The food is good, I had the seafood risotto and it was so good. Also I recommend the cauliflower. The service was good and the ambiance is beautiful especially when you are outside near the water. read more

A friend brought me to Ambriza to celebrate my first birthday in Houston and we had a wonderful time! We sat outside and enjoyed the crisp air. Our server Kelsey was amazing! Her energy was infectious and she made great recommendations. We loved the margaritas. Two of us got tacos and one friend got fajitas for one. Not gonna lie, I was a little jealous of the fajitas when they arrived! Before we left, Kelsey brought out a little cart with a candle holding birthday churros! And they were heavenly! I will definitely be back!! read more

This place has a great energy and vibe! Their happy hour runs until 7pm on weekdays which is really nice and has happy hour food prices as well. Our server was great and attentive. I ordered a chicken with cactus and yuca fries and it was flavorful. Cooked cactus has the texture of cooked green beans but has a slightly sour flavor to it if you are curious. There were margaritas left and right of us. I didn't get to try one, but they looked pretty good and a decent size. It was a perfect spot for a girls night to catch up and laugh without being "that" group that is talking too loud. The whole place is lively with music and people socializing. read more

Ambriza - Chicken with cactus salad and yuca fries. - Mexican Near Me - Cypress, Texas

The food was so good I came back with my hubby I really enjoy the chips and salsa it has a little heat to it. The first time I can I ordered the risotto Mexicano they were out of octopus so I added shrimps this dish was amazing the risotto was cooked to perfection in my opinion this is considered a spicy dish but it wasn't over spicy just right. For my cocktail I ordered the banana breeze it was just ok I was looking for something more like a piña calado and that wasn't it. For dessert I had the pan de elote not pictured it was definitely different, it's a traditional Mexican sweet cornbread pudding topped with rompope and caramelized popcorn ice cream. My second round at the restaurant for the cocktail I had the Ambriza coconut daiquiri now that's the taste I was expecting my only complaint is they could add more liquor it tasted like a shake than a cocktail. Next time I will definitely ask for a shot of rum or to have them add more into the cocktail. We also had the pork belly with homemade guacamole the guacamole is one of the best I've had it was delicious I personally didn't care for the pork belly but my husband loved it. I ordered the trio fajitas with corn tortillas and it was hot, hot came out sizzling to perfection it was very good and last but not least for dessert I had the cuatro leches with coconut and shaved chocolate, it was not horrible but I've had better. Both time My waiters did a wonderful job they kept the water glass filled and asked if anything was need both were very knowledgeable and gave good recommendations. The first time I sat outside the view of the lake was beautiful but that Texas heat is no joke. They do have ceiling fan I would suggest some misting fans or machines to keep customers cool while dining outside. Second time I dined inside much better but the bugs and flies were a nuisance that's the reason for my four star rating. Besides the flies and bugs being attracted to the food I think it was the fresh flowers on the tables as well. My husband and I will be returning for happy hour and appetizers for sure and after some time back for some more of the delicious food the portions are well worth it you get a lot of food. Definitely will be returning to Ambriza read more

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I want to start with the location, this restaurant is located in such beautiful area, so many shops, live music and a lake with a wonderful view! You have to make a reservation because it's always so busy! They have AMAZING food, drinks and service, all the staff is very attentive and really take care of you. Now, if you are a first timer, make sure you tell them, they will bring you a "street corn" no charge! The food is very authentic and they have literally everything! The decor is "Catrina/ Dia de Muertos" style, very unique. Check what with order below :) read more

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Last Monday I decided to take out my mom and sister for their All day happy hour. The hostess opens the door for us and asks if we would like to sit inside or outside. We opted to sit inside due to the rain. Our waiter was nice, and brought out our drinks fairly quickly. I tell the waiter, Sebastian, we would like an order of the chicken taquitos to start. He says that because we are not sitting outside the happy hour menu does not apply. He says that he can ask his manager if we can be moved outside. I told him we don't want to move and we did not know that was a rule. It's no where on the menu. He confirms that rule is not stated on any of their menus. He asks his manager (didn't get her name) if an exception can be made and comes back and tells us his manager said no. I personally did not like the back and forth that this situation brought. I have worked in plenty of customer service jobs when I was younger and this just seemed like a manager that did not want to be accommodating or try to make their customers happy. Especially since there was no way we could have known about this rule beforehand. The way the manager handled this was really disappointing. Ambiance was okay. read more

Excelente ambiente, la comida 100/10 excelente atención por parte del mesero Juan. Recomiendo este lugar para venir en familia o en pareja read more

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Excellent service!... However.... food was underwhelming. Overall experience, unimpressive. I will not return.

