Supporting Local Restaurants In The Texas Panhandle

There are a few things I know about Amarillo. We love our food. When there is talk about a restaurant opening or closing, everyone wants to know about it. A lot of us will make sure we are in line or having dinner pretty much as soon as they open, if not sometime that week.

We want to be the first to know how the new place is. We want to be the leaders in deciding what the best menu items are. We want to discuss the service. That is just how Amarillo is. We don't want to miss out.

Another thing I know about our city is that we have big hearts. When a business is struggling, we like to show our support. While I was on vacation, I was tagged in a social media post because a restaurant was struggling. A commenter made sure to tag me so that I could help get the message out.

The Big Move to Wellington Square

The restaurant is Jorge's Tacos Garcia. For thirty years, they were located on Ross Street. Earlier this year, they took a leap of faith by relocating to a central, high-profile spot at 1619 S. Kentucky Street in Wellington Square. It used to house both Gardski's and Leal's. So the location is not bad.

Tacos Garcia had been in that location for six months when they asked for help.

To our friends, neighbors, and community—we could really use your help.

We've been open for six months, and we're still meeting people who tell us they had no idea we were here until they happened to stumble in.
If you've visited us, enjoyed your experience, or simply want to support a local business, we'd be so grateful if you could help spread the word. A share, a recommendation, or simply telling your friends and family about us makes a bigger difference than you know.

Thank you for supporting local and for being part of our journey. We can't wait to welcome even more of our community through our doors!

Amarillo Stepped Up In A Big Way

True to form, the Amarillo community stepped up instantly to amplify the message and pack the dining room.

Wow... we are simply amazed.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to every single person who came out and supported us this evening. The love and encouragement you showed our small business truly means more than words can express...

Tonight reminded us why we do what we do. It's people like you who give small businesses hope, encouragement, and the strength to keep moving forward—even on the busiest of nights.
We are beyond grateful, incredibly humbled, and deeply moved by the support of this community.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you

Keeping The Momentum Going

I have been to Tacos Garcia since they moved, and I will go back. While rallying during a tough stretch is amazing, the real secret to helping local restaurants survive is making them a permanent part of our weekly dining rotation.

We can't just go once and expect them to thrive. We need to put them in our regular rotation of places to visit. That is what we are going to do in my family. Tacos Garcia has moved to Wellington Square, and they are here to stay. Help them by grabbing lunch or dinner soon.