In every issue of Flavorillo, our anonymous reviewer will visit a local restaurant, documenting the experience with their tastebuds and camera…
Welcome, dear reader, to a new column of culinary adventures. Luckily for us, you don’t have to travel far to take a gastronomic globetrot in Amarillo. Our culinary options have evolved since the chuckwagon days, with the addition of thousands of modern pioneers seeking a better life in our sparse landscape. They have shared their stories, traditions and family recipes—mapping adventures on tablecloths—for those curious enough to make the drive across town.
A melting pot of cultures, Amarillo Boulevard offers food from dozens of countries, often prepared by several generations of the same family. Those small businesses open every day with an eager hospitality, just waiting to welcome diners to their home away from home, which is often far away from where home once was. The truth is, we all speak the same language around the table—the language of community, the language of food.
As we endure the unbearably hot dog days of summer, many will be looking for an oasis of sorts—a wellspring of refreshment and relaxation. Humbly, I suggest one you will want to visit either with enough people to share plates from every section of the menu, or plan to go at least twice on your own. El Manantial will take you to the edge of town and take your tastebuds on a tour of our neighboring nation to the south...
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