Lalibela Menu

1025 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90019, United States
$$$ Ethiopian restaurant
(417 Reviews)
Price Range $20–30

The menu at Lalibela features traditional Ethiopian cuisine with a variety of options organized into distinct categories. Guests can explore vegetarian entrées such as Fosolis Vegan, a mix of caramelized green beans, carrots, grilled onions, and jalapeño peppers seasoned with herbs and mild spices, and Tofu Tibs, which combines tofu simmered with fresh tomatoes and awaze spices.

Main courses are offered in sections including lamb and beef dishes. Lamb selections include Yebeg Alethcha Wot, lamb cooked in a creamy sauce with mild spices, and Yebeg Tibs, lamb sautéed in clarified butter with grilled onions and green peppers. Beef options include Kitfo, finely chopped lean beef served with Ethiopian cottage cheese and prepared to customer preference, and Bozena Shiro, a signature dish of puréed split peas slow cooked with spices and beef.

In addition to these entrées and mains, the menu provides traditional Ethiopian specialties such as Injera flatbread, Lentil Sambusa, and various combination plates like the Veggie Combo with Fish or Vegetable Combo selections. Drinks include spiced teas, coffee served in traditional settings, and local beer options like Meta Beer.

The menu is suitable for lunch and dinner, serving both casual diners and those seeking a more complete dining experience. It accommodates both quick orders and traditional Ethiopian-style shared meals, offering a range of vegetarian and meat-based dishes alongside customary beverages. Contact is available by phone for reservations or inquiries.

Vegetarian Entrées

  • Fosolis
    US$19.95
  • Tofu Tibs
    US$19.95
  • Gomen
    US$18.95
  • Miser Wot
    US$18.95
  • Kik Aletcha
    US$18.95
  • Dinich Wot
    US$18.95
  • Shiro Badest
    US$19.95
  • Tikile Gomen
    US$18.95
  • Shimbra Asa Wot
    US$19.95

Main Courses (Lamb)

  • Yebeg Alethcha Wot
    US$25.95
  • Yebeg Tibs
    US$25.00

Main Courses (Beef)

  • Kitfo Beef
    US$25.95
  • Bozena Shiro
    US$22.95
  • Kitfo & Collard Greens
    US$26.95
  • Derek Tibs
    US$24.95
  • Kitfo Sandwich
    US$17.00
  • Somali Kitfo
    US$26.95
  • Nech Tibs
    US$24.95
  • Zilzil Tibs
    US$25.95
  • Lega Tibs
    US$24.95
  • Awaze Tibs
    US$24.95
  • Gored Gored
    US$25.95

Lalibela Specials

  • Cornis (Kitfo)
    US$49.95
  • Veggie Combo With Fish
    US$33.95
  • Veggie Combo
    US$27.00
  • Ajabush
    US$49.95
  • Veggie Utopia
    US$31.95

Main Courses (Poultry)

  • Dro Tibs
    US$23.95
  • Doro Wot
    US$25.95

Starters

  • Timatim Fitfit
    US$7.75
  • Kategna With Ayib
    US$12.75
  • Sambusa
    US$5.50