About the Company
rating: 4.0
Immerse yourself in the time-honored techniques and evocative flavors of wood-fired Mexican cuisine at Ámbar. Watch as handmade tortillas, churrasco-grilled meats, and regional specialties like carnitas, enchiladas suizas, and ceviche materialize from the open-concept kitchen that plays audaciously with fire, smoke, and spice.The bar is home to the largest and rarest collection of agave spirits in Texas, from tequilas and mezcals to bacanoras and sotols.
Categories
- Mexican restaurant
Contact Information
Phone: +1 915-440-0051
Website: https://www.ambarelpaso.com/
Address: 106 W Mills Ave, El Paso, TX 79901, United States
- Sunday: 7 AM–2 PM–3–10 PM
- Monday: 7 AM–2 PM–3–10 PM
- Tuesday: 7 AM–2 PM–3–10 PM
- Wednesday: 7 AM–2 PM–3–10 PM
- Thursday: 7 AM–2 PM–3–11 PM
- Friday: 7 AM–2 PM–3–11 PM
- Saturday: 7 AM–2 PM–3–11 PM
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Reviews
Review №1
Rating: 4
I went with my coworkers and we had an amazing meal at Ambar. They offer a $25 dish that gives you a little bit of everything, with plenty of options to choose from, including dessert. The service was excellent, and the architecture of the building transports you it feels like you re dining in Mexico or another exotic destination. This version enhances the flow and readability while keeping the original message intact.
Date: 20 hours ago
Review №2
Rating: 5
Date: a day ago
Review №3
Rating: 5
Date: 2 weeks ago
Review №4
Rating: 5
Date: 3 weeks ago
Review №5
Rating: 2
Chef here definitely need sensory training for what is good or bad
Date: 3 weeks ago
Review №6
Rating: 1
The bartender Jenny was extremely disrespectful to me and called my wheelchaired husband crippled to a co worker
Date: 4 weeks ago
Review №7
Rating: 5
Amazing Brunch!!
Date: a month ago
Review №8
Rating: 5
Really cool downtown vibes. Brunch buffet was a great value. Check out the rooftop bar while youre here
Date: a month ago
Review №9
Rating: 4
For the price I thought the breakfast buffet would be better or at least more variety But not Very few options
Date: a month ago
Review №10
Rating: 5
Everything is just magnificent.
Date: a month ago
Review №11
Rating: 5
beautiful hotel restaurant/bar in Plaza hotel. Good cocktail and food.
Date: a month ago
Review №12
Rating: 5
Definitely a nice enjoyable experience! Food is always very tasty!
Date: a month ago
Review №13
Rating: 5
Good crazy place
Date: a month ago
Review №14
Rating: 5
Great place. Decor and atmosphere is cool. Food was excellent. Ill be back
Date: a month ago
Review №15
Rating: 5
My husband and I dined here and I ordered a medium cooked steak. initially I received a steak that was overcooked and burnt on the outside. Although I m not usually one to return food, I really could not eat it. However, when I returned it, Chef Fernando personally prepared a new steak for me, and it was absolutely delicious (probably one of the best onesie I ve ever had). Chef Fernando took great care of us throughout our meal, and even the manager checked in to ensure we were satisfied. I want to give a huge shoutout to Chef Fernando for his exceptional attention to detail and making sure our food was outstanding. Thank you all for your attentiveness and excellent service. We will definitely be coming back!
Date: a month ago
Review №16
Rating: 5
Our waiter Javier Calderon was great very attentive great recommendations and outstanding service. Fernando Ramos cheff best recommendations on all food and best desserts 100% outstanding Food
Date: a month ago
Review №17
Rating: 4
what a beautiful surprise! I have to say I was a bit skeptical about going, wasnt sure if it was my type of restaurant. Service was amazing! servers are very well trained, we even had a small chat with the waiter about the origins of The Plaza and how the restaurant started. Food was superb!! the flavors!! my gosh! authentic and very Mexican, fell in love with all the flavors!! we had the opportunity to speak with the Chef, amazing human being! you can tell he puts his heart and soul into each flavor and plate!! will definitely be coming back!! Parking: Because it s downtown there s a parking garage right next door to the hotel. Price may vary if there s a show/game going on. Usually between $10-15
Date: a month ago
Review №18
Rating: 5
I stay at The Plaza Hotel often and I must say the food at Ambar is probably the best I ve ever had where every dish I try is incredible. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, all incredible. Today I had the carnitas plate, pictured.
Date: a month ago
Review №19
Rating: 4
Beautiful dining experience
Date: a month ago
Review №20
Rating: 5
Date: a month ago
Review №21
Rating: 4
Great ambiance. We were there for our 15th wedding anniversary and it was a nice evening. The food was OK.
Date: a month ago
Review №22
Rating: 4
Date: a month ago
Review №23
Rating: 5
Excellent service Manager Excellent host Excellent server The food is amazing Food : 5/5 |
Date: 2 months ago
Review №24
Rating: 4
Greetings. I was greeted by the hostess, Miranda politely and courteouly. Miranda showed me to my table. My server was Aileen. Aileen was patient, professional, and attentive. She explained items on the menu when I was unsure what it was, patiently and clearly. I ordered the Chilean Sea Bass Al Pastor. It was served on a bed of garlic-yuca puree. I ordered grilled asparagus which was served between the puree and Sea Bass. For desert I ordered the Flour less Xocoatl Cake. The Flourless cake bites had an interesting flavor. It had a spicy hint to them. Overall I enjoyed the mesl,the service, and the atmosphere. Its located inside of the Plaza Hotel.
