Braceros Mexican Grill & Bar

Great food, very authentic, salsa is really good and the beer is cold!! We had a chicken quesadilla and a taco plate. Both were really good!! We will definitely visit again when we’re in Amarillo.

Driving through to Dallas to fly home to Australia had to try this place with the great reviews. Unusual location but boy the food was amazing generous portions sooo good and service was helpful and excellent…

Best Parillada meal I've ever had thank you and thank you for having a great meat selection. God bless. Denise is a wonderfully beautiful young lady.

The enchiladas lunch special was incredible. We ate like queens & it was amazing prices. The rice & refried beans were incredible. Same with the salsa & chips. Must get the al pastor tacos!!

Good location good food .. We've both had better Queso dip. It's was just ok. The workers was nice.

I absolutely loved this place! A friend that lives in the area recommends this restaurant, and I'm glad they did. I grew up in Texas, so I know good Mexican food. This place reminds me of a restaurant growing up that is no longer in business in the valley. The staff are super friendly and helpful. The people in this town are awesome too. I met several teachers in the area there for dinner. I had a great time and will be back if I pass through again. I would highly recommend this restaurant. Go try for yourself! If anyone knows the teacher to my left in the picture tell her I think she is cute. 😁

Fast hot plates nicely prepared. Local place worth the visit

Interesting old place that makes you feel it's been around forever. The first thing they brought was chips and a pitcher (yes, a small pitcher!!) of salsa! The drinks were good as was the food. Our waiter was attentive and friendly. We're happy we came!

Wow! Great food and service. Found this place while driving thru Amarillo and had to stop. Chips and Salsa were delicious. The ground beef was so flavorful! Everything was general. Really good place to stop to eat. If in the area make sure you stop in.

A waiter there altered my credit card statement after the fact adding $2 to the tip amount when we left cash on the table as a tip. Future criminals working here I will be filing a police report and will get to the bottom it it , I have a witness and my bank statement As well as filing with the FTC.

Horrible experience Unhealthy, extraordinarily greasy "food" Low grade ingredients Dirty Upon walking in today, at 4:30 pm, the place was barely 1/4 occupied. I'm greeted by this early 20 year old male wearing shorts and a hoodie, as though he just left the gym. No restaurant attire, no name tag, and rude, oh so rude. I'm supposed to know that he works for the restaurant. He's conveying this smug "you don't belong here" attitude, one of rejection. I'm a party of 1. Imagine that, no 15 relatives or noisy babies. He walks me all of the way through the empty dining room, past 20 tables and into this horribly tacky bar and to a dirty, rickety high-top bar table. The air is musty and smells. Bad lighting and of course, booze bottles everywhere. Boy it's dirty and hasn't been remodeled since the Alamo. I just want to bring in a cleaning crew and dismantle the whole room. Here's the fun part. To get there, we literally pass under a sign at the doorway of the bar that says "Jaime's Cantina." I politely tell him that I don't want to sit in the bar. And he has the audacity to tell me "oh, that's not in the bar." Unless he's that poorly educated, and doesn't know Spanish. A Mexican cantina is a bar. Out of disgust, he insults me quietly to another early 20's pseudo Caucasian male with a crazy haircut from the circus. I'm supposed to feel real good now. As an aside, They've positioned these rubber floor mats right in the entryway serving as a trip hazard for the public. Bizarre. Finally, I'm seated and the service is back to normal. Waitress is nice. The table has a little bit of food on it from the last party. Oh well. It's a Mexican restaurant in the old part of the city. So we can't say anything. It's just coooool. But oh my, the grease! From the enchilada to the chile relleno to the beans, everything is immersed in grease. So it's unhealthy and any other style of food, we'd make a scene about this level of rampant, grease, salt and cheap, unhealthy ingredients. But this one cuisine? It always gets a pass for some reason. The enchilada was tasty but basic. The tortilla chips? Poor tasting. The salsa, fresh but bland. The chile relleno? So greasy that even trying to eat this proves an exercise tantamount to overcoming your own self preservation instincts. I asked the server if they could bring Tabasco. It was as though she'd never heard of it. They literally lack hot sauce. After paying and leaving this place, I couldn't help but note another 20 something military aged male carrying a box measuring 10"x6"x6" or so. What is it? "Artificial butter flavored oil." Needless to say, this is, at best, margarine. I've felt sick all evening following my visit to this truly greasy meal. My advice: if you get the hankering for Mexican food? Go to Whole Foods and buy an Amy's frozen cheese enchilada. It's tastier, fresher, far more healthy, cheaper and best of all, you don't get snubbed or lied to by a kid or forced to sit in a non-bar bar.

