Ámbar Restaurante

Name: Ámbar Restaurante
Address: 106 W Mills Ave, El Paso, TX, United States, 79901
Telephone: (915) 440-0051
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

580 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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Immerse yourself in the time-honored techniques and evocative flavors of wood-fired Mexican cuisine at Ámbar Restaurante in downtown El Paso. The menu is led by Executive Chef Lawrence Acosta, who brings his mastery of regional Mexican cuisine to the city.

Patrons are greeted by a spectacular 40-foot-tall amber glass and polished stainless steel wall that showcases the bar area and one of the largest tequila collections in Texas.

Chef Acosta makes a conscious effort to support the boutique, family-run farms and makers in Mexico, and the menu features centuries-old Mexican recipes with a regionally driven twist. Popular dishes include ceviches, roasted cauliflower w/ mole poblano tacos, bacon tacos; al pastor; and tomahawk ribeye. For dessert, coconut tres leches and mesquite chocolate cake by Pastry Chef Jakki Rojo.

Join us for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Reservations required.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(915) 440-0051

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Mexican, Tex-Mex, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(915) 440-0051
Website
https://www.ambarelpaso.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Lawrence Acosta

Location
106 W Mills Ave, El Paso, TX 79901
Neighborhood
El Paso
Cross street
N. Oregon St.
Parking details
Plaza Parking Garage Located At 100 E San Antonio Ave
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Guacamole$15.00
smashed avocados, charred tomatillo, roasted garlic, queso cotija, served with house-made tostadas
Ámbar Ceviche$15.00
albacore tuna, oven dried roma tomatoes, manzanilla olives, jalapeño, onion, capers, lime, baja olive oil
Coctel Rojo$18.00
poached shrimp, grilled octopus, crab, classic mexican coctel sauce (ketchup, lime juice, tapatío hot sauce), cilantro
Cesar Salad$14.00
little gem lettuce, classic tijuana cesar dressing, parmesan
Milpa Salad$12.00
nopales, corn, grilled squash, heirloom tomatoes, pickled onions, pepitas, queso cotija, recado negro vinaigrette

Hot

Tortilla Soup$12.00
a mexican classic made with rich tomatopasilla broth, chicken, house-made crema, asadero, crispy house-made tortilla strips
Crema de Chile Verde$14.00
silky cream of fresh hatch green chiles, toasted pumpkin seeds, crispy maitake mushrooms, goat cheese mousse
Grilled Artichokes$12.00
grilled pasilla-lime marinated artichokes hearts, salsa de cacahuates, herbs, limes
Crisp Brussels Sprouts$12.00
ancho-lime glazed brussels sprouts, toasted cashews, lime zest, cilantro, queso fresco, chipotle aïoli

Tacos

Baja Shrimp
jumbo shrimp battered in beer and tequila, topped with napa cabbage slaw, ancho-lime aïoli, avocado
- ea$9.00
Beef Barbacoa
slow braised beef, seared queso crisp, pickled onions, cilantro, salsa roja
- ea$12.00
Carnitas
slow cooked pork, avocado-tomatillo salsa, spicy pickled white onions, micro cilantro
- ea$9.00
Arrachera
steak skirt, salsa cascabel, rajas, guacamole, queso fresco
- ea$12.00
Chicken
grilled chicken breast, guacamole, rajas, salsa verde, cilantro
- ea$8.00

Tortas

Chicken Tinga$15.00
chipotle braised chicken, munster cheese, avocado, mezcal-grilled pineapple slaw, on a house baked jalapeño-cheddar telera roll
Ahogada$22.00
pork carnitas, frijoles negros spread, avocado, spicy pickled white onions on a chipotle-rosemary bolillo roll, served in morita broth
Garlic Chicken Wrap$18.00
Garlic-herb roasted chicken breast, roasted tomato-pepita spread, romaine lettuce, bacon, avocado, wrapped in a spinach tortilla. Served with your choice of red or green salsa
Ámbar Burger$20.00
half-pound prime beef, topped with sotolonion jam, ancho chile "special sauce", asadero, herb-roasted tomatoes, arugula, in a house-made brioche bun

Platos Fuertes

Enchilada Suizas$24.00
fresh-made corn tortillas filled with roasted mushrooms, goat cheese, grilled onion, bathed in green chile cream sauce, topped with asadero, fresh arugula, black beans
Pescado Veracruzana$38.00
garlic-herb-lime salmon, roasted tomatosaffron risotto, veracruzana sauce, topped with shaved fennel and jalapeño
Chilean Seabass al Pastor$49.00
achiote marinated seabass, mezcal-pineapple salsa, green bean "diabla" garlic-yuca purée
Carnitas Plate$25.00
12 oz slow-cooked pork carnitas, avocadotomatillo salsa, chicharrón, spicy pickled onions, salsa verde, frijoles negros, served with house-made corn tortillas
Arrachera$37.00
8 oz skirt steak in a chili-garlic marinade, served with frijoles charros, limes, salsa, chiles toreados, fresh corn tortillas
Pot Roast$28.00
braised short ribs, pasilla-black garlic sauce, queso añejo-smashed potatoes, mezcal-glazed carrots

