Turning heads with its spicy, exotic dishes and sultry atmosphere, this den of Nuevo Latino cuisine off Knox Street and near Highland Park keeps patrons happy with Key lime margaritas, mojitos, and a hefty menu of lusty dishes. Try the corn pancakes with shredded beef and melted cheeses; the paella with seafood, chicken, and sausage; and the sugar cane-skewered lamb over lentil salsa.

The Samba Room (CLOSED) Information:

• Closed.