Yellow City Street Food - YCSF

Food: their famous fish taco was evenly battered, crispy, yet still so tender in the inside. We thought the fish to tortilla ratio would be off, but it was actually just right, and we felt like it was well worth the price - very filling. The potato hashes were a really nice touch. IMO the best bite here. The wake and bake smash burger was my fiance's favorite here. It had a coffee mayo and blueberry jam to really make the flavors stand out from other smash burgers. Highly recommend to get their comho for this one because the fries were crispy (it seemed like they were double fried). And their gochujang aoli 👍 The Santa Muerte smash burger had a similar base as the wake and bake but more saucy and spicier (jalapeños). It was good but we liked the wake and bake better. Service: Great. Everyone was friendly and the food came out in 10minutes. One of the few gems in Amarillo we'd 100% go back for. Good not even just for Amarillo.

As perfect as place you can get in Amarillo! Amazing food, quality and friendly service, welcoming and accepting atmosphere! The selection of vegetarian and vegan options is huge. The muerte burger was probably in the top 3 best burgers I've had in my life! This place does it all!

Wow! What a find! This small-but-awesome eatery is a pleasant break from the usual Texas fare while still empowering Texas flavor. I tried the chorizo taco. It was full of spice without the taste bud killing heat. Savory and fresh all working together. The garlic parmesan fries are a must. Shredded parmesan, crispy skin-off fries, and a spicy aioli for dipping. Fresh, well-brewed black tea with Truvia for a little sweet hit the spot. I was greeted with an energetic and friendly smile. From order to eating took about 7 minutes. Total bill with a 20% tip is just over $16. Next time I come thru Amarillo, I will be back! NOTE: LGBTQIA+ safe and friendly. Single person bathrooms kept VERY clean and well stocked.

“Most intentional Smashburger I’ve ever had!” 🫶🏾 I love when a good Google search leads me to a hidden gem, and that’s exactly what Yellow City in Amarillo, TX is. Small town, BIG chef flavors! Every bite felt intentional, from the balance of flavors to the care in presentation. Even the house salad and homemade peach preserves were fresh, vibrant, and thoughtfully crafted. You can tell the chef pours heart and creativity into each dish, making this place stand out in a way that’s rare for small-town dining. The selection of local beers on tap was also a fantastic touch, really adding to the experience and giving me a taste of Amarillo’s craft scene. It’s clear that Yellow City focuses on celebrating the local community, which adds another layer to the dining experience. Now, about the famous fish taco – while it didn’t fully meet my expectations (I was hoping for a super crispy batter), the fish itself was flaky and cooked to perfection, which showed the chef’s technique. I would have preferred a thinner tortilla to let the fish and the fantastic sauces take center stage. The sauce, by the way, was abundant – as a sauce lover, I enjoyed every bit of it, but I can see how someone less into sauces might find it a bit much. It’s a small adjustment in an otherwise excellent dish. Would I come back? ABSOLUTELY! Yellow City offers more than just great food – it’s an intentional dining experience that shows respect for local ingredients and culinary creativity. Can’t wait to try more from the menu next time!

Amazing vegan options! The vegan garlic Parmesan fries were such an amazing addition to the vegan muerte burger!

You walk in. Dragon Ball Z is on the TV. The stickers on the counter let you know the staff is based. A gorgeous person sells you a cool beer that you’ve never heard of, but tastes incredible. The burger you ordered comes out hot and smells like magic. There is a candle with Anthony Bourdain on it, and you think you see him smile at you as you take your first bite of heaven. Amarillos pretty damn lucky to have this place. (Also great vegetarian options!)

Best Vegan Burger in Texas!!!! I will be back! Amazing service and great recommendations. Clean, fast and delicious! Best rootbeer on tap too!!!!

Holy cow! Delicious! We stopped here on our way across the country and the fish tacos and Korean BBQ Chicken sandwich were unreal. We like to think we know good food and this was GOOD FOOD! Definitely check 'em out if you're ever passing through Amarillo.

One of my fave spots in Amarillo. They have amazing burgers and their tots are incredible.