Date: 2 months ago
Review №25
Rating: 5
The best braised short rib I have ever eaten. The brussel sprouts were different than any others I have had and one of the best. The atmosphere is casual, yet elegant. The young lady vocalist perfectly fit the atmosphere, style and mood. If youre ever in El Paso, please experience Ambar
Date: 2 months ago
Review №26
Rating: 5
Steak and Red Chilaquiles were spot on! Med rare perfect cook on the skirt steak. Very impressed with this dish. Well worth every penny. And dont forget to tip the waitstaff!
Date: 2 months ago
Review №27
Rating: 5
A very special experience and a delicious dinner
Date: 2 months ago
Review №28
Rating: 5
Date: 3 months ago
Review №29
Rating: 1
Millions invested to remodel $0 invested in proper food and beverage service Food
Date: 3 months ago
Review №30
Rating: 5
The Ambar Restaurante located in the lobby of The Plaza Hotel in downtown El Paso is an elegant venue featuring delightful Mexican cuisine. We arrived shortly before 1 p.m. on a Saturday, and were greeted with soft, melodic piano music accompanied by soothing vocals. Our very polite server took our drink order as we waited for the arrival of another member of our party. Once she came, we began ordering. I selected the Chicken Tinga, a sandwich consisting of chipotle braised chicken, munster cheese, mezcal-grilled pineapple slaw, placed on a house baked jalapeño-cheddar telera roll. It also comes with avocado, which I declined. A side of roasted plantains topped with what was likely queso fresco. The sandwich was well-balanced, flavorful, and delicious. The cheese was practically infused with the mildly spiced chipotle, and worked perfectly with the pineapple slaw. The roll was fresh, and pleasantly absorbed some of the sauce. The plantains were also very good, with a slightly crispy exterior and a soft interior. The queso sauce blended well with the plantains sweetness, and the side plate contrasted agreeably with sharpness of the sandwich. The Ambar Restaurante left me with a strong desire to revisit the establishment for an evening meal when Im in El Paso again. Im sure Ambar will be a mainstay for years to come.
Date: 3 months ago
Review №31
Rating: 3
Date: 3 months ago
Review №32
Rating: 4
Nice vibe inside, decent service. Good was really good. Ill come back.
Date: 3 months ago
Review №33
Rating: 5
Great drinks bartender was very attentive.
Date: 3 months ago
Review №34
Rating: 5
Had lunch there for special family event and really enjoyed it! Food was wonderful, service was excellent and it was just empty enough at 1:30pm to be relaxing.
Date: 3 months ago
Review №35
Rating: 5
The most amazing smokey oak old fashioned ever
Date: 3 months ago
Review №36
Rating: 5
Date: 3 months ago
Review №37
Rating: 4
Date: 4 months ago
Review №38
Rating: 5
I highly recommended food was delicious
Date: 4 months ago
Review №39
Rating: 5
Hosted a business luncheon here recently. This restaurant is very large with indoor seating & bar. The hostess confirmed our arrival time with a call. They had a very large table for 12 ready for our party of 8. Menus were in a tablet or ebook. Unique¡ Our waiter did a fine job attending to our needs, and refills came without request. At the end of the meal, he even offered a tequila tasting. All the dishes were plated colorfully, and symmetrical. And yes - super good - YUM! Restrooms are private - one person, cotton hand towels & a very comfortable feel. Parties 6 and over will have tip added automatically. We will be back at the Ambar!
Date: 4 months ago
Review №40
Rating: 5
Beautiful setting inside the plaza hotel. Beautiful decor and ambiance. Service was impeccable. Food was delicious and highly curated with amazing quality.
Date: 4 months ago
Review №41
Rating: 1
Super bad food a lot time to serve food horrible customer service all food is nasty the chef no idea how cook duck in mole nasty chop lamb horrible we order hamburger all food coming and server forget the hamburger take 45 minutes to get the hamburger will not recommend this place I dont mind pay higher prices but we expect good food cafe central 100 % better
Date: 4 months ago
Review №42
Rating: 2
The cooks apparently don t know what medium cooked is , the dessert cake was extremely hard and had no good flavor , kitchen took forever 1hr + to cook our meals when there was only 2 tables being occupied having a full staff. Server was great though very apologetic Food
Date: 4 months ago
Review №43
Rating: 5
Our meals were amazing. The prices are high, but the food and drinks are very, very good.
Date: 4 months ago
Review №44
Rating: 2
As a chef, I was disappointed. Waited 2 hours for our food which was overpriced and didn t taste that good. The guacamole was overly ripe, and how can you serve a medium rare burger?
Date: 4 months ago
Review №45
Rating: 5
Date: 4 months ago
Review №46
Rating: 5
Food was great. The place smelled amazing, mix batween a smoked brisket and a smokey sweet bourbon. This place is on the high end side. Lunch menu is over @3... Tacos are 12$ a piece and 9$for a side of black beans on the dinner menu. chicken isnt on the dinner menu either.
