Mexican Food in Amarillo (2025)

Run by the Murguía family for decades, El Tejavan is Amarillo’s benchmark for Jalisco-style cooking: hand‑pressed corn tortillas, arrachera, and al pastor. Featured in Southern Living and highlighted by Visit Amarillo, it’s the city’s essential Mexican restaurant.

A beloved local mini‑group with deep Zacatecas roots, Braceros is known for adobada, tampiqueña, and lively nights on Historic Route 66. Praised by local tourism features for its heritage and Route 66 setting, it remains a go‑to for celebratory meals.

An Amarillo fixture blending Tex‑Mex, New Mexican, and Mexican staples since the late 1980s, with stuffed sopapillas and red chile plates that locals grew up on. A long‑running Route 66 District favorite, frequently noted by travelers and local guides.

Family‑run and deeply local, El Manantial leans Jalisco with birria tacos, pozole, aguachile, and micheladas. Visit Amarillo spotlights it among the city’s top taco stops for standout birria and charro beans.

A family‑owned Michoacán‑inspired truck celebrated for rich birria tacos and birria ramen. Highlighted by Visit Amarillo and recognized in Texas Monthly’s taco coverage, it posts pop‑up locations on social—follow for hours and drops.

Late‑night favorite known for vampiritos—crispy, cheese‑laced tacos that land between a tostada and quesadilla—plus carne asada fries. Recommended by Visit Amarillo for post‑sunset eats and loyal local crowds.

Part truck, part fast‑casual taquería, El Giro wins fans with a generous salsa bar, $‑friendly street tacos, and crowd‑favorite quesabirria. Noted on local roundups and praised by diners for fast service and value.

A no‑frills tortillería with a steady line for warm flour and corn tortillas, breakfast burritos, chile verde, and asada tacos. Frequently praised by locals for handmade tortillas and value.

A neighborhood stalwart for hearty Mexican breakfasts, menudo, and house‑made tortillas. Frequently cited by locals for its old‑school charm and spicy salsa, it’s a reliable morning or early‑afternoon stop.

Once a roaming orange truck, Canelos returned with a fixed Boulevard spot, serving quesabirria, birria ramen, and asada fries. Local news tracked its comeback and fans followed for bold salsas and late hours.