Food is phenomenal! Had the fish taco and side of Brussels - sooooo good!! Service is amazing and the place is full of character and charm. A must when in Amarillo.

Good food with a great vibe. My wife and I split their Santa Muerte Smash Burger, Famous Fish Taco, and Fried Mortadella Sandwich. I enjoyed the Fried Mortadella Sandwich the most. The fish tacos was seasoned and fried to perfection but personally I thought the cut of fish was way too big for the taco so the ratio of flavors was off. It's a casual restaurant with metal counter tops covered with stickers. I also appreciated their decoration. First thing I noticed upon walking is was a prominent black flag reminding you to BE A GOOD PERSON. I can dig it. Service was fast but we were there just before they closed between lunch and dinner so your experience may vary.

The place was very hip and decorated with skill and humor. Loved the atmosphere! The staff was super friendly and helpful with choices. The food was excellent! I absolutely loved the fish taco and jalapeno fries, the stuff of dreams. Great portion size and crispy! I can't wait to go back!

First timers Great setting and wonderful staff. Enjoyed the Chips and Queso for starters. My wife and I had Smash Burgers and they were cooked and seasoned to perfection. Their Craft Sodas were on point as well (Cherry Cream Soda and the Coconut). Definitely will be returning.

I love this little funky joint. The food is always great no matter what you order. I had an amazing fried rice one time & the portion was so great for the money.

A year later and it's still the best eclectic vegan tacos I've had! I said I would try something new but I folded and got the Diablo Shrimp and Dragon Tofu again and I'm so glad I did. Incredible!

Ambiance was ok but the seating is tight Service was good but food took a while to arrive. It was an ok experience for me.

As a solo traveler I try and avoid big box restaurants and this little place fit the bill! Great atmosphere and the wait staff is genuinely NICE! Lots of vegan options and big shiny 5 STAR review because they sell Pup Patties (quite literally listed that way in their system) so my dog got grub too!! Dragon Tofu taco was so dang flavorful & paired well with cider! Thanks YCSF-- I will sing you praises all the way down Route 66!

This is hands down best place in Amarillo for new exciting dishes you can't get anywhere else. The food is always good, fresh. The people are wonderful and service is always excellent. Best Brussels sprouts ever! Innovative, creative and delicious. This is a locally owned family business. Super happy we have YSSF in Amarillo.

Went here one time a couple years ago. I keep trying to go again when I go through Amarillo but it's not open when I'm in town. Every taco we had was top notch.

So so good! Always on the lookout for vegan food as we travel and they didn't disappoint. Friendly staff too.

Wow!! The food was so amazing here I literally had to double back. This place does plant based options right with their diverse and delicious food options. The environment is laid back and the staff was kind and welcoming.

Really great food and, though it is a "counter service" establishment, the presentation of the food was well done. We had a few different kinds of vegan tacos and my husband had an impossible burger - all were delicious. And the French fries are to die for! Service was quick and friendly. Overall, a terrific experience.

The most exotic, flavorful tacos I've come across. The place definitely earned all their stars and was worth the hassle of getting to them in a 40 ft RV . The tacos I wanted to try were unfortunately sold out...so make sure you get there early if it's something you're dying to try. It was also great having other options for my kiddos who aren't big taco fans! Make sure you try the fries, but make sure to ask for them crispy!

Great food and great vibe. Service was super friendly. I would rate it it a five of five.

Food was really good and the staff was nice. Food variety was really cool too. We ordered a greasy burger and a lighter watermelon salad and they were both really solid. I will say the bathroom was pretty dirty.

Food was awesome! I especially loved the Jalapeño Ranch fries. Ambience is very progressive and welcoming.

Why are they closed at 6 pm on a Thursday? Awful operating hours. Hesitant to come back now

Food was excellent. Great flavors, inventive creative menu. Always delicious...............................................................................

Tacos and beer were good in a friendly and professional manner. It is a little bit over priced for my tasted but the experience was good overall and would go back.

We stopped by on our way home to Dallas and we loved it! I had the Dragon Tofu Taco and the Fish Taco Delicious! Husband had a Basic Burger with Ranch fries - also amazing! Fries made us think of cool ranch Doritos . Definitely recommend!

