The Samba Room

	Cuisine	CUBAN, South American
	Hours	Sun-Thurs 11:30am-11pm; Fri-Sat 11:30am-midnight
	Address	7468 W. Sand Lake Road
	Location	International Drive Area
	Transportation	Take I-4 Exit 74A, Sand Lake Rd./Hwy. 528, west 1 mile. Restaurant is on left
	Reservations	Reservations recommended
	Phone	407/226-0550
	Web site	www.e-brands.net
	Prices	Main courses $16-$30
	Credit Cards	AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Don't count on intimate conversation, because the Cuban and Brazilian music here is loud, Loud, LOUD. It's also one of the things that attracts regulars, so don't ask your server to have it turned down. (He or she won't, even if you say "please.") The kitchen turns out an enterprising menu that includes rum-raisin, plantain-crusted mahimahi on coconut rice with mango mojo; paella (chicken, mussels, fish, and sausage over rice); and sugarcane beef tenderloin with chipotle mashed potatoes and spiced mushrooms. There's a patio for mild-weather al fresco dining.