Two words.... Lomo Saltado. So, so very good. Anytime I'm traveling, and see a restaurant with Peruvian food I have to go. I'm glad I stopped by Amar. The hostess and server were very friendly. I love the decor. The random light fixtures were a nice touch. I'm not a drinker so a Topo Chico with lime was perfect. They didn't skimp on the limes either. The Lomo Saltado was very good. I'm a salty gal and thought this might be just a tad bit too salty. Personal taste though. No need to complain or send it back. It tasted great and I would definitely order it again. read more

Amar - Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - El Paso, Texas

I stopped by because the photos made it look like a great spot, but unfortunately, my experience didn't match my expectations. I ordered the tuna appetizer, and the tuna was very pale in color and did not look like the traditional seared tuna I was expecting. After tasting it, I sent it back, but there was no real attempt to address the issue or offer to remove it from the bill. I was hopeful the tacos would be better, and while they weren't terrible, they also weren't enough to turn the experience around. Overall, the food quality and the waitress's demeanor left a lot to be desired. I wanted to share my experience so others have a better idea of what to expect. read more

On the more expensive side but everything was pretty good. I enjoyed the dessert actually the most! Cake was perfectly moist and went well with the corn ice cream. read more

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Food was pretty good...the passion fruit was really good. The dessert tho, OMG was that delicious! The place is very cute, and its a good ambiance. Servers didn't come by the table to check, we had to ask for water on different occasions because one would ask for water, they would take one glass, bring it back then we would have to ask for refill on the other cup. read more

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As always the Ceviche Amar was delicious. My mom ordered the fried fish and she said it was really good. The weather was nice and we sat outside, the garden needs some maintenance, hopefully they fix it. The server was attentive and he checked on us a couple of times. read more

Amar - Ceviche Amar - Peruvian Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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Love coming here! Another favorite in El Paso! Attention to detail is on point, I accidentally made my reservation for bar top and also requested a high chair, they called me immediately after making the reservation to put us at a table instead of waiting til we arrived and possibly having to wait to get a table. This Peruvian Restaurant reminds us of our favorite place to eat in California. The taste of the food is always consistent and just the perfect temperature when it comes out. The drinks are so tasty and picture worthy. The inside has so much character to it, perfect for a date night or a cute girls night out. It feels like you're in a different place the second you step inside. If you eat outside they have heaters on so you don't feel cold at all and it's covered. Service is on par, always coming to check on you and nice enough to make simple changes to a dish with no pushback. read more

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Did you know they have a breakfast menu? Just a Quick Look over and I was drawn to the Breakfast Elotes - and then as I am not able too pass up Empanadas, tried one of each - Cheese & Shrimp as well as the Cheese & Spinach-DELICIOUS I wondered in just a smidge after 11 am - was sat right away. Everything is cheery here in AMAR. The art work is traditional-very much recommend for a wonderful meal read more

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Came on a busy Saturday night, they asked if we had reservations, we didn't but they had room for us on the patio, which was covered and heated! So better to make one if you want to seat inside. The food was great, including the drinks! Will definitely be back, the spice level of the food was definitely there but still great! We ate everything! Service was okay, our server did take a while getting drinks, and he only delivered food and then the check, we weren't really checked on as much. Overall great spot, will visit when less busy. read more

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We took one of our coworkers here for brunch to celebrate her birthday. I ordered the tamale. I was extremely disappointed as I think they could really work on the filling. This tamale needs a sauce in the first place. What you get is a 4 inch piece of chicken at the very end of the tamale, and an olive with a pit inside. Being a foodie, I would definitely leave out the chicken and mix olives and possibly a veggie in there or corn; Just because the MASA has a great taste. Other than this, the brunch plates my coworkers ordered were delicious! read more

I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner tonight at Amar after seeing it come across one of my Instagram foodie pages and also recommended by local locals here in El Paso. As I am here in town for work, I've made it a mission to go out and check out different restaurants. I love Peruvian food so this was a no-brainer after I found out about it. I was seated immediately, and I took in one of the delicious Pisco sours followed up with the ceviche Amar. The ceviche was so fresh and full of flavor from the various components, even the aesthetics of the dish was amazing! I ended the evening trying Tallarines Verdes. The green sauce was amazing. I definitely recommend those looking for good and fresh Peruvian food alongside great customer care, and the clean establishment. the price to food quality ratio and portion size was spot on. I will definitely be back to visit soon! read more