Date: 4 months ago
Review №47
Rating: 5
Date: 4 months ago
Review №48
Rating: 4
Date: 4 months ago
Review №49
Rating: 4
Date: 4 months ago
Review №50
Rating: 3
The Food was great but I had to wait 30 minutes for my appetizer which came with my entre and it was just guacamole!
Date: 4 months ago
Review №51
Rating: 2
Just an overpriced breakfast. Bacon was cold, and it looked like it had been dressed with oil to give it a fresh look. The toast was drowned in butter. Their espresso machine was down. Would not recommend. I meant to try the Mothers Day brunch but made the wrong reservation. I will try their special day menus when they come up next.
Date: 4 months ago
Review №52
Rating: 5
Date: 4 months ago
Review №53
Rating: 2
An elaborate and beautiful decor with a gentle yet inviting atmosphere. Could use a warmer hostess. And a good dusting. I was extremely grossed out by my glass. I had to have them switch 2 out our 4 back. Photo for clarity. I showed the manager, and he was grossed out as well. But that was the end of it. Made a vomit face and walked away. The food was beautifully decorated, but the flavor was a hit or miss. The duck mole was tender, yet the Chile mole was overpowering, and the potatoes get coated. The duck was juicy and an excellent choice but slightly rubbery. The Mexican cake was delicious and, by far, my favorite. I could have left the flourless cake as it had an overpowering taste of powder. Dry. The grilled artichokes we decent. And a fun twist.
Date: 4 months ago
Review №54
Rating: 5
Very nice dinning experience.
Date: 4 months ago
Review №55
Rating: 5
Highlight of El Paso. My partner and I were on a roadtrip and decided to stop by El Paso for some drinks on Cinco de Mayo. After going to two other places and losing hope on a good experience we came across Ambar- long story short it was everything and more. Our server Allison was fantastic, their Cinco de Mayo tequila flight was next level, and their food was delicious. As an added bonus they had live mariachi band. 10/10 would come again, but only if Alison is our waitress.
Date: 4 months ago
Review №56
Rating: 3
My wife and I went here for a nice dinner. The atmosphere is more upscale than we tend towards and very nice, and the cocktails were absolutely phenomenal. I had a smoky old fashioned that was delicious. We also had great service from a friendly waitress who was admittedly too good at upselling more than we needed to eat. Moreover, the food didnt meet expectation for the exorbitant prices. My wife ordered a seasonal special, wood fired duck carnitas, that came as a relatively tough half duck on the bone served on a very cluttered plate, which was very challenging to eat. At a BBQ joint at a much lower price this would be more acceptable, but I think carnitas implies already shredded meat. She had to bring most of it home to eat with her hands. Anyway, a more affordable but still filling meal can be had by ordering a couple of tacos, which were quite generous. Also a fun time would be to get cocktails and appetizers to share.
Date: 4 months ago
Review №57
Rating: 5
We came to Ambar for our 6 year wedding anniversary on Cinco de Mayo, and it definitely did not disappoint! We had an amazing server, Josh, who really took the experience to another level. He accommodated our food allergies, he was attentive to us the whole meal, and the food was perfectly cooked! The braised short rib fell apart, the tuetano cant be beat, and the desert might be the best weve ever had. Plus the drinks hit the spot! We will definitely be back!
Date: 4 months ago
Review №58
Rating: 5
Date: 5 months ago
Review №59
Rating: 5
Date: 5 months ago
Review №60
Rating: 4
Great Easter Brunch!
Date: 5 months ago
Review №61
Rating: 5
Best shrimp tacos Ive ever had!!!
Date: 5 months ago
Review №62
Rating: 2
Pricey for the quality of food and service...although our server was not bad the over all experience overcomes his service. I have no words to describe my dissapointment. Just dont expect the buffet food to be warm, or for food to be there... only good thing was the fresh egg/omelet station.
Date: 5 months ago
Review №63
Rating: 5
I really like the vibe of this place and the service was exceptional. I enjoyed that they cook their food in a wood fire oven. Very flavorful.
Date: 5 months ago
Review №64
Rating: 4
The ribeye was one of the best steaks I ve eaten, even compared to high end steak houses that charge $80 a plate. Good service, good food, good drinks. Worth checking out. Parking: Parking garage is right next door.
Date: 5 months ago
Review №65
Rating: 5
Date: 5 months ago
Review №66
Rating: 5
It is a restaurant where you feel like you are in a big city like NY. Although the variety of dishes is not very extensive, the flavors are very rich. The place is nice and comfortable. The service is very good as is the food. Recommended!!!
Date: 5 months ago
Review №67
Rating: 5
Date: 5 months ago
Review №68
Rating: 5
Date: 5 months ago
Review №69
Rating: 5
Date: 6 months ago
Review №70
Rating: 4
Lovely place and great atmosphere. We eat the ceviche, the chicken wrap and the tacos, the tortilla soup was a little bit weird. Tacos were the best of the menu. You need to know that they don t have the bar open in the in the morning. We need to wait until 4 pm when the my open the rooftop.
Date: 6 months ago
Review №71
Rating: 5
Great food and great service. Mary attended to us and made the experience exceptional!
