Makina Cafe

Makina Cafe Eritrean-Ethiopian Food Truck, gracing the streets of New York one bite at a time. Our operation has changed during covid.

Find us in LIC (Queens) and Fort Green Park in Brooklyn. Family Size Meals available for delivery to Manhattan, Queens and BK Are you looking for something unique to try? Take your taste buds on a trip across the globe with a mixture of flavorful delicacies from Eritrea and Ethiopia. As New York’s first Habesha food truck, Makina Café offers a vibrant mix of Eritrean, Ethiopian, and Italian delica

cies. This healthy and delicious menu items are paired with exceptional service that will have you stopping back time after time. There’s something for everyone to enjoy from this unique food truck, and their tasty selections won’t result in a hit to your calorie intake for the day. Meat lovers can indulge in chicken and beef tibs that are seasoned to perfection, while those living a strictly vegan lifestyle can take advantage of vegan food dishes like split pea stew, string beans with carrots, and collard greens. You and your friends can pair your base of flatbread, yellow rice, or sandwich bread with meats or veggies, followed by your choice of three homemade sauces, including lemon and olive oil, awaze, and the signature Makina sauce. If you’re in the mood for a smaller meal, snack on a sambusa, a tasty treat that comes fried or baked with a savory lentil or beef filling. Locally owned and operated, this food truck guarantees authentic food and fresh ingredients. Passionate staff members are dedicated to bringing Ethiopian and Eritrean cooking to you at affordable prices. When searching for a different meal for your lunch or dinner, check out the exquisite menu options at Makina Café. Call them today at (917) 426-5649 or visit them online for more information.

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads 🎈🎉And to my Dad, I love you beyond words. Thank you for showing us life but more impo...
06/22/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads 🎈🎉

And to my Dad, I love you beyond words. Thank you for showing us life but more importantly GOD. ❤️

Pic 1 : Nairobi, Kenya (after escaping war living in 200 square feet waiting for Asylum)

Pic 2: Massawa, Eritrea (visiting Eritrea for the first time after the war)

Pic 3: Dad’s graduation picture

Pic 4: Walking me down the isle (Covid wedding)

Pic 5: Melse celebration

Pic 6: The endless selfies with Dad

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads 🎈🎉And to my Dad, I love you beyond words. Thank you for showing us life but more impo...
06/22/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads 🎈🎉

And to my Dad, I love you beyond words. Thank you for showing us life but more importantly GOD. ❤️

06/16/2026

Still exclusive to our Governors Island location, our tibs wraps are so worth the trip. Have you tried it?

06/09/2026

Started from the truck, now we’re here. 🎉

Shoutout to everyone who’s been riding with us since 2017 . . . we literally grew up together!

From our beloved OG truck, 🚚 to an island oasis, 🏝️and now a brand-new restaurant addition in our absolute favorite borough: 👑

The glow-up is real, and it’s all because of you guys. Pull up and celebrate the journey with us this week! 🥂

QueensNYC GlowUp

06/02/2026

Indeed a wall of love & history of Habesha people.

This is our way of sharing our beautiful culture to the world. Welcome to Makina 🇪🇹💙🇪🇷💙✨

We are now open Tuesdays . . .

05/27/2026

It is hard to believe that we got to open the first in Queens. Cheers to that 🥂

Wearing 👕

05/21/2026

We had the pleasure of catering

The client’s request: 600 hot lunch boxes
Challenge: no cooking on site
Result: seeing your client happy and watching people devour your food 🙏🤤😋

Happy Mother’s Day 💐💕💐 to all the wonderful moms and mom figures in our lives. This world is even more beautiful and bri...
05/11/2026

Happy Mother’s Day 💐💕💐 to all the wonderful moms and mom figures in our lives. This world is even more beautiful and brighter because of YOU. 💛💛💛

Address

46-11 Skillman Avenue
New York, NY
11104

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 10pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm

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