"What an incredible experience! Even though the restaurant was technically closed for lunch, the owner greeted us in the parking lot, invited us inside, and insisted on cooking for us anyway. That alone says everything about the heart behind this place. Every inch of the restaurant is filled with history, photos, and stories — and the owner took the time to share his journey with us. We ended up staying for nearly two hours, not just enjoying amazing Cuban food, but also hearing unforgettable stories about his life and how this restaurant came to be. The food was absolutely delicious, but the hospitality and personal connection made this one of the most memorable dining experiences I’ve had in a long time. If you’re looking for authentic Cuban food served with genuine warmth and a story, this is the place. Highly recommend — and we will definitely be back!"

"Best Cuban sandwich! Wonderful service! We ordered a sampler of the first 4 desserts listed for the table to share. The bread pudding and flan are made in house and were in a three-way tie with the upside down pineapple cake as all time favorites!"

"We visited El Ambia Cubano Restaurant in downtown Melbourne for the first time today. My husband and I are always on the hunt for authentic Cuban cuisine in the area, and this place definitely caught our eye. It’s got a cute and quaint vibe. We decided to do takeout this time just to sample their menu. We ordered the grilled chicken breast with white rice, black beans, and sweet plantains, the ropa vieja with the same sides, and I personally tried their traditional roast pork with congri and boiled yuca. The food was tasty! We noticed they have live music in the evenings, which makes the atmosphere even livelier. We’ll definitely be back to dine in and enjoy the full experience. If you’re looking for a place to get some solid Cuban food, give El Ambia a try!"

"I will leave 3 stars, because, even when the food was bad, and our server didn’t manage to bring anything from what we ordered, and they add random things in the bill, maybe thinking that as long as is less than $2 it’s ok for them to charge a “administrative fee “. Basically making me pay for … what? What am i paying for with this money? Anyway, bad food, bad service, stealing from you, but I still give them 3 starts because they stated very clearly their Cuban spirit in the menu and ambience at this place, and I admire that, I was very impressed. While I won’t be coming back and I won’t recommend it to anyone, I won’t discourage anyone that wants to go , unless you are looking for really good food. If you just want something that’s close to be cuban, this place is ok."

"El Ambia is a nice quaint place for a small gathering. The servers are friendly and helpful. The food is quite tasty but the portions are small. It’s a nice setting to hang out with friends or your special person. The only down side is it can be noisy when bikers ride pass. I’m sorry I didn’t take photos of the food but we very hungry and dug in as soon as it was served."