Sides

$9 ea

Queso Añejo-Smashed Potatoes
French Fries
Frijoles Charros
Frijoles Negros
Taqueria Salad
Roasted Plantains

What 580 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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MatthewD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dining experience. Would definitely recommend
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience! Staff made us feel comfortable. And were very attentive to our request of wanting to make a nice going away lunch for our coworker. 10 out of 10.
TH
TaraH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Treat yourself to a lovely dining experience! The sea bass and salmon were amazing. Our waiter, Gabriel, was outstanding. We will back soon to dine and drink!
OT
OpenTable Diner
El Paso
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall3food2service2ambience5
Potatoes were raw, most of the buffet lacked flavor.
AO
AustO
Louisville
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Food was good, thought presentation was below expectations.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food and service. Highly recommend. My husband and I had to wait to be seated even though we did make reservations ahead. Coming from Tennessee. To make up for the delay the Manager Michael personally gifted us with a very choice bottle of Merlot wine. Exceptional!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience4
The look of Ambar is impressive; however, the service and food preparation did not match. Our server took a long time to come and greet us. We were not offered a wine or tequila menu (their wide range of tequila is what they are know for). The guacamole was pretty standard; they added pumpkin seeds and cotija cheese to “dress it up”. The ribeye I ordered was served on a bed of decent mashed potatoes and poorly prepared broccolini; covering the rest of the plate were pools of butter. The presentation was very sloppy and unappetizing. Their wine selection was okay; nothing stellar to pair with the ribeye. My husband’s NY strip was hacked into 2 pieces, definitely not prepared medium as requested, and had a LOT of nerve endings making it extra chewy. Overall, the setting was very nice; however, the service and food came nowhere near to meeting our expectations. I was very disappointed with my dining experience and will not be back.
DK
DrKMitch
Austin
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambiance, everyone enjoyed their food. Fairly busy but very prompt service. Impressed with a nice selection of reasonable priced wine.
LS
LuisS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I will go back soon. I loved this place. the food was delicious.
L
Luis
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was amazing Jaime made sure we were taken care of and even walked up to us when we were walking away and recommended us the perla very nice of him we will definitely be back
OT
OpenTable Diner
El Paso
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a very busy Saturday evening, but our waiter checked in with us and made sure our order and drinks were out right away. The lamb was incredible!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
For a first time customer I highly recommended from the seating to the service was excellent.The price was very reasonable
EK
EileenK
El Paso
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Short ribs were very good; salmon was excellent also. Wish they had the crime brûlée on the dessert menu.
M
Mary
El Paso
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience2
We visit this restaurant because we like the carnitas platter, decoration and overall ambiance. On this last visit it we were a bit disappointed. First, they were running a printing ticket machine on the floor the whole time we were dinning. The noise was so annoying. There was no music background just the printing sound. It was my husband's bday. The carnitas platter was ok but definitely not presented as they did before. The desert options have increased and the opera cake was very good. It was my husband's bday and the front told me they would let the waitress know. That did not happen. We came out feeling blah. Maybe we'll return in a while but not excited to run back.
AM
AnaMaria
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ambar is a jewel of a restaurant. They exceded our expectations in all capacities--delicious food, beautiful ambiance--and most of all, the loveliest. most attentive service. Eat here! Enjoy! And tip generously!
OT
OpenTable Diner
El Paso
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Like Always Excellent Food , Outstanding Service 200% recommended 👍🏻
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was excellent. He was attentive and knew the menu.
DD
DarrellD
El Paso
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Anniversary dinner, great service, good food! A bit pricey
OT
OpenTable Diner
El Paso
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely amazing. I had a great time yesterday… Overall ambiance is phenomenal, does not disappoint. Will continue to return as a frequent customer..
OT
OpenTable Diner
El Paso
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service highly recommend Good atmosphere, delicious food
OT
OpenTable Diner
El Paso
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
It is a lovely place with great food. I do recommend it.
S
Serrgio
Monterrey
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Everything great with the exception of the bathrooms unfortunately very dirty its a shame the maintenance.
TH
ThomasH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Have eaten here multiple times and the food and service are always great. Steaks orders medium and medium rare and both came hot and perfectly prepared. On the ambiance I feel it could have been slightly better. My two main issues are the wood chairs screech horribly on the floors, and having people come in shorts and sandals is just low class. Most everyone was nicely dressed. A restaurant this good should have a basic dress code. On the plus side there was a musician playing sax, flute and other music that was really good.
TL
TerryL
El Paso
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We absolutely enjoyed our Easter 🐣 brunch. This was our first time even coming to Ambar and I was not disappointed. Thank you for such an amazing experience and amazing food. Shout out to all the staff, servers, cooks and chefs. You all did amazing. 😊
M
Maurice
Chicago
21 reviews
vip
3.0
21 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Excellent variety of Tequilas in stock. Food is good but average. Good intent on Tex Mex food with average results. Service little better than average. Sister restaurant Anson 11 Bistro across the street has a much better cuisine proposal.
JC
JoseC
El Paso
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I appreciate the great food which came along with the outstanding service!! Everything was perfect, the menu recommendations, the food, the timing, it was a fantastic experience!
OT
OpenTable Diner
El Paso
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Top notch service from start to finish. I have food allergies and felt well cared for. The good was excellent, the drinks were great, and the atmosphere is more relaxed than you'd think.
OT
OpenTable Diner
El Paso
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 30, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
A wonderful dinning experience , the restaurant and bar are a true jewel in El Paso .
AO
AndrewO
El Paso
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience2
Food was not worth the price, would highly recommend “Taft Diaz” over Ámbar. Huge difference between both at the same price point
EM
ErnestoM
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 20, 2023
overall4food2service5ambience4
Over rated/over hyped/over priced place that has a nice ambient environment. Food was very disappointing and lacked flavors; ribs were chewy and had lots of fat. My sister makes wayyyy better tortilla soup. The dessert was ok and wine selection lacking. Please go elsewhere. Not worth it.
CJ
CJMesq
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Excellent menu. Great selection of Tequila and drinks.
OT
OpenTable Diner
El Paso
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Dinner was amazing. The crowdedness of the tables kinda let us down. We were stuck between two other couples who were so loud we couldn't even talk to each other much.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
Josuae was our waiter. We understand he was brand new. His service was very good. Keep this employee.
AP
AnthonyP
El Paso
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Not a lot of choices but we enjoyed a carnitas platter which was plenty for two. Salsa was mediocre but guacamole was tasty. Shared a dessert which was delicious. The bar had unique drinks which we enjoyed although a bit pricey. Overall a good experience and the hotel is beautiful.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Mexico City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The deserts are AMAZING!
ME
MsEP
El Paso
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Loved our waitress Cassie. We went for brunch on Sunday. Full buffet and omelet bar. You can order off the menu as well. The menudo was very good. Definitely going back!
RF
RubyF
El Paso
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service atmosphere and the food was excellent! Thank You!
F
Flaco
Houston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service
G
Gd91
El Paso
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 27, 2023
overall3food1service4ambience4
steak was way over cooked for how pricey it is, don’t be going back
JS
JamiS
Seattle
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience4
Service was excellent. I just think for the price the food could have been better. We paid almost $300 for two of us and it just wasn't worth that much money in my opinion.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Ámbar Restaurante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (915) 440-0051.

