Jambo Cafe

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2010 Cerrillos Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
African and Caribbean dishes and specialties from award-winning Chef Ahmed Obo. Jambo Cafe specializes in new combinations of traditional dishes with a decidedly spicy flair. Winner of many awards, "Best Soup" for the Souperbowl 4 years running and "Best International Cuisine" in the Santa Fe Reporter for 10 years and Best Chef for 6 years. We serve vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and seafood options alongside our chicken, beef, lamb, and goat dishes. All meats are Halal. Located in College Plaza near corner of St. Michaels Drive and Cerrillos Road. Plenty of free parking.

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Katherine K.
10/30/2025

This is the unique food that my guy and I love to find on our travels! Sadly, we didn't make it in time to dine-in, but we did order some food to go. I got the Kenyan Style Beef Kabobs and my guy...

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Mark W.
8/26/2025

We continue to be impressed with this cuisine and how well it is executed. Today I want to say that the flatbread is excellent--very like a huge tortilla, but the best tortilla you will ever...

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Ronnie T.
8/12/2025

First time coming here, and I had the red carpet rolled out! Jambo Cafe is world renowned! Chef Ahmed Obo is world renowned and is from Lamu, which is an island off the coast of Kenya. This...

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Mia M.
10/13/2025

Absolutely delicious! This was my second time eating Jambo, my first being a takeout experience. Sitting in the restaurant was fabulous! Our server was lovely- so helpful navigating the menu and...

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Playmaker Z.
10/22/2025

This place is a gem. The staff were fantastic. The setting was quiet, intimate and welcoming. The food was absolutely delicious!! I had the cinnamon dusted fried plantains, oxtail and sautéed...

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