Jambo Cafe
African Restaurant and Caribbean Restaurant$$$$
Santa Fe
"Try the combo speciality plate - goat curry, coconut chicken curry."(4 Tips)
"The sweet potato fries, and jerk chicken salad were also to die for."(6 Tips)
"Best Goat stew anywhere!"(3 Tips)
"Try the mango ginger lemonade with your food."(2 Tips)
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Pauly GDecember 24, 2015This place is everything it's hopped up to be. The curry, the goat, the lamb, all delicious! Don't forget the sweet potato fries and plantains!
Upvote4Downvote- Jenny ChingAugust 16, 2015Absolutely try the combination plate (so you can get a little of everything). The sweet potato fries, and jerk chicken salad were also to die for.
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Chris HethMay 30, 2016I have eaten here several times and each time has been excellent. Jerk Chicken over plantains, Goat Stew, and Curry Chicken are excellent. Featured on Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives. Service on point.Upvote2Downvote
Rachel StineAugust 23, 2016Cinnamon plantain appetizers, Coconut curry tofu, flourless chocolate cake, stuffed phyllo appetizer, and pecan pie. All fabulous.Upvote2Downvote
Amanda Quintana-BowlesOctober 17, 2015Consistently wonderful food and service! Highly recommend the plantains, jerk chicken, coconut chicken curry and the roti. Truthfully, you can't go wrong with anything you order.Upvote1Downvote
Marie La RueJune 17, 2023A casual, communal eatery that will introduce you to new flavors and spices. Taste African delights. Good vegetarian, vegan options. Nice South African wine selection.
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Jahed MomandSeptember 10, 2016Best African joint I've ever been to. Everything is good. Everything. Particularly the goat stew and the coconut shrimpUpvote1Downvote
Sheena YakopatzAugust 1, 2016Even if you have a favorite, try the daily specials. They go fast because they are off the hook good. Ask for Alive or Bastards they are awesome servers.
UpvoteDownvote- Nandan HodavdekarMay 30, 2011Try the combo speciality plate - goat curry, coconut chicken curry. Take fufu or ugali on side and finish up with plantains. The mango Ginger lemonade was great as well.Upvote2Downvote
Steven BalusikMay 6, 2015The culinary experience of the year for us. The mix of unique spices and perfect execution made this dining experience unforgettable.Upvote1Downvote
Ary PrescoNovember 25, 2019Recommend hibiscus tea, kabobs, and the salmon special. Everything is full of flavor and well balanced.UpvoteDownvote
Everything is good here! Take home some cinnamon plantains or sweet potato fries for a late night snack too.UpvoteDownvote
Theresa RoldanNovember 27, 2016Great food. Great owner. Jerk chicken wings are a must...and the salmon salad was on pointUpvoteDownvote
Paris EvansMay 6, 2015Hibiscus iced tea, jerk tofu pita, cumin fries!! You've got to stop by their store too and pick up spicesUpvoteDownvote
Coyote CafeJanuary 16, 2015Great squash soup, excellent chicken kabobs, great iced tea.UpvoteDownvote
Emily HaozousSeptember 22, 2012The hibiscus iced tea is fantastic. The menu doesn't say it, but the lentil stew is vegan.Upvote1Downvote
Matt TempletonMarch 16, 2012The food is incredible. Try the beef kabobs. I am amazed by the sauce they are in!UpvoteDownvote
if the soup of the day is the black bean, curry, sweet potato soup... have it... it's absolutely delicious!Upvote1Downvote
TV Food MapsSeptember 3, 2014Check out Jambo Cafe as seen on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives Read moreUpvoteDownvote
Stephen JacksonAugust 12, 2011Everything is delicious... don't miss the lemonade and curried sweet potato soup though!UpvoteDownvote
- Vanessa BowenMarch 22, 2012Try the mango ginger lemonade with your food. I'm sure you can't have but one glass. ;)
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SM SmithSeptember 29, 2016This food is an acquired taste and I've not acquired it. I didn't care for it. Not big on eating goat.UpvoteDownvote
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