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Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant & Lounge
(713) 334-0000
6800 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77074
Vege Combo
(6 Items)
Kik Alitcha, Yemisir Wot, Atakilt Alitcha, Gomen Wot, Dinech Wot & Lentils
$21.99
Girgiro tibs
A large portion of beef/lamb tibs sautéed with onions, jalapeno with a touch of fresh garlic, tomato and special sauce.
Beef $18.99
Lamb $22.99
Kitfo
Ethiopian-style steak tartar, freshly minced extra lean beef, seasoned with mitmita and Ethiopian spiced butter
$18.99
Fish Cutlet
Deep-fried fish with cabbage, rice & awaze. One of our yummiest plates.
$19.99
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About Lucy
Lucy is the common name of a specimen of A. afarensis, a direct ancestor of modern-day humans whose ancient bones were discovered in the town of Hadar in the AwashValley of Ethiopia’s Afar Depression. Lucy is estimated to have lived 3.2 million years ago and is the first humanoid skeleton to be discovered. She is the missing link in the evolutionary spectrum showing the deep roots of our species in the African continent.
Our restaurant and lounge celebrates the roots of humanity in Ethiopia – which you will find in our food, art gallery, and festivities. We are family-owned and operated with friendly staff, delicious food and drink, and a great atmosphere. Please stop in to eat, drink, relax, and have fun. We’d love to have you!
What our customers say about us…
I finally had the opportunity to try one of the first Ethiopian restaurant in Houston. It was a very nice experience here. We had the server know this is our first time trying Ethiopian food and ask for her recommends. We order one of the meat plates and one vegetarian plate. It was a good amount of food for the 4 of us. They also let the birthday ladies put their traditional clothing for photo op. I would come back to try the food I did not have a chance to try.
genuinely the best food i’ve ever had in my life it’s insane im a really picky eater and i LOVE this place
Lucy’s was my first taste of Ethiopian cuisine and it was absolutely delicious. The lentil pastries and wings were flavorful. The coffee was robust and earthy. My table opted to get the platter and this was also a hit. Everything was well seasoned.
Here are the only issues I have. It’s a bit challenging to find this spot. It’s immediately to the right as you exit the freeway. It would be really helpful if there was better and more visible signs. The service was slooooooow even though the place was not busy. The waitress was doing the least in terms of paying attention to us. I’d still recommend a visit - totally worth it.
Here are the only issues I have. It’s a bit challenging to find this spot. It’s immediately to the right as you exit the freeway. It would be really helpful if there was better and more visible signs. The service was slooooooow even though the place was not busy. The waitress was doing the least in terms of paying attention to us. I’d still recommend a visit - totally worth it.
This place is a must-try but be prepared to spend a little more money and time than usual and be careful with what you buy.
We wanted to try new cultural food and decided to take on Lucy’s Ethiopian restaurant. At first, when we walked in it we were bombarded with the beautiful smell of seasoned food and it was nicely decorated and lit to be welcoming to its guests. We loved that the menu was very inclusive as it included definitions for the ethnic words that the average person may not typically know. We also noticed that a whole section of the menu was dedicated to vegetarian options as well as different types of halal meat so this restaurant is very inclusive for different diets. However, once we ordered our food it took 32 whole minutes just for the appetizer of two sambusas to come out, which tasted very exemplary, or maybe we were just hungry. By the time the food had come out, one of our girls had time to drink 4 glasses of water. After the appetizers came out, it took 10 minutes for the main dishes so that was nearly a 45-minute wait for 5 dishes in a nearly empty restaurant, but there may have been people in the Hookah Bar we did not see. However, the wait was slightly worth it as the food seemed hot and freshly made. Amongst all our dishes, we highly recommend the Curry Basil Chicken and would recommend being careful when ordering tibs as the Girgiro Beef Tibs and Grilled Chicken Tibs as they were drier than expected, but they tasted better when dipped in the basil curry from the curry basil chicken. Despite this, the flavors were impeccable and our taste palettes were satisfied. We also ordered Shrimp Wot which was packed with flavor and reminded us of typical Indian dishes. Lastly, we tried the Shiro otherwise known as the Chickpea Stew which was one of the vegetarian options. We expected it to have chunks but it seemed to actually have puree consistency. It was flavorful but coming from a group who had lived with flavors for their whole life it seemed like a bunch of spices mixed together, maybe consider ordering this dish to clean up your sinuses when you're sick. At the end of our visit, after ordering 5 dishes and an appetizer, and expecting to split the bill, we found out we could not split the check which totaled to a whole of $131.23. We considered this rather expensive for the overall experience but we did enjoy our time and the proportions were rather large, so they could be shared. Our server was nice and at the end, we talked to the owner who was very sweet and thanked us for coming. All this is to say, we recommend this restaurant despite the few minor flaws. It is a good place to try if you are curious to explore Ethiopian cuisine.
