In Sacramento and craving some chicken sumac, red lentils with injera, or jollof rice? Or just want to try something new, but aren't sure where to start? Don't worry: we have you covered.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top African restaurants around Sacramento, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs.
1. Queen Sheba
Topping the list is Queen Sheba. Located at 1704 Broadway in Land Park, the Ethiopian joint is the highest rated African restaurant in Sacramento, boasting four stars out of 702 reviews on Yelp.
Although the restaurant offers plenty of meaty options, Yelpers also rave about its vegetarian and vegan dishes, especially the misr kik wot (red lentils in a sauce made with ginger, garlic, onions and Berbere spices).
2. Cafe Morocco
Next up is East Sacramento's Cafe Morocco, situated at 1221 Alhambra Blvd., Suite 107. With four stars out of 417 reviews on Yelp, the family-owned joint has proven to be a local favorite for its chicken sumac and falafel on pita bread. On Fridays and Saturdays, the restaurant also hosts belly dance performances.
3. Ecowas International Restaurant
Natomas Nigerian spot Ecowas International Restaurant, located at 610 W. El Camino Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving it 4.5 stars out of 50 reviews. The restaurant's jollof rice with fried plantains and chunks of goat is a favorite of reviewers, as are the pounded yam and egusi soup.