I was searching for a place to grab lunch during my cross country road trip and saw the great reviews on Yelp. There was some outdoor seating, so great if you have a dog. The menu had lots of vegan options to choose from. I got the Diablo shrimp taco (vegan) and the impossible taco (deep fried mushrooms). They were really flavorful and full of flavor. The mushrooms had a great texture, perfectly fried and did not feel greasy. The vegan mushrooms were made of some kind of soy protein and had a similar texture to real shrimp, not exactly of course. I wish the tortillas were a little thinner, but it's just preference. Two tacos are enough, but if you're starving you can order a third or get some fries.

The fish taco and animal fries were delicious! Everything else on the menu looked awesome so it was hard to pick. The girl at the counter made a great recommendation! Loved the relaxed atmosphere and music. Highly recommend this local joint if you're in Amarillo!

The food is fantastic and the staff is top notch. Everything is cooked after you order so it can take a bit for food to get to you. They have a great selection of beers and tractor sodas rock.

Great food right in the heart of Amarillo! Located on Route 66 this is a must see if you're riding through Amarillo, you won't be disappointed.

Stopped here while passing through Amarillo on a road trip and I'm glad we did because these were the best vegan Tacos I've ever eaten. So so so so delicious. I'd drive across Texas to eat here again.

Food is amazing, service is awesome. Amazing vegan options and lgbtq friendly! We stop through on road trips and wish we lived closer. We always stop on the way out and the way back home!

Fun place to enjoy a nice Sunday lunch. The shrimp tacos were very good...spicy! Alcoholic Drink choices are limited to craft beers.

A not so hidden gem in Amarillo, this place was a nice break from our long road trip. It's easily located off the interstate too. Don't be fooled by the building or parking lot either. Order at the counter and check out their daily specials on the board. They have vegan mac and cheese that's worth trying too. I got a shrimp taco - gluten free and no dairy, and the creamy sauce was so good with a yummy Diablo kick at the end. Also finish everything off with a fancy soda, I went with coconut which I really enjoyed. I will definitely try this place again when I'm back in Amarillo.

I am convinced this is Amarillo's best restaurant. I've enjoyed every meal I've had here, and I've never had the same thing twice. A little expensive, but worth the price for what it is.

Fantastic food! I had the Hulk as a salad; simple, fresh & excellent flavor. My husband had the YCSF burger, which he also thought was very good. The staff were all professional & nice; they actually seemed happy to be there. The atmosphere is very Austin-esque, which I genuinely appreciate. After a week in the Dallas-Ft Worth area, where great restaurant choices are prolific, we thought this was the best food we'd had in quite a while. We will definitely return as we travel between CO and DFW & Austin many times a year.

So glad I found this place! My husband and I were driving through from Michigan to California and stopped here thanks to a reco on Reddit. As a vegetarian, I was very excited to see that every taco and burger had a vegan version. The banana blossom taco was incredible, and my husband loved the signature burger. And service could not have been better! If only this place wasn't a thousand miles away. But, we'll be back!

I stopped here on a roadtrip from CA to PA & it was so good, I specifically requested to stop again on the trip back. The atmosphere is great. It's one of those places that you just feel safe to stop and enjoy a meal. Maybe it was the Wu-Tang sign on the front. Chill vibes. I can't remember what vegan tacos I had the first time around (Dec 2021), but the highlight taco of the second stop in June 2022 was the blackened "shrimp" taco. I have dreams of this taco. The "blackened" flavors came through in a way I've never had on vegan dishes. And it was perfectly spicy. The first couple bites didn't have much affect, but by the third the spice hits in just the perfect way. I'll be forever stopping here if I need to make a stop in Amarillo. I may even come out just to eat and enjoy the place.

An awesome find! Driving out west and Amarillo is our halfway point today for lunch. This place definitely has a cool vibe inside, good music playing and a very large choice of foods - options both for carnivores, vegans, and those who like a bit of both. Wife and I got a large spread of the tacos and every bite was amazing. Excellent chips and salsa, and free refills on the sodas/iced tea.

I'm not Vegan or Vegetarian but these tacos were on fire! If my travels take me back to this area I'll be a return customer for sure!

