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4.5 594 reviews
#1 of 1 Ethiopian in Colorado Springs
#3 of 938 Restaurants in Colorado Springs
Certificate of Excellence2016 - 2019 Winner
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2501 W Colorado Ave Ste 105 Use Entrance to the Building, Colorado Springs, CO 80904-3070
2.2 miles from Garden of the Gods
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+1 719-634-5070
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Menu

SALADS‎
Mediterranean Salad
Romain lettuce, tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, olives, chickpeas, & feta cheese w/ homemade vinaigrette
$9.00
Potato Salad
Potato,‎ cucumber, homemade yogurt, herbs, spices, & homemade vinaigrette
$7.00
La Jardiniere
Cucumber, tomato, onion, cilantro, pickles, & bell pepper w/ homemade vinaigrette
$7.00
Chickpea Salad
Chickpeas, tomato, cucumber, & onion w/ french vinaigrette
$6.00
Chicken Salad
Chicken marinated & sautéed in 14 spices over a bed of romaine lettuce, tomato, parsley, olives, & cucumber, w/ homemade vinaigrette
$10.00
Gyro Salad
Marinated chicken, beef, or lamb on a bed of romaine lettuce, tomato, feta cheese, & cucumber w/ homemade vinaigrette
$10.00
Mediterranean Shrimp Salad
Marinated & sauteed shrimp over romaine lettuce, tomato, onion, green pepper, artichoke hearts, olives, chickpeas, & feta w/ homemade vinaigrette
$12.00
SANDWICHES‎
All sandwiches can be made w/ gluten-free bread
Chicken Pita
Boneless chicken marinated & roasted in garlic & 14 spices, rolled in a pita w/ lettuce, tomato, & pickles
$8.00
Veggie Sandwich
Pita bread filled w/ string beans, tomato, cucumber, artichoke hearts, & seasonal greens sauteed w/ 12 spices
$8.00
French Sandwich
Whole wheat, multigrain, or white bread w/ tomato, onion, olives, cucumber, lettuce, & homemade vinaigrette
$7.00
Steak or Chicken & Cheese Sandwich
Choice of meat sautéed w/ onion in 14 spices, a gourmet European cheese blend, served on French or Italian bread w/ lettuce & our homemade vinaigrette
$11.00
Italian Beef Sandwich
Beef tenderloin marinated in spices, roasted & shredded, w/ provolone cheese, Italian sauce, giardiniera, lettuce, tomato & onion
$11.00
Gyro Beef
Tenderloin, chicken, or lamb on grilled pita bread w/ lettuce, tomato, feta, & homemade cucumber sauce
$11.00
ENTREES‎
Chicken & Basmati Rice
Marinated chicken sautéed w/ 12 spices, tomato, & onion on aged basmati rice
$13.00
Lamb & Basmati Rice
Marinated lamb sauteed w/ 12 spices, tomato, & onion on aged basmati rice
$15.00
Shrimp & Basmati Rice
Marinated shrimp sauteed w/ 12 spices, tomato, & onion on aged basmati rice
$14.00
All our meats are grass-fed & cruelty- free
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About
Uchenna is closed on Monday.Open Tuesday-Friday lunch 11:30am to 2:00pm dinner 5:00pm to 08:00pm Saturdays and Sundays 12:00pm to 2:00pm dinner 5:00pm to 08:00pm Honoured to welcome you.Peace and Blessings
PRICE RANGE
$10 - $32
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
CUISINES
Ethiopian
FEATURES
Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Cash Only, Accepts Discover, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed March 5, 2020
Delicious and unique!

This was a fun place to eat. The staff is very friendly, the food is good and very different from what we normally eat. We had a great time experiencing a little bit of Ethiopia.

Date of visit: November 2019
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Reviewed February 12, 2020
Compliment

Very Friendly workers. We did not have to wait very long. The ICE CREAM was excellent. There were a lot of choices and it was very hard to choose what everyone wanted but the server was so polite and had a lot of patience with...More

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed December 19, 2019
I really wanted to like this food but it was inedible.

We ordered take out for the family and decided to try Uchenna because most of us are vegetarian. I am sorry to say, this food was terrible. The worst food I have ever ordered from a restaurant. And not cheap. Maybe it was just a...More

Date of visit: December 2019
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Reviewed December 14, 2019
Wonderful find in Old Colorado City

Excellent Ethiopian restaurant run by a delightful lady and her son. Last night was our first visit there, but we will be back on future trips to Colorado Springs. The food was tasty, well seasoned and attractively presented. Good level of spice in some of...More

Date of visit: December 2019
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Reviewed December 3, 2019 via mobile
Easily one of our favorites ever

Easily one of our favorite restaurants in the world. It’s hard to explain exactly, but this is the warmest and most welcoming restaurant we may have ever visited. The server (son of owner / chef) is very attentive and friendly. The chef came out from...More

Date of visit: November 2019
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Reviewed November 5, 2019
The owner is the nicest, friendliest person and makes her own food....delicious

So unusual is the food you won't forget you've been here. Home made and tasty. This restaurant shows the country you are visiting plus the food from that country. It's extraordinary. Ethiopian delight!

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed November 4, 2019 via mobile
Awesome Ethiopian dinner and reasonable.

We had some awesome Ethiopian food reasonably priced. Server was Mom’s son who is very personable giving up an engineering career to help mom.

Date of visit: November 2019
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Reviewed October 9, 2019
Coffee and service AMAZING

If you love "family" restaurants, you'll love this cute place. And, the coffee.. O M G! SO Fantabulous! Closely guarded family secret. Worth it getting!

Date of visit: March 2019
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Reviewed September 22, 2019 via mobile
Delicious Take Out

We were vacationing in Colorado and had an overnight in Colorado Springs. We had a dog with us and needed a take out dining opportunity. We love Ethopian food, saw this restaurant on Trip Advisor, and noted that a review mentioned that the experience was...More

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed September 22, 2019
A small jewel

We tried this great little restaurant when we were visiting Colorado Springs. We were looking to eat something different...we headed to the Old Town in Colorado Springs. This little “hole in the wall” restaurant is awesome! Great food...great service. Try it you won’t regret!

Date of visit: September 2019
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martin e
March 22, 2015|
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There are many restaurants serving excellent meals, but this is only one I've been to where warm hugs are freely added to the menu. Call it intentional salesmanship if you like. I call it uniquely authentic and divine.
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If it's Uchenna for which you're looking, then look no further. This is my all-time favorite restaurant. There is really something special about Chef Maya.
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