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Had the Salmon with glazed sauce and it was cooked to perfection! Also had the mixed ceviche which was good enough to make us want to return again. Great food & ambiance. read more

All I can say is WOW...as a yelp elite from back in the day, I had to take the time to give Amar a review. We came this Sunday after Valentine's Day because my husband works in the restaurant industry and had to work on Valentine's Day. Let me tell you, it was our first time here and we will DEFINITELY be back. Our server Ashley was above and beyond. She took such good care of us and the food was AMAZING (see all pics even though my husbands fave the blueberry cheesecake didn't survive before the pic.) - we started with the ceviche, yucca fries and cabbage salad - for mains we got the picante seafood pasta with habanero and the whole snapper. Everything was absolutely DELICIOUS!. Drinks were on point too and they even gave me a rose since it was Valentine's Day weekend. Please don't sleep on Amar. Fresh Friendly and to Die for. Ask for Ashley - you won't regret it. read more

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My friends and I were visiting El Paso from LA for the BTS concert and stumbled upon this place on yelp. So glad we did! We went for dinner with no reservations but were seated at the bar quickly. The ambiance was so cute. We ordered the BTS themed drinks which came with cute little cards that we got to pick at random. We ordered the Ceviche Amar Mixed as an appetizer and the sauce on that thing was amazing. I ordered the pasta which was so flavorful and portion size was great. The star was definitely the desserts. The cakes were soooo moist and delicious. Shoutout to our server for being one the nicest, friendliest servers ever! 10/10 service. So sad we didn't get her name but she was the best and made our visit 10x better. Would definitely come back here if I ever visit El Paso again. read more

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Finally had the opportunity to try Amar & I was not disappointed. Joined a friend for lunch and immediately was surprised how nice the dining space was upon arrival. Asked Christina what she recommended and she gave a number of her favorite recommendations. Ended up starting with the elote appetizer & it was delicious! A bit awkward to eat and messy but I'd definitely order again. For the main course we ordered two ribeye tacos & two shrimp tacos to split and try one each. First of all - the plating was very pretty & eye catching. Made you want to jump right in. Secondly, the plate sizes were very hefty - piled up with tasty goodness. I enjoyed the really great food and look forward to going back to try more of the menu. My personal preference was the cheesy shrimp tacos but the ribeye definitely won't disappoint. read more

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Ever had Peruvian food? I hadn't before this place. I've been twice now and both times have been wonderful. Kind of on the expensive price for lunch but it's the same meal as dinner. If you go for dinner, make a reservation. I went on a Thursday and we got the last two seats at the bar. Lunch was very open though. It's near UTEP and not really a college kid lunch destination. This might be the the best Ceviche I have ever had. The notes of lime were heavy and the fish was light. Large pieces of octopus if that's your thing. The garnishes of the fried corn kernels and onion were amazingly complimentary to the ceviche. Can not recommend this enough and the portions were more than I needed. It was the recommendation of the waitress when I couldn't decide. She said it was very Peruvian. The Lomo Saltado. As the name might imply was salty in a great way. I could not tell you a single spice in it but it was perfect and not your normal Mexican spice palette, there was something distinctive about it. Have to try it for yourself. It can be a bit loud inside so not a quiet romantic dinner location but a nice night out place with friends. Will be back a third time read more

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Amar is a must try! We were very very pleased with dinner today. We celebrated my sister's birthday and Amar staff did not hold back. They really go out of their way to celebrate you. The food was absolutely delicious, the drinks were amazing, and the staff was great! Am absolute must in El Paso! read more

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I was excited to try this place that. I kept getting bumped by people that were walking past me so I sat in a different chair. Then I got pumped by people sitting behind me. The chairs are big and shouldn't be so close to each other. Our waiter was new and had to continuously confirm the questions we had which is fine. I had the dragon fruit margarita and that was delicious! Highly recommend! Although the pescado tacos lacked flavor in my opinion. read more