Date: 6 months ago
Review №72
Rating: 5
Great service, excellent food preparations. Love the avacdo dip.
Date: 6 months ago
Review №73
Rating: 5
I had come here previously and did not have good service or a good experience. HOWEVER, I went recently to celebrate a birthday and we all had an amazing time. The food was delicious thanks to our wonderful waitress, Stephanie who recommended great dishes. Our wine was fabulous also thanks to the recommendation from Stephanie. She was attentive the entire night, she treated the entire table with such kindness. I will definitely be going back. Thank you Stephanie for such a wonderful experience!
Date: 7 months ago
Review №74
Rating: 5
Date: 7 months ago
Review №75
Rating: 5
Exquisite food - rack of lamb, salmon veracruzana. Everything we tried was tasty and cooked to perfection. Beautiful decor- ambience is trendy fine dining.
Date: 7 months ago
Review №76
Rating: 3
Date: 7 months ago
Review №77
Rating: 3
I expected better service for such a high end resturant. Food and drinks were ok but the atmosphere is great.
Date: 7 months ago
Review №78
Rating: 3
Ceviche was below average. Guacamole wasnt anything special. Carnitas was pretty good. But I cannot recommend either of the desserts. The rubix cube dessert looked interesting but was barely edible.
Date: 7 months ago
Review №79
Rating: 5
I love this place! I love the heart of artichokes as appetizer. We decided to try tuétano and rack of lamb and we were not disappointed, they were amazing! One of my favorite restaurants of El Paso!
Date: 7 months ago
Review №80
Rating: 5
Dieters beware. Got the rack of lamb, expecting to take some home. Was so good, I left nothing.
Date: 7 months ago
Review №81
Rating: 4
Service was great, half of my meal was delicious and the other half was not. Yes to shrimp tacos, no to the shredded beef one
Date: 7 months ago
Review №82
Rating: 5
We ve been a few times, only for lunch and it s always delicious. Quick, friendly service and delicious food. The lunch special allows you to get a little taste of everything and it s fast and very filling!
Date: 7 months ago
Review №83
Rating: 5
This place is super nice to visit if you are downtown El Paso. The service was a success. The reason I say that is due to us being there for a business meeting/dinner. The servers visited frequently enough to keep drinks full but did not disturb us. The atmosphere was perfect for a dinner meeting. I went with the ribeye and the vegetables had to be the best part!!! I know this doesn t make sense but the Smokey/woody flavor profile on the vegetables was absolutely perfect. The ribeye was cooked to a crisp burn but very Medium as I requested. When visiting again I will definitely select this place as a superb place to dine! We shared three different appetizers with one being ceviche and that was amazing.
Date: 7 months ago
Review №84
Rating: 1
Remarkably unremarkable. Overpriced food for muted flavor. Looked nice but was deceiving compared to our stay at The Plaza. Hopefully they ll revamp and match the restaurant to the elegance and quality of the hotel
Date: 7 months ago
Review №85
Rating: 1
BLUF: overpriced, poor service, not appetizing. My fiancée and I visited the restaurant to celebrate her mothers 60th birthday. We notated in our reservation as well as when we arrived to check in in at the hostess stand. At no point of the night was this acknowledged by our server, nor was any kind of celebratory dessert offered. After taking our drink order, the server circled back 20 minutes later letting us know that there was a backlog at the bar. We didnt get our drinks for another 20-30 minutes. We ordered guacamole and ceviche for appetizers, and they were satisfactory. I ordered the duck in mole poblano. It was over cooked, dry, and almost impossible to pry from the bone. My fiancée has the torta ahogada, which she described as tough and nothing to write home about. My future in-laws had the roasted whole chicken which we agreed was the best of the worst. I dont recall the name of our server but she was not attentive or present throughout the night. We were unfortunately very disappointed with the overall experience left a bad taste in our mouth.
Date: 7 months ago
Review №86
Rating: 5
Best meal I have ever had, the food was cooked to perfection! And the service was above impressive! Highly recommend!
Date: 7 months ago
Review №87
Rating: 5
Nice atmosphere and great drinks!
Date: 7 months ago
Review №88
Rating: 3
Only giving this please a 3 star rating because of the lack of professionalism from the hostess . They were very unprofessional and rude, and when walking away I turned back and caught a glimpse of mocking and laughing at my partner and I. Other than that, servers are excellent in service and food was really good. Hostess did not pass first impressions.
Date: 7 months ago
Review №89
Rating: 5
Excellent restaurant in front of the plaza theater. Food, service and decor, Excellent.
Date: 7 months ago
Review №90
Rating: 3
Date: 7 months ago
Review №91
Rating: 4
Great atmosphere and customer service. Food is very simple and nothing spectacular.
Date: 7 months ago
Review №92
Rating: 5
Great bar with savory cocktails
Date: 7 months ago
Review №93
Rating: 4
Did I love it? No, Hate it ? No. The food is alright, I d say is overpriced for the taste and what you get. The service however is great and the ambient is nice Food
Date: 8 months ago
Review №94
Rating: 4
Date: 8 months ago
Review №95
Rating: 5
This place is gorgeous, definitely photo opseverywhere. The shrimp tacos were too delicious! And our bartender Marlene was just incredible. Definitely going to come back.
