Get the pork belly bites and their cocktails are delicious. If you're here on a Sunday for brunch and have a sweet tooth the French toast is unforgettable. No other French toast will come close. Their homemade sauces make more tantalizing. If you like salty spicy, get the jojo sauce. I don't think it's on the menu And to finish, personally I like cocktails but their fresh filled churros are super fun. And can't beat the fresh factor! Brandon is an excellent attentive server. He knows the menu in and out. He'll steer you right. It's a neighborhood gem read more

We had a 70th & 60th birthday celebration at Ambriza's Vintage, and we were very impressed and satisfied with how beautiful and perfect everything turned out. Rodrigo & Araceli were amazing, ensuring everything was going smoothly and according to plan. Our servers Augusto and Christian, were very attentive, kind, and on point with our food and drinks. Food was exquisite and portions were generous, cooked to perfection. The churros with chocolate and the complimentary photos for the birthday girls was the cherry on top. Ambriza's management & staff truly know how to make their guests feel special. They went above and beyond, exceeding all of our expectations. Definitely having more celebrations here in the future! On behalf of me & my family, THANK YOU again for the excellent service and making this a memorable night!! Barbie Artiga read more

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Used to come here for happy hour and brunch/lunch. Was surprised to see it wasn't as packed as it used to be until our experience today... We started off by ordering starters and when it was dropped off, the waitress was no where to be found. Usually they would take our main order once starters are dropped off or shortly after.. honestly service as a whole was extremely slow. Couldn't flag her down when trying to get the check. She cleared the table and just left for a while. We were told the juice was fresh squeezed. It tasted very bitter and 100% did not taste like fresh squeezed OJ. Tasted more like Tropicana... We were asked if we wanted to substitute it with fruit. Alright sure. Fruit never came and had to remind them at the very end. Fruit was dropped off with no utensil. Nice. (They had removed all our plates/silverware from our main entrees already). Food quality/taste is definitely not what it used to be. The fish tacos used to be good here. Not sure what they did, but it is not good anymore. Coleslaw was bland. Rice was bland. Asked for spicy sauce for quesadillas. Didn't know we would be charged $2 for a teeny tiny thing of sauce. Ridiculous. Not even good sauce by the way. Also keep in mind they charge a surcharge to use credit card as payment. Also was not aware. Safe to say, we will not be back. There are much better restaurants in the area and I can see why this place is not as busy anymore. Such a shame. read more

Let's begin our adventure and start with this fantastic review. The front door hostess greeted me with a warm smile. Shadowed me to a table and I was offered chips and salsa. Both red and green. Our waiter was training another young lady who was 3 weeks in. She did a fabulous job. My party of three was offered elote, a wellness shot with ginger, a cucumber cocktail with tajin rim. Let's keep going, we ordered shrimp enchiladas, seafood empanadas and the bowl with shrimp, rice, lettuce, tomatoes and charro beans with chicken. All fabulous and full of flavor. We were very pleased and full. Then the owner offered us a beautiful, warm, cinnamon churros with the three different toppings. The ambiance, the customer service, the cleanliness and attention to details. Lastly the bathroom carries mouthwash, hand lotion, dental flosses and hand soap for a refreshing cleanup and it's beautiful and clean inside. If you're in the Houston area please go support this establishment and relax in a comfortable and relaxing vibe. I would recommend again and again. read more

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Love this place ! The services is great ! The Margaritas and Moscow mule ! Great . They have good Happy Hours offers. I have created great memories coming here ! From Birthdays celebrations or simple to decompress after work. read more

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Never Again....it has been years since I been to Ambriza. I had two drinks and they upgraded the hell out of them because I didn't want a watered down sweet margarita...and still got two basic drinks and paid almost $100 for....the service was good. The atmosphere was nice but their drinks sucks. Wayyyy overpriced for what ends up in your glass.... read more

