Youngblood's Cafe

Ordered the 8oz ribeye. Was informed that the price had gone up from the menu price of 15.75 to 18.75. I asked if it was a good steak, was told oh yes! So I ordered it medium rare. It was super thin and fatty and had no taste and was more like a medium well. I think it was like a skirt steak or something. Moms burger was good she said. Overall very disappointing for me. Won’t be back.

I honestly don't know how the reviews for this place are so high. Our meal was awful. I got the cheeseburger (which was fine, honestly), and cheese fries. The fries weren't fresh, and they obliviously just threw some shredded cheese on top and put it in the microwave. So the fries were a soggy, greasy mess. My husband got the chicken fried steak, and it was equally bad. The steak was tough, and the breading was not crispy at all. Just mushy. The service was really good, though. And they have complimentary desserts. They had banana pudding today, and it was actually not bad. Maybe we ordered the wrong things?

Found this local GEM while traveling through town! This adorable Diner is clearly a community favorite, with lots of space to accommodate. The food tastes homemade and the prices are great! Our server, Heather, was friendly and quick. The atmosphere was welcoming and, for the out-of-towner, gave a quick glimpse into the conservative Amarillo culture. A kind 91 year old man even struck up conversation with me on his way out. It’s places just like this that make me love my Texas. ❤️☺️

Really good prices, really fast service, large portions, tasty food, and free dessert. You cannot go wrong eating here. We checked out Youngblood’s Cafe because it was mentioned by Texas blogger the Day Tripper, who travels all over Texas in search of hidden gems. I have to say this place lived up to the hype. We were all pleased by the service and food. Walking into Youngblood’s Cafe makes you feel as if you’ve stepped into a true Texan eatery. Kitschy Texas decor is everywhere and you know a restaurant is good when the place is packed. We arrived around lunch, we were seated right away, and the food arrived almost immediately after we placed our order. I had the Cajun style grilled catfish and I was happy with the level of heat and flavor. My meal came with a choice of soup or salad and I opted for the soup of the day - Navy bean soup, which was delicious! Other dishes ordered were the chicken fried chicken and Vicki’s Chicken Fried Steak. I have to say, I was curious about tasting Vicki’s Chicken fried steak because green chili sauce + gravy sounded strange (never had chicken fried steak this way before) and I was really surprised how wonderful it tasted. I would definitely recommend this dish! And finally, as we were finishing up our meal, a server carrying a huge platter of banana pudding dishes swung by our table and asked us if we wanted dessert. Overall, this restaurant was a huge hit with all of us and if I’m ever in Amarillo again I’m planning on stopping in for another delicious meal.