Went for the first time the other day and were thoroughly impressed!! Let me first start by saying come at an odd time or expect a long wait, the restaurant is always busy! Our waiter was very friendly and welcoming. He informed us they have the best Margaritas, yet we didn't try them this time. We asked for a recommendation on appetizers and he pointed us to the tostones and they were absolutely delicious! Surprisingly to us, we also got complementary street corn as they learned it was our fist visit. For our meals, we had the enchiladas Roja and pato al mole. Both exceeded expectations and were well portioned. Overall we had a great experience and will be back! read more

Ambriza - Street corn - Mexican Near Me - Cypress, Texas

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Service and food are great. Price is fair as well. I have been to two locations in Cypress and close to the vintage. Both were solid. I always get the tacos which have been tasty. They also remember me and that feels good to. Not much of a drinker but folks do seem to come to this place and just hang out with margaritas. They have TV screens and are usually showing some type of sports game. Definitely worth a visit. read more

AMAZING! From our greeting at the hostess to the final shot of their signature Wellness Cleanser, it was an absolutely amazing experience. We wandered in for cocktails and maybe some chips but we ended up spending our afternoon there and sharing so many yummy, yummy items including some we weren't expecting. Perfect service. Lovely ambiance. You can tell the staff loves their jobs and cares about the customers. I can't say enough great things about them. Go! Go! Go! read more

This is the best Mexican restaurant! The food is excellent, the service is stellar and the atmosphere is couldn't be better. The patio is amazing with a lake views. read more

Ambriza - Strawberry Rita - Mexican Near Me - Cypress, Texas

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Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Everything we had was delicious. Have gone back since and nothing has changed... delicious. Mention that it's you first time and you get free Mexican street corn. It's Not Mexican food or Tex-Mex. It's far better. I will be back! read more

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Ambriza is one of my favorite restaurants in Houston. Definitely worth five stars. The people that run this place put a lot of love and effort into their menu. Everything is top-notch, full of flavor and simply amazing food. The views sitting outside are pretty relaxing and this should be a go to restaurant if you're in the area. Food: I got their mixed Grill platter and it was amazing. It came out with grilled beef and chicken fajitas along with grilled shrimp and it was simply perfect. Every single bite was full of flavor and tasty. Oh I just remembered it came with the ribs as well. The ribs were very flavorful as well. We got an appetizer of some queso with chorizo inside of it and that was very good. The hot sauces are so good. Their menu is one of the best. Oh I forgot we got some of the street corn as well as an appetizer. Their Street corn is amazing. I'm telling you right now ambriza is doing it right. If you've never been to this restaurant do yourself a favor and give them a try. Customer service: customer service was decent. Our waitress was OK. Not the best not to worry it's just the middle of the road. read more

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Service was awesome. Food .. meh. Tried for happy hour ... tostones were edible but not special, tostada w seafood I couldn't finish, fish taco was decent. Marg was very sugary but I finished it. I really, really wanted to like it .... Location is awesome. But the food wasn't ... won't be back. read more

Excellent service. Definitely 5 star. First time here for lunch and our group was treated amazingly. Patio was a perfect view. I loved the plantains with my fish. read more