I visited Amar on a Sunday immediately after they opened. I thought it would be jam-packed, but we were the only table for a while, and I am grateful for their customer service. Amar is a beautiful decor restaurant on Mesa Street; I had heard fantastic things about it but was impressed with their food's taste and authenticity. Delicious! I ordered fire-grilled elotes for appetizers, and the taste was terrific. I ordered the shrimp soup and a colossal serving, which was exactly what I was looking forward to. I am grateful for business owners and staff who take pride in their jobs; it shows. Thank you, Amar. I am looking forward to coming back. read more

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Went for Valentine's Day and had a wonderful experience from roses and activities to overall attentive service. Peruvian food is one of my all time favorites and everything here was good from the Chicha Morada to the ceviche. It's a pricier place but the ambiance, service, and taste is all there plus the portion sizes are decent. My new favorite restaurant in El Paso. read more

Recently I was visiting family in Elpaso. They suggested this restaurant. I had zero hopes for Peruvian food? In Elpaso? Oh! I was wrong! Well... it was not the typical super authentic Peruvian food since I got the chance to live for few months in Peru but the flavors and the execution of the dishes was really really good! Since we were a big group I was lucky to sample a lot of the dishes on their menu! My favorite of all was the tallarine verde which made me miss Peru! read more

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We dropped in to see what this place offered. It did not disappoint. We showed up and were offered indoor or outdoor seating, we stayed indoors, but outside would have been fine since it was after sunset. We ordered some soft drinks, and a combination of appetizers and entrees. The shrimp empanadas were amazing. They had the right balance cheese, and were not skimpy with the shrimp. Noah tried the ribeye tacos and we had split the lomo saltado plate. The beef in both were seasoned well and cooked appropriately - nice and tender. The portions were not too big either, just enough to want more. Max was helpful in choosing the dishes for our group. The service was pretty good. The table asked if there was anything to be done there for a birthday and their server brought a Explosion de Amor, and some sparklers, an acapela feliz cumpleanos, and voila. The mood in the room was pretty chill, it wasn't too fancy, but it could be a great date night place. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. If you have a large party, they had space for that too. They have a full bar, and I missed the opportunity to try a pisco sour, or a caipirinha. Next time. read more

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I was driving through El Paso and we decided to stop here for lunch. This is such a cute spot. I loved the decor and vibe, it all seemed very well thought and put together. The service was staff was attentive and polite. The food was good. We ordered a jalea mixta and papá ala huancaina. The seafood and the sauces provided were delicious. The papa a la huancaina was okay, not as authentic but it was good. Overall it was a great experience. I would come back and try more, thank you Amar! read more

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Service was impeccable, food was amazing, enjoyed every bite, & the Ambiance of the restaurant was quiet, I was able to enjoy my meal with my own thoughts of my amazing lunch ! read more

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Great food...I had the noodles with beef, I forget what it's called but it was delicious! My boyfriend had the rice with chicken and shrimp and it was also great! The ambiance is nice, humble but nice and cozy. The service was good, a little slower at the end of the visit but overall good. read more

Amar - Peruvian Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Well it's not as good as I was expecting. Food is overpriced. Most entres are $24 to $45. I ordered lomo con pesto. The sever asked if I wanted the steak medium rare, and I said yes. It came out well done. And flavorless. Needed some seasoning. The pesto sauce was good though. But small portion and no sides. Other disappointing things. Chair was very uncomfortable. Table was super wobbly. No salt and pepper in the table. Server brought me some, but it took a long time, and they were dirty. Location is nothing special. In a strip mall next to Albertsons. I'm not sure how this place can stay in business. read more

I made reservations for a birthday dinner Feb 11 @ 6:00. I stopped by the day before to make the reservation and to inform the host what we wanted written on the chosen dessert. At dinner, the server didn't know anything about the prearranged dessert. After informing the server about the birthday dessert request it took over 20 minutes for the birthday dessert and the presentation was sloppy. I was disappointed with the service and didn't receive the attention required to make for a birthday celebration. Maybe Amar is just good enough for an easy lunch and NOT a place for a celebration. read more

