El Tejavan I -40 West + Paramount

My wife and I have enjoyed lunches and dinner at this western-central location for as long as it’s been open (20 years maybe?) but I’ve never taken breakfast here. I partook of the finest Mexican breakfast I’ve yet had in Amarillo. The chilaquiles with guisado (red stewed beef) and huevos (scrambled.) From the quality of ingredients, the homemade tastes, the presentation and the portions, the breakfast was scrumptious. Service was excellent, coffee was good, hot and refilled. The chips are not my favorite (no salt, don’t taste freshly fried) and the salsa thin but stinging hot.

The combo fajitas of chicken and shrimp are super good and juicy…the portion size is great!! First time here definitely will come back. The caldo de res is super good and if you’re wanting breakfast they have it all day on Saturdays

Came in from out of town and asked the hotel receptionist where we can get good authentic food, she recommended this place and it did not disappoint! The rice and beans were full of flavor, the burritos were on point so were the tacos. I think we found a new favorite spot to eat next time we are in town! Staff were friendly and had amazing customer service. Here is a picture of what remains of my burrito plate

The food is usually pretty good. My problem is with the take out burritos. They cost $7.00 Sometimes the potatoes are hard. They are different sizes. I came in Saturday got 2 breakfast burritos. They were good. I went in on Monday, ordered the same burrito. But when I opened the bag, the single burrito was barely taco size. I tried to ask the hostess that brought out the bag. She replied that the eggs were probably smaller. 😳 I ordered without eggs..of course the burrito was mostly tortilla. I had stopped going there exactly for this reason. I hate being cheated. The burrito was nearly half the size. A $7.00 burrito shouldn't lay flat in the bottom of the bag.

11.29.2024.. Came here on a recommendation and was served by Brenda. The Three Enchiladas Plate was AMAZING, and I was able to get a beef, cheese, and chicken one with my meal. Delicious food and Fantastic service. Highly recommend and will definitely return to try more menu items.

I eat here often and love introducing out or towners and new residents. It’s my favorite Mexican food. The hot sauce (salsa) is my favorite! The tomatillo sauce is great with any of the meats. It’s not traditional Tex-Mex. If you are looking for Tex Mex I recommended the fajitas, high quality chicken and beef. My favorite entree is carne asada (in the photo)! I also like asada tacos with onions, cilantro and queso fresco. Cheese enchiladas are wonderful too (they use the same queso fresco). For breakfast the carne asada with chilaquiles is the best. The flour tortillas are thin, soft and really big. Also try the fresh chunky guacamole! The food is always consistent and it’s always clean.

I took my daughter on a mommy- daughter date, our waitress was super attentive to us. Our food was perfect! Yum! We will be back! Great portions and great prices!

Very nice people we where sat right way! The service was A1 even though I wasn’t feeling like eating that day since I was just joining my mom for lunch the server was nice enough to offer me their sopapillas with ice cream which I indeed fell for which I’m glad I did because they where a 10/10 the service was amazing and so was the price definitely going to be on my rotation for lunch

Visiting my girlfriend and her family in Amarillo led me to trying some of their favorite places in the city. My girlfriend's mom was especially excited to take me to El Tejaven while I was visiting. This dinner was a celebration of my girlfriend's sister playing in the top All-Region orchestra. It has nothing to do with the food itself, but I want to mention it because she did a great job performing and I think it deserves to be remembered here. It is the reason we went in the first place. It was a busy night at El Tejaven before we arrived. A group of 32 was just wrapping up dinner. Thirty two people. At that point, just cater, dawg. It took about 20 minutes after arrival to get seated, but it likely would have been much quicker if it were not for a group that size. Once we were seated, we were served chips and salsa. The salsa was spicier than I was prepared for, but it was good. The chips were excellent as well. Most people at the table ordered margaritas on the rocks, while I got a dressed Dos Equis on draft. From what I tasted, the margaritas were solid. For appetizers, we ordered the small queso and the small ceviche. The queso was standard but good. The ceviche, on the other hand, was exceptional. I could have eaten a large bowl by myself. I was pretty hungry, so I ordered the Orden de Tacos, which comes with four tacos on corn tortillas. I got all of them with al pastor. I also added a side of rice and beans, which normally comes with the three taco order but can be added on for the four tacos. The tacos were very good and exactly what you want from street style al pastor, especially with the cilantro and onions. It comes out to roughly four dollars per taco if you do the math. The rice and beans were both great and I ate all of it easily. The plate also came with a side of guacamole that had a nice kick, which I enjoyed. Living in Austin with family in San Antonio, it is easy to find good and authentic Mexican food. That does not always seem to be the case in Amarillo, so it is nice to know there is at least one spot in the city that feels authentic and not overly gringoified. My girlfriend's family knows ball. RIYL: the best tacos you can get in Amarillo

Went here on way home bc of all the good reviews. Ugh it was not up to par for us!! For one we ordered the top shelf margaritas. We then had to order another tequila shot just to make it taste ok. Ordered the fajitas. Ask for med rare hot almost well done and served luke warm . The shrimp was pretty good. As we was trying to eat all the servers we're having lunch at a table. All the pictures on the reviews looked nothing like what we got. Was hoping for better but ya get one chance. Won't be stopping here again.

