What to order at Ambar Restaurante

Must order
Wood-grilled whole fish with heirloom corn tortillas and an agave flight
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The agave spirits curation is among the largest in the United States. Book the Thursday jazz evening for the full experience.

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CuisineModern Mexican
Price$$$
NeighborhoodDowntown
HoursSun-Wed 06:00-22:00; Thu-Sat 06:00-23:00
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Location

Address: 106 W Mills Ave, El Paso, TX 79901

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1700 Steakhouse ★ 4.6

$$$$ AmericanDowntown

1700 Steakhouse inside Hotel Paso del Norte in downtown El Paso serves prime dry-aged beef under chef Andres Padilla, in the 1912 hotel's restored marble.

OrderPrime dry-aged ribeye with bordelaise sauce

TipReservation required for Friday and Saturday evenings. The bar area can take walk-ins for a la carte steak orders.

Cafe Central ★ 4.4

$$$ New AmericanDowntown

Cafe Central at 109 N Oregon Street in downtown El Paso has operated since 1918 and earned a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for its wine list, pairing.

OrderMiso Chilean sea bass or the dry-aged New York strip

TipThe Wine Spectator award list covers over 500 selections; ask the sommelier to guide by region.

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Casa Pantera ★ 4.5

$$$ Modern MexicanFive Points

Casa Pantera on Pershing Drive brings elevated contemporary Mexican to Five Points with premium beef over a wood grill and an Oaxacan mole selection.

OrderMesquite-grilled tomahawk with agave-morita glaze and roasted bone marrow

TipBook the outdoor grill-side seats. The chef-sourced mezcal list rotates monthly.

ELEMI ★ 4.7

$$ Modern Mexican

ELEMI is the James Beard Award semifinalist restaurant of chef Emiliano Marentes in east El Paso, centred on daily-ground heirloom corn masa and craft.

OrderChef's selection of masa-based dishes with heirloom corn tortillas, or the braised short rib taco

TipWalk-ins welcome but dinner can fill on weekends; arrive at 17:00 for best selection.

1700 Steakhouse ★ 4.6

$$$$ AmericanDowntown

1700 Steakhouse inside Hotel Paso del Norte in downtown El Paso serves prime dry-aged beef under chef Andres Padilla, in the 1912 hotel's restored marble.

OrderPrime dry-aged ribeye with bordelaise sauce

TipReservation required for Friday and Saturday evenings. The bar area can take walk-ins for a la carte steak orders.

Cafe Central ★ 4.4

$$$ New AmericanDowntown

Cafe Central at 109 N Oregon Street in downtown El Paso has operated since 1918 and earned a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for its wine list, pairing.

OrderMiso Chilean sea bass or the dry-aged New York strip

TipThe Wine Spectator award list covers over 500 selections; ask the sommelier to guide by region.

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