Date: 8 months ago
Review №96
Rating: 3
Date: 8 months ago
Review №97
Rating: 5
Date: 8 months ago
Review №98
Rating: 5
I love this place!! We celebrated an anniversary and our engagement here. Both servers congratulated us and provided us with complimentary dessert. Food is fantastic!! Not one negative thing to say in regards to food. The enchiladas suizas are so delicious. Service is great. The only thing service is a bit slow. If you re not in a rush it s not a big deal but keep in mind you will be there 2.5+ hours. Wheelchair accessibility: Very spacious. No stairs. They do have elevators.
Date: 8 months ago
Review №99
Rating: 5
What a delightful dinner and breakfast we enjoyed while staying at The Plaza hotel on pioneer park. The friendly service and beautiful decor was great, but the food was the real stand out here! Fresh, flavorful and beautiful! We loved everything we tried. Charcoal grilled artichoke hearts with grilled peanuts and delicious sauce. The fresh guacamole, was perfect. Black mole, chicken enchiladas was delicious: maybe the best mole I ve had. Husband had the sole, which he enjoyed. Breakfast was equally delicious with the avocado toast, made with in house sour dough and habanero bacon on top.
Date: 8 months ago
Review №100
Rating: 5
The duck with mole was amazing. Great traditional flavors used in creative ways. 100% will be back.
Date: 8 months ago
Review №101
Rating: 5
WOW!! Very delighted by this place! Will come again! The lamb plate was so good The guacamole was a bit too lemony but still edible. Our waitress Alison was one of the best waitresses Ive ever experienced!!! Dietary restrictions: gf options
Date: 8 months ago
Review №102
Rating: 4
Its a great restaurant for being in a hotel. The selection wasnt great, but what was available was amazing.
Date: 8 months ago
Review №103
Rating: 4
I was there for a birthday brunch. Wow, I was blown away by the private room set up, and the food was A-AMAZ-ING!!! My guests were stunned by everything. The next party will definitely be there
Date: 8 months ago
Review №104
Rating: 4
Date: 8 months ago
Review №105
Rating: 5
Date: 8 months ago
Review №106
Rating: 5
Wonderful place to be with friends and family! Amazing Place!!!
Date: 8 months ago
Review №107
Rating: 3
Food choices are limited and the food did not seem to be up to par for the hotel and the price. Parking: Valet parking available otherwise you must self park in a large parking garage and walk to the hotel. Not ideal for females in my opinion.
Date: 8 months ago
Review №108
Rating: 2
The food was ok, but it was not worth the price. We ended up paying $200 for tomahawk steak that head more fat than meat on it. The service was good and the drinks were good too.
Date: 8 months ago
Review №109
Rating: 1
Its far from what they say
Date: 8 months ago
Review №110
Rating: 3
Overpriced and under-delivers. Excellent ambiance and great service, but the food falls flat. Cesar salad is mediocre at best and the quac is on par with your local grocery store. Ambar needs to reevaluate prices and what they re serving out of the kitchen.
Date: 8 months ago
Review №111
Rating: 5
Great spot at our hotel. Cozy atmosphere, great service! Clean and neat. Our table for two was a boot. Very comfortable seating. Waiter staff was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Nice ribeye steak with super tasty sauce and al dente broccoli Done to perfection! Very generous portion of lamb rack. Good selection of cocktails and Wine. Cabernet was great company for meat dishes. Strongly recommend this spot! You won t be disappointed!
Date: 8 months ago
Review №112
Rating: 5
Date: 8 months ago
Review №113
Rating: 5
Date: 8 months ago
Review №114
Rating: 5
Does not meet expectations
Date: 8 months ago
Review №115
Rating: 4
Date: 9 months ago
Review №116
Rating: 5
Possibly the best restaurant Ive been to in EP, and still pretty affordable. The roasted green chili soup was particularly outstanding. Not sure why it doesnt have better reviews.
Date: 9 months ago
Review №117
Rating: 5
Great tequila selection. Knowledgeable bar staff. Above average food and great atmosphere.
Date: 9 months ago
Review №118
Rating: 5
Great food. Mexican upscaled. Margaritas are great.
Date: 9 months ago
Review №119
Rating: 5
Date: 9 months ago
Review №120
Rating: 1
I took my family to enjoy the Christmas brunch and for $65 per person it was so not worth it. I would never ever recommend this restaurant to anyone. It is ridiculously overpriced and the food is simply mediocre. The service is so slow, yet it is not even packed. I would highly recommend eating elsewhere. They did offer a variety of options, but nothing appealing. The Caesar dressing for the salad was disgusting, the eggs were gross, the pancakes were hard, the fries were stale, the enchiladas looked old, all the meats were overly salty, the desserts were minimal and so much more negativities. Save your time and money and go elsewhere. There are a lot of great restaurants right across the street!!!
Date: 9 months ago
Review №121
Rating: 4
Date: 9 months ago
Review №122
Rating: 3
To me...Ambar not all that...small dinning area..bar service slow
Date: 9 months ago
Review №123
Rating: 2
Ive stayed at the Plaza hotel several times, before I catch my plane back home I try to get some breakfast here. Every time there is always something. The food is delicious, dont get me wrong but the staff is slow. I think they are just understaffed. This is a great place to get some breakfast, however, it may not be wise to stop by 1 hr or 2 before your flight. You may not have enough time. In my recent visit I couldnt even get a table in a timely manner, this was at 7 am!
