Visiting Amarillo for work and I like to try local restaurants while on trips. After looking on Yelp for a bit, I chose El Manantial. I'm glad I did! Service was great and the food as well. I wanted something different than I usually get at Mexican restaurants, so I got the Tacos De Birria Con Queso. Food came out hot a fresh. Absolutely delicious! Pretty match with the margarita. Overall an great experience, definitely recommend! read more

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The food was absolutely delicious. Guacamole was the best I've had in any restaurant. The staff are so friendly and the environment is cozy. Ate during our travels and would definitely eat there again. read more

Absolutely perfect hole in the wall Mexican place. Great food. Good salsas. Phenomenal Michelada. Friendly. Quick. Clean. read more

El Manantial - Tacos de Birria - Mexican Near Me - Amarillo, Texas

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Wanted to go to the hotel recommend "Mexican" restaurant, but their health rating was not to our standards. Looked for a better one and saw that this was only a 1.3 miles away and had a 100%/100 rating. Routing took us through the neighborhood behind and we almost kept going. Came around the side of the building, and the parking lot and building was old but SO neat and clean. We parked our truck beside the building and almost left as there was only one car there at 7pm on a Friday. BUT, decided to stay and SUPER glad we did. FOOD was authentic, excellent and great service!!!! Tiny and not the best area, BUT well worth it. PS: We're both in our 70's and it is one of the best "mexican" places we've eaten at. Having a Food service background.......Health ratings matter!!! read more

El Manantial - Carne Asada dinner - Mexican Near Me - Amarillo, Texas

We had a wonderful meal and experience at this restaurant. I believe the owners young siblings were our waitress and they had been well coached in how to interact with their guests. They were polite and deferential and such a delight. We both enjoyed our food very much. Thank you for making our experience in Amarillo so pleasant. read more

We were on a long road trip to Houston and I was craving some Mexican food so I of course hopped on Yelp and as usual they didn't disappoint. It's a small atmosphere but decorated with so many colors and Mexican culture all over the walls. We were immediately sat and had the most friendliest waitress you could get. We got our chips and two different salsa, man o man there is nothing like Texas Mexican food especially the chips and salsa. They also have a full bar, I got a house margarita and it was also good. Not to sour nor sweet. Just right! For my dinner I got three carne asada street tacos, they were so full of flavor with rice and beans. They were good also but the tacos were the number one thing I wanted so bad along with queso. We did get some queso and it was the white queso w some meat in it and omg it was phenomenal! Overall this place definitely didn't disappoint with the food and service! If I'm ever in the area again I will 1000"% stop to eat. read more

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The food is so amazing that I would love to come back, but I'm so far out of town. I don't know if I will, but please eat here. It's great.

Food was amazing!!!! Very quick service and the staff were super sweet. Perfect amount of food! Highly recommend!! Will be back!!

Well. The exterior scared me a little. I'm not usually one to try hole in the walls. I've been burned a few too many times. But y'all, inside this place is very cute, decorated authentically, and appealing. We were created immediately and given our choice of tables. Tables were unique and colorful. We ordered the quacomole appetizer and two orders of Tacos de birria con queso which is a house specialty. Flavor bursting is the only description of the tacos. I got a side of dipping queso cause I forget queso is just cheese! lol. But man, this place has the best tacos I've ever had. Only place that comes close is a place in El Paso called Julios! And this was better! read more

Sadly, the food didn't live up to the hype. I ordered the cheese, chicken, and beef enchiladas -- the cheese was watery, the chicken overly salty, and the beef was the only one I really enjoyed. The rice and refried beans lacked flavor. On the bright side, the service was excellent, and the food came out quickly. The decor is colorful and festive, creating a fun atmosphere. I was honestly surprised (and disappointed) given the high ratings this place has. I really wanted to like it, but the food just wasn't there for me. read more

