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575 Pizzeria Toppings runneth over at 575 Pizzeria, not to mention the specials that rotate every month. (Check the board when you walk in.) It’s familyowned and family-friendly, so it’s a great Friday night dinner choice. 2803 Civic Circle 331.3627 575pizzeria.com $$ C T Abuelo’s Mexican Food Embassy The authentic atmosphere and generous portions make for an enjoyable lunch or romantic evening out. If you’re stumped by all the choices, try the Enchiladas de Cozumel, three crepes filled with guacamole and topped with bountiful seafood, fresh spinach and roasted peppers. As a rule, always get the queso. 3501 SW 45th 354.8294 abuelos.com $$ ^
c Amarillo Legends Amarillo Legends serves up comfort food at its finest. Loosen your belt for old-fashioned favorites like chicken-fried steak, patty melts, pot roast and bacon wrapped chopped sirloin. Generous portions and affordable prices will keep you coming back for more. Plus, breakfast is served all day long, and kids eat free everyday. 2909 I-40 West 322.3663 $ c NEW Arnold’s Burger If you’re in the mood for a juicy burger, Arnold’s is the place to visit. They offer a variety of burgers - you name it, they probably have it. You can even order a giant 24” burger since we all know everything is bigger in Texas. Just make sure you bring a crew to help you finish it. For something special for the kids, they even have a burger with a bun shaped like a teddy bear. 1611 S. Washington 372.1741, arnoldburgers.com $ The Back Porch An Amarillo original, this quaint tea room serves up great lunch fare. The Chicken Avocado Sandwich on croissant is the way to go. Get the lunch plate with a cup of cheesy veggie soup and chips. Wash it all down with their excellent flavored tea. 3440 Bell 358.8871 $ Bangkok Tokyo This casual, quaint place is often packed, so try it for an early dinner or a late lunch. Try the Crispy Chicken with Basil or the Bangkok Tokyo Fried Rice. Neither disappoints. 2413 S. Western 353.4777 $$
Barnaby’s Beanery Visit Barnaby’s on historic Route 66 for classic café food. If you haven’t had their corn bread cheeseburger, you’re missing out. Leave room for homemade fruit cobbler. 3811 SW 6th 358.6998 $ NEW Biti Pies Biti Pies are miniature versions of the traditional pies everyone loves. They are just the right size for one person and possibly a friend - that is if you feel like sharing. They also offer catering. Don’t miss out on this bite-sized treat that is meltin-your-mouth good. 604 S. Maryland 367.6413, bitipies.com $ Café Marizon Enjoy the quaint café atmosphere in a historic building on Polk. Great homecooked taste with consistently tasty specials of the day. Go early so you can have a piece of the homemade pie or cake. 705 S. Polk 374.3058 $ y Chop Chop Japanese Steakhouse Chop Chop’s slogan is “Simple. Fresh. Fast.” And that’s exactly what you get when you order their hot teppan-yaki-style Japanese cuisine. They’ve renovated the dining room and offer both a quick drive-thru and delivery options so you can decide how you want to dine. 3300 Coulter 457.0700 $ Coyote Bluff Café Don’t let the outside fool you. This is seriously good food. The full pound, green chili cheese burger is Southwest divine (add jalapenos for extra zip). Cool off with an ice cold beer. 2417 S. Grand 373.4640 coyotebluffcafe.com $ C ^ Crazy Larry’s BBQ A visit to Larry’s isn’t complete without an order of Frito Pie – make it a “moose” with the works. Their authentic Texas-style BBQ is finger-licking good, and everything on the menu is delivered with some of the friendliest service in town. The prices are reasonable too. 4315 Teckla 359.3176 $ Doug’s For a quick and tasty meal, stop at Doug’s and try the chopped-beef sandwich. The menu is reasonably priced and their barbecue sauce is fantastic. 3313 S. Georgia 352.8471 $
DINING SPOTLIGHT
Cowboy Gelato Consider the painted façade as a good warning: You’re about to experience the perfect combination of Italian-style gelato with an authentic western flare. Don’t let the saloon décor and cowboy greeting throw you. There is seriously good gelato to be eaten, that is, if you can settle your taste buds on one or two (or four) flavors. Here’s a tip – they let you sample, which is the fastest way to get you hooked. 2806 SW 6th Ave. 376.5286 $ 68
Amarillo Magazine • amarillomagonline.com • march 2010