This place was a gem of a find. We were passing through Amarillo on a drive from OKC to Santa Fe. We hit Amarillo around lunchtime. We didn't want to take too much time and we were for sure we wanted something locally famous. We loved our quick in-and-out take out experience here. The food is fantastically upscale pub. Fish tacos were a home run. I loved the Reuben, but fair warning...it's a LOT of heavy sandwich. I really wanted to try their version of loaded fries. I was glad I did, but in the end the fries were too much paired with the Reuben. That Reuben/loaded fries combo definitely swung for the fences, though. I didn't eat for a while after that...lol. I think next time a lighter sandwich or tacos might be a better pairing with those gloriously loaded fries. Their fresh tea is great, too. I'd for sure recommend this spot without hesitation. It felt like a safe space in terms of pandemic precautions and the food was delicious. It's not too far from the highway and we were able to get gas at this exit and stop for food and it set us back about 40 mins or so. (We didn't call in our order ahead of time). I'll be on the lookout for this spot next time we're passing through. October 2020

Stopped here on our way to Sante Fe. Got the smash burger and tacos. Both were very good, service was great, beer selection was great, and an overall great vibe.

This place is so delicious. I ordered two tacos, the hulk and fish. The hulk had jerk chicken. Mmmmmm yummy and filling. My husband opted for the salad version of the hulk. Perfect. I knew this was the right place because I heard The Buzzcocks "Ever Fallen In Love" playing in the background.

This little place has always made the best food, with great service, from employees who love what they do!! They have a few craft beers available, and all the items on the menu are original, refreshing, and made with an attention to detail that shines through!! Highly recommend!!...... and you absolutely have to try the animal fries!!!!! Life changer!!

This has been in town quite a while. There is also bar service. They have an unusual selection of wines and beers. The food is great, with vegan options. I need dairy-free , so the breakfast hamburger ( the closest I can describe) was filling and amazing. My son enjoyed the vegan chicken fry steak. The facility is pretty basic and very informal. But the food is exceptional.

So happy that they offer so many options for dairy-free (i.e. poison-free) diets. Most of the things we tried here were really good, but the jack fruit taco was a little disappointing for me. It had so many flavors it was almost too much. I was hoping for a simpler taste with more of the jack fruit flavor coming out. I think they are trying too hard to make it taste like something it's not. YCSF burger was simple and good. Naturally flavored on tap sodas were great. Super sweet for us, but still good.

Really enjoyed the vibe of this spot. Great local beers on draft. The staff were friendly and attentive, and liked how they effectively run their counter order / open kitchen. The fish tacos 'as a salad' was amazing. Also appreciated their unique homemade tortillas with the Al pastor, they brought some nice heat! Definitely want to eat here again when in Amarillo.

The food was good. Service was very slow. Cooks need to learn to prepare more than one ticket at a time. I waited over 45 minutes for one Taco. It was good but not worth the 45 minute wait.

Awesome stop in Amarillo! Great tacos and fun vibe! Quick service. Good for the family.

I would give this place 5 stars if I didn't have to wait 45 minutes for a COLD breakfast sandwich. Egg yolk was dry and cold as well. Despite the sandwich being cold, it tasted pretty good. Bread was soft. Fries were warm and crispy. A simple apology would of been nice for the long wait and cold food.

We stopped here on our way back to California. We are vegan and we love this place! The vegan parm fries are terrific, the mushroom taco is delicious and the veggie burger rocks. We are so glad that we stopped to have dinner here! The staff is friendly and it was easy to get here from the Highway.

Food wasn't good and the service was terrible just my experience. The ambiance was very off putting as well.

Yellow City Street Food has an awesome thing going. The food was all fantastic! The tacos, brunch, and animal fries were all so good. Everything we saw come out of the kitchen looked equally as delicious. They place a sign right next to where you order displaying the expected wait time. Pay attention to it! It was pretty accurate when we were there. Yellow city does not rush the food out of the kitchen. It is all made to order. So, it may take a bit longer than other places. This may catch people off guard if they aren't expecting it but it is well worth the wait! You won't be disappointed.