Amarillo is not lacking in the restaurant front. It doesn't matter what kind of food you like odds are you can find it in our great city. So many choices so little time. There is talk time and time again about supporting local places. It is important whether you are shopping or eating. Local is important.

We know we have plenty of local establishments and chains. We are not saying that eating at a chain is not helping our very own people. We know those chains employ a lot of our Amarillo neighbors. The chain restaurants do have money and ideas from corporations to help a bit.

Local places don't have that luxury. Even though both types of businesses run the risk of closing as we have seen recently.

Read More: The First Amarillo Restaurant Closing of 2025 |

Five local restaurants are jumping in to jumpstart the local initiative. Oh, and it is a great idea. These five local restaurants want you to come visit them. Those visits can win you $1000. How great is that?

All you have to do is stop at one of the places and grab a card. Then anytime you go to one of the five places and spend at least $20 you get a stamp. Stop at all five places before May 19th and you are on your way.

The Five Local Restaurants Teaming Up Together

  • Green Chile Willys - 13651 I27
  • Shi Lee's BBQ & Soul Food - 1213 SW 3rd
  • Pork N Things - 10816 SE 3rd
  • Sunday's Kitchen - 112 SW 6th Ave
  • Pescaraz Italian Restaurant - 3415 Bell St.

The best thing about this promotion is you may be trying a place you have never been to before. Not only can you end up winning money but you may discover a new favorite local place or two or even five. So it is a win-win all around.

There Are Signs All Around Us in Amarillo

Gallery Credit: Melissa Bartlett

Amarillo Here's Your Sign

Gallery Credit: Melissa Bartlett/TSM