I had the lomo saltado. It was OK. I had better ones before but service lacked at this establishment. It was terrible. They wouldn't even check how the food was or would take a very long time just to close out my tab had me waiting. I wouldn't go back improve your service. You could do better than that read more

This place is such a disappointment. I would argue that this used to be one of the, if not the, best restaurant in El Paso. Now, after going tonight, I am done with this place. I tolerated the swapping of the chips to the tortilla. I tolerated Estella leaving, with every server in there providing abysmal service besides Estella. However, now with Kevin tonight, the price increases, the removal of the potato with stuffed meat entree, and the poor service overall, I will not be returning. Most of us were done eating when the remainder of the entrees came. Took 10 minutes just to place a drink order with Kevin. Had to repeat the order several times, then he came back to confirm. Kevin, write it down! Such a shame to have a great restaurant turn the corner to a place I will actually avoid and NOT recommend to others moving forward. read more

Amar in El Paso is the kind of place that makes you wish you could eat lunch twice. The Tallarines Verde--pasta slick with vibrant Peruvian pesto and crowned with a steak cooked just right--sets a new local standard. The Salmon al Carbón arrives smoky and lush, sharing the plate with jasmine rice and vegetables that actually taste like themselves. Dessert? The Avocado Dream--avocado ice cream wrapped in chocolate, with a heart of caramel--looks like a magic trick and vanishes just as fast. The cocktails were as polished as the service, even if I can't remember what we ordered. Amar is bright, spotless, and full of cross-border flavor, the kind of restaurant that quietly tells you El Paso's food scene has grown up. read more

Came here while visiting my sister-in-law; we were a party of seven including one toddler. They have a really nice patio and even in the El Paso heat with the big fans and misters. It felt very nice and I was a little skeptical at first! I ordered the lomo saltado and the meat was cooked just like I asked, and the whole dish was so good. Do not skip desserts as a table we ordered blueberry cheesecake, Tres leches, and tiramisu mousse. All were delightful! For being such a big party, we were seated promptly and the servers were really great about checking in on us and making sure we had everything we needed. Great service great food will definitely be back next time I'm in El Paso! And don't skip on the pitcher of chicha Morada my toddler was nuts over it! read more

My Peruvian friend wanted me to try this restaurant. I was a little skeptical because I cannot eat heavy things at night because I'm old. Luckily they were able to make some fish tacos grilled instead of deep-fried. They were served on blue corn tortillas a little on the thick side, which made them nice and chewy. It really was delicious. My friend had a dish labeled stuffed potato, but in reality is maybe mashed potatoes surrounding a meatcenter then deep-fried. We also had the corn drink which is also tasty. The manager came over at the end and took our bill, but the waiter never appeared again after getting our order. Nobody refilled our water glasses, but it was OK. Nothing to cry about. It's a nice cute little restaurant connected to another restaurant. You have to go to that restaurant to use the bathroom because they're interconnected. It would have been nice to sit outside, but it was a sandstorm in El Paso Day. read more

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I heard about this place from a friend. It's been here about 4 yrs. I had the sangria, shrimp tostada, 2 ribeye tacos and a Torta de elote dessert! All excellent! Definitely recommend if you're in El Chuco! read more

Amar - Peruvian Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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Amar means love, and they couldn't be more correct. I LOVE everything about this restaurant. The ambiance is perfect, which is a rarity in El Paso. I experienced nothing but great service in this city and Amar is no exception. The real draw though is the food. OMG THE FOOD. We ordered two Carajillos (pistachio and marzapan) the bone marrow, tacos de ribeye, and tacos de pulpo. The pistachio Carajillo was definitely the preferred one at our table, while the marzapan was a bit creamier. If you get the bone marrow please, please, PLEASE get the cheese on it. We popped a couple of lactaids and enjoyed rich, flavorful, cheesy goodness. The tacos de pulpo also can't be missed. Everything is truly crafted to order, so order your drinks and shots first, and patiently wait to be amazed! read more

