Name: African restaurant & Bar +243
Telephone: (319) 804-0095
Price range: $
Rating: 4.5

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(319) 804-0095

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Mon12 - 10 PMClosed

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Whole Fry Tilapia Fish

Crispy whole tilapia garnished with fresh parsley and accompanied by charred lemon wedges.

Beef Samosa

Beef Samosa A golden, crispy pastry filled with a flavorful blend of finely seasoned ground beef, caramelized onions, and aromatic African spices. Served hot, this delicate appetizer offers a perfect balance of texture and taste—an elegant way to begin your dining experience.

Half Smoked Chicken

Half Smoked Chicken — Tender, juicy half chicken slow-smoked to perfection, infused with rich smoky flavor and seasoned with our special house blend of herbs and spices. Served hot with your choice of sides for a hearty and flavorful meal.

Smoked Pork Meats

Tender smoked pork pieces with caramelized onions, seasoned with a blend of spices.

Chicken Mayonnaise ( Poulet Mayo)

The dish consists of roasted or grilled chicken covered in a creamy sauce made from mayonnaise, vegetables, and spices. It is often served with sides such as fried plantains, rice, or fufu.

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Reviews of African restaurant & Bar +243

4.5

(15)

5.0

22w

African Restaurant & Bar 243 is truly a hidden gem in the Cedar Valley!

I’ve had African food in Des Moines, New York City, and Los Angeles, but this has been the freshest and most authentic I’ve ever tried. We usually order takeout, and every meal has been outstanding.

Our most recent order was Spinach Beef with fufu, plus a side of Samoussas. The Samoussaswere generously stuffed with meat and had the perfect balance of crunch and softness. The spinach beef with fufu was incredibly flavorful; it honestly felt like I was eating in Africa itself.

This spot deserves way more recognition. If you’re looking for authentic African cuisine, this is the place to go. I highly recommend...

5.0

26w

Tasty! My husband and I ordered 3 dishes to try and we have plenty of leftovers. They give good portions! Everything is seasoned really well, and if you don't like things spicy, just don't use the red pepper sauce (we do though!). I'd never tried fufu or kwanga before and they were awesome starchy sides for the flavorful food. If there are any others out there that haven't had it, fufu is like a soft doughy texture that you can scoop the stews with, and kwanga is like a harder chewy bready texture (kind of like mochi? but more bready). The whole tilapia was nicely seasoned, the spinach beef was like pot roast beef, and the pork was very smokey and toothsome (in...

1.0

16w

Very, very rude people. My first time eating me and my friend went to eat here we both got food poisoning. So I called to tell them and the man answered the phone and cursed me out. I have my proof of the ER visit and everything. 0/10 don’t recommend. If I could rate it a 0 I would. Sorry, not sorry. It takes respect to get respect and he was very...

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