Date: 9 months ago
Review №124
Rating: 1
Date: 9 months ago
Review №125
Rating: 1
My husband and I went for our anniversary and we ve stayed at the hotel and had drinks at the bar before and had a good experience but the restaurant was not good. The place was empty but a couple with a toddler sitting by us. They sat us facing the window with the sun hitting our faces. My plate was burning hot but the food was cold. They were the saddest, driest, hardly any chicken enchiladas suizas I ve had in town. My husband had the driest, overcooked, most over priced ribeye. I came out regretting our choice to eat there. Needless to say we won t be retuning.
Date: 9 months ago
Review №126
Rating: 4
Date: 9 months ago
Review №127
Rating: 5
The duck mole is very tasty! It was cooked perfectly and the mole sauce is very smooth and not overpowering.
Date: 9 months ago
Review №128
Rating: 5
The food was delicious and the atmosphere was so attractive even to the infant that was with us. The breakfast was exquisite. We only had vegetarian dishes.
Date: 10 months ago
Review №129
Rating: 2
The location is beautiful! We went for Thanksgiving brunch. Upon checking in for reservation we paid. The brunch was suppose to be $65 per person (party of 4). Our total came to $330. The lady who took payment pointed out the suggested tip at bottom. We brought cash instead. The food was not fresh and did not meet our expectations besides dessert table. Service was lacking with the exception of female waitress. We then asked waitress price of meal. She said $65 a person. I told her maybe we were charged for 5. Waitress went and asked so after tax a tip was automatically added. This is shady especially considering lady that took payment mentioned adding a tip. The receipt even showed suggested tipping amounts. Really after adding a tip and not asking first?!?! I am a generous tipper when great service is received. We will not be back and warn others to review their check.
Date: 10 months ago
Review №130
Rating: 5
Date: 10 months ago
Review №131
Rating: 5
Date: 10 months ago
Review №132
Rating: 3
Date: 10 months ago
Review №133
Rating: 5
Date: 10 months ago
Review №134
Rating: 1
Date: 10 months ago
Review №135
Rating: 5
It was a nice relaxing restaurant. the Chilean Sea bass was great and the bartender was awesome.
Date: 10 months ago
Review №136
Rating: 4
Great location downtown. Prices are a bit high for El Paso in my opinion. Went on a Thursday night and it was busy, so service was slower. Chicken and mushroom enchiladas werent bad, maybe more needs more chicken than mushrooms. My buddy got the Ribeye, it was good but not $70 good, when youve had Perinis out in Buffalo Gap, TX.
Date: 11 months ago
Review №137
Rating: 1
Date: 11 months ago
Review №138
Rating: 5
Date: 11 months ago
Review №139
Rating: 5
Excellent food and excellent service
Date: 11 months ago
Review №140
Rating: 2
I had very high expectations for this restaurant unfortunately I was let down. The food was good but it was not amazing, for $40 a plate I was expecting amazing. The service and the presentation were good but I wont be coming back. El Charlatan is way better and WAY cheaper.
Date: 11 months ago
Review №141
Rating: 5
A great place for a special evening.
Date: 11 months ago
Review №142
Rating: 4
Would have rated 5 but the manager was not helpful and gave us attitude when we requested to move to a different table of equal chairs. Keep in mind no one ever sat at that table while we were there. Sever also was not attentive. Food was amazing.
Date: 11 months ago
Review №143
Rating: 5
Date: 11 months ago
Review №144
Rating: 5
Tacos are amazing. Atmosphere elegant .and service second to none
Date: 11 months ago
Review №145
Rating: 5
Date: 11 months ago
Review №146
Rating: 5
Date: 11 months ago
Review №147
Rating: 5
Date: 11 months ago
Review №148
Rating: 5
Date: 11 months ago
Review №149
Rating: 5
Love this place
Date: 11 months ago
Review №150
Rating: 5
I was walking Thursday afternoon downtown with my daughter and friend looking for a place to eat after our art museum visit. A gentleman working in front of the Plaza Hotel kindly suggested we try out Ambar restaurant. Glad we did! Beautiful atmosphere, accommodating waitress, and a delicious lunch special where you get a starter, an entree, & dessert. I got a salad, chicken with mashed potatoes, & chocolate cake. So delicious! Highly recommend. Great experience! Thanks for your suggestion Octavio.
Date: a year ago
Review №151
Rating: 3
Date: a year ago
Review №152
Rating: 1
This is a beautiful space in downtown El Paso across from the Plaza Theatre. The ambiance is really great but I am sad to say the service is really bad. We (4 of us) came in an hour before a show to have a beverage and ended up leaving after 30 minutes when we were still not served. I hope they can get their service fixed because it does seem like a nice place to spend time before or after a show or event.
Date: a year ago
Review №153
Rating: 5
High end Tex Mex in downtown El Paso
Date: a year ago
Review №154
Rating: 5
Date: a year ago
Review №155
Rating: 4
Excellent food and atmosphere but were a bit disappointed with the service. We were celebrating a very important birthday and the waitress knew it. At the end of the meal we were brought the bill and the waitress said happy birthday to our guest. No piece of cake with a candle to celebrate. Very disappointing.