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Cool vibes, mediocre service, weak drinks. The only good things here are the tacos, the papa rellena filling was cold, that was very disappointing, there is nothing special about this restaurant. They focus on the aesthetic to attract customers. read more

Amar - Tacos de Ribeye - Peruvian Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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You won't find a better meal in El Paso. This is why. One of the main gripes I have with El Paso is a stereotypical trend known as the "good enough" mentality. An ideology that I believe plagues American society at a macro level due to our extremely focused culture towards safety and comfortability. This mentality, I have noticed, permeates deep into the restaurant industry within El Paso. The food at most restaurants is always just, okay, at best. Usually under seasoned. Usually lacking any depth of flavor. With no one experimenting into any new culinary styles or trying to push the boundaries of new cuisine. In comes Amar. A Peruvian + Mexican Kitchen that is now my go to place for dates and out of town guest welcome dinners. The Atmosphere: When you walk in, you are greeted with endearing vaulted ceilings covered with a variety of modern lamp shades basked in warm light and surrounded by hanging plants. Chic. Modern. Cute. Cool. The Price: $$$ Enough to be expensive, but affordable enough to go monthly. The Food: Unnecessarily good. I ordered the Huancaina Truffle Pasta, one our server recommended as a Top Seller. It looked different from the picture where the noodles were so yellow we thought it was mistaken as Mac and Cheese. We were gratefully wrong. The noodles were drenched in a deeply flavorful, smoky/velvety sauce with some of the best chicken I've had in a while with a couple sprigs of parsley, I believe. Highly recommend. Dessert: Our group finished with the Torta de Elote and the Avocado Ice cream. I recommend the Torta de Elote as the sweet bread was some the most decadent, moist breads I've had in a while and it paired very well with the corn shaped ice cream. Both desserts used the main ingredient it mimicked (that's right, that picture of corn is actually all ice cream and the avocado is all ice cream) as a base with the avocado ice cream being the most prominent in taste. The avocado ice cream was a strange, yet intriguing experience as it was the creaminess and taste of a regular avocado but cold and flavorful as an ice cream. Weird, but I like weird. Overall: Amar, thank you for bringing me hope again with the restaurants within El Paso. I hope you are able to find great success and open even more restaurants that will bring a spotlight to El Paso cuisine standards. You rock. read more

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The service was outstanding, the food had a great taste and their margaritas were good! The ambiance was good as well, definitely coming back. read more

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The service was poor. It took 30 min to get water and over an hour to get all the drinks ordered. Between the first entree served and the last entree served it took 45 to an hour. Three of us were finished eating before the last person was even served. They made 2 items twice (one drink and one entree) but completely forgot another's food. Oh and we were charged 2x for one item... Waiter was not good and it seems the kitchen was unorganized. Food great. Good value. Service was so bad it was a train wreck we will not forget. So at least we have stories. read more

This place is going on our tried & loved list! From the ambiance, to the food & down to the service. We didn't have a reservation but were able to be seated outdoors and glad we did because it was quite serene. The food was absolutely delicious and my tenderloin was cooked to perfection. The bone marrow was so flavorful, I just wished there was more of it. I also had the Brazilian lemonade which I forgot to get a picture of but it was so refreshing. We closed it off with the affogato desert and did not regret it! It's a must. Will definitely be dining here again! read more

Amar - Affogato! Was delicious! Perfect ending to an anxiety dinner. - Peruvian Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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Probably one of the best meals I've had in El Paso since moving here a couple of years ago. The shrimp empanadas were so good after I finished my order I asked for another order of them. The Elote was amazing. Service was fast. My friends enjoyed their meals too. And the Amor en Miraflores drink was so well balanced (pictured). The seating area we were in was a little tight, but otherwise awesome. read more

Amar - Shrimp empanadas, amor en miraflores cocktail, Elote, beef tenderloin with Peruvian pesto, glazed salmon. - Peruvian Near Me - El Paso, Texas

This place is sooo so good, the staff is amazing, the drinks never miss, their food makes anyone I bring there fall in love with the place. Worth every penny. Thank you Amar for bringing such amazing food to El Paso. read more