WITH A HEAVY HEART It is with an extremely heavy heart that I write this review update as I am taking away one star from my rating. I recently visited Ambriza this past Saturday with my sisters and my children. Since I absolutely fancy this establishment, I'm always recommending it to my friends, family, and co-workers. However, I must keep it honest with everyone. It is imperative that I boast about the good as well as the bad. My family and I have our own little tradition where we celebrate my mom's birthday every year by visiting her grave and giving Egun. For those of you who are not familiar with Egun, it's simply paying homage and giving thanks unto your ancestors. So anyway, after we cleaned my mom's plot and placed some fresh pretty flowers and wind spinners all around, and said some words, we were ready to go eat. This year I chose Ambriza to celebrate our ancestor's birthday because I love the concept of this establishment as they also celebrate their ancestors. As for the drinks, food, and service, everything was excellent as always! My family enjoyed the dining experience, and were raving about the ambiance of the atmosphere. They liked that we were seated outside on the patio with a beautiful view of the lake and the boats. Although the day started off with thunder and heavy showers, the weather ended up being nice with a slight breeze and a beautiful golden sun smiling down at us, which is perfect for patio dining. The overall, aura of the atmosphere was calm and semi-lively. I'm pretty sure it gets even more lively during dinner hours. I've never visited during those hours so I'm not sure. Furthermore, our server Aylin C., was a little on the quiet side and appeared to be a bit intimidated by the size of our party. It was only six of us, but I believe that she was a new server and probably still in training. She attended to all of our needs and was friendly enough. She wasn't over-the-top welcoming or anything like that, but I sensed that she was nervous, so I tried my best to make her feel calm by making small relatable conversation. When it was time for us to pay our bill, this is where the problem emerged. She overcharged my son, my youngest sister, and me. I thoroughly read my receipt before paying my bill. Everything was correct until I made it to the bottom of my receipt and saw that I was charged for sour cream. I never asked for sour cream because I don't eat it, lol. She immediately fixed the problem. I paid my bill and gave a $20 tip. However, my son and my sister did not ask for their receipts. My son found out that he was overcharged when Aylin brought his change back to him. He gave her a hundred dollar bill and she brought back $54. He only ordered an entree and a non-alcohol beverage. As a result of this, my sister became suspicious about her bill as well and asked they both asked to see their receipts. After my sister read her receipt, she noticed that she was charged for an extra margarita (Large) and an extra Quesadilla entree. Thank God that Ana, the manager/boss, was working this day because I asked for her immediately. She saved the day and did it so graciously and ladylike. Ana was professional, well mannered, and apologetic. They ended up owing my son $23 and owing my sister $30. For this, I had to update my review and take away one star from my rating. I was going to take away two stars, but I was so impressed with how Ana and Jorge handled the situation. There wasn't any animosity or ill-feelings among any of us. My family and I were patient as Ana worked through the details to figure out what happened. Overall, I am still highly recommending this establishment for anyone who loves great tasting Margaritas and exquisite authentic Mexican food. The customer service is impeccable and professional. The food is always mouthwatering and delectable. The ambiance of the inside dining area is dim lighting with a moderate to medium noise level. As you enter the front doors, the first thing you will see are the statues of the ancestors which is so awesome. The decor is colorful and filled with beautiful murals on the walls. It gets pretty crowded at this establishment. Therefore, I recommend that you arrive early to place your name on the waitlist in case there are no available tables. Although we encountered an issue with being over charged, I am still standing by my opinion that they have the best Margaritas in all of Houston! They continue to remain my Final Destination HotSpot for Margaritas! read more

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The food, the service, the views, and the atmosphere were all on point. It was pretty busy so we stopped at the beer world to try some of the local taps. However their are so many things to do to make the wait go by faster so check out the scene. When our table was ready we chose to sit outside and have a view of the lake. Our server was so sweet and she recommended some great drinks for us to kick off our night, their house margarita. I really enjoyed the elote and my seafood enchiladas. Next time I go I'll try something different since everyone seemed to be enjoying their food. read more

Ambriza - Mexican Near Me - Cypress, Texas

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I have been back a handful of times and it's changed.. I think it's just not as good as when I used to go. The last time that I have been back was a few months ago and I was having dinner with my cousins. We ordered a ton of appetizers such as; the street corn, pork rinds, Brussel sprouts, ceviche, and calamari. I think the best thing out of all of the appetizers was the pork rinds and that shouldn't be the best when I can buy them from a gas station :( The ceviche had dragon fruit and it was just an odd pairing, didn't go well at all. Calamari wasn't anything special just kinda there and the Brussel sprouts just tasted straight burnt but there was no char or crisp whatsoever. The worst thing was that we told the waiter we didn't like them at all and didn't want another one but they still gave us a new batch and it still had that burnt taste :(( The margaritas were nice and we enjoyed them with our chips and salsa in the beginning so that was good. The entrées were good as well but I think the quality really went down since opening :( Really sad and wish it was as good as I remembered it. read more

Ambriza - pork rinds - Mexican Near Me - Cypress, Texas

I love Ambriza patio and drinks... The food is not as great. I typically stick to the empanadas and the corn.... I opted for this time the mahi mahi ceviche. It was ok light and refreashing and paired well with my cucumber margarita... read more

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Always an enjoyable time here.. the Atmosphere and Ambiance is so enjoyable. I love trying all their different menu items as well. read more

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Service was off today got right in. I sat down and maybe waiter didn't know I was in her section. Maybe new to the job. The ambiance is nice it's near the water. The food was good a bit on the pricey side but good. read more