Tried dry aged beef fajitas for the first time..great flavor!! The beef is served with melted cheese on top of crispy taco shell..YUMMO! Service was quick and good. The restaurant is very casual and is decorated with cute antique items.

Plus for the top shelf margarita and the cute terracotta serving cups and terracotta plates. The plate stays hot longer keeping your meal hot longer. For me the food was mid. It tastes much like a Mexican food you get at almost any other restaurant. I will say their Chile relleno is massive compared to other rellenos I have tried in the past and the poblano peppers much thicker. Beyond that it's comparable to others I had. $15.99 with rice and beans it's worth it.

We went on 11.20.25 with a group of 7. We got there at 6:00 pm and they were not busy. We ordered drinks and shortly ordered dinner. Everything started very nicely. Well it didn't last. The food started being served and 6 of our group got their order while the 7th person waited and finally received dinner when everyone else was almost finished. The food was not up to par! One had cheese enchiladas and the plate was hot but nothing else was, even the cheese was not melted. Another in our group ordered fish tacos and all that was on it was small fried fish in a cold hard corn tortilla. I know tacos including fish have toppings as well! The one who waited to be served received the meal and it was cold! Really how can a deep fried chimichanga be cold? I don't know but they did it successfully‍. I personally watched as the staff was playing around hitting each other with towels and slapping other employees butts while customers paid the price! This is the 2nd time the food has been more like Taco Bell than what it used to be. Jaime is losing business because of the immature attitude and behaviors of his employees. This used to be the place to get the best Mexican food in Amarillo but not anymore! I do not recommend this restaurant to anyone!! JAIME PLEASE GET IT BACK IN ORDER!! We have been going there for 20 plus years, but we will take our business elsewhere from now on. I hate to see this happening to a once go to place!!

Food was okay but service was good. The enchiladas were pretty dry even with the sauce. The fajitas were good, tasty, tender and served on a hot plate

Had dinner here tonight. Grok actually told us this was the best food in Amarillo (Mexican). I have to wholeheartedly agree! Joel took wonderful care of us. Chips and salsa came out first and both were very fresh with just the right amount of spiciness in the salsa!! My man had the veggie fajitas and he couldn't rave enough. It comes out in two plates, the grilled veggies on 1 and the beans, rice and garnish comes out on another! I had the beef fajitas chimichanga smothered in queso, with rice and beans. Everything was perfectly cooked, hot from the stove and delicious. The restaurant itself is clean and very festive in Mexican colors and decor. We will come back whenever we are in Texas and specifically Amarillo again!!

I was pleasantly surprised at our delicious Bracero's is. The service could be a bit more prompt, but the food is absolutely delicious. Also best Ranch Water's I have ever had. I ordered the Enchiladas Al Carbon - One chicken and one beef with Mole sauce. Sometimes mole is hit or miss, but this one had all the right flavors. I loved it so much I requested some extra mole sauce. The sauce was a bit on the light side and I like it extra saucy. Everyone's at our table enjoyed their meals.

Wednesday, fajita special. However, veggie only, still full price. So if you elect to not get 2 meats, you pay $2 more. For watery vegetables, Makes no sense. So I ordered just a side of rice and beans, and they charged me a little amount more than the menu price. Not the worst thing, but disappointing. I won't be back.

Right along historic Route 66 lies this inconspicuous restaurant amongst the various antique and specialty shops. Inside, the atmosphere moves your eyes from displays and framed art with what sounds like current Latino hits which has the servers swaying in the service stations. The tortilla chips are thick and crisp and they're brought to the table with a small carafe of salsa. Entrees were neither too spicy nor North country bland. Ground beef enchilada were very tasty and the cheese enchilada, had no onions, both enchanced with the sour cream queso sauce. Beef tamale seemed to be a ground beef but still quite good, and the chicken tamale was smothered in a sauce along with cheese. Fried rice bordered on cooked too long/too moist but tasted good, especially with a dollop of their salsa. Added bonus. Spanish seems to flow here so could be a good place to practice the language and sway along with the servers. You know, to burn off all the calories consumed.

