We stopped at Mejia's Bakery while passing through town looking for a quick lunch. At first glance,…read morethe place almost looked closed--it's very unassuming from the outside and located in an older strip-style row of storefronts that gives off a bit of an old-west small-town vibe. Don't let that fool you though; once you step inside it's clear this is a very authentic Mexican spot. The interior is long and narrow. On the right side when you walk in there are bakery cases filled with a wide variety of traditional Mexican pastries and baked goods. On the left there's some seating and an ice cream area, and further toward the back there's a larger seating section that looks like it's used for their buffet (which we were told they offer on weekends). We visited on a Wednesday, so we ordered from the counter instead. The people working there were very friendly and welcoming, and the prices were very reasonable. I ended up ordering a cheese quesadilla with fries. The fries were actually excellent--crispy, salty, and exactly what you'd hope for. The quesadilla itself was okay. In fairness, this is clearly a place that specializes in more traditional Mexican dishes, and I probably didn't order the thing they're best known for. If you're looking for authentic Mexican food and pastries, this seems like a great local spot and it's definitely worth checking out. If your taste leans more toward American-style Mexican food, you might find the menu a little different than what you're used to. Overall, a friendly local bakery and restaurant with very fair prices and a lot of traditional options.

Traveling through Pampa and decided to stop at Mejia's. OMG! A little bakery, ice cream shop and…read moreMexican grill all together. The food was amazing! Flour tortillas fresh, hot and charred...delicious! We got some things from the bakery to take with us, can't wait to try them. They have a Buffett at lunch on certain days, so sorry we missed that. I think it was Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and maybe Sunday.

We were passing through Dumas and stopped here for lunch. It was a Monday around 12:30 pm. It…read morewasn't very busy and the service was quick. I ordered two shrimp tacos (tacos de camarónes), my husband order birria seca (the dry version where you assemble the tacos and dip them in the birria sopa), and we shared some guacamole. Everything tasted amazing! We would definitely recommend, and will stop by again next time we are coming through.

On a road trip and Yelped Mexican food in Dumas, TX. Not a place for ambiance but if you want old…read morefashioned Mexican food, come here. They take only cash, so know that. Excellent service by young waitresses. Chips and salsa were yummy as well. Cute that the waitress had no idea what Yelp is! Maybe now they will.

Visiting Amarillo for work and I like to try local restaurants while on trips. After looking on…read moreYelp 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!

Came back and still love the birria tacos and the sopes are so good! I also like the queso but it…read morewas a bit watery.

Great place. Stopped in Amarillo and gave this place a try Recommend for sure and will be back…read morenext time in Amarillo. Food was great I had chicken tacos and friend had beef tacos. Both were great.

Solid Mexican food with friendly, helpful service. It's a small mom/pop place with authentic…read moreMexican food. If that sounds good, then come try the molcajete. It's worth a visit.

Damn good tacos with a side of elote in a cup ! I have eaten here a few times and never…read moredisappointed. I always laugh when people say "Real Mexican " food. I think these people a real as well as the food !

This is a local's favorite. It is hard to find and looks wrong. Push past that and the food is…read moregreat. I have enjoyed the food there in the gravel and used them to cater lunch for 18. Authentic Mex and Tex-Mex. It is like an amazing food truck that just gave up being a truck.

El Tejaran was an ok stop! The restaurant was clean, well-kept, and conveniently located right off…read morethe highway. The staff was friendly but did not provide the best service throughout our meal. We shared the combo beef and chicken fajitas for one. The chicken was cooked perfectly tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The beef was a little overdone, but the fresh, homemade corn and flour tortillas were absolutely fantastic and made the meal even better. We also ordered the Tacos de Birria (goat) with consommé, and they were delicious! The meat was incredibly flavorful, and they came with a small cup of sauce that added even more flavor just be prepared because it packs some serious heat! The chips and queso were just okay, but overall we really enjoyed it being a convenient stop on our road trip home. Not sure if we will stop again when in town.

Visiting my girlfriend and her family in Amarillo led me to trying some of their favorite places in…read morethe 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

You could definitely drive by this place if you didn't know they served Mexican food. It is a…read moresmall shop where the waitress is also the hostess and the cashier! The food was amazing and very quick. I had the taco plate with beans and rice. It was delicious. I didn't realize the corn tacos would be soft, so I ordered ground beef. They were amazing and so full. I couldn't keep the beef inside the shell! The red and green salsas have an amazing flavor, but know they are really spicy. I will definitely be back to visit again and try some other meats in my tacos!

Good Tacos, I only recommend one Al pastor taco on the taco plate for lunch, or you may return to…read morework uncomfortably full. Borger is a tough spot for a good lunch, this spot is pretty reliable.

Great place for authentic Mexican food. I love the street-style tacos and the horchata. The green…read moresauce is to die for. Service is great and fast. Seating is never an issue. Price is very affordable. Only problem is that they aren't open 24 hours a day!

I mean.. it's ARANDAS ! If you want your money's worth, This is where you go. That dark red sauce…read moreis the best. I could eat a mountain of bacon egg, and beans in that place. But it's all good.

The food was AMAZING, the service was right on the spot, the restaurant was pristine!!!…read moreThere was an extensive menu as well as a buffet!!! This place and the people were just AMAZING!!

Hidden gem no doubt!!! Food is fresh and authentic. Nothing better than the real deal. Service was…read morefine

I was here a few months ago and ordered the Tacos Locos. They were good, especially after a long…read moreday driving. Today my wife and I were driving through Childress and wanted some comfort food. The parking lot was completely full but I found one space to park in. As we got to the door, several groups of people came out and we were able to get a table in a few (like 3) minutes. Leslie J got us started with chips, salsa, & cold draft beer. We ordered the Chef Plate and the chicken mole. My wife said the mole was good and a little sweet (every Chef makes it a little different). My beef relleno, cheese enchilada, & guacamole we're excellent. The decor is pretty average Mexican restaurant decor: bright colors, flowers, paintings, etc. An escape. I'll be back next time I'm in town. And I found out there are 5 more locations.

Full disclosure, we had appetizers only. They were also on a boil water notice…read more The stuffed jalapeños were clearly straight off the Cysco truck. The chicken quesadilla rolls were below average. Service was good