Overpriced and food wasn't all that. Waited a long time to get a table. When we finally sat down took forever just to get drinks and appetizer. Should have listen to my buddy but we were willing to give it a try. read more

If you're looking for a place to waste your life away, this is it. We waited over an hour just to be seated--and no, it wasn't worth it. I've aged, reflected on my life choices, and nearly wrote a will in the time it took to get a table. The hostess seemed completely unfazed, like this was normal. Spoiler: it shouldn't be. By the time we were seated, I was no longer hungry--just irritated and mildly dehydrated. Honestly, I've had faster service at the DMV. Unless you enjoy staring at your phone for 90 minutes while questioning your existence, skip this place. Eat literally anywhere else. read more

Wish the price point matched the food quality. Flavorless rice, greasy Queso Horneado and undercooked flour tortillas that came out rubbery. The only thing i could say i genuinely enjoyed was the service and drinks but I don't think that would be enough for me to recommend to friends or return for another visit. read more

Love the Boardwalk at Town Lake. Its so chill and refreshing out there by the water. I also get to see my dream houses!! Checked out Ambriza and World of Beer. Good cosmopolitan and rock band at world of beer. Ambriza was good but not the best Mexican food I've had. The pork belly lettuce wraps were DISGUSTING. But the fajitas were pretty good. Green sauce and warm salsa pretty good too. The cucumber strawberry margarita was on point too. But can't beat eating outside in Houston humidity with a slight breeze. For those with kiddos...lots of area for them to run around and get sleepy!! :) GOOD TIMES!!! read more

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Great go to place here at the Boardwalk. Early morning brunch was ok. Fish tostadas was decent. Wish they had the tuna tostadas that they used to have as this fish wasn't as tender. Street corn was lukewarm. Enjoyed the chocolate carajillo. Service was great as always and ambiance is nice and clean. Great view of the pond. Highly recommend to go here for a relaxing good place to eat. We visit here quite often. read more

Ambriza - Fish tostadas, street corn, and chocolate carajillo. - Mexican Near Me - Cypress, Texas

Idk why I've always dodged Ambriza but I've fell in love with their food recently. I've visited couple of times through the years they've opened but something about it recently just makes me want to visit their restaurant on repeat. I love sitting out in their patio while sipping on their large margaritas during the cool weather like yesterday after a heavy storm. Their patio/bar only happy hour menu is available but you'll have to ask for it. They won't just hand it to you. I loved everything on their happy hour menu. Food was delicious, service was great, and the two times I dined for brunch I enjoyed very much. read more

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Let me start off by saying our server was great, other than her pulling down her mask every time she talked to us (which was weird) she was so sweet! It was our first time here so they gave us elote (pictured) which was A M A Z I N G. I think that's so nice to serve elote for first timers! I thought the ambience was nice, and the decor was so cool; reminded me of the movie coco. Ugh I don't want to sound harsh but I thought the food was ehhhhh. I just feel like for a Mexican restaurant it didn't taste like Mexican food? We ordered the molotes de plátano (pictured) chicken empanadas, enchiladas verdes and the carne asada tacos. I love plátano; I just didn't think it went very well with bacon. Empanadas were very bland. The enchiladas and tacos lacked so much flavor it tasted like a gringo made it (sorry) read more

Ambriza - Mexican Near Me - Cypress, Texas

I love Ambriza! The Towne Lake Boardwalk location provides the perfect atmosphere for margs & Mexican food. I usually get the pastor tacos or rib fajitas. Also try the yuca fries & empandas! My favorite drink is the Spicy Jalapeño Margarita. Such a vibe! read more

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This place is a nice spot for happy hour or a celebration. We've been here several times and the food is always on point. My biggest pet peeve about this place and why I didn't give it 5 stars is that the environment inside is way too loud. And it's not because of the people, it's because of the music. We always ask to sit outside for this reason, but on cold days when they don't have their heaters working, we have to make do and sit through the loud music. The waiters we've encountered have always been nice, but they're not that attentive once you order your food. They also always forget to bring the receipt when you ask them to. My favorite dishes there are the street corn, beef or chicken empanadas, chicken quesadillas, crema poblana, and arroz con leche. They have good margaritas and happy hour all day on Mondays. read more

Great place to spend with your loved one on their birthday! Had an amazing lunch with friends and family in the outdoor patio. The service was fast and the fajitas for two were delicious as well as the margaritas! read more