The food here is reasonably priced and comes out hot. The service was a little slow, but worth the wait. Good hot sauce & chips too! I had the nachos with carnitas, a very filling meal that tasted really good.

Every Wednesday on 6th street, their frajita are $14.99 a plate full of food, chicken, steaks, skirt, Shrimps on sale. We eat Steak all the time because A. We are Texans, B. I cannot eat,chicken. Makes me very ill. They have good seasoned steak. So tender, juicy. Cooked to perfection, lots of onions, very few bell peppers, we use cheese sauce, or red sauce. Scoop of good avocados, sour cream lettuce, cheese, beans and rice are excellent. They actually season the beans and rice. Chips are thin, and are warm sometimes. Punch of spice's in hot sauce. This place rocks! The Downtown Barcero's rocks also. Love both places!

We just happen to look out and it was enchilada night. We both had two enchiladas with beans and rice for only $8.99. Everything was delicious starting with the fresh chips and salsa. The service was phenomenal and the staff was friendly. We would definitely go back next time in the area.

Sat at the bar. Bar tender was very attentive. Took my order and had someone bring out some chips and salsa. Salsa was really good. Not sure if it's made in house, but it tasted fresh, had great flavor and a little bit of heat (I would have preferred more, but not everyone can handle that). Ordered the taco dinner. Carne asada, skipped the avocado and added lettuce and cheese. really good flavor. Bar and restaurant were quiet when I arrived around 5:30, but was filling up by the time I left at 7:00. Will definitely be back during this business trip.

I have mixed feelings about Bracero's. The food was decent, the staff was slow, and vibe from the place was pretty good. Lots of old and cool art on the walls. Nothing is specifically labeled gluten free or dairy free but you can ask about it and mix up some of the menu items to meet your needs. I had a carne asada special. It was pretty dang good, so we're the rice and beans. The grilled onions the steak was on were cooked to death. The lettuce and tomatoes that came on the side were wilted and sad. Almost everyone in our party got huge entrees that were around 15 bucks. So it's definitely a deal. If you get margaritas, don't get the house, I'm not sure there is actually tequila in the tequila that goes in the margarita. The top shelf is what you have to get. We tried both.

The evening we were there they were very busy and the charge machine was down. Because of this the service was a slow. The food, however, was very good! Don't sleep on this place - you'll miss out.

Great atmosphere, great service, and the fajitas were awesome!! You can always tell a great Mexican restaurant from there salsa, and theirs is great!

Had lunch and it was delicious- Taco Tuesday Special $7.99 3 crispy beef tacos with lettuce tomatoes and cheese we had rice and charro beans. We shared and still had a taco to go. Food was so good with salsa that was delicious. Friendly and attentive waitress. Great service

Wow. Perfect hot sauce, lamb chops were soooo flavorful, ambiance was authentic. Service was attentive . Have been here several times but those lamb chops deserve a review. Will be back.

-10 Stars. SCAMMERS. CROOKED. They are altering the receipts after the guests leave & management is on it. My waitress Arely S added $10 to her tip. We left an appropriate tip based on the fact that Arely NEVER checked on us, refilled our drinks, or even brought our food. She sat at a dining room table on her phone or chatting up her coworkers. My writing is very legible so I know it was not a mistake reading what the tip was. I've called the manager 3 times & he refuses to speak to me which is why I believe he's in on the SCAM. I reported the theft to the Amarillo Police Department and the restaurant has refused to speak with her. The restaurant staff hung up on the Detective twice. Food was subpar & lacked all flavor. STAY AWAY AT ALL COSTS!!!!

It has really gone down. A health grade that low. How is this place still in business?

Service was great. No problems there. The food on the other hand was not up to par. I chose the Chile Relleno. I prefer no sauce on my chile, I asked for just the (shredded) cheese topping, but that was interpreted as a cheese DIP topping. My uncle chose the Mole Enchiladas. Sliced GRILLED chicken (not something I've ever had) and the mole sauce was extremely salty. Not good at all. No. I won't return to this restaurant.

we waiting at least 30 minutes before even getting a drink order then we asked if we were ready to order food we said yes then the waiter walked away the the manager proceeded to walk out talk crap about something the restaurant messed up another table order to other customers.

The place was dirty. Staff was rude and unprofessional. Even called my 12 year old a bitch when she commented how rude they are. Go spend your money somewhere else. If you're passing thru, just keep driving.

