Texas Roadhouse Restaurant
A nation-wide chain restaurant.
Big Texan Steak Ranch & Opry
(http://www.bigtexan.com/) 806/372-6000. 7700 i-40 at lakeside. open daily. originally a route 66 icon, the big texan was moved when i-40 came barreling through town. known nationwide for its 72-oz. steak dinner offered free to anyone who can eat the entire meal in one hour. more than 35,000 people have taken the challenge and 7,000 have succeeded. country/western performances every tues.
Belmar Bakery & Cafe
(http://www.belmarbakery.com/) - 3325 bell st., 355.0141. voted best bakery in amarillo, great sandwiches, salads, and soups, too.
Calico County
2410 paramount, off i-40, 806/358.7664. home-style cooking just like moms! chicken fried steak, meat loaf, catfish, all veggie plates, chicken and dumplings.
Abulelo's Mexican Food
3501 45th st., take 45th off i-27., 806/354.8294. voted best mexican food in amarillo for several years.