This is a diamond in the rough for sure. As other Yelpers have pointed out the neighborhood is a bit sketchy and the area is sparse but don't let that keep you from coming here to eat, it's completely worth the trip. The ambiance is perfect and the staff is wonderfully friendly. The musica is authentic. All great positives, but of course what we all want to know is, what about the food? The food is really good. It's no frills so don't expect fancy but honestly, this place doesn't exude fancy it exudes authentic, which is exactly what you get. I had the combo with the chili poblano a taco and a chicken burrito. It came with beans and rice. They were all wonderful, hot and flavorful. A word of advice. If you're going to get the chili poblano don't get it to go eat it at the restaurant. It definitely loses a little bit during transportation. But that was my fault not the restaurants's. Highly recommended. read more

El Manantial - a view of a counter and refrigerator - Mexican Near Me - Amarillo, Texas

Authentic food, house made refreshers, and the kindest staff you'll find make this my "Go To" Mexican food stop when in Amarillo. It may be a bit of the beaten path, but don't let the area dissuade you, or miss out on well made dishes just as your Abuela would make. read more

Off of N Dallas Street and Amarillo Blvd around the corner from the soybean/corn silos loading yard. Fantastic little restaurant in the working side of town. Best corn tortillas I've probably ever had. Extensive authentic cocktail menu including Prickly Pear Margaritas and Cielo Rojos. Margaritas are poured heavy, and the food is awesome. Husband had the marinated pork tacos and I had the Pesco Diablo with white rice and orange slices. We're driving across country (road trip time) and getting our fix of Tex-Mex before we head to the East Coast where they really don't have an ideal understanding of it. Great service, super clean, really good food, chill vibe, off the beaten path for some, what more could you want? Not a lot. Thank you El Manantial! read more

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My friends and I came here for lunch. My friend has been living in Amarillo and is Mexican and says the Tex-Mex/Mex food here isn't the best but she loves this spot. I was excited to try it bc I'm a huge Tex-Mex/Mex food fan. I got a mango frozen margarita and the chicken enchiladas with salsa verde. The food was very affordable and tasted great. The service wasn't the best though. We never got water refills or chip refills and had to flag down the waitress a few times for both. read more

El Manantial - Mexican Near Me - Amarillo, Texas

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This place was recommended by the front desk at our hotel. It was fantastic. It's authentic Mexican food and dang tasty. From the tacos to the salsa everything was good. It is now in the list to visit every time we are in Amarillo for work. Service was good and the prices are reasonable. read more

Passing through town and was looking for authentic Mexican food... yelp recommended this place!! It was delicious.. We will definitely go again! read more

Had carnitas, barbacoa, and chicharon tacos with a Mexican coke and shared queso and chips. Also got the pastel de tres leches for dessert. Service was great and staff were friendly and quick. Cute decor and Mexican music playing and just fantastic food. If you're coming through Amarillo for any reason you gotta come in. read more

We found this gem on Yelp and we were so excited when we pulled in the parking lot and saw it was full. If the locals love it, it must be good! We went on Saturday, July 18th and Saturday, July 25th. I ordered a small ceviche both times. It was great and fresh on the 18th but not so much on the 25th. Hubs ordered enchiladas on the 18th and said they were good but the 25th he ordered the chilies rellenos with fajita meat and a carne sauce. He didn't eat very much of it and said he wouldnt order it again. Service on the 18th was great, service on the 25th was slow. Chips and hot sauce with white beans is the bomb. The have good looking drinks and beer but we didn't partake. Ask questions before ordering like is the ceviche fresh and what other sauces do you have. Altogether a great place just not consistent. read more

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We are passing through Amarillo following Route 66 and wanted some great Mexican food. I found the Yelp reviews for this restaurant and we decided to give it a try. As others have indicated, it is not a fancy looking location. However, our food and drinks were outstanding. The menu, including the drink menu, is quite extensive and reasonably priced. Our servers were friendly and attentive. They were warm and gracious even though we finished our meals several minutes after the posted closing time. If we were locals, We would be frequent customers. read more