Title: Terrible Service Ruins an Otherwise Decent Meal Rating: My recent visit to El Braceros on 6th St in Amarillo left a bitter taste in my mouth, and it had nothing to do with the food. While the dishes were decent, the abysmal service overshadowed any positive aspect of my dining experience. Let's start with the glaring incompetence displayed by the staff. It was as if they had never waited tables before. Firstly, they couldn't even manage to bring our food to the correct table. We had to repeatedly ask them where our dishes were, causing unnecessary confusion and inconvenience. It's basic restaurant etiquette to ensure that the correct meals are delivered to the right customers. But the worst part was the incident at the end of our meal. As we were leaving, a waiter had the audacity to confront me at the door, accusing me of attempting to dine and dash. Little did he know that my friends had already taken care of the bill as part of my birthday celebration. The waiter's lack of communication with his colleagues resulted in an embarrassing and uncomfortable situation. I was appalled by the unprofessionalism and lack of basic customer service skills displayed by the staff. Additionally, the waiter's confrontational attitude was completely uncalled for. Instead of calmly verifying the situation with his colleagues, he immediately assumed the worst of me. I was left feeling disrespected and angered by the unwarranted accusation. The fact that I managed to control my temper and refrain from retaliating physically should be commended, but it's a shame that the situation even escalated to such a point. While the food itself was decent, it's hard to enjoy a meal when the service is a disaster. My experience at El Braceros on 6th St was marred by the staff's lack of competence, poor communication, and the waiter's confrontational behavior. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone seeking a pleasant dining experience. He's the waiter that has a bevus haircut from bevus and butthead...

This place is simply amazing! You wouldn't expect them to have delicious lamb but my goodness it's the best! My husband got the trio fajitas and lamb, quail and beef were his picks and he was NOT disappointed! I got the cheese enchiladas and yum yum! We loved this place and 100% come back!

Moved away and haven't been here for years. However, I always thought it was a very good and I haven't changed my mind. People are nice. Menu is interesting. And food is always good.

We decided to check out this place while visiting Amarillo. We went in and asked to be seated outside. We were seated right away, and had excellent and friendly service throughout our dinner. Food was to die for and it didn't take long to be served. The grilled lamb "Vera Cruz plate" was absolutely delicious. We also ordered a chimichanga and tacos Al carbon. Portions were well served and we definitely order more then we could actually eat. I would be there all the time if we lived in the area.

Very friendly service and excellent food! When we got there it was pretty busy but that didn't stop the food from coming out fast. I would suggest this place to anyone who wants quality Mexican food traveling through Amarillo TX.

Good food and ambiance. I really enjoyed the salsa. We got fajitas for two during their day where fajitas were the special and the waiter pointed how we could save money which was very appreciated.

Best Mexican food and drink!!! Wow...Everything is absolutely amazing! Authentic and homemade.

The food is soooooo amazing and delicious. The service is impeccable and the ambiance is great. The ONLY place in Amarillo that I go to for Mexican food and will NEVER get tired of.

Not that impressive. Only had drinks and chips because of what the Saturday atmosphere was like. Restrooms were ridiculous! The little things don't always relate to the big things but if the facility doesn't feel clean and hygenic it's hard to think the food was better. Won't be back.

Food was excellent, service was great, margarita was large and tasty. My husband totally enjoyed it. We were traveling through Amarillo.

This place was packed! The goat tacos had a great flavor but were a little dry. Loved the rice & beans and the big tumblr of salsa they brought to the table.

Wife loved it, chicharones are out of this world. Ambiance excellent, great music across the street. Try the margaritas. Writing this makes me want to go back now!

Food was good, the waitress was okay but forgot my tortillas for my fajita plate, had to remind her. Otherwise, the entertainment was good as well as the restaurants atmosphere

Some of the best Mexican food I've tried. Had the vegetarian mushroom spinach enchiladas with a hollandaise-like cream lemon sauce. Wow. Friend enjoyed her fish plate and said it tasted like chicken. Very good refried beans and rice. Friendly staff. Fast service. Salsa good also.

Visited here on a Friday for lunch and were unfortunately disappointed. There weren't many people besides our table of four dining but the wait seemed excessive. The queso was really terrible, like nacho cheese from a can and the texture was off... we all tried a chip or two and left it untouched after that. The main dishes we had were just mediocre. The service wasn't great and with so many places to dine downtown I probably wouldn't go back.

