Irvin was a great host and very respectful will definitely come back, not just for the food alone but his hospital as well.

Their Salmon is absolutely the Best! with the sauce and veggies I order Salmon at every restaurant we dine at and this one is far the Best‼ Will definitely go back again read more

As soon as you sit- has a restaurant employee ever told you to eat quickly because they need your table promptly for other reservations? YUP!!! My mom made a reservation for 3 people, June 19th, 2026. Upon arrival, staff advised our table was occupied by other patrons, & would have to find another table. They proceeded to sit us at a table meant for 2. We did not fit comfortably, and plenty of other tables seemed available. I approached front desk and requested a change of table. The staff (3 women) proceeded to explain me about their reservations, table availability, restaurant occupancy, table #'s, etc. They were not polite, were flustered & stressed out. They were checking but stated it was not possible, I basically had to beg, to be moved to another table. it worked, and we got moved. This took about 10-15 minutes. it really was a hassle... I was ready to walk out...How could you start your dinning experience like this? Anyway, we ordered drinks, appetizers & main course, as soon as we got the 1st appetizer, a an employee came to the table she told us: They have other reservations, & need our table, and we need to rush so they can take care of their reservations. I could not believe her. By the way, no other patrons were getting rushed out, just us. This woman really ruined the mood. Ive never been told to eat quickly because there are other reservations in need of my table. I told her- to go ask other patrons for their table, and to STOP disturbing us. she walked away.. on to the food review: I got the Jamaica Mezcalita- it really was great tasting & a beautiful presentation in a coupe glass, nicely garnished. Highly recommended- or not? (the waitress told me to rush & get out?? Mezcal is meant to be zipped..) My mom had the mandarin mezcal drink- beautiful presentation, she loved it. See pictures. Appetizers: we had the Jalea de mariscos & tuna nikei. Beautiful presentation & delicious- ( but did we enjoy it? not really, were told to rush.) My parents each had the tacos de pulpo, I got the Maracuya Ceviche- again beautiful presentation & taste.. as we started eating, we had another visitor- the woman from the from desk, this time saying she was leaving, and she had the nerve to tell me to not stress out & enjoy, proceeded to mention everything about the reservations, tables etc. It was annoying. I told her- that's an internal restaurant issue, i dont work here, I am a customer. I dont even know why they kept burdening me with all their internal issues. I will say nobody had the courtesy to apologize. Not one person said- sorry for the inconvenience. All i wanted was to have a nice dinner with my parents & AMAR's staff made sure to made it uncomfortable and rude. Where do you hire your staff? Exception: Max the waiter, he did a good job, was pleasant Resumen en Espanol: Jamas en la vida nos habian dicho que comamos rapido por que necesitan la mesa para otra reserva. Increible. Que pena tener un contraste tan fuerte de comida deliciosa, con empleadas groseras y sin consideracion. Fue la cena mas incomoda de mi vida, no se disfruto la comida, ni el lugar y no puedo creer que nadie penso en la coordialidad de ofrecer una disculpa por los muchos inconvenientes. Me trataron como si yo fuese empleada del restaurante contándome todos los problemas internos que tienen y apurandome... A pesar de tener un muy buen menu, no lo recomiendo. Mucho menos en fin de semana. Son especialistas en mal servicio al cliente y arruinar experiencias. Amistades me habian comentado que el servicio era malo y desorganizado, pero decidi darles la oportunidad por que mi Mama tenia muchas ganas de ir.. mis amigas tenian toda la razon! read more

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Finally went here after passing by for years. The Sunday Brunch menu is extensive as well as other offerings. The meal was very interesting, and served with Peruvian style tortillas (?). The host and our server were very friendly and the service was good. We were happy to hear that dogs are welcome in the covered patio area. We will be back again. read more

Texas-sized portions at this Peruvian restaurant. The salmon was fantastic- a gigantic, perfectly cooked fillet served with jalapeno cream sauce, a tasty cabbage slaw, and a mountain (literally) of rice. The staff was friendly and efficient in taking care of our large group. Recommend if you are a hungry eater! read more

Amar - Salmon al carbon - Peruvian Near Me - El Paso, Texas

I try to come here everything I pass through El Paso. It's just such a unique place. I really love the green pasta and the empanadas. Their pistachio latte is the best! read more

Nice, clean, stylish space, attentive service, and really good food presented in an attractive way. I look forward to dropping again on another trip to EP to try other things on the menu. We had brunch egg dish and one of the ceviches, and both were outstanding. read more

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

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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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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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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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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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Irving took care of us and he made life changing recommendations with the spinach & cheese empanadas, the Tallarin Saltado, and the Huancaina Truffle Pasta. Everything we had was so good, and Irving was very kind and helpful. The vibes were very relaxing yet exciting at the same time. The music and lighting fit the mature dinner mood very well. We will definitely come back! read more

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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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

This place is beautifully decorated. The vibe was excellent. And I can see why so many customers enjoyed Amar. The service was very good. Food was a bit disappointing. Our order of medium rare ribeye was served as medium well. Still good. Salmon with dry rice... read more

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Amazing food with unbeatable service! We had a fabulous brunch on their patio with our pup. The Tacos de Peacado were particularly delicious. I loved that they brought our dog water with blueberries in it. read more

Amar - Amazing fish tacos - Peruvian Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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Amazing menu, packed with unique dishes you won't find anywhere else. Great vibe, too! read more

Amar - PICANTE DE MARISCOS - Peruvian Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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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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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

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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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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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

Fantastic food. Coming from Vegas and had the best experience. Dj was good food was amazing everything was plated phenomenally service was great amazing flavors highly recommend read more

One of the best restaurants in El Paso. Food is superb and the wait staff's timing is perfect. They don't let your glass go empty.

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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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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Everything we ordered ( Tallarines verdes, Arroz Chaufa mixto, chicha and desserts) was very delicious and had a very authentic taste, 11/10. Coming from New York, I can say that this place went over my expectations when it came down to the food, I will 100% be back. I also want to thank Irvin for making my experience amazing and memorable! read more

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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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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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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10/10! Whenever I come into town, this is a must stop restaurant! Peruvian ceviche--enough said!!

It was my first time eating here and it was very good. Food, service and ambiance were excellent. I plan to be back.

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

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

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

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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