Highest-rated restaurants in Amarillo by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Amarillo by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Amarillo, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#30. Metropolitan - A Speakeasy
- Rating: 4.5/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 9181 Town Square Blvd. Ste 1201 Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, New American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#29. The Potato Factory
- Rating: 4.5/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4631 Western St. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Fast food, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Scratch Made Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 118 Southwest 6th Ave. Ste A Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Bakeries, Cupcakes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#27. OHMS Cafe And Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 619 South Tyler St. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Cafes, Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Valore Italian Restaurant And Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 900 South Tyler St. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Italian, Pasta Shops, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Pizzeria Nomad
- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 2648 Southwest 34th Ave. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#24. 575 Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (341 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2803 Civic Cir Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Vegan, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Cafe Blvd Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 5316 East Amarillo Blvd. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Vietnamese, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Sa*vor Tapas Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 7669 Hillside Road Ste 600 Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Tapas Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#21. El Manantial
- Rating: 4.5/5 (398 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3823 East Amarillo Blvd. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Bangkok Tokyo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (350 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2413 South Western St. Ste A Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Roosters Espresso Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3440 Bell St. Unit 110 Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Coyote Bluff Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (561 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2417 South Grand St. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Burgers, American, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Joe's Pizza & Pasta
- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 19151 West Interstate 40 Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Spicy Mike's Bar-B-Q Haven
- Rating: 4.5/5 (336 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6723 South Western St. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Barbeque, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Girasol Cafe & Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (355 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3201 South Coulter St. Ste B Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Flamingos Latin Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 701 East Amarillo Blvd. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Latin American, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Sunday's Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 112 Southwest 6th Ave. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Salad, Cajun/Creole, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#12. El Bracero
- Rating: 4.5/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2116 South Grand St. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#11. David's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 400 East Hastings Ave. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. El Vaquero
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 2200 Southeast 3rd Ave. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Shi Lee's BBQ and Soul Food
- Rating: 4.5/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1213 Southwest 3rd Ave. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Barbeque, Soul Food, Southern
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Yellow City Street Food
- Rating: 4.5/5 (460 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2916 Wolflin Ave. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: New American, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Wesley's Bean Pot & BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6406 River Road Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Tyler's Barbeque
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1081 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3301 Olsen Blvd. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#5. It's a Punjabi Affair
- Rating: 5.0/5 (525 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4201 Bushland Blvd. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Indian, Food Delivery Services
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Delvin's Restaurant & Catering
- Rating: 5.0/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1300 North Hughes St. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: American, Soul Food, Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Coffee Fixx
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 3020 Southwest 6th Ave. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#2. North Heights Discount and Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 1621 Northwest 18th Ave. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Southern, Soul Food, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#1. FAVs
- Rating: 5.0/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 706 Southwest 16th Ave. Amarillo, Texas
- Categories: Salad, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Acai Bowls
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.