Reason for visiting: Recommended while on a business trip. Day & Time: Thursday around 12pm not busy Party of: 2 ( my coworker and I) Reservations: No Waiter: Great! Food Order: -Appetizer: Queso Dip with beef -Drink: large House Margarita (top shelf). Not to strong but to weak. 8 ish bucks. Expected -Entree: Smothered burrito dinner. It was really just beef inside a a tortilla with cheese on top. Nothing else on the inside. Came with rice and refried beans. It was average. Extras: Chips and dip. The salsa has quite a kit too late. Overall tasty. Conclusion: Overall the The food was edible and tasty nothing to write home to but will probably come again if visiting in town. There is parking around the side of the building in the back of the building and the inside atmosphere is decent. the tables are close together.

Not the prettiest patio we've been on, but old building in the heat of Amarillo's historic Rt66 district. Chips and , apparently, homemade salsa followed by a lamb and shrimp fist as for 2! Spicy but delicious! Server attentive, knowledgeable the menu. Inside looked in better condition! Food great, price good but a little questionable on upkeep! Would return if in area.

Really amazed with the food from this restaurant.. they have many options of delicious food. So far the best Mexican food I've had in Texas. The service is good too. Overall great place to go have lunch, dinner.

Classic West Texas Tex-Mex is the short review. I went there with a group of friends for a Friday evening dinner. First of all, I liked that there was an extensive a la carte menu. I enjoyed the cheese enchiladas with chili gravy. In full disclosure, if you like classic Texas chili -- these are your enchiladas. The enchiladas were covered in what's best described as the classic Texas bowl of red as opposed to a chili sauce. The chips are good -- and both the salsa and queso are good, albeit in need of more spice. The service was excellent, especially considering that we had a small group and spent quite a bit of time talking and getting to know each other. The drinks and chips stayed refreshed and our server was friendly and efficient. Definitely worth a return trip.

Best Mexican food in Amarillo (go to the one on 6th.) True Mexican food, not Tex-Mex. The cheese enchiladas with chili con carne sauce is simple but amazing.

My husband and I stopped for lunch mid afternoon, and we loved our meal! I got the beef fajitas and he got the chicken enchiladas. The salsa was great, they give you a large jar of it, so we didn't have to keep bugging them for more. The tortillas seemed like they were homemade, as did the guacamole. The staff were all friendly and very polite. The music wasn't too loud either. The only other thing I'd say is it isn't in the best part of town seems like - older and more run down area.

Great location on old Route 66. Service was wonderful. I had the pancake enchilada topped with an over easy fried egg paired with a top shelf margarita. Yummy!

They recently increased the price of my favorite dish there, the delicious Pollo Yucatan, so that it costs just over $12 ($14 with a takeout tip) off the lunch menu. This is a chicken breast and about 5 small (not popcorn, but small) shrimp on a bed of rice in a spicy cream sauce with the normal dollop of refried beans and lettuce and tomatoes that accompany Mexican food dishes. This comes with chips and flavorful salsa when they have enough, but watery salsa on one occasion that it had clearly been "stretched" with water. As I get my order to go and only order for one, the offering of basically one bowl of chips and salsa is generous. Accordingly, the cost is not a value and honestly prevents me from eating there anymore, but it is about what you might expect due to our nation's oligarchs staging an inflation to intimidate lawmakers into policy that further favors them. I have not eaten inside because I live nearby and prefer to eat at home, but their staff has been friendly, and they provide everything I need. It would be nice if the staff were trained to slice the chicken breast like fajitas for to-go orders as it is impossible to cut the chicken breast out of styrofoam and thus the meal must be transferred to a plate. If I were not going home, I'd have to order something else. The reason they don't do this inside is probably for presentation, but it looks like a dog's dinner in the to-go anyway so I'd prefer utility. On the bright side, I've learned to make my own creamy, spicy sauce so I make this at home now. I replace the refried beans and small "salad" with additional rice and grilled onions and peppers, so that it is a superior dish IMHO and it only costs me about $4 - including the chips and salsa. I'm vegi-trying too and with price increases on chicken, the price for mushrooms is about equal (though I end up using more of them due to my love of mushrooms). Having said that, sometimes I don't want to cook, so paying an extra $10 for someone else to cook it for me is worth it.

You definitely need to come to this location, the food is delicious the service is good and the wait for food is never too long. Alcoholic beverages are good too!