Fodor's Expert Review Jambo

Ahmed Obo, the Kenyan-born owner who regularly tops the local paper's "best chef" list, applies great skill and enthusiasm to the Afro-Caribbean food at this casual, homey eatery in a shopping center a couple of miles south of the Plaza. Flavors of coconut, peanuts, and curry influence everything from shrimp to goat stew. Vegetarian choices like the coconut lentil stew are rich and comforting. World-beat music, African art, and the friendly waiters—who will happily recommend their favorite dishes—add to the appeal. Plus, it's the only place for miles, maybe thousands of miles, you can put down a cold Tusker. You can also catch the Jambo Hapa food truck at various locations throughout northern New Mexico, sometimes as far north as Taos.