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Amar, El Paso, TX

Amar

4.6 (42)
$30 and under
Peruvian
3100 N Mesa St, El Paso, TX 79902

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Translation of amar in English:
amar (ah-mahr)
Verb
1. To love
We think the word AMAR is the most beautiful word in the Spanish dictionary, whose root "amma" (AMOR) is born from the first sound syllable that a child expresses to a mother. It is a reminder of the purest feeling of humanity.
AMAR refers back to the creator’s creative energy, the most subtle vibration that has formed everything, AMOR.
Perú &
México
Our Menu Is Completely Based
on pure love for comida
The idea of creating a Peruvian + Mexican kitchen happened because the cultures merged in our family sparked a combination of flavors, techniques and dishes in our gatherings.
After 10 years admiring and learning from Peruvian cuisine we decided to follow this dream and share with our community what we cook in casita.

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Experiences

  • AMARTES! All Day Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Tuesday's get a free dragon fruit margarita, wine glass, or espresso martini on us! Valid with the purchase of a meal.
    AMARTES! All Day Happy Hour Photo

What 42 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • El Paso

    Best Food

  • El Paso

    Best Value

  • El Paso

    Healthy

  • El Paso

    Neighborhood gem

  • El Paso

    Great for outdoor dining

  • El Paso

    Most Booked

  • El Paso

    Best Food

  • El Paso

    Best Value

  • El Paso

    Healthy

  • El Paso

    Neighborhood gem

  • El Paso

    Great for outdoor dining

  • El Paso

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Amar offers a delightful fusion of Peruvian and Mexican cuisine with standout dishes like empanadas and ceviche. Guests rave about the "delicious food," "awesome drinks," and "amazing service." While some service inconsistencies have been noted, the "great atmosphere" and "romantic setting" make it a popular choice for special occasions.
42 Reviews
  1. Luis VIP

    Mexico City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience. Delicious food and great service.

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  2. Michael

    El Paso1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was so delicious! Awesome drinks and food! Definitely going back soon!

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  3. Angeles

    El Paso1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The atmosphere was good just when arriving the table wasn’t clean but after I mentioned they apologized and cleaned. The service was great! The food had a great taste as well as the dessert! The price was fair, definitely coming back to try the rest of their menu!

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  4. Luis VIP

    Mexico City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and amazing service! Always a great experience 😊

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  5. Jacob

    Austin2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    This was my 3rd time coming to Amar, I mentioned on the reservation that me and my girlfriend were celebrating our 1 year anniversary there. The hostess, didn’t mention anything and our server didn’t either. Even after witnessing us open gifts, celebrating etc.. All 3 times i’ve been to Amar the food has been amazing but the service has been extremely lackluster. Our server Erving, with no tables on this sunday evening took 10 mins to grab our drink/app order while he hung out at the bar top talking/joking with his co-workers, I had to call him over to get our drinks. After we got our apps and drinks we waited again for another 10 mins. This time having to place our order with one of the expo girls. After the expo girl notifies Erving, we then speak to him on the delay and he then lets us know that “he is about to clock out, & we were going to have a new server” who he then introduced. He was very unprofessional and nonchalantly trying to avoid having to take care of us when he is the one who accepted the table from the host. Neither gave us their names until we asked. The new server was a bit better but still didn’t give that much better of service. This again was on a slow sunday night while there was not many tables in the restaurant. The expo girls were very on top of their service and really made up for the bad service of the actual servers, this has been the case all 3 visits to amar. This last visit wasn’t even the worst experience i’ve had with them but the only reason we have came back is because the food is great. The servers really need to get better trained and be more professional. Doesn’t seem like they have any direction or guidance as again all 3 servers i’ve had have given poor service. Amar could be a amazing dining experience, the drinks were good, food is good and the ambiance is great as well but the consistent bad service from the servers devalues my attraction to wanting to come here often.

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  6. Jose

    Richmond13 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Appetizer was received after entree. In fact people who arrived after us had their entrees before this appetizer was served. One entree was received nearly 10 minutes after all other entrees and was not warm. Food had significant drop in quality and taste from last dining experience. Steep drop off in dining experience overall. Will be a while before I try this place again.

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  7. Eboni VIP

    El Paso11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! The drinks were delicious and the food was great. For drinks- The banana old fashion was slightly sweet and so sophisticated 10/10!!! I had the spinach empanadas 8/10-they were slightly salty. The Red sniper was perfectly fried and came with sticky rice and delicious sauces 10/10. The elotes were tasty just slightly charred 8/10. We also tried the shrimp cocktail which had a delicate balance of spice and sweetness 9/10, fish tacos were flavorful (the sauce really made the dish) 7/10 And lastly…. The tres leches cake was moist and so flavorful with notes of coconut 10/10. Overall a phenomenal meal with great service and a cute restaurant. A lot of birthdays last night and they give you dessert with a glass of champagne.

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  8. Nohemi

    El Paso1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    for something new to try, it was a great experience.

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  9. Gerson

    Orlando1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food, ambiance and atmosphere were great. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. Omly issue was with one dish that was brought to my son 15 minutes after we were done eating.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is an excellent and well thought out mix of Peruvian and Mexican cuisine.

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Amar is rated 4.6 stars by 42 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
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3100 N Mesa St, El Paso, TX 79902

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    El Paso
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Peruvian, Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
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