After trying such restaurants as Cuba Cuba, Cafe Brazil and Piscos, it seemed natural to make my way to the Samba Room to expand my interest in Latin cuisine. While the decor and overall ambience of the place is certainly a tour de force, Samba's food is not. Again, if I'm being asked to pay $23 for an entree, it had better send me into an orbital bliss. It didn't.
I hate to say it, but Cuba Cuba seems to have a slight edge over Samba, foodwise. And I emphasize SLIGHT. It seems Denver's in need of a truly fantastic Cuban restaurant - skip the ornate ambience, I'd rather have glorious food.
My recommendation - visit Samba for some cocktails. But for the sake of your wallet, leave it at that - you're not missing much.
Pros: Great ambience, Good service
Cons: Overpriced, Mediocre food
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