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!
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 there's a variety of cocktails. The music is at a good volume. The prices are high. The waiter's service was extraordinary and saved the day in many ways.
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.
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!
Ambra McAllen delivered an amazing dining experience!! The cocktails were delicious, balanced, and made with real attention to detail. The Short Rib Raviolini was incredible, perfectly cooked and overall an extremely satisfying dish.
The service made the night even better. The hostesses were warm and welcoming the moment I walked in, and my server was extremely attentive and helpful the entire time. He made great recommendations and checked on us at all the right moments.
I also appreciated the manager, Omar, who came by to make sure everything was perfect. His professionalism and hospitality really stood out. Ambra McAllen is definitely a place I’ll be returning to!! ✨
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Ellis Duncan
2 months agoWhat 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!
Ven Tijerina
4 weeks agoThe 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 there's a variety of cocktails. The music is at a good volume. The prices are high. The waiter's service was extraordinary and saved the day in many ways.
Uri Heller
4 weeks agoAmbra 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.
K LL
1 month agoAbsolute 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!
Martinez Treviño family
3 months agoAmbra McAllen delivered an amazing dining experience!! The cocktails were delicious, balanced, and made with real attention to detail. The Short Rib Raviolini was incredible, perfectly cooked and overall an extremely satisfying dish. The service made the night even better. The hostesses were warm and welcoming the moment I walked in, and my server was extremely attentive and helpful the entire time. He made great recommendations and checked on us at all the right moments. I also appreciated the manager, Omar, who came by to make sure everything was perfect. His professionalism and hospitality really stood out. Ambra McAllen is definitely a place I’ll be returning to!! ✨