Date: a year ago
Review №156
Rating: 5
Our server Allison was wonderful. Great service. Food was delicious and the carajillo was the best I ve had.
Date: a year ago
Review №157
Rating: 4
Date: a year ago
Review №158
Rating: 4
Great food and wonderful atmosphere. I would go again.
Date: a year ago
Review №159
Rating: 2
Pros- Excellent drinks and a cool atmosphere. Cons- Bartenders were busy on a Monday and service was slow. Had two tacos. One was cold and the other was fishy and not fresh. I d be back for a drink, but not to eat.
Date: a year ago
Review №160
Rating: 3
This restaurant was recommended by a couple of our bar managers who are from El Paso so we had high expectations. Mostly recommended for their tequila selection. We made reservations and were impressed by the ambiance and decor. Our server was very friendly and had great knowledge of their house cocktails and tequila selection. We were delighted until we received our dinner. We ordered NY strips that were VERY expensive (I believe $55.00 per). We ordered medium rare. We received the entrees and could barely cut into the steaks. They were so over-cooked, gristly and fatty. We managed to get about 8 good bites and that was it. Very disappointing experience. Extremely over-priced for the quality. Hopefully the owners can help the kitchen reach a higher level of quality. I have read through all of the reviews and this seems to be a common theme of complaints.
Date: a year ago
Review №161
Rating: 5
Lovely restaurant in El Paso. Easy to find parking near the hotel. I ve been 3 times when I visit. I believe their menu changes, but not sure how often. The food is delicious, and fresh. I am vegetarian and they have several options & servers are happy to ask the chef if they can offer something off menu. The actual location is perfect, right across the plaza theater and a few steps away from the plaza de Los lagartos. Decor is great inside as well. Overall a great place if you re looking for something a little more upscale and authentic Mexican food.
Date: a year ago
Review №162
Rating: 1
We loved Ambar and come here often. Yesterday was our Anniversary and were going to celebrate and go to a show at the Plaza. It took the staff at reception a while to decide where we were going to sit. Once seated, it took the wait staff 20 minutes to show up. We ordered the simplest food as we had to make it to the Plaza by 8 pm. She left abruptly before we could order drinks. 20 minutes later, no food and no one came to ask for our drink order. We left 5 minutes before the show started without having anyone come by to check on us. We used to give Ambar a 5 star rating. We are so disappointed that the service has declined so much. We were there for 55 minutes without service. Were we invisible? If I could give a 0, I would.
Date: a year ago
Review №163
Rating: 5
Steaks were great and the tequila old fashion is a nice touch.
Date: a year ago
Review №164
Rating: 3
The decor and area is very pretty. The service was somewhere around D+ or C-. The food was just okay at best, but WILDLY overpriced for what it was. You pay for the atmosphere I guess.
Date: a year ago
Review №165
Rating: 5
Date: a year ago
Review №166
Rating: 5
Date: a year ago
Review №167
Rating: 5
Date: a year ago
Review №168
Rating: 5
Great experience. Good quality food. Great atmosphere.
Date: a year ago
Review №169
Rating: 5
Celebration with friends. Amazing service and delicious food. Highly recommended
Date: a year ago
Review №170
Rating: 3
Amber is a beautifully designed and elegant restaurant. The atmosphere is very enjoyable and perfect for a date. 1 - My husband made a dinner reservation for date night. When we arrived, they claimed they had no reservation. He immediately showed them the text message confirmation, and the restaurant was not overly busy, but we were still instructed to take a seat and wait. (Not the high-end experience you expect) 2 - The second issue I had was that we ordered 2 appetizers and 1 did not arrive until after we completed our whole meal. At $17.00 for an appetizer, it should have arrived prior to our meal, and /or we should not have been charged for the artichoke food item we couldnt enjoy as we had already completed our meal service.
Date: a year ago
Review №171
Rating: 3
Below average for highly priced restaurant
Date: a year ago
Review №172
Rating: 3
Date: a year ago
Review №173
Rating: 4
Date: a year ago
Review №174
Rating: 5
Celebrated my bestie s birthday here and everything was amazing!!! definitely recommend this place for any special occasion. We rented a room here and came downstairs to dine. 10/10.
Date: a year ago
Review №175
Rating: 5
Outstanding food and atmosphere
Date: a year ago
Review №176
Rating: 5
Date: a year ago
Review №177
Rating: 5
Date: a year ago
Review №178
Rating: 5
Great place to get a drink and a sandwich while to wait on the greyhound.
Date: a year ago
Review №179
Rating: 5
The food was delicious, though a bit pricey. The Torta Ahogada was a unique and excellent variation of the original, and the Duck with Mole sauce was outstanding. The initial interaction with the host was a bit rude, but they quickly seated us and our server was friendly and attentive. There were a few minor issues like an old tortilla chip on the floor and a brief wait for drinks, but they were understandable. The ambiance was perfect for a special occasion, and Ill definitely be coming back. Thanks,
Date: a year ago
Review №180
Rating: 3
Very bad breakfast-Brunch. I have been for dinner and it is excellent.
