Amar Restaurant

Amar consistently delivers! Amazing food, drinks, atmosphere, and service. We had the perfect Galentines celebration there and they decorated our table beautifully. The Lomo Saltado, corn rib appetizers, and the elote cake with ice cream are my go tos. It was a wonderful change of pace to try salmon, pulpo, and some other of their delicious dishes. Highly recommend for date night, girls night, or just because.

Amar consistently delivers! Amazing food, drinks, atmosphere, and service. We had the perfect Galentines celebration there and they decorated our table beautifully. The Lomo Saltado, corn rib appetizers, and the elote cake with ice cream are my go tos. It was a wonderful change of pace to try salmon, pulpo, and some other of their delicious dishes. Highly recommend for date night, girls night, or just because.

Amar is a beautiful Peruvian-Mexican spot with amazing food and great customer service. We didn’t have reservations, so we sat at the bar and still had a really good experience—the staff was friendly, attentive, and welcoming. The food was very flavorful and clearly well thought out, and the drinks were very good. You can tell they put effort into both the menu and presentation. They also have a lot of dessert options, which was a big plus. The only small downside was that the food seemed to be placed on a heating stand, which made the rice a bit crunchy instead of staying warm while the rest of the meals were being prepared. Another thing I found a little odd was the bathroom situation—it’s located in another restaurant, and for such a beautiful place with nice décor, the bathroom looked more like a gas station, which kind of throws off the overall vibe. Other than those minor details, everything was perfect. Great food, great drinks, and great service—I’d definitely come back.

Amar is a beautiful Peruvian-Mexican spot with amazing food and great customer service. We didn’t have reservations, so we sat at the bar and still had a really good experience—the staff was friendly, attentive, and welcoming. The food was very flavorful and clearly well thought out, and the drinks were very good. You can tell they put effort into both the menu and presentation. They also have a lot of dessert options, which was a big plus. The only small downside was that the food seemed to be placed on a heating stand, which made the rice a bit crunchy instead of staying warm while the rest of the meals were being prepared. Another thing I found a little odd was the bathroom situation—it’s located in another restaurant, and for such a beautiful place with nice décor, the bathroom looked more like a gas station, which kind of throws off the overall vibe. Other than those minor details, everything was perfect. Great food, great drinks, and great service—I’d definitely come back.

We discovered Amar while making impromptu plans for a trip to El Paso, TX. We’re passionate about Peruvian food, and in Dallas, there aren’t many options available. Reservations are made through OpenTable. Upon arrival, our wait time was less than five minutes. The hostess greeted us warmly and showed us to our table near the bar area. Our server approached us promptly and took our beverage order. For dinner, we chose the Amar mixed ceviche and the Lomo Saltado. The portions are generous and perfect for sharing. The ceviche is well balanced, with flavors from octopus, fish, squid, mussels, shrimp, corn, and sweet potato blending beautifully. We ordered the Lomo Saltado medium-rare. I’ll admit that a medium cook might bring out a bit more of the beef’s flavor, but even so, it was very tasty and tender. Overall, I give this visit a 7.5 out of 10. It’s a solid choice for a casual outing while still elevating the concept of date night with Peruvian cuisine.