Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Amarillo, according to Yelp
Barbecue, also known as BBQ for short, has captivated the taste buds of millions of people across the world; its smell, a quintessential part of backyard parties and long, lazy holiday weekends. This cooking method involves slow cooking and smoking meat over an open flame or heat source. Beyond the slab of baby back ribs and brisket that we're probably familiar with, barbecue has a long history dating back centuries and is rooted in various cultures.
The earliest origins of barbecue can be traced back to the Taino people, who were Indigenous to the Caribbean. By the 19th century, the technique became widespread in the American South, primarily using pork. Taino people didn't use the word barbecue. Instead, this method of cooking food over a raised wooden grate was referred to as barbacoa.
As time passed, techniques and flavors evolved as a result of colonization, globalization, and advancements in technology. Today, barbecue has become a beloved food all over the world. In the United States, there are four distinct styles: Memphis, North Carolina, Kansas City, and Texas BBQ. Memphis is renowned for pulled pork; North Carolina for smoked pork infused in vinegar sauce; Kansas City for dry-rubbed meats, and Texas for grilled brisket.
No matter the style, however, barbecue can be enjoyed anywhere, but if you're specifically looking for the best places to enjoy the savory and mouthwatering delights, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Amarillo using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#20. Logan's Roadhouse
- Rating: 2.0/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8310 Interstate 40 W Amarillo, TX 79106
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#19. Dickey's Barbecue Pit
- Rating: 3.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6015 Hillside Rd Suite 100 Amarillo, TX 79109
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Chicken Wings
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#18. Henk's Bar-B-Que
- Rating: 3.0/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1508 S Grand St Amarillo, TX 79104
- Categories: Barbecue
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#17. Robinson's Bbq
- Rating: 3.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5920 Hillside Rd Amarillo, TX 79109
- Categories: Barbecue
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#16. RibCrib BBQ
- Rating: 3.5/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5050 S Coulter St Amarillo, TX 79119
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#15. Smokey Joe's Texas Cafe
- Rating: 3.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2903 West 6th St Amarillo, TX 79101
- Categories: Bars, Barbecue
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#14. LongHorn Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.5/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8200 W Interstate 40 Amarillo, TX 79106
- Categories: Steakhouses, American (Traditional), Barbecue
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#13. Dyer's Bar-B-Que
- Rating: 3.5/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1619 S Kentucky St Ste 526 Amarillo, TX 79102
- Categories: Barbecue
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#12. Mitch's Texas Style Bbq
- Rating: 3.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 8507 East I-40 Amarillo, TX 79118
- Categories: Barbecue
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#11. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2805 W Interstate 40 Frontage Rd Amarillo, TX 79109
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue
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#10. Crazy Larry's Pit Bar-B-Que
- Rating: 4.0/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4315 Teckla Blvd Amarillo, TX 79109
- Categories: Caterers, Barbecue
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#9. Doug's Bar-B-Q
- Rating: 4.0/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3313 S Georgia St Amarillo, TX 79109
- Categories: Barbecue
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#8. Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
- Rating: 4.0/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3751 W Interstate 40 Amarillo, TX 79109
- Categories: Barbecue
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#7. Volcano Korean BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 8518 W I-40 Frontage Rd Amarillo, TX 79106
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
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#6. Wesley's Bean Pot & BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6406 River Rd Amarillo, TX 79108
- Categories: Barbecue
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#5. Spicy Mike's Bar-B-Q Haven
- Rating: 4.5/5 (328 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6723 S Western St Amarillo, TX 79110
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches
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#4. Tyler's Barbeque
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1033 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3301 Olsen Blvd Amarillo, TX 79109
- Categories: Barbecue
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#3. Shi Lee's BBQ and Soul Food
- Rating: 4.5/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1213 SW 3rd Ave Amarillo, TX 79106
- Categories: Barbecue, Soul Food, Southern
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#2. Delvin's Restaurant & Catering
- Rating: 5.0/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1300 N Hughes St Amarillo, TX 79107
- Categories: American (Traditional), Soul Food, Barbecue
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#1. Pork N Things BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 10816 SE 3rd Ave Amarillo, TX 79118
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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