamb Tibs, along with two sides, and enjoyed every bite. I ran out of injera before running out of food, then filled up and still left food behind. Service was friendly and helpful. My only complaint would be that it took quite a while for the food to arrive (yeah, I know, that's what happens when the food is cooked to order and not scooped off a steam table), and that makes for a long lunch break mid-day. Regardless, I'll be coming back for more.
(4)Jamie B.
Everytime we visit Rebecca Cafe is a wonderful, unpredictable experience. We arrived just after opening time on Sunday morning, 2 adults and 2 hungry kids. They told us that some of our regular dishes weren't ready yet, and recommended some non-spicy tibs for the kids and spicy kai-wot for us adults. They were fantastic as usual! ...even pleasing squeamish kids who were skeptical of Ethiopian food, yet love the experience of eating with injera. Where else could a family of 4 stuff themselves for $26?!?
(5)Aleksandra S.
This is a wonderful combination of tastes and the most friendly people. Azeb has been most friendly, and I wanted to let her know that I did some investigation on Teff. While Teff is gluten free, for those of us with grain sensitivity, Teff appears to be one of those foods that is not allowed/ may cause cross-sensitivity for those with a celiac gene. Teff is a seed of plant that is botanically classified as grass, which is effectively a starch. If one is allergic to grains, they can be cross-sensitive to other items such as corn, teft, hemp, millet, sorghum, etc. Thank you Azeb for making me look this up! You are the best.
(5)Sarah W.
Food Truck This is my first Ethiopian food experience and I love it! The guy gives you a free sambusa while you're in line. Everything tastes great and the portions are satisfying.
(5)Natalie R.
Food truck review. Good but pricey. I got combo #1 with chicken. Tiny and I mean tiny bit of chicken. Overall, tasty but not a lot of meat. It did come with a hard boiled egg.
(4)Pam Z.
This is my favorite Ethiopian food truck by far! Friendly service and consistently good food. I have had both chicken and the beef/lamb tibs, and they are flavorful, moist, and cooked to order. The meats aren't so oily that the injera totally falls apart, but they definitely have enough to seep into the bread. They don't give you too much or too little injera. Usually your meat order comes with two veggie sides. For veggies, I've tried the cabbage, red and yellow lentils, and collards. Haven't gotten around to their shiro yet. This is the only truck that does cabbage right with the appropriate cabbage to carrot ratio. Portions are large, but not too crazy, and I don't get major food coma from this truck like the other Ethiopian trucks. Almost everything on the menu is a flat $10 after tax. Side note: It's fun to watch the food truck movement grow (food trucks expanding into storefronts, storefronts expanding into food trucks). I'm pretty sure Rebecca's is the same as its namesake in Hyattsville.
(5)T R.
Good little place. We were hungry on a Saturday afternoon and I was trying to find a nice vegan friendly place nearby. The location/ambiance is not going to blow you away. But hey I don't mind about such things if the food is good. Plus I am sure you can do carry out and bring it home with you. We ended up getting a veggie platter plus a favorite dish. Hit the spot. You can tell they don't just use the standard Washington, DC recipes for the veggie platter. The gomen was cut fine and had a nice finish of what I am guessing is lemon. The messir wat had a unique spice blend for cardamon lovers. There is a little grocery there for your Ethiopian cooking needs. I recommend it.
(4)Morris S.
If this is the same owner as the Ethiopian food truck called Rebecca Ethiopian, its very good. I got Gomen Wat which came with injera and red and yellow lentils at Farragut Sq. which was quite delicious.
(4)Sheri D.
I had been meaning to go here for months after my co-worker put the menu in our menu book, then the menu suddenly disapeered. I understand why now, because it's so darn good. I mean even the injera I could've ate alone. I got the Doro wat this afternoon to be safe, you can't go wrong with Chicken! It came with cheese that looked something like fine Feta, and collard greens. Everything was good, better than other restaurants. The chicken was AMAZING! It was so succulent, and tasted as if it had been marinated in some secret sauce. When I ate all the chicken I was so sad that I didn't have anymore. Well, that means I'll just be going back sooner than I thought. Even the injera was good. I was talking to the chef, and he said that making good Doro Wat was like being an artist, and I would have agree because he has some serious skillz. Good customer service too. The restaurant is located in a shopping center on 450 accross the street from the sherwin williams and had I not known that, I may have passed it by. Definitely worth the money and a delightful change from the norm. Not too spicy just right. :o) Example of current prices Jan 2012 Doro Wat -$9.99 Sambusa -$1.75 Vegetarian dishes are a little cheaper, $7.00 for Miser Wat. Mostly everything is 9.99 however there are dishes that are higher. The most expensive dish is the Banatu which is $15.50 These are the current prices and like everything are subject to change. Sheri
(5)Joe C.