Ámbar Restaurante is rated 4.5 stars by 580 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(915) 440-0051

106 W Mills Ave, El Paso, TX 79901

Additional information

Cross street
N. Oregon St.
Neighborhood
El Paso
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Mexican, Tex-Mex, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Plaza Parking Garage Located At 100 E San Antonio Ave
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Lawrence Acosta
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.ambarelpaso.com/
Phone number
(915) 440-0051

Ámbar Restaurante

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Carnitas

Carnitas Platter

Tortilla Soup

Cold

Guacamole$15.00

Ámbar Ceviche$15.00

Coctel Rojo$18.00

Cesar Salad$14.00

Milpa Salad$12.00

Hot

Tortilla Soup$12.00

Crema de Chile Verde$14.00

Grilled Artichokes$12.00

Crisp Brussels Sprouts$12.00

Tacos

Baja Shrimp

Beef Barbacoa

Carnitas

Arrachera

Chicken

Tortas

Chicken Tinga$15.00

Ahogada$22.00

Garlic Chicken Wrap$18.00

Ámbar Burger$20.00

Platos Fuertes

Enchilada Suizas$24.00

Pescado Veracruzana$38.00

Chilean Seabass al Pastor$49.00

Carnitas Plate$25.00

Arrachera$37.00

Pot Roast$28.00

Sides

Queso Añejo-Smashed Potatoes

French Fries

Frijoles Charros

Frijoles Negros

Taqueria Salad

Roasted Plantains

Overall ratings and reviews

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Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does Ámbar Restaurante offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Ámbar Restaurante restaurant rated?

Is Ámbar Restaurante currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information