Ambriza - Smh! Never Again! - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Ignore whatever I wrote years ago. Ambriza was fairly new then. Now... We eat as there as often as we can. My extended family never leaves disappointed. In fact, the most coveted birthday or Holiday present among us is an Ambriza gift card. I also appreciate the staff and manager for listening to my feedback without eye-rolling. Example? I wanted to try the Enchiladas Rojas, but asked them to add a red onion garnish. So glad I did! Explained to our server how that addition really lifted the heaviness of the dish. She understood and agreed to pass that along to the kitchen. Ask for the same sort of easy tweak, and maybe it will impact a future entree. read more

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Great food. Fun vibe. Super sweet hostess and manager. Must try the ginger shot at the end of your meal. Different type of menu than most Mexican restaurants. read more

Awesome service from the time you walk in with being greeted to the food and the drinks. Im so looking forward to going back read more

Ambriza - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We love Ambriza's! The speciality Margaritas are a must! I love the Cucumber Serrano but all are delicious. We have loved all menu items. We have been coming for years and love trying something new each time, along with ordering our favorites over and over. The service is great. The indoor and outdoor seating offers a good variety when the the weather is nice. We prefer to sit outside because inside gets so loud, we feel like we have to yell to hear each other. Or cozy up really close which isn't bad. Mostly when busy. There is a bar to sit at and happy hour specials. read more

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From the moment we walked up and were welcomed with an open door, the quality of the food and service were amazing. Being our first time, the server answered our questions and recommended the enchilada Swiss and the Pollo Al Mole. The drinks and street corn were great as well. Definitely recommend! read more

Ambriza - Enchilada DINNER ENCHILADAS SWISS and POLLO AL MOLE - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The food is amazing. It was my first time there and I tried the Queso Horneado, the Chicharron De Pork Belly, the roasted cauliflower, Caesar salad, steak and eggs, and seafood empanadas! Everything was good! We left with so many to go boxes! lol! The atmosphere is very chill and the outside patio is nice. The servers are very nice and knowledgeable about the menu. They have multiple locations as well! It's a must try! I have already made another visit in the same week! read more

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Server Marco's was great, food fantastic, drinks spot on, but so loud you can't really have table conversation when they have a live band. Otherwise, everything was absolutely fantastic and can't wait to come back ! read more

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Cesar, Vanessa and Nicole Awesome food, excellent service, and a great total experience. My first visit to Amriza was very impressive. It was a Saturday night and very crowded but we were about to sit inside within 15 minutes of waiting. Our waiter, Cesar, was excellent from beginning to end. He explained what Amriza was about since it was our first time. I came here with my wife. We ordered the seafood empanadas. These were very delicious, and they had a nice mix of shrimp and scallops. The empanada was also very crispy. This has a great flavor. The beef empanadas were good too but I liked the seafood empanada better. For the entrees, we ordered the short rib, mestizo rice, and the taco barbocoa dinner. The short rib mestizo rice was very tender, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. This is a must-try. The Barbocoa tacos were also delicious, and the meat was very tender and perfectly seasoned. Cesar was excellent, and Nicole, a manager, came by and ensured we got to try the street corn and introduced herself to us. Kudos to them. I came here a second time recently and the service was still high. This time I brought my twins for their birthday. Vanessa took care of us as our waitress. Her service was excellent throughout our dinner service. This time I tried the molotes de plátano, but those weren't, because I didn't like how the texture and flavor came together for me they're fried balls of plantain stuff with chorizo. It wasn't crispy and I couldn't taste much of the chorizo flavor. My kids got kids' meals chicken quesadillas, which came with fries, an apple slice, and a churro. It was a lot of food for the price. I got the taqueso pork pastor, these were okay but the flavor is different than the traditional pastor tacos. I didn't like it enough to get it again. However I enjoyed both of my experiences here and can't wait to eat here again! read more

Ambriza - taqueso pork pastor - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I love this place. I can go on and on but I won't. This is authentic mexican cooking like the food at grandmas house. Just know you won't be let down. read more