Usually I come here to buy (plain) injera, rather than ordering a meal, but I have ordered take-out a couple of times. I've had their vegetarian combo and the lamb (yebeg) tibs. Both were quite good. I will say that the vegetarian combo was a little better at Shagga in Hyattsville, which (to my knowledge) is the only other Ethiopian restaurant in this general area (I'm not aware of any others in P.G. County). Two things, though: (1) the food at Rebecca is a buck or two cheaper, per plate, for (at least) the same amount of food; and (2) the vegetarian combo had shimbera asa wat (i.e. dumplings made with gram flour, in a spicy wat). Shagga didn't have shimbera asa, at least not during that one visit. Shimbera asa wat is one of my favorites so, for me, this is an important factor.
(4)Nikki G.
It saddens me that after giving this restaurant a great review I have to come back and give it a bad review however I feel that (in addition to speaking directly with management) reviews help improve a business. My service here today was just awful. The server never offered me anything to drink. Sat for 30 mins before I realized I didn't have anything at which point I had to get up and ask for it. My food took well over 40 mins. The server couldn't speak a lick of English. I had questions about the menu she couldn't answer nor could she understand when I asked to speak to someone else. It is so important for businesses have English speaking staff to communicate with their English speaking customers. I'm ready to walk out.
(2)Laksh N.
Great fresh authentic homely and awesome food at extremely reasonable prices. I know this will be my go to place for lunch - quality and quantity are superlative.
(5)pomona k.
Mr loooves Ethiopian like he's from there so naturally when we found out that there's a new Ethiopian place near us, we had to check it out. Rebecca's Cafe is about the size of a hole in the wall. there are 6 or 7 tables on one side of the restaurant andthe other half is a general store (presumably with products from or about Ethiopia. we didnt have time to check it out closely). We didnt mind the size or the dual purpose of the business, and in fact, we're also looking for a good hole in the wall ethnic restaurants that brings to life the taste of home. and Rebecca's Cafe is that kind of place. First, I liked that the injeri didnt have the tangy taste. Not that I mind the more tangy version but I just prefer the more neutral taste so that when I dip a piece of it in some wot I can love all the spices and spicies. I know it's a novice move, but we always order a meat combibation and/or a veggie combination. it's just that we want to taste everything! And we were glad we did. Mr. Ordered the grilled flank steak and I had the combo with chicken and beef with a nice selection of veggies. (insert customer service and slow cooking) the food was tastey and what I appreciated the most that I didnt taste the sugar. I notice that some ethnic restaurants really go overboard with sugar (I especially find this annoying with Korean food). I suppose the idea is to make the foods more pallatable to those not from that community but as a food lover and I want the "real" thing... I want grandma's cooking! and at Rebecca's it seemed like grandma Rebecca was in the kitchen whipping up the goodness for the "house" guests. I know its going to sound strange but I appreciated that it took a minute for the food to come out. I know that goes again the American Now, the bathroom... they met the minimum requirement of water, soap, and paper towel, but it needs work. Mr returned from "powdering his nose" and said it reminded him of bathrooms in Guatemala. That is not the kind of comparison you want to hear about a bathroom. I checked it out myself and it wasnt that bad but definitely reminicent of some bathrooms in bus terminals in Belize and Honduras. All in all, I definitely need to return here and try some other dishes.
(4)Arthur C.
What a nice surprise. Small, pleasant restaurant with very fresh-tasting delicious food. Now my family's favorite Ethiopian. We will trying out their food truck at Union Station. Super nice caring (I assume) owners. Highly recommended!
(5)Amy N.
I saw the reviews here today and decided to give it a try. Wow, amazing food! I tried a chicken dish with injera that was really, really delicious. I also walked out with some packages of lentils, garbanzos and green coffee beans to try to roast at home (1st time). I'll definitely be back with friends.
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