Date: a year ago
Review №181
Rating: 5
Amazing dinner with friends. We had guacamole, grilled artichoke hearts with a spicy peanut garnish, tortilla soup, shrimp taco, rib eye with mashed potatoes and a hamburger with fries. Everything was so delicious. Cant really pick a favorite. Wish Id taken photos because the presentation was also first rate. Definitely recommend. Wheelchair accessibility: First floor--no noted barriers--wheelchair automatic door.
Date: a year ago
Review №182
Rating: 2
Food was ok, not worth the price. Tall waiter was terrible kept running out of water and it was not crowded at all
Date: a year ago
Review №183
Rating: 2
Waited 50 minutes and nothing, so we left.
Date: a year ago
Review №184
Rating: 4
So I am staying in the hotel and this is downstairs, its a great vibe without a real vibe because the personalities of the employees are not very upbeat and their lack of staff makes it feel like your waiting in 5 oclock traffic having to pee and there is no bathroom within a 100 miles... the bartender was overwhelmed by the 6 guest at the bar and the lack of flat bottled water apparently because she spent more time on the registers then it felt like doing anything else. I find it hard to believe they didnt have more flat bottled water in the back. The house merlot is good though . I tried breakfast yesterday and it brought me back enough to try the short ribs tonight, sadly the experience made me almost lose sight of the main course. Absolutely DELICIOUS!
Date: a year ago
Review №185
Rating: 5
Loved it!
Date: a year ago
Review №186
Rating: 5
The food and service were great !
Date: a year ago
Review №187
Rating: 5
Celebrated my birthday at Ambar with my family and good friends from Tucson, fellow USC Alums, Oscar Parra and his wife, Eloisa Vega. We were very fortunate to be joined by Eloisas sister, Concha, a nun who was given time to be away from her order in Italy in order to attend her sisters funeral San Diego. Ambar provided a nostalgic atmosphere for our reunion, especially since Oscar and I grew-up in El Paso. It was a great location for dinner and conversation. We didnt have to compete with the background music. After dinner we went on a self-guided tour to the terrace of the historic Plaza Hotel where Ambar is located. We also walked across the street to visit the famous Paso del Norte Hotel and its terrace where people used to gather in 1920 to watch the Mexican Revolution along the Rio Grande/Rio Bravo.
Date: a year ago
Review №188
Rating: 3
Food was good. Service was not. Waiter continuously walked by, wouldnt acknowledge our table but would go up to others. Took forever to come by w/ water. Waiter attitude was not the best.
Date: a year ago
Review №189
Rating: 1
We were told it would take an hour for a taco so not something we should order. One taco $9.00 nothing else with it. Ordered a cheese burger with cheese. Meat was very very dry. Took 25 minutes to get two alcoholic drinks. Will never go back.
Date: a year ago
Review №190
Rating: 1
Had a very very strange experience here. My wife, daughter, and I walked in on a Thursday afternoon and asked what the wait time was. The receptionist had a bit of a strange reaction and asked if we could give her a few minutes, no problem. We asked to see a menu and sat down. Another receptionist came by and they got together and whispered to one another. After a few minutes the second receptionist walked over to us and informed us that they would not have any availability for the rest of the evening; essentially letting us know that we would not be able to dine there. We said thank you and walked out, but something just seemed off. After a few minutes I called them and asked what their wait time was and lo and behold I was told that they had a 45 min to 1 hour wait. So to recap, in person we were told that there was nothing available for the rest of the evening, when I called I was told there was a 45min to 1 hour wait. Very strange.
Date: a year ago
Review №191
Rating: 4
Date: a year ago
Review №192
Rating: 5
Delicious excellent service and attention
Date: a year ago
Review №193
Rating: 1
Never got my food after I ordered 40 minutes before another patron next to me and they got the food first before I did. Won t be back first and final time I m bringing guest to this place.
Date: a year ago
Review №194
Rating: 1
Very disappointed we got wrong plate but still charge me for what I order double price
Date: a year ago
Review №195
Rating: 2
I was not very impressed with my visit to Ámbar. The cocktail menu was lacking in variety. The service was also a bit slow and careless. It took 15 minutes to get a waiters attention to just get a menu at the bar, and the waiter did not pay much attention to us, our server never brought our menu. I have enjoyed Ámbar in the past, but this time it did not meet my expectations. There are other restaurants nearby that I prefer more. I hope they can improve their quality and value in the future.
Date: a year ago
Review №196
Rating: 5
Date: a year ago
Review №197
Rating: 5
Date: a year ago
Review №198
Rating: 4
Very nice restaurant with more affordable prices than Café Central and pretty good food.
Date: a year ago
Review №199
Rating: 3
This was our first time going to Ambar, and we were very excited. They had a Fathers Day Brunch buffet! When we arrived, even though we had a reservation we had to wait 15 mins to be seated (not a big deal) once seated we waited another 15 mins for our waitress to come to our table. This was a trend for the rest of our Brunch, we could never find our server and had to ask other waiters for assistance. The food was good, but the bad service definitely took away from our experience. We will not be returning.
Date: a year ago
Review №200
Rating: 2
great ambience, the staff amazing, but the food was just flat no flavor once so ever I was sad to eat it. The high plate cost must be for the presentation and not the quality of the food.
Date: a year ago