Jambo Cafe

I decided to eat there twice during my visit in Santa Fe because they have the best Jerk Chicken. Great atmosphere, delicious food with all kinds of people from different backgrounds enjoying it. I was pleasantly surprised to see that Jambo Cafe offers halal options. It was the highlight of my trip and I 100% recommend giving it a try!

Loved my experience, I let the server pick my appetizer because I was torn between. She got me the crab cakes and they were amazing. Perfect amount of crisp. And the jerk chicken had me in such awe I was crying. Actually. I can’t get jerk chicken anywhere near home, and I’m leaving the table with literal tears down my face I feel so happy. The chicken was so moist it slid right off the bone. I ordered a side of bread with it too to eat with the rice. I also ordered a tamarind juice, hand made. Not pictured because I slurped it up before the food even came. It was so delicious I ordered a second to go for my drive back to Colorado, this was my one & only food stop here in Santa Fe! Oh and the fresh flowers on the tables were the most lovely touch. Thank you thank you for such a wholesome experience.

Excellent food! Wonderful vegan options. The berbère chickpeas were our favorite but the lentils were very good, too, as was the tofu. Great experience. They were very busy early (5:30) on a Monday evening so I assume they stay busy. Despite the volume of customers the service was good and we didn't have to wait more than a few minutes for a table.

Phenomenal place!! Definitely a popular spot in Santa Fe, there was a little bit of a wait. The place felt alive with energy, the chef was walking around and talking to the tables, which always solidifies the feeling of community and care. Crab cakes and fermented drink were amazing to start, tried the beef kebabs and the combo platter with the chicken, lamb and goat curries, and ended with the coconut cardamom flan. One of the best meals I've had!! If you're in town, make sure it's something you hit. Everything was full of flavor.