Duuuuude this food is SO GOOD! I actually need to thank Yelp for this one - we used the app to find a well rated place to eat and this was a little ways away from I-40 so we would never have known it was there if Yelp hadn't suggested it. The restaurant lives up to the hype. Super friendly staff, really exciting menu, absolutely BANGIN' food. The seating area is small but they smartly didn't try to over stuff it with chairs and tables so it feels cozy rather than cramped. Love the art showcased on the wall for sale. I added some pics of the food and it was just as good to eat as it was to look at. The chef definitely knows what they are doing. Next time I pass through Amarillo, I'll make sure to do a follow up stop for another round of this amazing food! read more

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We walked it and they were sweeping and it smelled like the cleaner Fabriosa. That is not appetizing.

We love this place. The food is delicious and the staff are very welcoming. We always get the Birro tacos. Guacamole great as well. Give them a try. read more

Had the two burritos dinner beef. Great service. Great food. Great atmosphere. Loved it! Would recommend as great experience. Also had live entertainment tableside. read more

So glad we checked Yelp as we pulled off Hwy 40 for a break in cross/country Road Trip returning to CA fr VA!! We were traveling w/ our 2 French Bulldogs and we're hesitant to leave them in the car while we ate. My husband noticed 2 tables in their foyer and received OK for us to be served there. Both the servers and customers were friendly & welcoming. We started by sharing a generous-sized frozen margarita and then ordered several specialty meal items, including a chicken enchilada w/ green sauce and a taco w/ carne asada. Everything was freshly prepared & exceptional. Prices were very reasonable as well. What a hidden gem!!! I never would have tried this spot w/out help from Yelpers. HIGHLY recommend for authentic meal. read more

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The food came out fast and hot. Something smelled off. The waitress was cautious yet optimistic. The rice was wet. The spice was missing. Which is odd given the authentic ambience The tres leches was dry but really delicious. Best thing on the menu read more

Service was great. The food was seriously lacking. Beans should have been cooked longer. Relleno had barely any cheese and the skin had not been taken off so it was tough to even cut. Birria de Jalisco soup tasted off as if it was a few days old. Tacos were decent, but not something that I'd come back for. read more

So this place is the best authentic restaurant in town! It's not for everyone, you have to have a true taste for REAL AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD! So to those who don't agree, Taco Bell is up the street every thing I've ever tried here is on point and absolutely full of flavor!!! I highly recommend every single item on the menu! read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE. If you're looking for a small, locally owned restaurant that has authentic Mexican food, this is the place to go! Down to the decor- very "little Mexico". I love it. Their breakfast is sooooo good. Go with some chilaquiles or huevos rancheros and you can't go wrong. Their birria is the bomb too! Honestly, there's nothing you order than you're not gonna like. The servers are always super helpful and food is made to order, so you may wait a few minutes, but always worth it. I just learned they have happy hour specials on food and drinks too! read more

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El Manantial has wonderful home cooked authentic Mexican food. The complementary chips with 2 salsa (mild & spicy) and Mexican white beans, all 3 were very tasty. Hubby and I ordered 4 beef Birrieria tacos served with chopped onions, cilantro, beef broth, refried beans and rice. I was disappointed they did not use the consommé (broth drippings from the beef). The beef in the tacos was tender, very flavorful. We also ordered the Chili Relleno plate. The chili Relleno- Poblano peppers was stuffed with mozzarella cheese, lightly batter and fried golden brown and topped with a delicious tomato sauce. The refried beans were creamy and flavorful. The rice was mildly flavored and delicious. I'm looking forward to my next visit. read more

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Really good Mexican food. Probably the best I've had in Amarillo. Friendly staff and a nice quaint dining room. I will definitely come back!

