Worst! I have never had worse food. Waitress told me that the vegetarian paella was her favorite dish. The menu said it was authentic and flavored with saffron. More like rice-a-roni with red and... More

Worst! I have never had worse food. Waitress told me that the vegetarian paella was her favorite dish. The menu said it was authentic and flavored with saffron. More like rice-a-roni with red and green peppers (and maybe grilled pear???) for $16. Not worth it. I didn't even send it back because I couldn't think of any alternative to order. Pros: None. Cons: Over priced and not good food.
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We held an event in Mambo's downstairs private room, and it was wonderful. They were so helpful with everything from menu selection to parking tips, and the food was fantastic. They really worked... More

We held an event in Mambo's downstairs private room, and it was wonderful. They were so helpful with everything from menu selection to parking tips, and the food was fantastic. They really worked with us and were flexible and helpful. It was a great experience from start to finish.
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We visit every time we go to Chicago -- My daughter and I love their mixture of Latin American and Caribbean foods. It is good to share many dishes among several people. It's a good place for... More

We visit every time we go to Chicago -- My daughter and I love their mixture of Latin American and Caribbean foods. It is good to share many dishes among several people. It's a good place for vegetarians, too -- plenty of options! Try the black bean soup, the mushroom appetizers, platanos fritos, tilapia (if you're not vegetarian), and lots of other items.
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Great food and the right prices, people are polite and ready to take care of the little details, prices are not bad based on the quality of food served, I have taken friends and so far they're happy.

Great food and the right prices, people are polite and ready to take care of the little details, prices are not bad based on the quality of food served, I have taken friends and so far they're happy.
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My wife and I visited Chicago this past weekend. I lived there years ago and she used to visit me. Anyhow in my travels around chicago when I lived there I stumbled upon this little restaurant... More

My wife and I visited Chicago this past weekend. I lived there years ago and she used to visit me. Anyhow in my travels around chicago when I lived there I stumbled upon this little restaurant that specialized in central american cuisine. Mambo Grill was a fantastic establishment 12 years ago and All I have to say Now is WOW!!! My wife and I were blown away. we showed up around 7pm or so with no reservation and were seated immediately. The service was great the drinks were fantastic and the food was out of this world. I am a Chef in Michigan so I'd like to think I know my food. Try the Mojitos( they're perfect) , The Portaballo mushroom appetizer was phenomanal. As was the entrees. I'm not a huge dessert fan but they nailed the flan perfectly. Not to sweet and not to eggy. I suggest trying this place out.... and tip the cooks... They do an awesome job. Pros: awesome food great drinks, positive attitude from the staff great prices, relaxed ambiance Cons: none
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I am confused! We go to Mambo Grill every visit to Chicago. Love the mojitos (and we've had them in many places) and the food is great. We have been to Mambo on Friday's when they have been so... More

I am confused! We go to Mambo Grill every visit to Chicago. Love the mojitos (and we've had them in many places) and the food is great. We have been to Mambo on Friday's when they have been so packed, the wait was over an hour. It can get somewhat noisy on a busy night, but we liked the buzz so we could have private conversation. I believe the previous reviewer may have visited on an off night. Give this place a try--we have never been disappointed. Pros: Great drinks, good food Cons: Big groups may not work well
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If I could give it less than 1 star I would. My girlfriends and I all went here for my best friend's birthday party. All I can say is wow! Can a restaurant really be this bad on so many levels? ... More

If I could give it less than 1 star I would. My girlfriends and I all went here for my best friend's birthday party. All I can say is wow! Can a restaurant really be this bad on so many levels? I guess we should have know something was wrong when we went in on a Friday night and it was a ghost town. We should have just turned around and walked out the door at that warning sign. Food was miserable to the point of being disgusting, drinks sucked and the service was even worse. Wait! Now that I think of it can I even say that it was service??? The food was just a sloppy mess with this crappy thick cream sauce smothering almost everything we ordered. The taste followed suit and was horrible!!! Not one of us liked our food and there were 8 of us in our group that all ordered something different! Our waiter came around once every twenty minutes (we timed her) - when she wasn't standing there watching the damn tv. She only had one table (we were it) so how hard could it possibly be??? We hoped that drinks would make up for the food and service but the drinks were equally bad. Their special drink of margaritas were a joke. You would think they could at least make their specialty drinks taste good. Overall I would say run from this place since there are so many other fantastic places in the city. For example, try Carnivale instead! mmmm Pros: None and we are being fair! Cons: Food Drink and Service are all a disaster
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I think I've gotten the pork entree every time I've come here, but that is because it's really good. The drinks are also nice (think mojito on a warm day). I generally make reservations when I... More

I think I've gotten the pork entree every time I've come here, but that is because it's really good. The drinks are also nice (think mojito on a warm day). I generally make reservations when I come, but I don't think they are strictly necessary.
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I've been here several times and haven't been disappointed yet. It's a nice place for a date or to bring a group of people for fresh, delicious mojitos. I always order the curried tilapia. I could... More

I've been here several times and haven't been disappointed yet. It's a nice place for a date or to bring a group of people for fresh, delicious mojitos. I always order the curried tilapia. I could eat that dish every day for a month and not get tired of it. Yum!
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