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Jambo Cafe

2010 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505-3378
505-473-1269
Ranked #1 of 374 restaurants in Santa Fe
4.5 of 5 stars 121 Reviews
Cuisines: African, Cuban
Good for: Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout
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Good for: Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout
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Santa Fe, NM
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

From the moment you walk in the door, you know this is not an average off the beaten path dining experience. The hosts, servers and the owner are always letting you know how important you are. This happens not only through their welcoming actions, but with food that is always excellent. They have something on the menu for everyone...vegans, meat... More

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Nevada City, California
Top Contributor
54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

This is a casual but well appointed cafe. I had lunch twice. The black bean/sweet potato soup deserves all the awards it has been getting. Everything I had was delicious. Ginger/mango/lemonade anyone....yes. Very popular but good service. More

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See 25 more reviews by Riveroak for Santa Fe
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

I go there when I want to surprise my friends with a unique experience. always crowded and noisy this place has a great energy. the dishes are cooked great for meat lovers and vegetarians alike. Beer and wine available. Price are spot on. be certain to try their apps. More

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See 5 more reviews by Jamey O for Santa Fe
Ridgway, Colorado
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Delicious, well cooked, and unique flavors at reasonable prices. The pecan pie is fabulous and I enjoyed their wines. Good service. Expect a wait on weekends, but otherwise it's not too difficult to get a table. More

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See 3 more reviews by CaitJenks for Santa Fe
Santa Fe, New Mexico
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15 reviews 15 reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

with their recent expansion, Jambo now has enough space to move around in. Located in a strip center outside of the downtown area, the outside does not give away the bright decor inside and the treats that await you. Jerk Chicken is my "go to" menu choice and I have to push myself sometimes to try something else. This last... More

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See 6 more reviews by karenkaye for Santa Fe
Lincolnwood, Illinois
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

We were seated by the owner and immediately noticed the exciting decor: African and Carribean. My husband had the BBQ jerk chicken breast with napa cabbage. I had marinated and grilled Mahi Mahi with garlic sauteed spinach. The sauce accompanying this dish was wonderful. I would give this restaurant an excellent rating if the rice had not been dry and... More

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Santa Fe, New Mexico
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Living in Santa Fe you get burned out on the whole chile thing...plus if we want a chile fix we make our own. This place is fantastic and Ahmed (the owner and chef) is super nice and a talented chef. When you need a great ethnic fix in Santa Fe, this is the place to go. More

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santa fe, NM
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Absolutely unique, delicious food. A little Ethiopia, a little Morocco, a little Caribbean. My favorite is the lamb sandwich - and do mot miss the sweet potato fries. Any soup! I live in Santa Fe, and this is one of my all time favorite places to eat. More

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See 5 more reviews by harpsichordmama for Santa Fe
Albuquerque
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

I loved this African restaurant. The interior design is great. The food was very flavorful. I had the jerk chicken and my boyfriend had the chicken curry. Both were delicious. The staff was pleasant. I highly recommend this restaurant, and will definitely return. More

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Texarkana, Arkansas
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Who knew that i would have a foodgasm in a shopping strip, but I did! I definitely went to a happy place when I ate at the Jambo Cafe twice during our trip. This is big because I try to go to a different restaurant everyday when I am on vacation to experience as much as possible. It was worth... More

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