Horn of Africa Eritrean Ethiopian Restaurant

Authentic Eritrean & Ethiopian Cuisine in Buffalo

  • Dine-In
  • Pickup
  • Delivery
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House-Blended Spices

We use authentic spices such as berbere, turmeric, cardamom, and mittmita to create rich, balanced flavors you won’t find anywhere else.

Menu for Everyone

Whether you’re vegetarian, a meat lover, or trying Eritrean and Ethiopian food for the first time, our menu offers something for every palate.

Late-Night Dining

Open late throughout the week, we’re the perfect spot for dinner, late-night cravings, or a relaxed evening out.

A Heritage of Flavor

Traditional recipes, rich spices, and a shared dining experience

At Horn of Africa Eritrean Ethiopian Restaurant, every dish is prepared with care, heritage, and passion—served the traditional way on fresh injera for a shared dining experience.

A Celebration of East African Tradition

Horn of Africa Eritrean Ethiopian Restaurant brings the rich culinary culture of Eritrea and Ethiopia to the heart of Buffalo. Our kitchen is rooted in tradition, using house-blended spices, slow-cooked stews, and authentic techniques passed down through generations.

Our space is a uniquely converted apartment, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. With a full bar, spacious dining area, and relaxed setting, we offer a place where families, friends, and communities come together over unforgettable food.

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Our Menu

Signature Stews 

Kike Alicha

Yellow split peas simmered with turmeric and mild spices

$17

Gomen

Collard greens sautéed with garlic and ginger

$15

Misir Alicha Wot

Lentils cooked in a turmeric sauce with house spices

$15

Misir Qey Wot

Red lentils cooked in berbere pepper and house sauces

$16

Tikil Gomen

Cabbage and vegetables in a tomato-based sauce

$14

Shiro

Seasoned yellow split pea and chickpea powder cooked with herbs

$16

Beef Specialties

Cha-Cha Tibs

Beef sautéed with onions, red and green peppers

$17

Yetashe Kufo

Lean minced beef mixed with spices, collard greens, and clarified butter

$22

Gored Gored

Tender beef cubes tossed with awaze and rich house sauce

$20

Special Tibs

Pan-fried beef with onions, tomatoes, and jalapeños

$18

Zelzel Tibs

Beef strips cooked in red wine sauce with peppers and onions

$20

Banatu

Beef sauce with tomatoes, garnished with gomen, kitfo, kinche, and ayib

$16

Quanta Tirfir

Dried beef cooked with tomato, berbere, injera, spiced butter, and egg

$20

Beef Spaghetti

A fusion dish with spaghetti and seasoned beef sauce

$20

Vegetarian Favorites

Vegetarian Platter

A variety of stews and vegetables served on injera

$17

Veggie Spaghetti

Spaghetti mixed with carrot, broccoli, corn, and cucumber

$17

Penne Pasta

Creamy tomato sauce blended with house spices

$15

Side Orders

3 Samosas

Thin, crispy dough filled with lentils and spiced vegetables, beef, or chicken

$7

Extra Injera

One full piece of traditional injera

$2.50

Vegetarian Wot (Side)

A smaller portion of any stew

$8

Order Online – Pickup & Delivery

Enjoy Horn of Africa wherever you are. Order easily through:

  • DoorDash – Pickup and delivery available

  • Uber Eats – Fast and convenient delivery

  • Postmates – Delivery options available

Perfect for lunch, dinner, or late-night cravings.

Opening Hours

Wednesday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Friday – Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM

Sunday – Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Testimonials

What People are Saying

The food was very delicious. I ordered take out. The staff was very friendly, I was greeted buy a kind young man. I ordered both a beef dish and a vegetarian dish. Both were delicious but I very much enjoyed the vegetarian combo platter the most. The cabbage and the potato beet were my favorite veggies. Delicious Ethiopian food!

Mary L

Great authentic Ethiopian food. We lived in Ethiopia so we are pretty picky about our traditional food and used to go to Rochester but this was all wonderful! So excited to have this new option in Buffalo. Our family will be back.

Abeshamom

Lovely Ethiopian restaurant on Hertel Avenue! Food is great, especially the vegetarian platers, very flavorful. They are also three weeks anew - welcome to the neighborhood!

Vera Yung

Take out for the veggie platters and samasas - great flavors (especially the kike alicha and misir wot) and portions.

Kyle Siegel

First time trying this place today and it was delicious 🤤😋… highly recommend 😌🤍🙏🏻

Shannon Dziadaszek

Experience the Taste of the Horn of Africa

Whether you’re new to Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine or a longtime fan, Horn of Africa Eritrean Ethiopian Restaurant invites you to explore bold flavors, rich traditions, and unforgettable meals—served with heart.

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