Ambriza is definitely all the things FUN and vibrant!!! Beautifully decorated with fun vibrant colors. All the staff welcome you with smiles and are so friendly. As soon as they found out we had birthdays they brought out birthday shots for the birthday girls and they ended our dinner with churro carts and a birthday song. Such an awesome experience! If it's your first time cooking they offer a pastry and hot chocolate that were delightful! If you have purses they give you a purse hanger which came in handy. They provide complimentary chips and salsa. We started out with street corn (requested it off the cob) and roasted cauliflower which were a perfect starter packed with lots of flavor. The margarita was strong and had a great balance of flavors. Not too sour but also not too sweet, just like I like it but that sucker hit me later so I know they're not skimping on the alcohol. We had shrimp tacos, pastor tacos and the Swiss enchiladas. All were delicious and devoured! I can't brag about this place enough. I was very impressed with the whole vibe and service. We'll definitely be back! read more

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One of my absolute favorites. The vibe is incredible. Delicious and authentic food, great service, fabulous margaritas, and two patios. They have a churro cart if you're celebrating your birthday. Super cute and so yummy. read more

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This used to be one of my favorite restaurants. Not after last night. We had a reservation for Mother's Day dinner at 7. Arrived 10 min early. Had to wait a few minutes for them to figure out where to put us. They sit us right by the kitchen where there's a pole in between our chairs. Since restaurant was surprisingly empty I asked to get a different table, specially since it was my dad and brother's first time. Well you would think I was asking something out of the ordinary. Then they give us a table almost joining this huge party where there a curtain literally right on the chair (wish I had a picture). When I requested one of the open nicer/ more room tables I was told they were "reserved" for 8 pm ( an hour after ours). I reminded her we also had a reservation. Needless to say I was done at that point and just wanted to leave. It was very clear they couldn't care less about us. Rest of the party wanted to stay so sat by the kitchen. they brought us chips, looked like they took broken left overs and put in our basket. Others around didn't look like that . The waiter was the only one that was nice but unfortunately it was too late. We had drinks , appetizers and left. Went to another mexican restaurant where they took wonderful care of us with a huge smile. Best decision. I attached pictures of all the seats we couldn't take and how our left over chips came. And we couldn't have taken any of the open seats before they were "reserved". read more

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Want a place that's a bit of a change from your regular Tex Mex places? Search no further. This is nicer, better and different. Their food is incredible and the staff always seem happy and friendly. Try the street corn but there is a lot to choose from and it's all great! read more

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Allison was the absolute best! So knowledgeable on the items on the menu. Helped us narrow down our meal options. The place was super spacious and there was plenty of parking. The dood came out in a timely manner. Everything was so good and delicious, the restaurant was super chill. read more

Ambriza - Grilled chicken - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

OMG!! This place was amazing! I had the pineapple Serrano margarita and it was delicious! A little spicy though. The waiter brought us street corn which was fabulous. I highly recommend the barbicoa tacos!! Fantastic!! read more

