Merkato Restaurant
Take a walk on the wild side at this longstanding Little Ethiopia dining den.
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1036 1/2 Fairfax AveLos Angeles, CA 90019
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 | Merkato - because sometimes ?shady? can surprise you. 2011-04-06T03:52:25-07:00 While I have taken the time to write about more extravagant cuisine, there are a few dives in Los Angeles that are among my favorite indulgences. In LA, you can find any kind of food imaginable. There are varying degrees from fancy to the… |
| Well priced ethiopian food 2009-03-25T00:35:43-07:00 Merkato serves homely ethiopian cuisine at reasonable prices. The restaurant doesn't try to impress with... |
| Favorably Impressed - Will Return! 2009-01-03T09:53:55-08:00 It was our first time eating Ethiopian food and we were somewhat apprehensive lest we got something too spicey for our taste. The waitress was warm and friendly and very helpful in her recommendations. We ordered a fish plate with injera… |
| Horrible 2008-03-27T04:40:13-07:00 I got the #6 last night and it was terrible. Chewy, poor quality, weird tasting meat (supposedly beef). I took 3 bites and threw it away. Maybe I am a spoiled American but I don't see how any human could find that edible. |
| best ethiopian food on fairfax 2008-03-10T17:39:17-07:00 delicious, friendly and welcoming. i have eaten here many times and have never been disappointed. a fun scene and the best ethiopian food in little ethiopia. i have sent all of my friends there and they have all loved it. and don't be… |
| Very inexpensive, large portions, delicious food, great vegi options 2008-02-06T02:39:47-08:00 We've been here a few times and have never been disappointed. Located on Fairfax in ?Little Ethiopia,? just south of the San Vicente/Olympic/Fairfax intersection. Plenty of street parking. Food is very inexpensive ($6 for a large… |
| A true Ethiopian experience. Injera is made with teff. 2007-11-27T12:16:14-08:00 Ethiopian food is rather an addiction for me from my years in east Africa. For a true Ethiopian experience, Merkato fits the bill at an affordable price. Others have complained about slow albeit friendly service but Merkato must be… |
| Great place for Ethiopian newbies 2007-11-14T09:02:53-08:00 My trip to Merkato was my second venture into the world of Ethiopian cuisine. I was skeptical, because my first experience elsewhere on Fairfax had been somewhat lackluster. But Merkato was a pleasant surprise. The injera (flat bread)… |
| Best Ethiopian in LA! 2007-11-05T04:16:15-08:00 The first time I ever even tried Ethiopian was at Merkato's for my sister's birthday. I didn't expect to like it but I ended up loving it. I've probably been back more than my sister (and she's loves it there). Anyways, service can be… |
| Best Ethiopian on Fairfax. 2006-12-23T12:43:16-08:00 All of the Ethiopian restaurants on Faitfax between Whitworth and Olympic are great. Merkato, however, is the best. When I was a little (obnoxious) kid, I liked to balance the conical table tops on my head and run around. Now I come… |
| Ethiopian Food = Yum 2006-11-21T01:25:05-08:00 If you're up for some super spicy food, served up with some super sour bread, this is the place to go. The food is really good though the service was lacking. Because I went on a weekday, Merkato was pretty empty. There were a few other… |
| A Gem in Little Ethiopia 2006-09-22T09:01:55-07:00 A small, unassuming restaurant in Little Ethiopia that serves up some damn good food. Dishes are best shared in a group so that you can sample a little (or lot) of everything. No utensils - it's all about the injera - a giant flat bread… |
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