We're here for a work trip and came to this spot twice in one week because of how yummy it was definitely recommend! The food was authentic and fresh. Both times we were greeted and seated immediately and our waiter was very attentive. Super cute spot lots of plants and mexican decor and great music!

Excellent food, service and atmosphere! The Birria Goat Taco was wonderful and they make mean margaritas!

I ordered a taco plate, but they didn't include any tortillas, which was strange. I also ordered a pastor plate and as well no tortillas were included. On top of that, the customer service was very slow and there was no hospitality at all.

Whenever we are traveling through Texas we arrange our trip around El Teagan! We don't want to deal with the crowds at another popular restaurant in this area. The chopped beef and steak are amazing, we love the salsa so much we had to ask for more. This last time I was by myself and sat at the bar. Not only is it a good place to eat, but it is a friendly place. The servers were warm and welcoming And chatted along with all of the patrons. I highly recommend it.

I was seated quickly as expected; however, once my waitress finally came to take my order after waiting 10 minutes, she wasn't courteous. The food was average, and I don't plan on coming back to this location.

This place was fantastic. We stopped here on the way to Colorado and again on the way back. Both times the experience and service was generally very good. The ambiance is cheerful. I did run into issues with utensils, plates and the table not being clean but with such a fast turnaround time that they provide it's not surprising. The fajitas look like caldo veggies. They're even cut for it. So if you're not expecting potatoes, maybe consider a different vegetarian option (of which there are a few delightful choices!). The tacos are phenomenal. They might be my go-to when passing through Amarillo. The meat is tender and flavorful while not bring too salty and the salsa given adds the perfect balanced kick. And homemade refried beans and rice? Yes please!! The guisado de puerco is also tasty! I got it with salsa roja but verde is also available. It has a generous quantity and is very tasty with accompanying corn tortillas and lots of salsa. I did wish it had more flavors besides salt - more heat, smoke, aroma from the peppers was not there. But it was warm and comforting and the salsa helped to add the boost I was looking for. Overall, very tasty Mexican food conveniently located off the highway. Avoid popular meal times if you want to avoid the crowd - evidently the whole town knows where to get the best Mexican food :)

great food!! very delicious their carne gisada is a hit! they offer unlimited menudo. their tortillas are delicious

El Tejavan is the epitome of real deal panhandle Tex-Mex and a perfect spot for an authentic lunch in Amarillo. We stopped for a refresher while driving through town, and enjoyed a couple margaritas and, of course, a chilton, the salted vodka soda famous around these parts. Lunch was sublime. While my companions loved the enchiladas verdes and the guisado, the chile relleno was absolutely perfect when paired with the freshest flour tortillas. In addition to the food, service and ambiance were friendly and familial. Just a perfect, and classically Texas, spot that had me feeling right at home.

Second year in a row we have come here while coming through Texas. Definitely a good spot to stop for breakfast burritos! They are so reasonably priced ($5) and ingredients are fresh! They make the food to order so you may want to call ahead or be prepared to wait about 10 minutes. Mom and I shared the ham breakfast burrito. Plenty of food to split between two people. Potatoes were the perfect texture, not too soft and not too hard, a couple eggs and cheese in a soft tortilla. Best bang for your buck so get here and try them!

We live in the north but we were traveling through Texas and just stopped in for an afternoon drink. My wife was hoping for a prickly pear margarita. The barmaid said she could make one. She did a great job. So now that we're back home, I have to figure out how to make one as good as she got there!

Amazing "real" Mexican cuisine! I'm not a fan of subdued TexMex food so was very thrilled to find this restaurant. The house salsa is flavorful with a hint of heat. I really enjoyed Guisado de Res (beef simmered in a red chile sauce) served with rice and beans. Tender and full of flavor! I highly recommend this business to anyone looking for authentic Mexican food!

Great restaurant. Our waiter Oscar was great, explaining some regional history on some of the dishes. Ceviche was plentiful and fresh. Would definitely go back. They sell great corn tortillas

All the time we eat there for weekend brunch. Authentic an and the service and atmosphere are relaxed

Service was slow, I believe our server was new. He didn't know some of the menu items. I got the steak and shrimp fajitas, the shrimp was tasty. The fajitas weren't the best I have tasted. The salsa however was excellent, it tasted freshly made. A big room where everyone is seated so the noise level was also extremely loud.

