Aunt Yvette’s Kitchen
1743 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041- Rating
- 4.8out of 5(165 Reviews)
- Price range
- $30–50
- Dietary options
- VegetarianDiet
Merkato stands as a premier destination in LA's Little Ethiopia, delivering authentic Ethiopian cuisine with generous portions and bold, complex flavors that transport diners straight to East Africa. The restaurant's inviting atmosphere—complete with traditional decor and an attached market stall—combines exceptional food quality with genuinely warm, attentive service that makes guests feel like family. Whether sampling the perfectly crispy Awaze Tibs, tender Alicha lamb stew, or fresh-caught Trout Fish, visitors experience not just a meal but a full cultural immersion, complete with the option of an Ethiopian traditional coffee ceremony.
Artifact-filled Ethiopian cafe serving eat-with-your-hands combo plates, beer & veggie choices.
Last updated Apr 06, 2026
$20–30
1036 1/2 S Fairfax Avenue, 1036 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90019
ZIP: 90019
Rating
4.4 / 5
Based on 635 reviews
Price Range
$20–30
Location
1036 1/2 S Fairfax Avenue, 1036 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90019
Phone
+12138163318Loading map...
Address
1036 1/2 S Fairfax Avenue, 1036 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90019
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Merkato serves authentic Ethiopian cuisine, featuring traditional dishes like injera, doro wat, and a variety of vegetarian and meat options.
The price range at Merkato is $20–30.
You can call Merkato at +12138163318.
Merkato is located at 1036 1/2 S Fairfax Avenue, 1036 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90019 in Los Angeles, California.
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