Thai House
1 / 28#28. Thai House
- Rating: 3.8/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5601 East Amarillo Blvd. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated cheap eats in Amarillo by diners
Americans spend a lot of money on eating out—in 2024, that totaled $1.54 trillion, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.
Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with more than 7 in 10 consumers eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.
Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because tortillas are cheaper to produce than bread. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.
Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Amarillo area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (out of 4) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than five locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
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Thai Koon
2 / 28#27. Thai Koon
- Rating: 3.8/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7030 South Western Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
Thai Diamond
3 / 28#26. Thai Diamond
- Rating: 3.9/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1653 North Grand St. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Thai, Laotian, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
La Frontera
4 / 28#25. La Frontera
- Rating: 3.9/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1401 South Arthur St. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Bangkok Restaurant and Lounge
5 / 28#24. Bangkok Restaurant and Lounge
- Rating: 3.9/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5901 East Amarillo Blvd. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
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La Campana
6 / 28#23. La Campana
- Rating: 3.9/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2220 Canyon Drive Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Thai Town
7 / 28#22. Thai Town
- Rating: 4.0/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1300 Ross St. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
Crazy Larry's Pit Bar-B-Que
8 / 28#21. Crazy Larry's Pit Bar-B-Que
- Rating: 4.0/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4315 Teckla Blvd. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Caterers, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
Jacobo's Cafe
9 / 28#20. Jacobo's Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3701 Olsen Blvd. Ste L Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: American, Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
Cafe Marizon
10 / 28#19. Cafe Marizon
- Rating: 4.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6151 Hillside Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
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Doug's Bar-B-Q
11 / 28#18. Doug's Bar-B-Q
- Rating: 4.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3313 South Georgia St. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
Mimi's Restaurant
12 / 28#17. Mimi's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1400 Ross St. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Sharky's Burrito Company
13 / 28#16. Sharky's Burrito Company
- Rating: 4.0/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1612 South Georgia St. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, fast food, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
Zombiez Bar and Grill
14 / 28#15. Zombiez Bar and Grill
- Rating: 4.1/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 711 Sw 10th Ave. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: American, Bars, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
Burrito Stop
15 / 28#14. Burrito Stop
- Rating: 4.1/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 114 Southeast 9th St. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
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Los Braceros
16 / 28#13. Los Braceros
- Rating: 4.1/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3303 Bell St. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
Ichiban
17 / 28#12. Ichiban
- Rating: 4.2/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3309 Wimberly Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Thai, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
The 806 Coffee + Lounge
18 / 28#11. The 806 Coffee + Lounge
- Rating: 4.2/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2812 Southwest 6th Ave. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Music Venues, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
Bagel Place
19 / 28#10. Bagel Place
- Rating: 4.2/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3301 Bell St. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Sandwiches, Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
Tortilleria Lupita
20 / 28#9. Tortilleria Lupita
- Rating: 4.2/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4013 East 10th Ave. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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Ye Olde Pancake Station
21 / 28#8. Ye Olde Pancake Station
- Rating: 4.2/5 (437 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2800 Virginia Cir Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
El Giro
22 / 28#7. El Giro
- Rating: 4.2/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1800 Bell St. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
The Golden Light Cantina
23 / 28#6. The Golden Light Cantina
- Rating: 4.3/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2906 Southwest 6th Ave. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Burgers, Sandwiches, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
English Field House Restaurant
24 / 28#5. English Field House Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10610 American Drive Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Benjamin Donuts & Bakery
25 / 28#4. Benjamin Donuts & Bakery
- Rating: 4.4/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7003 Bell St. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
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The Potato Factory
26 / 28#3. The Potato Factory
- Rating: 4.4/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4631 Western St. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Fast food, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
Furrbies
27 / 28#2. Furrbies
- Rating: 4.4/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 210 Southwest 6th Ave. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
Wesley's Bean Pot & BBQ
28 / 28#1. Wesley's Bean Pot & BBQ
- Rating: 4.7/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6406 River Road Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 388 metros.