Ambriza - Street Corn - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is not the place it once was. The appetizer (soup) wasn't brought out as an appetizer/starter. We saw a tray of 3 corn cobs (street corn) go out and back, tried again and went back; came back out again and went back. We laughed because the server was trying not to give up. It was apparent it was either misordered or someone wasn't claiming it. However a few seconds later our server came out with a plate with one Cobb and said because t was my friend's first time here he was receiving a treat as a first timer. it was a nice gesture but we were sitting there already disappointed with our mango margaritas that were way too sweet to enjoy (and very little mango), and our server had already misjudged the two of us: I ordered fish tacos since it was a Friday during lent but bc my friend also then ordered fish tacos, for some reason the server assumed my friend was wanting a non meat meal and when our food was brought out he said mine had black beans bc there was pork in it and my friend had refried black beans that was meatless. My friend could have cared less - he just wanted to try the fish tacos and I'm the practicing catholic lol. So, my friend ate the corn while I sat waiting for my soup. The entrees came out and my soup with it. Thank goodness the server comped my soup since I dint eat it (1: it was supposed to have been a cup not the bowl, and 2: that was the worst cream of poblano soup I've ever had). Unfortunately, things did not get better with our fish tacos. The aïoli mayo was so strong. It was all you could taste, and the fish had almost no taste whatsoever. The flour tortillas were so thick we ended up not eating them and trying to just eat the inside because the tortillas were just so thick - and we both were surprised that they were flower tortillas not corn tortillas like most fish tacos are served on. I will say that my black beans would have been good. Have they not been filled with so much salt but otherwise they still had potential. Our server was attentive and pleasant, but there were just too many things that didn't go well between the drinks, the appetizers, the comments and choice la he selected for our beans, etc. I used to race about this place a few years back. But I also have to say the place used to be packed on Friday evenings and it wasn't - so perhaps I'm not the only one who noticed it isn't as good as it used to be. I'd say if you've never been, and you don't know where else to eat, give it a try - but be prepared for expensive food that is just ok. I'll give it some time before I recommend it to anyone if my friends and family - just won't take that chance for a while, and maybe it will improve to being as good as it used to be. read more

We were there for the first time this evening. VERY attentive staff! Comfortable and clean ambiance! The starter and main course were absolutely amazing! It was the best Mexican food that I have tried. We felt like VIPs with how attentive the staff were. Lots to choose from in the extensive menu and I am sure it's all great. The presentation of the dishes was amazing as well. We will definitely keep this restaurant on rotation! Thanks to Brandon for amazing service! read more

amazing Mexican food! The Elote was SO good and the soup was tasty. We got tacos for dinner- It was three tacos with rice and beans per plate. The fish tacos were probably the best I've ever had and the pork lechon was new to me but so soft. Tacos al pastor was fine not bad but not mind blowing, same with the churros they were just fine. Really appreciated the birthday celebration they did, they sang for another table, but gave us the choice to not to sing for us haha and they gave us the free churros after. read more

Ambriza - chicharron pork belly - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We had a girls' night here and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! The atmosphere was fun and welcoming. Our waiter was attentive--maybe a little too attentive at first, as he kept stopping by even after we said we wanted to enjoy drinks first--but overall the service was friendly. The food was absolutely over-the-top delicious! I ordered the Tostones Beef Picadillo and Empanadas, and every bite was amazing. The portions were generous enough that I even had leftovers to take home. Now let's talk margaritas--WOW. We each tried the cucumber jalapeño margarita, and it was honestly the best I've ever had. Fresh, balanced, and with the perfect kick. As a first-time visit, we were surprised with complimentary street corn, which was a really nice touch. We'll definitely be back to try more dishes and cocktails. Highly recommend for a fun night out! read more

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Will be coming back! Our server Sophia was fantastic! Very attentive and knowledgeable with the menu and she was so sweet! Food was great, can't wait to come back! Thank you Sophia! read more

Ambriza - My plate the motuleño,(with the plantains) my husbands plate the chilaquiles with the steak. - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

Outstanding experience. Food,service, excellent! We sat outside. The staff seem to love their jobs. All the ingredients are fresh and are locally sourced. read more

I was in the Houston area for work and a colleague suggested Ambriza for happy hour. They brought out homemade chips and two dipping sauces. To drink, I went with "Talk Whiskey to Me", which is Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Ancho Reyes Chile liqueur, lime juice, pineapple syrup and angostura bitters. I followed up with the cucumber serrano margarita, which is cool and refreshing upfront and follows with a bit of heat. As an entree, I went with the fajita mix which comes with beef, chicken, shrimp and ribs. It was served in a molcajete. The staff were very friendly. They recommended the cucumber serrano margarita. The restaurant is a good size. They have high tops and a bar that are offered happy hour specials. If I'm ever in the Houston area again and in the mood for Mexican, I'd give them another try. read more

