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Jambo Cafe

2010 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505-3378
505-473-1269
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Ranked #4 of 389 restaurants in Santa Fe
Cuisines: African, Cuban
Good for: Dining on a budget
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Delivery, Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Dining on a budget
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Delivery, Late Night
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Denver, Colorado
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW via mobile

I am a picky eater and I have to say the Jambo Cafe opened up my eyes to the deliciousness of fried plantains!! It was the best food we had in Santa Fe. The staff is friendly and it has a great atmosphere! Make sure you finish off your meal with some coconut flan--Great food, great service, great price! Even... More

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New York City, New York
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3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

Jambo is off the beaten path from the plaza in Santa Fe, but if you're looking for authentic and very tasty Caribbean/African food, don't miss dining at Jambo. The wait staff is friendly and upbeat. We had the plantains and jerk chicken appetizers. Each one had such unique flavor profiles and each dish did not fall short on seasonings either.... More

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See 2 more reviews by Cactusng for Santa Fe
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

The owner/chef makes sure the patrons are well taken care of. We had the hummus appetizer, combination platter, and the tilapia. All fabulous! So good we got the banana cocoanut cream pie to go.

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KIRKLAND
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13 reviews 13 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

This was a delightful restaurant, the food was delicious, so good in fact that we ate there twice in the 3 days we were there. The host was a delightful young man and the wait staff was attentative and friendly. But it was the food that was out of this world, the lamb stew was to die for as well... More

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See 5 more reviews by MOMBOB for Santa Fe
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

My wife and I have eaten at Jambo Cafe a half dozen times over the past couple of years, most recently last week. Food has always been great, but this last visit we had a bowl of their Spicy Coconut Guava Lime soup, the lifetime best we ever enjoyed. Spicy, not hot, deep flavor, wow! Better make reservation since they... More

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Colorado Springs, Colorado
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

The stews are okay, but the soups are so amazing. The flavor is changing in every sip, we are so glad we ordered both soups they offered that day. It was definitely a very joyful experience.

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Santa Fe, New Mexico
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

They have my favorite lentil soup and beef or chicken kabobs, moroccan style. Once in a while the coconut chicken or specials are great. Must like the non-mainstream, unusual ethnic restaurants.

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austin
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16 reviews 16 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013 via mobile

Simply the BEST of Santa Fe. Tucked into a strip mall is one gem of a restaurant. The food is absolutely divine and the staff is both attentive and welcoming. This is our must go to place when we're in Santa Fe. It's the kind of place you go to for lunch and come back for dinner!

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Arizona
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29 reviews 29 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

So we went here with a local friend. It did not look like much in a shopping center with a grocery store etc, but you went inside and the place was alive with probably a lot of locals I'm guessing and all around a great experience. The menu had so many things to choose from and it was hard to... More

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Santa Cruz
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3 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

We arrived just a few minutes before closing (our "happy hour" at our casita ran longer than planned) so when we walked in, they told us the kitchen was about to shut down and could we order quickly. No worries, we said. The restaurant is a 10 minute drive from the plaza/convention center area in a strip shopping center. Decor... More

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