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Cafe Desta

4.8 (674)$$Ethiopian restaurant

758 S Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701

Cafe Desta

758 S Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701

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Menu
Lunch
Soup & Salad
Shorba
$8.50
Vegan soup made from red lentils, carrots, potatoes, onions and tomatoes.
House Salad
$12.00
A combination of romaine lettuce and tomatoes tossed in lemon and vinegar house dressing served on a bed of rice topped with Azifa, and your choice of one of our Vegan or Meat dishes and sprinkled with Ayeb (our homemade cheese).
Entrées
Vegan Entrée
$13.00
Any one of our Vegan dishes served with salad and Injera.
Meat Entrée
$14.00
Any one of our Meat dishes served with salad and Injera.
Combinations
Lunch Special
$11.00
Lunch special is served between 11am and 2:30pm). Any three items from vegan and meat dishes, served with injera or rice.
Individual
$20.00
Any three items from Vegan or Meat dishes served with Selata and Injera or Rice.
Combo For Two
$30.00
Any five items from Vegan or Meat dishes served with Selata and Injera.
Vegan Signature Plate
$44.00
A sampling of all our Vegan dishes served with salad and Injera.
The Works
$61.00
A sampling of all our Vegan and Meat dishes served with salad and Injera.
Specialty Dishes
Lamb Tibs
$20.00
Cubes of lamb pan-seared in Kibe, Awaze onion, jalapeños, and fresh rosemary. Served with salad and Fosolia.
Beef Tibs
$19.00
Cubes of beef pan-seared in Kibe, Awaze onion, jalapeños, and fresh rosemary. Served with salad and Tikil-Gomen.
Side Dishes
Kaye Beg
$6.00
Kaye beg is a dish that typically includes a blend of specific ingredients, prepared in a manner unique to coffee cuisine side dishes.
Kaye Asa
$5.25
Kaye asa, commonly prepared as a robust and aromatic coffee blend, typically includes carefully selected beans to enhance its unique flavor profile.
Kaye Doro
$5.50
Ayeb
$3.50
Cheese made from a mixture of butter milk and whole milk. Ayeb goes well with all our spicy dishes.
Alicha Doro
$5.25
Cubed chicken typically cooked with onion, garlic, ginger, and ground turmeric, often seasoned with kibbeh, an Ethiopian spiced butter.
Alicha Sega
$5.50
Alicha sega is a dish that typically includes tender pieces of beef slowly cooked with turmeric, garlic, ginger, and a blend of Ethiopian spices, resulting in a mild yet aromatic stew.
Awaze
$1.50
Awaze typically includes a spicy blend of berbere seasoning mixed with oil or water, creating a versatile Ethiopian paste or sauce.
Shiro
$5.00
Shiro is a puree of ground chickpeas cooked with a blend of house spices, typically including onions, garlic, and ginger, served with injera.
Misir
$5.00
Misir typically includes red lentils cooked with a blend of spices, offering a hearty and aromatic experience.
Azifa
$5.00
A green salad featuring a blend of lentils, typically seasoned with onions, garlic, ginger, and a light dressing of lemon juice and olive oil.
Fosolia
$5.00
Green beans and carrots, lightly spiced and cooked with garlic, ginger, and onion.
Injera
$1.50
Teff Injera Sub
$1.50
A submarine sandwich featuring teff injera, a traditional Ethiopian flatbread made from teff grain, typically includes a variety of fillings wrapped inside the injera.
Gomen
$5.00
Freshly chopped collard greens, typically cooked with onions, garlic, and ginger.
Ambasha
$2.00
Ambasha, an Ethiopian bread, is typically made with a mixture of flour, water, and yeast, subtly flavored with cardamom and often decorated with a distinctive surface pattern.
Teff Injera
$2.50
Teff injera is a traditional Ethiopian flatbread made primarily from teff flour, offering a unique, slightly tangy flavor.
Rice
$2.00
Tikil Gomen
$5.00
Cabbage and carrots, typically sautéed with turmeric, garlic, and onions.
Selata
$3.00
Selata typically includes a mix of fresh greens and a variety of vegetables, dressed lightly to complement the flavors.
Kosta
$5.00
A coffee-based side dish, typically includes a blend of coffee flavors with complementary ingredients to enhance the overall taste.
Kik
$5.00
Kik typically includes a blend of spices and ingredients, often served as a complementary side to enhance the flavors of coffee-based dishes.
Ethiopian Coffee Beans
$18.00
Ethiopian coffee beans, typically medium roast, often feature chocolate notes with subtle hints of citrus.
Coffee (Ethiopian Coffee Beans)
Macchiato
$3.95
Black Eye
$3.95
A Black Eye is brewed coffee enhanced with two shots of espresso, using Ethiopian coffee beans known for their unique characteristics.
Americano
$3.25
Latte
$4.75
Ethio Latte
$4.75
Mocha
$4.95
House
$3.15
Ethiopian coffee beans, available in regular or large.
Espresso
$3.15
Mackato
$2.95
A distinguished coffee prepared from Ethiopian beans, offering a unique profile that typically includes subtle hints of traditional Ethiopian flavors.
Large Coffee
$3.50
Tea
Yekemem Shai
$3.00
Yekemem shai: Ethiopian spiced tea, options for regular or large size.
Mint
$2.75
Mint tea, options for regular or large size.
Early Gray
$1.75
Black tea infused with the essence of bergamot, offering a distinctive citrus aroma and flavor.
Other
Vanilla Steamed Milk
$3.00
Steamed milk infused with vanilla, offering a smooth and comforting beverage experience.
Hot Chocolate
$3.50
Mango Juice
$3.50
Perrier
$2.25
Soda
$2.00
Selection of sodas including Coke, Diet Coke, and lemon-lime.
Juice Fizz
$3.50
A refreshing blend of fruit juice with a sparkling twist, typically including a variety of citrus and other fruits.

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