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Ámbar Restaurante, El Paso, TX

Ámbar Restaurante

4.5
4.5
580 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican
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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 15 times today

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

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Lawrence Acosta

  • 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

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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

NoiseModerate

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  • El Paso

    Best Overall

  • El Paso

    Best Food

  • El Paso

    Best Service

  • El Paso

    Best Ambiance

  • El Paso

    Great for brunch

  • El Paso

    Good for business meals

  • El Paso

    Innovative

  • El Paso

    Hot spot

  • El Paso

    Most Booked

  • El Paso

    Best Overall

  • El Paso

    Best Food

  • El Paso

    Best Service

  • El Paso

    Best Ambiance

  • El Paso

    Great for brunch

  • El Paso

    Good for business meals

  • El Paso

    Innovative

  • El Paso

    Hot spot

  • El Paso

    Most Booked

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  1. MatthewD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dining experience. Would definitely recommend
  2. 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.
  3. 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!
  4. 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.
  5. AustO

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Food was good, thought presentation was below expectations.
  6. 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!
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. 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!
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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!
  16. OpenTable Diner

    El Paso

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Like Always Excellent Food , Outstanding Service 200% recommended 👍🏻
  17. 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.
  18. DarrellD

    El Paso

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Anniversary dinner, great service, good food! A bit pricey
  19. 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..
  20. OpenTable Diner

    El Paso

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service highly recommend Good atmosphere, delicious food
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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. 😊
  25. 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.
  26. 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!
  27. 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.
  28. 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 .
  29. 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
  30. 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.
  31. CJMesq

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Excellent menu. Great selection of Tequila and drinks.
  32. 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.
  33. 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.
  34. 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.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The deserts are AMAZING!
  36. 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!
  37. 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!
  38. Flaco

    Houston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service
  39. 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
  40. 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

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Ámbar Restaurante

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

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