Hands down one of the most authentic and amazing Mexican restaurants we have ever been to. The food here was cheap and delicious!!! I saw the amazing my reviews this place had and I knew I had to try it out!! We ordered a couple of margaritas, the chips and guacamole, and some ceviche and it was just amazing!!! I 100 percent recommend this place if you are stopping by Amarillo. It was perfect!!! read more

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Friendly, great service. Food was exceptional! The Birra con queso were great, as well as the Plato jalisco! Highly recommend El Manantial! read more

Authentic Mexican restaurant off Rt 66. I thought we were lost before we arrived. The service was quick and efficient. We had a combo plate--the enchilada and relleno were unremarkable as was the plain street taco. The sopes were solid and filling. I had a house margarita which was way too sweet. We were disappointed in the food for a place listed as the top Mexican restaurant in town. It was fine but not extraordinary, but you'll get a great taste of authenticity. read more

People seem to love the place and after several tries I just don't. Ordered chilaquiles w red salsa. It was just so watered down it was basically red water over tortilla strips. Just yuck. Beans taste too much like pork lard with zero salt. Just no. If your craving delicious Mexican w/ REAL chile Colorado go to El Tejavan. read more

My husband and I visited El Manantial on a Friday afternoon during lunch in large part because of their phenomenal reviews and yelp deal ($10 for $20 of food). The place was PACKED! One thing that stuck out to me almost immediately about the menu was that there weren't any lunch specials. Most of the menu items were between $9-$11. I ordered the pollo a la plancha and my husband got their Jalisco special. We waited for nearly 25 minutes to receive our food. My dish was just ok and I think my husband's was as well. The food wasn't as well seasoned as I was expecting, based on the reviews. So, I walked away feeling a bit disappointed. I probably wouldn't go back there if we were to pass through Amarillo again. read more

El Manantial - Pollo a la plancha - Mexican Near Me - Amarillo, Texas

Man the Yelp folks are all spot on about this place!!! We stopped when our usual spot was closed based on the reviews we saw. I had birria coma lads and hubby had their taco de birria. We were both in love immediately. We loved the cilantro added to everything and the beef bullion was phenomenal. We also had the queso and we're not disappointed. I switched corn tortillas for the flour tortilla and they were hand made and delicious. Our server was excellent! read more

This is the real deal Mexican. Grandma's in the back of the house cooking some great authentic dishes. Also, Flaun, just like we had in Mexican. Service was good as well. read more

Incredible food. Homemade corn tortillas, pinto beans served with the chips and salsa, sizzling hot skillet beef--wonderful. However, it's a tiny space which tonight was filled with the loudest accordion duo I've heard that filled my head with sound and prevented any conversation, including between us and our party. My head is splitting!! read more

My fiance and I were bound for home in NYC, and part of our week-long cross country drive was going through Texas (with a planned couple nights stay in Dallas). We decided as part of our trip, to stop in Amarillo to eat and gas up. I was craving authentic Mexican food, and after going through several Yelp suggestions/reviews, we decided on this grand find! Let me just say that we had some of the best tasting Mexican food to date; it was as if I was having a meal at my abuelita's house! Fresh and delicious food all around! Their margaritas were tasty and very refreshing! Their service was great, loved the decor, and the restrooms were very clean. Should we find ourselves in Amarillo again, we'll be sure to stop by, say hello and grab a bite to eat too! read more

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Thanks Yelpers! We usually drive through Amarillo, at least twice per year. Since it's our 1/2 way point, we tend to stop and grab a bite on the way back home... So finding this place was a real treat! Their customer service was much better than most! My daughter had their shrimp cocktail w/ octopus. She loved everything but the octopus, so I had to try it. It was just a bit harder than it should be, basically overcooked. When we mentioned it to our server, said don't worry. She will go back and make her some fresh octopus! When it arrived, it was cooked perfectly! My hats off to this server for her excellent customer service... All of the food we tried was really tasty. Not just the average Tex-Mex. From their Shrimp Stuffed Avocado, to their We will definitely be making the effort to come back, the next time we are passing through... read more