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Welcome to Jambo Cafe!

HOURS:  Monday – Saturday, 11 am – 9 pm

TAKE OUT: Order by Phone at 505-473-1269

ALLOW 30 minutes for preparation Friday and Saturday / 15 minutes all other days

Location: 2010 Cerrillos Road in Santa Fe in the College Plaza Shopping Center at the corner of Cerrillos and St. Mike’s

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Cook Like Chef Ahmed!

Now in our 2nd printing!  By Chef Ahmed Obo, The Jambo Café Cookbook: My Journey from Africa to America is part memoir and part cookbook, Chef Ahmed shares 70 recipes including traditional Swahili fare, Jambo Café favorites, and completely new creations.

Jambo Gear!

We love you! The Jambo Community are some of the most kind-hearted people around. We so appreciate seeing a Jambo Café T-shirt or hat around town and beyond. Bring Jambo home with you—wherever that is—and spread the Jambo love by sharing food together, being good to one another, and giving to those in need.

Spice It Up!

Spices are the way in East African cooking. Influenced by foods, sauces, and seasonings from countries circling the Indian Ocean. From Bird’s Eye chili to Korintje cinnamon to Green Cardamom to blends like Berbere, Harissa, Pili Pili and more. Delicious! 

About Jambo Cafe

Winner of numerous awards,  Jambo Café is proud to be named by the Santa Fe Reporter for the Best International Cuisine for 12 years running and Chef Ahmed Obo for “Best Chef” from 2015 – 2022. Jambo Café was featured on the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-ins and Dives in 2013 and again in 2023. In 2022, Chef Ahmed Obo received a nomination from the James Beard Awards for Best Chef in the Southwest.

Chef Ahmed typically runs a food truck called—Jambo Hapa (Hapa means “here” in Swahili)—serving up Jambo favorites. Due to Covid-19, the food truck is largely non-operational. Hopefully we’ll be back in business soon.

Chef Ahmed

The exotic locale of Lamu Island, off the coast of Kenya, with its fusion of Swahili, Indian, Arabic, and European influences, is at the heart of Owner-Chef Ahmed Obo’s spirited cuisine. It was there, in his mother’s aromatic kitchen, that Ahmed mastered his homeland’s unique and fragrant cooking style, beginning a culinary adventure eventually leading him to Santa Fe, New Mexico where, in 2009, he opened Jambo Café. We’re proud to have celebrated 12 years of service in Santa Fe.

Jambo Café has a legion of loyal fans who wax eloquent over Chef Obo’s mouth-watering fare. Whether it’s take-our or a catered meal you crave, Jambo Café will tempt your palate with spices just right.

Jambo Bobcat Bite

Jambo Bobcat Bite, the latest venture by Chef Ahmed Obo, owner of Jambo Café. Known for his dishes featuring fragrant spices, tangy tastes with a touch of fruit; Jambo Bobcat Bite is a unique opportunity for Chef Ahmed to expand into a different flavor profile.

Jambo Hapa

Jambo Hapa is back in action! We are out and about during the late spring, summer, and early autumn to many of our usual haunts in Northern New Mexico. Enjoy a variety of music and festivals with Jambo Cafe and Chef Ahmed! 

Jambo Kids Clinic

Jambo Kids Clinic, a project of the Jambo Kids Foundation provides much needed healthcare and wellness to the children and families of Lamu, Kenya, Chef Ahmed’s beloved hometown! Due to a technical issues we are rebuilding the website. More soon! 

Stay in touch!

Address

2010 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM

Phone

505.473.1269

Hours

Monday–Saturday,
11 a.m.–9 p.m

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