Houston, TX
For Ethiopian in Houston, the local food press points to Blue Nile, Lucy, and Bahel Ethiopian Mart and Dining. Picks from Houstonia Magazine and Texas Monthly, updated July 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Houstonia Magazine and Texas Monthly. Updated July 2026.
Blue Nile · Montrose
Open since 1994 and long considered the city's first true Ethiopian restaurant, Blue Nile grew from a home cooking spot for homesick expats into one of Houston's established African kitchens. Doro wat and teff injera anchor a menu with a traditional coffee ceremony.
Lucy · Sharpstown
A family run Sharpstown room that pairs traditional Ethiopian cooking with a chic, high ceilinged space that turns into a dance club by night. A modern counterpoint to the city's more traditional Ethiopian kitchens, with a night time dance floor that sets it apart from its peers.
Bahel Ethiopian Mart and Dining · Bellaire
Part grocery, part dining room, this strip center spot near Bellaire lets home cooks buy the same spices and injera that go into its large, modestly priced platters. Artwork and incense fill a room that doubles as a one stop shop for the local Ethiopian community.
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