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Ambra, McAllen, TX

Ambra

4.6
4.6
321 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
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7:00 p.m.
Booked 15 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
AMBRA combines a globally inspired steakhouse and a chic lounge creating one electrifying dining experience. Inside AMBRA, every foot of space is filled with eye-catching visuals, varied lighting, contrasting materials and textures, lush plants, and a layout of space perfect for mingling, date night, and dining. Take a seat in one of our stylish dining rooms or enjoy al fresco seating in our outdoor patio while sipping mezcal cocktails until closing time, when you dine with us every experience will be one to remember.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Allan Lee
  • Delivery & takeout

What 321 people are saying

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Best Overall

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Best Service

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Best Ambience

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Innovative

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Good for groups

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Hot spot

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Great for fine wines

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Good for special occasions

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Lively

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Steakhouse

  • Corpus Christi / McAllen

    Most Booked

  • McAllen

    Best Overall

  • McAllen

    Best Food

  • McAllen

    Best Service

  • McAllen

    Best Ambience

  • McAllen

    Best Value

  • McAllen

    Innovative

  • McAllen

    Good for groups

  • McAllen

    Hot spot

  • McAllen

    Neighbourhood gem

  • McAllen

    Great for fine wines

  • McAllen

    Romantic

  • McAllen

    Good for special occasions

  • McAllen

    Lively

  • McAllen

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ambra offers "great service" with a luxurious atmosphere and impressive cocktails. Guests enjoy dishes like the half chicken and grilled lamb lollipops, while the ambiance is perfect for celebrations. Despite some noise concerns, the "beautiful bar" and attentive staff make it a top choice for "a special night out."
321 Reviews
  1. Xavier

    Tamaulipas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My experience at Ambra was absolutely amazing! From the moment you enter the restaurant, you’re greeted warmly and professionally by Jackie. When it comes to service, Italia was phenomenal—she’s incredibly knowledgeable about the menu and provided outstanding recommendations. I loved the new hamachi appetizer with habanero yuzu sauce—it’s to die for! My filet was cooked to perfection (medium-rare, just as I asked), and the cheesecake dessert was the perfect ending to an unforgettable meal. I highly recommend requesting Italia as your server—she truly made the experience exceptional. I can’t wait to return!

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  2. Rene

    Corpus Christi4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful time at Ambra, the food was excellent and the service was amazing! Our server Jordan recommended the chicken and sea bass and they were amazing!! Had an amazing experience and will be back soon!!
    AmbraResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Rene, We're over the moon to hear about your wonderful experience at Ambra! It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed our food and found our service amazing. We're especially happy that our chicken and sea bass hit the mark for you. We can't wait to welcome you back for another amazing experience. Thanks for choosing Ambra! Best, The Management Team

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  3. Italia

    Corpus Christi1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing time at ambra and wonderful service!! Food was great and definitely recommend the mezcal marakuya for a cocktail. Our server was very polite and had great recommendations, probably the service I have had at any restaurant!! Hope to be back soon!!

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  4. Mason

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had an amazing time at Ambra great service, great food and great experience overall. definitely recommend the half chicken and grilled lamb lollipops. The drinks were great loved the valley bird and the dream. Definitely will be back to Ambra very soon!!
    AmbraResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Mason! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing time at Ambra and that you enjoyed our food, service, and drinks. We're glad to know that our Valley Bird and The Dream drinks were a hit. We're looking forward to your next visit!

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  5. Joel

    Corpus Christi1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The environment is very nice and gives off an upscale vibe. However, the music could be a bit lower to allow for easier conversation. The presentation of both the food and drinks is impressive, but something felt like it was missing. Personally, I found the overall experience—flavor of the food, quality of the drinks, and atmosphere—to be better at their sister restaurant, Mikhuna. If you’re looking to celebrate an event or kick off a night out, this place is a great choice, but in my opinion, it’s not ideal for a date night.
    AmbraResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Joel! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere and found our presentation impressive. We apologize if the music didn't meet your expectations, and we appreciate your feedback on this. We're always striving for a balance between an upscale vibe and a comfortable environment for our guests to enjoy their time with us. We hope to see you again soon for another upscale dining experience!

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  6. Mark VIP

    Tucson81 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Greeted professionally at front door, seated promptly. Servers fell a little short off coordinating plates, silverware and cleaning of tables.
    AmbraResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Mark! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Ambra. We apologize if there was any lapse in service during your visit. We always strive to provide top-notch service to our guests, and we're sorry if you felt we fell short. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly address this issue. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon.

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  7. Ivan

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the customer service, very attentive yet not overly intrusive. The drinks were tasty and the food was delish!
    AmbraResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Ivan! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our attentive customer service and tasty drinks. It's always wonderful to know that our food hit the mark for you! We strive to provide a memorable experience for our guests and your kind words affirm that we're doing our job well. We can't wait to welcome you back to Ambra soon. Best, The Management Team

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Corpus Christi1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    I stopped by at Ambra this thursday to celebrate a friend's birthday and I was left wanting more. For a restaurant that promises "great service", it was very dissapointing. Our server was more of an order taker and you could tell was trying to rush our service. Food and ambiance was great; however, I truly couldn't enjoy my food when the server kept touching the table and saying "anything else?" Every 10 minutes. She didn't even ask how our food tasted, just kept trying to push more drinks to someone who was underage. I felt so uncomfortable that we didn't even get dessert to celebrate our friend's birthday and left to Howling Rabbits instead. I came here because I've heard such wonderful things about this restaurant and wanted my friend's birthday to be special, but my experience was truly terrible. I hope it was a one time thing, but honestly I don't even want to give it another try. I never leave bad reviews but this whole experience was not enjoyable.
    AmbraResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the review. We're truly sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide excellent service and delicious food, and we regret that we fell short this time. Your feedback about the server's behavior is important to us and we'll address this issue. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance to make it right in the future.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had an incredible time at Ambra!! The hostess are very nice and helped me with accommodating my reservation requests. The service was superb and my server was very knowledgeable about the menu!! Definitely recommend the burnt cheesecake and will be coming back soon!!
    AmbraResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had an incredible time and that our service was super. We're glad you're planning to come back soon for our delicious burnt cheesecake!

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  10. Guadalupe

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the best time at Ambra!! Beautiful Bar and excellent service!! Service is the best part they're on another level!!
    AmbraResponded 2 days ago
    Hey Guadalupe, We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time at Ambra! It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed our bar, service, and food. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We strive to provide the best experience for our guests and your feedback confirms that we're doing our job well. Thank you for your high ratings and for the fantastic review. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best, The Management Team

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1200 Auburn Ave ste 200, McAllen, TX 78504

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    McAllen
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, International
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Allan Lee
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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