Ambriza - Cucumber serrano margarita - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

I was visiting family in Houston and we wanted to have a nice brunch/lunch. I searched on Yelp and this place got great reviews. We arrived on a sunday at about noon and it was busy. We got a drink at the bar while we waited for a table to open up. We waited about 10 minutes. When we sat down we ordered some drinks. Their margaritas are excellent. I ordered the juevos rancheros and my wife got the steak and eggs. Both dishes were awesome. The steak was so tender and had a fantastic flavor to it. My juevos rancheros were really good as well. Since it was our first time here they brought out fresh conchas with a hot chocolate table side cart. It was such a nice gesture and delicious! The service here is really good and the food is fantastic. I liked the music they were playing and the entire vibe of the place is fun. We will definetly be back here or to one of the other locations next time we are in Houston. read more

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Ohhh, Ambriza. I really wanted to like you. I really, really, did. I've been wanting to try this place out since it opened. And I have been invited a few times to go try this place, and was excited to, but always had something going on and was never got to go to it. I especially liked that they had a rack for purses and gift bags to hang onto. It's the little things, you know? And so when I was trying to find a place to take a friend for her birthday lunch, I decided this would be a great place to go to because of it's fun atmosphere and because she is such a big fan of chips and salsa. Little did i know, these things would be it's downfall. I feel like if you are going to be a restaurant like this serving Tex-Mex or Mexican or what have you, you need to have great salsa and great queso. I am not exaggerating when I say that the salsa tastes exactly like tomato sauce that comes in spaghettios. I actually didn't end up tasting the queso. Everyone at the table who did, commented how it had a weird texture and it reminded them of cottage cheese and scrambled eggs. I don't like when people review things that they didn't actually taste, but I think that I can get a pass here because of the texture of it. I had the seafood enchiladas, and it was just fine-- nothing exciting, nothing that I would really want to return back to--especially since we have a few great Tex-Mex places around the area. The green sauce was the same as the one they give with chips and you can't change out sauces or mix and match with the enchiladas, if you like that option. The Mexican rice wasn't all too great, kind of dry, but the beans were actually pretty good. The server was pretty good, and I actually tipped well despite the food, because of the fact that he brought out the picture frame for my friend's birthday and churros with cream and they sang happy birthday to her. I would come here again for the birthday experience but probably not otherwise. It's one of those places you go to only for the experience and not the food. read more

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Incredible service from start to finish. The team was kind, welcoming, and you could tell they genuinely cared about the experience, not just turning tables. We chose this spot instead of Chuy's and it was absolutely the right call. The food was way better, fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared. The margaritas were great, balanced and refreshing, and there were plenty of authentic options on the menu. Huge bonus for families, the kids' meals were solid and actually well done, not an afterthought. This place easily earned a repeat visit. read more

If you have a stomach made of steel and love drinking alcohol, then this place is for you! The drinks are made extremely strong! Happy Hour drinks prices are dynamically priced based on the time of ordering. Customer service - A+ Ambiance A+ Food B+ - all TexMex food tastes the same to me. read more

Ambriza - Happy Hour Drink menu - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Food and drinks are I would recommend the cucumber Serrano margarita which has won best margarita in Houston many years in a row. The pastel azteca is my personal favorite, chicken, poblano - lots of sauce/flavor similar to an enchilada. Ambiance is fun and they always fun Hispanic music and they have a dead of the day theme. Service is 10/10 - always helpful and checking in to see if you are comfortable read more

Ambriza - LUNCH PASTEL AZTECA - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Service was great! Interior design was amazing too. I personally don't go out eat Mexican food much, so I wasn't sure what to expect. I liked the tacos, but others were okay for me. read more

