Ámbar Restaurante

4.4

759 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

106 W Mills Ave, El Paso, TX 79901

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Innovative

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.

20% gratuity to parties of five or more

Reservations required.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
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–Wed, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 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 759 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

759 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
El Paso2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful with great ambiance! Rack of lamb was perfectly seasoned.
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JamiS VIP
Seattle4 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 23, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We had dinner reservations at 6 for two of us. When we were seated we waited over 10 minutes and I finally had to tell the hostess we didn’t have a waitress. We finally got a waitress but she seemed annoyed the entire night. We started with the verde ceviche which was subpar. The fish was fishy and mealy and wasn’t great. I ordered the Baja fish taco and it was literally one giant shrimp beer battered in a tortilla and they left the TAIL ON! Who beer batters a shrimp with a tail!? You can’t even tell until you bite into it. Disgusting. We ordered a second round of drinks and the waitress said it was taking long so she would comp them. However our first drinks were two tall beers and the second beers that were comped were shorts. It was ridiculous, I would have just rather paid and got another tall beer especially since it took 15 minutes to get another drink. To cap off the night, we asked for a desert menu and the waitress took 10 minutes to bring that. She never had a smile on her face and seemed annoyed. I really wanted a fun experience and good dinner before a concert but it was definitely disappointing especially for the price. I won’t be recommending this place unfortunately.
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JJMJ
El Paso12 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exquisite food and outstanding service. The ambience was perfect.
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Mitch
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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.
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KelleK
New York City12 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was worried about the quality of the restaurant due to other reviews and hadn't been in several years. We specifically overnight on the way to Marfa to stay and eat here. Was not disappointed. The server was exceptional, food wonderful and overall experience an absolute pleasure. Can't wait to come back again!
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TomG
El Paso1 review
3.0
Dined on March 30, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant is beautiful. However, the wait staff was uneven. We waited 17 minutes with no service until I flagged a waiter. Note restaurant was not full at all. The food itself would have been excellent; if severed right after it was prepared. When it finally made it to the table it was cold. Our waitress never checked up on us, so we ate around it. When making the reservation I noted that we were celebrating a birthday. It would have been nice if some type of pastry would have been presented. It's the small details that could have made a nice experience to an unforgettable event. Thank you
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OpenTable Diner
El Paso1 review
3.0
Dined on March 28, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Wait staff were extremely busy, out of some dishes, forgot parts of order. Some menu items delicious, others missed the mark!
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Iowaguy VIP
New York City42 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ambar is a high end experience. Very comfortable decor and like the open kitchen. Quite the selection of drinks.
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OpenTable Diner
El Paso1 review
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food and drinks are amazing, definitely going again in the future
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JoseQ
El Paso6 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The Brussels sprouts were excellent. We asked for lime pie and ice cream and they did not have any. Service was slow. Nice ambiance.
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Ámbar Restaurante is rated 4.4 stars by 759 OpenTable diners.

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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–Wed, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
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

About this restaurant

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Additional information

Ribeye

Crisp Brussels Sprouts

Tenderloin

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

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