We wanted to try new cultural food and decided to take on Lucy’s Ethiopian restaurant. At first, when we walked in it we were bombarded with the beautiful smell of seasoned food and it was nicely decorated and lit to be welcoming to its guests. We loved that the menu was very inclusive as it included definitions for the ethnic words that the average person may not typically know. We also noticed that a whole section of the menu was dedicated to vegetarian options as well as different types of halal meat so this restaurant is very inclusive for different diets. However, once we ordered our food it took 32 whole minutes just for the appetizer of two sambusas to come out, which tasted very exemplary, or maybe we were just hungry. By the time the food had come out, one of our girls had time to drink 4 glasses of water. After the appetizers came out, it took 10 minutes for the main dishes so that was nearly a 45-minute wait for 5 dishes in a nearly empty restaurant, but there may have been people in the Hookah Bar we did not see. However, the wait was slightly worth it as the food seemed hot and freshly made. Amongst all our dishes, we highly recommend the Curry Basil Chicken and would recommend being careful when ordering tibs as the Girgiro Beef Tibs and Grilled Chicken Tibs as they were drier than expected, but they tasted better when dipped in the basil curry from the curry basil chicken. Despite this, the flavors were impeccable and our taste palettes were satisfied. We also ordered Shrimp Wot which was packed with flavor and reminded us of typical Indian dishes. Lastly, we tried the Shiro otherwise known as the Chickpea Stew which was one of the vegetarian options. We expected it to have chunks but it seemed to actually have puree consistency. It was flavorful but coming from a group who had lived with flavors for their whole life it seemed like a bunch of spices mixed together, maybe consider ordering this dish to clean up your sinuses when you're sick. At the end of our visit, after ordering 5 dishes and an appetizer, and expecting to split the bill, we found out we could not split the check which totaled to a whole of $131.23. We considered this rather expensive for the overall experience but we did enjoy our time and the proportions were rather large, so they could be shared. Our server was nice and at the end, we talked to the owner who was very sweet and thanked us for coming. All this is to say, we recommend this restaurant despite the few minor flaws. It is a good place to try if you are curious to explore Ethiopian cuisine.
Service was more than 5 star. Food came very quickly. Owner and servers were Ethiopian and able to explain the dishes to us. Quiet dining space. Looks like it could be a fun small party place. Spicy foods were not too much. Three of us shared a large combo tray plus a regular dish.
They have a very sweet honey wine which I would call a meed but no bubbles. Coffee was good, served in traditionally small cups. You can eat traditional style with your fingers and their bread or get silverware. Memorable experience dining. We will go back.
They have a very sweet honey wine which I would call a meed but no bubbles. Coffee was good, served in traditionally small cups. You can eat traditional style with your fingers and their bread or get silverware. Memorable experience dining. We will go back.
I finally tried Ethiopian food and was not disappointed. The hostess was very welcoming and helpful when we ordered. We started off with Sambusa, Roasted Red Bell Pepper Hummus and Spicy Red Chilli Wings. I tried the Yedoro Wot very delicious but did have to order a Mango Juice to help with the spicyness, my daughter ordered the Shiro and my friend ordered the Chicken Tibs. The food came with a salad, rice and injera. The owner came out to see how we liked the food. So glad I watched a tik tok video about this place because he was so correct about how good the food was.
My favorite place to eat in Houston. Fantastic authentic food and venue. This is the most friendly and welcoming family owned business.
It is a must go. The prices are reasonable, the atmosphere is welcoming and the food plentiful and really tasty. They also play such a tranquil instrumental music, that makes the whole experience intimate and relaxing. We will be back.
The atmosphere is very African with a ton of artifacts to add to the look and feel. The food was interesting. Some of it didn't agree with me but that because I didn't specify I don't want it spicy. And it's spicy as hell! FYI. They have a lot of menu items for vegans too. Ample parking in front and behind the restaurant.
There's a hookah room in the back...for smokers...
There's a hookah room in the back...for smokers...
This place is absolutely fantastic. Took my bestie here for her birthday dinner and it didn’t disappoint. The food was amazing. The service was just as good. We loved everything and will be returning!
It's easy to miss exiting the freeway, but well worth the visit. The manager is very helpful and the environment is quaint and cozy. The food was wonderful and I highly recommend the frozen drinks.
Delivery & Takeout
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Ethiopian Restaurant & Lounge
Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11am – 11:00pm
Wednesday: 11am – 11:00pm
Thursday: 11am – 11:00pm
Friday: 11am – 11:00pm
Saturday: 11am – 11:00pm
Sunday: 11pm – 11pm
Kitchen closes at 10:00 pm