Ambra

Name: Ambra
Address: 1200 Auburn Ave ste 200, McAllen, TX, United States, 78504
Telephone: (956) 877-6001
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (349)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

1200 Auburn Ave ste 200, McAllen, TX 78504

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Fancy

AMBRA combines a globally inspired steakhouse and a chic lounge creating one electrifying dining experience. Inside AMBRA, every foot of space is filled with eye-catching visuals, varied lighting, contrasting materials and textures, lush plants, and a layout of space perfect for mingling, date night, and dining. Take a seat in one of our stylish dining rooms or enjoy al fresco seating in our outdoor patio while sipping mezcal cocktails until closing time, when you dine with us every experience will be one to remember.

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, International
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(956) 877-6001
Website
https://www.ambramcallen.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Allan Lee
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1200 Auburn Ave ste 200, McAllen, TX 78504
Neighborhood
McAllen
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Wine

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What 349 people are saying

Ambra reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Corpus Christi / McAllen
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambiance
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Best Value
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Innovative
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Good for groups
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Great for fine wines
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Romantic
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Good for special occasions
Corpus Christi / McAllen
Steakhouse
Corpus Christi / McAllen
Most Booked
McAllen
Best Overall
McAllen
Best Food
McAllen
Best Service
McAllen
Best Ambiance
McAllen
Best Value
McAllen
Innovative
McAllen
Good for groups
McAllen
Neighborhood gem
McAllen
Great for fine wines
McAllen
Romantic
McAllen
Good for special occasions
McAllen
Lively
McAllen
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ambra offers an "amazing experience" with "delicious food" and "exceptional service," ideal for both date nights and family outings. Patrons appreciate the "great ambiance," although some find the music volume challenging. The menu features standout dishes like "tomahawk steak" and "grilled lamb lollipops." Highly recommended for an upscale dining experience in McAllen.

349 Reviews

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Rick
Corpus Christi / McAllen1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
No hassle on reservation, quickly sat down, It does feel distant though if seating across, but we sit next to each other anyways. Food was delicious, normally I get stakes everywhere so decided to change it up, was not disappointed on my meal selection, nor was she on her chicken plate. Guava cake was on point at the very end after being suggested by Sergio our waiter. Food presentation, service, atmosphere, music on point. Will definitely come back.
AmbraResponded 5 days ago
Hello Rick, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience. It's great to know that you appreciated our food, service, atmosphere, and music. We always strive to provide a memorable experience for our guests, and your feedback affirms the hard work we put in every day. We're glad you enjoyed the guava cake and will continue to offer unique and delicious dishes. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The Management Team
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Daisy
Unspecified1 review
3.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food was good and I enjoyed the dress code as business casual. Although, there was someone who kept looking at my mother and I weirdly most likely a worker since they were walking everywhere. The waiter was energetic and friendly but could’ve been more attentive on our drinks. And when i paid in cash he just stood there and asked “is this good?” Without counting it or giving me my change so i said yes since it was kinda awkward. Overall experience was pretty good and the food was even better.
AmbraResponded 3 days ago
Hello Daisy, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and the atmosphere! We also appreciate your input regarding the service. It seems there may have been a misunderstanding, and we’re sorry for any discomfort caused by someone looking at you or your mother. This is certainly not the impression we want to leave. We’ll be reviewing this with our team to ensure better communication and attentiveness. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the payment experience and will address this with our staff to prevent awkward situations in the future. We’re grateful for your review and will work on improving in these areas. We hope to welcome you back soon! Warm regards, The Ambra Team
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Randy
San Antonio5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great time at Ambra! Food is great and enjoyed a nice time with family.
AmbraResponded 5 days ago
Hello Randy, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you always have a great time with us. It's fantastic to know that you and your family enjoyed your time with us. We're glad that you find our food great and the value satisfactory. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best, The Management Team
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Randy
San Antonio5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Emanuel’s service was probably the best we’ve ever had. Cleaning up the table, filling our drinks, serving our food, and was very respectful. Food was amazing and we enjoyed our date night for sure! We will be coming back.
AmbraResponded 5 days ago
Hello Randy, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you had the best dining experience with us. It's wonderful to know that our team provided you with exceptional service and that you enjoyed our food and date night. We're looking forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The Management Team
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Irma
Corpus Christi / McAllen1 review
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and the service was amazing.
AmbraResponded 5 days ago
Thanks for the review, Irma! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and service. Your kind words mean a lot to us and motivate us to continue delivering excellent experiences. We hope to see you again soon!
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Carlos VIP
Querétaro1 review
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Todo excelente !! Sin duda volveré y lo recomiendo ampliamente Gracias
AmbraResponded on June 10, 2025
Hola Carlos, tu reseña nos llena de alegría. ¡Nos encantará recibirte de nuevo!
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PATRICIO VIP
Monterrey2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
By far, the best restaurant in McAllen! By far, the best restaurant in McAllen! By far, the best restaurant in McAllen!
AmbraResponded on June 12, 2025
Hello Patricio, thank you for the lovely review. We can’t wait to have you back!
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Mariah VIP
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Favorite restaurant in town! Great food, exceptional service, and good ambiance.
AmbraResponded 5 days ago
Hello Mariah, We are thrilled to hear that we are your favorite restaurant in town! We're so glad that we could provide you with a memorable dining experience. Thank you for your high ratings and for choosing us. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best, The Management Team
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Ryan
Tulsa1 review
3.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
The noise level in this establishment does NOT reflect the refined embellishments. It looks so beautiful and elegant, but the BLASTING music makes it feel like a cheap, dirty night club. It just seems very confused on that end. As for the food, the fish was all cooked to perfection but I found the spices oscillated between extremely salty to bland; there was no balance. I had an okay time, but don’t think I will be returning without earplugs.
AmbraResponded on May 27, 2025
Hello Ryan, Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We understand that flavor preferences can vary, and while we aim for balance in our dishes, we appreciate your feedback on the seasoning and will take it into account. Regarding the music, we’re grateful for your input and will share it with our team to ensure the atmosphere remains comfortable for all guests. We value your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to serve you again. Warm regards, The Ambra Team
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Alexa
Corpus Christi / McAllen1 review
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance was perfect, lively enough to enjoy the music, yet quiet enough to hold a conversation without raising our voices. The service was exceptional! our waiter thoughtfully guided us through the menu and dessert options, making the whole experience feel effortless. Everything we ordered was not only delicious but also generously portioned, leaving us fully satisfied.
AmbraResponded on May 27, 2025
Thanks for visiting us, Alexa! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the lively ambiance and found our service exceptional. It's wonderful to know that our team was able to guide you through the menu and dessert options smoothly. We're also thrilled that you found everything you ordered to be delicious and generously portioned. We strive to make every visit a memorable one, and we're glad we hit the mark with you. We look forward to welcoming you back to Ambra soon.
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Ambra is rated 4.8 stars by 349 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

1200 Auburn Ave ste 200, McAllen, TX 78504

Additional information

Neighborhood
McAllen
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, International
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Allan Lee
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://www.ambramcallen.com/
Phone number
(956) 877-6001

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