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Came here for the first time for their all day happy hour on Mondays and they did not disappoint. They gave me a complimentary elote since it was my first time which was so good that we ended up getting 2 more orders. I also got the chicken quesadilla, which was so flavorful and filling. The drinks were just right and super cheap thanks to their happy hour. I've recommended Ambriza to a few friends and they've loved it as well. I've made it one of my go to spots for happy hour now. Their brunch was really good too. The restaurant is very pretty and has a nice authentic Mexican ambiance to it. read more

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Holy mole guacamole! What an awesome Mexican restaurant. I absolutely loved that this wasn't your typical tex-mex place and that it leaned more on the authentic Mexican cuisine side. We were super excited to find that first timers receive complimentary corn on the cob. The corn is dressed with mayo, Parmesan and cilantro with a side of tajin. Super tasty, yummy and perfect starter. Additionally, chips and salsa is served so be careful or you'll be really full before your meal arrives. We did share entrees as we were really hungry but wanted to go out to celebrate a graduation. We stopped by Tuesday afternoon and we're seated right away. Portions are generous so bring an appetite. We ordered the fajita meal which came in a large molcajete (mortar) with plenty of grilled veggies and a plate of rice, beans and guacamole. All was really flavorful and fresh. The tortillas were obviously homemade which is rare. I ordered the enfrijoladas and loved them! Beans were really good but the chicken inside was the star. Super flavorful and the chipotle added a perfect touch in spice. I was full but I ate it all! As a graduation appreciation, our server brought out their house 4 leches which was absolutely delicious and I'm still thinking about it. Very moist, not too sweet...just perfection. Make sure you try their desserts even if you don't have room! We had amazing service and they made us feel connected to the Mexican roots they're portraying through their food.I highly recommend Ambriza! There's plenty of parking but can be hard to find when frequenting during busy evening hours so come early and enjoy some margaritas. read more

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Good food, great service, fun ambiance. I came here for the first time with a large group for work. It did take a while to get water, but the service was otherwise quick and personable despite our large party size. I appreciated that the manager checked in on our group multiple times. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that first timers to the restaurant get a free portion of elote (served on the cob), which was fresh and well-seasoned. I'd like to mention that I happened to notice the table of elderly first-time customers next to me received theirs off the cob, served in a cup (esquite-style), which I thought was great attention to detail. Chips and salsa were tasty, but the dips were too cold, which threw me off a little. For my entree I ordered the Fideo Seco, which looks like a seasonal/featured menu item. I enjoyed it but would have liked more veggies to give a fresh crunch and cut through all the richness. I got to try some empanadas and churros off my coworkers, and those were excellent. Love how bright, open, and bustling the interior is. The patio is always really lively every time I pass by, but I'll be avoiding it for now during the humid Houston summer. I appreciate that they're open a little later - up to 10:00pm most nights and 11:00pm on the weekends. Great parking since it's in the Vintage. I'll be back to try some drinks with friends. I'm honestly surprised I haven't eaten here sooner! - Ambiance: 5/5 - Food: 4/5 - Service: 5/5 read more

Ambriza - Complimentary elote for first timers - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Went at lunch time and the place was BUZZING. It's a very popular restaurant. I wouldn't go for lunch though, I'd only return for the dessert/breakfast/brunch foods. Their hot chocolate and pastries is divine. GET THAT FOR SURE!! Their serving in the fajita platter was okay but the food was not out of this world delicious. Just sufficient. It's a loud restaurant (acoustics bouncing everywhere). Would be difficult for hard of hearing people. Ladies restroom had 2 stalls. Was clean. Baby changer in larger stall. read more

Ambriza - Dia de los Muertos themed - Mexican Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The food is all around delicious and of course the service was great too! This location is were my friend lives so we came here to grab a bite and enjoy the vibes. I like eating out and and trying new places so glad we were able to come back here! read more

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Great food as I love the Mexican Street Corn. It's very similar to what I got in Mexico but with a fancy flare to it. The wait time could be a bit on the weekends or when there are events at the boardwalk. read more