Good food good service! My friend and I went for breakfast, it was very good with a nice atmosphere! I'm not sure what their exact hours are because I was telling my boyfriend about it, it was not open on Saturday morning???

I've been eating at El Tejavan (west) since they opened 20 years ago. It's authentic Mexican cuisine- which I prefer over Tex-Mex. If you want more plain cuisine that has cheese melted over everything, try the Plaza. If you are seeking a true ethnic cuisine experience, this is the place for you.

Went there Monday eve about 8:00. Waited at bar 8-10 minutes and no service! First place we tried in town. Left for another place. Disappointed.

Authentic Mexican food! Great service with great prices for any budget. Great bar too. I've been in Amarillo a year and this is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants! I'll be coming here regularly.

Por segunda ves que paso por el aria y me sinto obligado a parar porque simplemente el servicio y la comida es de calidad y sabor

Didn't have as grand an experience the second time I came here, but it was still a good stop. I think next time I'm in Amarillo I'll need to expand my horizons. We came very late on a Friday night. The wait was still about 30 minutes and the entire meal I felt abandoned as the waitress would only infrequently come by with long gaps. She was great, it was just that she was either spread too thin or too chatty back in the kitchen. We started out with the "chunky guacamole" this time. WOW it was hot. I didn't know it came with jalapenos in it. Maybe not, but that's what it felt like. My numb tongue had no idea what the avocado tastes like. Worst, the chips were plain if not a bit stale. Those were the worst tasting chips I've had. I ordered the enchilada's with mole sauce. It tasted good, but wasn't anything to write about if I had to write on paper. Ditto with the rice & refried beans. Sadly, this didn't stand up to the same experience a year ago.

Great food Great service New place near Tascosa high school Old place had a lot more f charm but this one is equally good

For my money & time, the W I40 location has the Mexican food in town. The food is great, salsa is outstanding and all at a reasonable price. Staff is always tenable.

I was having Lunch when the waitress were gossiping and taking pictures of my while eating! Come to find out they sent the pictures to my Ex .. Never felt so uncomfortable and humiliated in my life .

Another one where the yelp rating was consistent with our experience. We stopped in for breakfast. On our way out of town. Headed to California. My wife ordered a breakfast burrito with bacon, cheese, egg, and with the potatoes on the side. It came with a very spicy sauce. It was good. I ordered the red Chilaquiles what we found interesting about this place was that the chips were quite thick. It was a market difference from other tortilla chips. We normally experience. They were quite good. And the Chilaquiles we're good. I also thoroughly enjoy the fresh squeezed orange juice. Definitely a place to stop in for breakfast.

We looked up where to eat in Amarillo and this had good reviews. For the most part it was good and clean and fairly tasty. It wasn't spectacular but it was a good taste and we didn't get sick. Our margaritas were delicious and our server was great. Food came out hot and fast

Very nice people however, I was very disappointed in the food and I will not be returning. I don't know it might just be me, but it was not my cup of tea. As far as Mexican food goes. The ambience was nice, the waitress was very nice and very attentive. I don't know maybe I will try it again another day. They were just opening for a week or two when I got there.

Was my go to place when I moved here 7 years ago. Last two visits not so good. Daughter wants to give it another shot on Mothers Day. We'll see.

I love El Tejavan West. It is the very best Mexican food in Amarillo. The two different guacamole's are fantastic and fresh. The salsa is very good. Their marinated beef tacos are wonderful. Their rice is fluffy and not soggy. Everything is a real treat.

This one of our favorite places to stop while in Amarillo. The food is authentic Mexican and the service is always pleasant. Highly recommend stopping in at either locations, as we go to both. If go for ambiance, the west restaurant is the newest and biggest

Pros: great service, great atmosphere, generous portions Cons: food is bland and pricey Party of four, we were seated immediately and orders were taken quickly... our table got: shrimp quesadilla, shrimp taco plate, chile relleno plate, burrito plate (chicken) Shrimp was not seasoned and rubbery Chile rellenos were good, probably could've used a little more red sauce Chicken in the burrito was dry, unseasoned and a small portion We've been here once before, also during COVID, and that time was so much better... we won't be trying again based on this experience.

Really great food, fresh made corn or flour tortillas. Friendly service. Great portions. Ate breakfast on a Sunday and it was packed but still great service

This food is fantastic. It is not fancy it is just delicious and the staff bends over backwards to make your meal and drink perfect

Very good Americanized-Mexican food. I don't think there's anything 'authentic' about it, but that's OK. - Great rellenos. - Large draft beer only $5.50. - Excellent salsa in a squeeze bottle. Overall, a nice space. Recommended.