Ambriza - Outdoor patio - Mexican Near Me - Cypress, Texas

First time visiting this place - great place to stop and get some brunch! Staff was super welcoming and very nice. Restaurant is beautifully decorated and the staff is dressed to match. The food was all really great portions, nice and hot when it hit the table, and really great flavors. Mimosas were good, Street corn was delicious, Enfrijoladas were honestly the best breakfast-esk enchiladas I've ever had. If you're ever in the area, I highly recommend stopping by and really giving anything a try. read more

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So I'm sitting here at the bar of Ambrizia because I am on the wait list for a table on the patio. We were told it would be half an hour wait for a patio table however, I have been sitting here looking at 8 empty tables as I drink my margarita. When I inquired I was told by the hostess that there is a waiting list (which I understand and I'm on the said list). So help me understand how long should a table sit empty for a waitlist? I am the opinion five or ten minutes is a reasonable amount of time for someone to show up for a table and then shouldn't they move on down the list to the people that are standing here waiting? Am I missing something here? Am I being over critical? I have come to this restaurant several times and the service seems to get worse each time I come. Maybe I should learn from my experiences and just stop. read more

The interior of the place is very nice, and the service was excellent. I ordered the Ambriza burger, but it didn't live up to my expectations. Despite my high hopes due to the patty being a blend of chorizo and beef, it didn't taste as good as I anticipated. Everything else was great and I'm sure there is better things to try next time! read more

Ambriza - Ambriza Burger - Mexican Near Me - Cypress, Texas

My new happiest place on earth. I have been here a few times and it never disappoints!! The drinks are really good and they are strong as well. Everything is 5 stars from the food and service to the atmosphere. Highly recommend! read more

Ambriza - Mexican Near Me - Cypress, Texas

It was a kind of windy night so I was glad to see space heaters as we drove into the parking lot (plenty of parking). We got a table for four outside, where the view of the water really added to the ambiance, and ordered the guac table, drinks, and our food. The guac table was a really cool experience- a woman rolled up a table with a bar of ingredients and started making our guacamole in front of us based on the table's custom requests. But more than the guac, I cannot stop thinking about the quesabirrias! They're exactly what they sound like: birria style quesadillas. I hope they stay on the menu read more

Ambriza - Quesabirrias - Mexican Near Me - Cypress, Texas

We're regulars at (and fans of) the Louetta Road location, but this was our first meal at Towne Lake, and I'm happy to report that it meets the same high standards. Always great food, excellent margaritas, and great service. This visit, we ate outside on the patio, overlooking the lake, and with a mild evening, the ambience couldn't have been better. Highlights this visit: chicken empanadas (any empanada at Ambriza is worth getting), and, surprisingly, the tableside guacamole, which can be yawn-inducing (from a taste standpoint) at some restaurants. This was fantastic. If you're looking for a cheap Tex-Mex meal, just keep driving past. But if you want to pay a little more for some fantastic Mexican food+drinks, I don't know of a better option than Ambriza. read more

Ambriza, definitely a place I enjoy. The food here is always on point and enjoyable. I've had a variety of food such as the guacamole, enchiladas, fish tacos, street corn, fajitas, empanadas and I don't even know what else. It's flavorful tasty Mexican food. Table side guacamole is fun to watch them do. The food always has me coming back but the last time I went was for happy hour and something that kind sucked happen. We were seated with 15 minutes left before HH ended. I mean that's enough time to order some apps and drinks but not when it takes some to be seated and waiting for your waiter to come. He came and gave us 2-3 minutes maybe to look at menu and then he came back and table of 8 was ready. He then forgets something goes and gets it and then takes order. By the time it got to me HH was over and I couldn't order anything from the HH menu he said he can't do anything cause it's how the system is. I get it but it's not my fault the waiter took a good amount of time to come to us and then forget I think his device to take our order. The manager came by and ask how things were while everyone waited for their drinks and then I ask so if we are here and get seated before HH but then HH is over before we get to order you can't do anything about that. She said I'm sorry it's just how the system is but what would you like and I can take care of it. ^ that right there is good customer service that should be echoed to the workers. The only off putting thing is the menu smells like old water from a towel that's been sitting there. And sure enough it's cause they use a towel to wipe the menus. Doesn't change the fact I enjoy this place and will keep coming back. read more

Authentic Mexican food, rich of flavors and selection. The place is very cute and service is amazing, very welcoming. Place can get a bit old but overall is pleasurable read more

Ambriza - Mexican Near Me - Cypress, Texas