Ambra - McAllen (TX)

4 /5 Ven Tijerina: The place has a very nice atmosphere, almost luxurious. The food is good and presented in a very gourmet style. The wine selection is decent, and theres a variety of cocktails. The music is at a good volume. The prices are high. The waiters service was extraordinary and saved the day in many ways.

5 /5 K LL: Absolute perfection from beginning to end. Our server Berto turned a dinner out into an evening experience. I’ve eaten at several upscale restaurants and never expected to find one of the best in McAllen Texas. Be sure to save room for the amazing desserts!

5 /5 Uri Heller: Ambra exceeded expectations across the board. Service was impeccable, and I have to give specific credit to our waiter Axa, who was completely on point the entire evening. Attentive without hovering, knowledgeable about the menu, and our drinks never hit bottom. His recommendations were spot-on. We started with the tuna tartare, crispy rice with salmon, and the wood fired oysters. The oysters had that classic Rockefeller preparation with a smoky char and grilled lemon that elevated them beyond the usual. The crispy rice with its teriyaki glaze and ikura was also a standout. For mains: my son had the salmone over grana padano creamy orzo, rich without being heavy. My wife went with the New York strip, beautifully executed. I ordered the wagyu skirt steak with Kona coffee rub and aji mashed potatoes, and that coffee crust on the wagyu was phenomenal. We added burnt Brussels sprouts and grilled asparagus for the table. Dessert sealed it. The blueberry basque cheesecake was creamy with just enough tang from the goat cheese, and the toffee butter cake with that bourbon butterscotch was the perfect finish. Everything was outstanding. Will absolutely be back.

5 /5 Ellis Duncan: What an excellent restaurant to go on that Special night, or just any evening! Our first visit there on my Wife’s Birthday! Food, service, ambiance was all truly amazing! I had the sea bass which I highly recommend. Our group also had the wagyu steak and short rib ravioloni! The best!! Finished it off with the toffee buttercup! I couldn’t believe how good it was! Worth the money if you want exquisite dining!

5 /5 Andrew Chetwood: I am so glad a high end steakhouse, that’s truly worth it, has come to McAllen. I’ve been to some wonderful steakhouse all over the US. I’ve been to the few upscale steakhouse here in the RGV but was not impressed. Bobs Chophouse was the best when it was here but Ambra is the one now. The atmosphere is what you expect. A top shelf bar fully equipped to make your cocktail of choice. Friendly and courteous staff always. They have a private dinning area for any special events with a minimum purchasing requirement. Wanting to impress your date? Looking for a nice place for your next office party or meeting? Maybe you just want to pull up to the bar and sip on a good scotch and just people watch and strike up good conversation with a stranger? Ambra is your place.