Great tacos, I stoped on my way back from Paladora canyon, the food good and fast, the fish taco was my favorite, however the meat in chicken tacos was a little dry. If you like authentic Mexican food you should give it a try.

We were seated right away. Staff was nice and friendly. It was getting close to closing so they were scrubbing the floor behind the bar. While that is a good thing all I could smell was the cleaner they weee using. It overpowered the smell the food. Food was good. Chips were cold and seemed like they came out of a bag. The rice was really good. I don't eat meat so although there were a few meatless options I opted for a tostada. It wasn't bad, I am just use to the restaurants in Phoenix piling tostadas high with lettuce, tomatoes and cheese. I had to ask for the lettuce as a bean tostada just had beans on it. My husband loved his dinner he had tacos.

Yelp said this was number one Mexican in Amarillo during one of our road trips. We came in during late lunch hour and there was a short wait for us to get in. The food was fresh and fast to hit the table. That's good because we almost filled up on chips and salsa. Boyfriend got the enchilada plate that was deconstructed enchilada and a over easy egg on top. He raved about the rice and beans. I got the shrimp and tomato sauce which was a light, filling lunch for me. I was afraid the shrimp portion wasn't going to be much but I was wrong. To share, we ended with a slice of flan. It wasn't too sweet and very creamy. I would come again for a lunch stop.

Always amazing food, drinks. Very nice people and waiters are always helpful and happy.

Terrible customer service / staff. Prices are inflated and not marked on the menu. I'd suggest one of the many other Mexican restaurants in town that respect their customers.

Great experience here while visiting friends. Ordered the al pastor (beef) burritos. Unbelievably tasty and juicy. Had a bite of my wife's asada tacos - also great! Definitely enjoyed everything here. The service was fast and attentive. Dropped a fork midway through my second burrito, and our waiter was quick to replace it! By the way, my wife claimed her margarita was phenomenal as well. Five stars, muy bueno.

Best breakfast burritos I've ever had. We make it a point to stop here whenever we drive from Dallas to So Cal. Their mild salsa is delicious!

Thanks to Yelp for another great find in a city I have not been to yet. I was in the mood for a good Tex-Mex, and found this place to be perfect for what I was after. I I thought the service was very friendly and the atmosphere was great. A couple of TVs on at the bar and some good-looking drink specials. I decided on the Pollo Ranchero and homemade corn tortillas. Along with the complimentary chips and salsa, everything was great. Definitely worth the return trip. Next time I'm getting a shrimp ceviche, they looked amazing!

I love the food! If you're looking for good authentic Mexican food, this is definitely the place to go

Yum. This IS the panhandle-- so keep that in mind when eating here. I really liked the beef al pastor tacos (Im a fan of the authentic trompo style found in Mexico- to be clear, this place doesnt do it that way) and thought the beef was a cool twist. Rice is a bit salty but was flavorful, better than the bland rice that is served in many restaurants. My wife had the pollo adobo plate, there was a pic somewhere of the chicken being a variety of thigh, drumstick, and breast-- but what she got was just a breast. She was a bit disappointed but the flavor was still good. Corn tortillas are pretty good- we usually dont like the thick style that usually comes with homemade tortillas but this one was a good balance- slightly thick but not overly so. We would return- at least I would, for the beef al pastor tacos! Sold! I'm also curious to try their queso next time. Ohh... and I had a side of a chile relleno. It was pretty good- not too greasy and the sauce was delish. Recommended.

Great place to get Mexican food! We've been away from Texas for quite sometime and this place did not disappoint! Everything we got was so good definitely going back if we go through Amarillo again!

Good for, margaritas, and service. Made from scratch, family owned. Friendly service. Highly recommend

We made a stop at El Tejavan on our way from Arkansas during a three-state vacation. It was WONDERFUL Friendly Reception and Waitstaff. The food was Authentic, FRESH.and Delicious. This has definitely been added to our "Favorites"!

We were passing through Amarillo and decided to stop here and support local. We ordered the chilaquiles and ceviche tostadas. The food came out great and delicious. Service was also fast and fantastic. This is probably the second best place I've had ceviche at and I'll comment on why. It was fresh. Portion size was large. The fish to vegetable ratio was also perfect. Some places hardly add any fish and is mostly veggies and sometimes has too much liquid. The liquid is a dead give away on freshness (also the rotting soggy veggies). No liquid or rotting anything here . It was excellent. Almost forgot to mention the cost. You definitely get more than what you pay for. Super affordable for quality and quantity! We will recommend to friends and family that pass by Amarillo!