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“Overpriced crap service and food”
Review of Cafe Mambo

Cafe Mambo
Price range: AU$13 - AU$55
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Dining options: After-hours, Breakfast, Delivery, Reservations
Description: Cafe Mambo is a sunset pre-party bar and restaurant in San Antonio, Ibiza that holds events every single night of the summer. This legendary venue is turning 18 this year, and has been at the forefront of the music scene in Ibiza ever since it opened with artists from David Guetta to Bob Sinclair, from Brand New Heavies to Jamie Cullum.It is the place to be to enjoy the island’s most famous sunsets and parties, which have been enjoyed by the likes of Paris Hilton, Coleen Rooney, Andy Carroll and many more. Cafe Mambo values innovation, trendsetting and being at the heart of today’s young adults. The majority of clients are affluent trendsetters between the ages of 18 and 34.With around 12,000 visitors coming to the sunset strip each night, and over 1.2 million per summer, Cafe Mambo is an essential stop for everyone who comes to Ibiza. It is open every single day of the summer to enjoy the best breakfasts, outstanding cocktails, an international menu and a lovely atmosphere: simply all the ingredients to have fun from 11AM to 4AM.
Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Apart from the sunset ,the service has gone down hill .
What used to be a great experience ,is now turning into crap service and even worse food ,with the priorty being placed on Minimum spend of at least €100 Euro and rising depending where you sit .
Booked a table and must have been told 4 times about a minimum spend …that’s your initial welcome .
From there it went down hill rapid ,ordered the calamari that was that overcooked it was impossible to even chew it ,then a steak that was only just bigger than a size of a matchbox .
The rib eye tacos were absolutely laughable.
The minimum spend was €100 a head for two that was €200 .
One of my friends came over to the table and sat for 10 minutes for a drink and a chat .
When our bill came they tried to hit us with € 300( claiming that become someone sat at our table even though it was for 10 minutes then they get charged €100 ,the actual bill was €222 including drinks .
I remember when Mambo first opened up ,if the provided that kind of experience at the beginning it wouldn’t have lasted a month .
So in short if you’re looking for a great sunset ,but crap overpriced service and food .
Then this is the place to go .

Date of visit: September 2024
Thank jmk0ne
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General Manager, Owner at Cafe Mambo, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We are sorry it was not satisfactory on this occasion. Your opinion is very important to us and it helps us grow everyday. Thank you!

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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Fantastic night at a brilliant venue in the perfect location for a sunset dinner. Well looked after by Salvador and met some great people!!

Date of visit: September 2024
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Thank Sightsee20800575207
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General Manager, Owner at Cafe Mambo, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Thank you for the review and for choosing us! We are glad to know you enjoyed your stay at our venue. We hope to see you again soon!

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Reviewed 2 September 2024 via mobile

Perfect location for sunsets. Prices / person depend on seating area and season. Anyway, Mambo is not cheap but it is the perfect place for pre - party before going to Hi, Ushuaia and other places.

Date of visit: August 2024
Thank C6433HRhansd
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General Manager, Owner at Cafe Mambo, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Thank you for the review and for taking the time to share your experience with us! We are glad to know you enjoyed your stay at our venue. We hope to see you again soon!

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Reviewed 21 August 2024

We took our 13 year old daughter for her first iconic sunset Mambo experience & to celebrate that it was 30 years since we ourselves first ever set foot there. Had the best super friendly service by the young lady who looked after us at our table (Lucy or Louise). The food was lovely and the drinks even better. Have to give a big shout out to Imani who went above & beyond on a very busy night to get our daughter a photo with her fave DJ who was playing. Yes Mambos has a minimum spend but it has to be done at least once on your Ibizan trip.

Date of visit: August 2024
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Thank Matthew B
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General Manager, Owner at Cafe Mambo, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Thank you for the review and for taking the time to share your experience with us! We are glad to know you enjoyed your stay at our venue. We hope to see you again soon!

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Reviewed 19 August 2024 via mobile

Let’s be clear, you don’t come to Mambo for the variety or quality of the food - it’s all about the sunsets and the music.
Have visited here many, many times over the years and always make time for a sunset dinner here while on the island.
Yes, it’s overpriced for what you get, but that’s to be expected here.
Suck up the bill, relax and enjoy the experience and the music, and worry about the credit card bill long after the sun has set.
Tip - book well in advance for a seafront table at sunset.

Date of visit: August 2024
Thank Snaffs
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General Manager, Owner at Cafe Mambo, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Thank you for the kind review and for your loyalty! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us and we are glad to know you enjoyed your stay at our venue. We look forward to see you again soon!

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