Mexican cooking a family tradition
A little piece of Mexico can be found at a restaurant right here in northeast Amarillo.read more
View ArticleEatery offers burgers, 'rippers'
A new burger joint is now open on Polk Street.read more
View ArticleHidden Treasures: Diner tucked away in unlikely spot
A sure sign of the success of one of the most hidden restaurants in downtown Amarillo? It had to double its seating capacity since its new owners took it over.Still, not many people have ever heard of...
View ArticleHidden Treasures: Name change meant to draw attention
Sharon Dewey has been a longtime fan of Thai Siam, even before it underwent its name change in January.But she has one slight bone to pick: The portions used to be a little bigger.Owner Amanda Boubpha...
View ArticleHidden Treasures: Drive-thru promises high-end fare
For five months, Scott Buchanan and Rin Roberts, who are engaged and co-owners of Yellow City Street Food, have served multi-regional foods with a southwest vibe from a drive-thru-only location at...
View ArticleHidden Treasures: The meat brings you back to Fat Boys
Fat Boys’ Bar-B-Qo Address: 104 N. 23rd St., Canyono Phone: 806-655-7363o Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturdayo Fare: Barbecueo Popular dishes: Beef, sausage, ham and potato salado Price...
View ArticleHidden Treasures: Ranch House's desserts, breakfasts earn reputation
The Ranch House Cafeo Address: 810 23rd St., Canyono Phone: 806-655-8785o Hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sundayo Fare:...
View ArticleHidden Treasures: Shi Lee's food full of soul
Shi Lee’s Barbecue and Soul Food Cafeo Address: 1213 S.W. Third Ave.o Phone: 806-220-0032o Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sundayo Fare: Barbecue and soul foodo...
View ArticleHidden Treasures: El Giro takes pride in authentic Mexican fare
El Giroo Address: 1800 S. Bell St.o Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturdayo Owners: Hugo and Gerardo Ruizo Fare: Mexican foodo Popular dishes: Carne...
View ArticleHidden Treasures: Thai Thai loves big eaters
Thai Thaio Address: 2515 S. Grand St.o Hours: 10:45 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Sundayo Owner: Pane Kongdarao Fare: Thai, Laotian, Chineseo Popular dishes: Laos BBQ, lo mein, cucumber salad, fish...
View ArticleHidden Treasures: There's nothing mindless about the pleasures of Zombie Burger
Zombie Burgero Address: Inside Friendz Bar, 711 S.W. 10th Ave.o Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (or later) Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (or later) Friday and Saturdayo Owner: Jarrit and...
View ArticleHidden Treasures: Take Route 66 to Tasty Town
For this installment of our regular Hidden Treasures series, we found not just our kicks, but also some sensational food from all over the world, on Amarillo’s Historic Route 66.In the span of several...
View ArticleHidden Treasures: Paya Thai takes spice seriously
A former highlight of Southwest Amarillo is now making people on Route 66 cry.Paya Thai — a condensed version of the former Pattaya, 6204 Hillside Road — now serves up a variety of Asian delicacies on...
View ArticleHidden Treasures: Cruisers boasts open atmosphere, popular bar foods
Taking its Route 66 location to heart, Cruisers Grill & Bar puts the pedal to the metal with its menu and its atmosphere.Set inside an old automotive shop on the historic highway, Cruisers offers...
View ArticleHidden Treasures: Amarillo Hut offers a taste of the East
Shagufta Jabeen certainly had the experience to become a chef, even without formal training.“With three picky kids and 20 years later, she’s become a master chef,” daughter Ifrah Kanwal said.Now,...
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