GoldenLight Cafe & Cantina

Really good experience!

Oldest restaurant in Amarillo according to their menu. Still in its original location since the glory days of Route 66! The atmosphere is amazing. Really classic, very American style cafe/diner. The folks there were friendly and the food was great.

It’s relatively small, so don’t be bummed if you have to wait for a table. The food is NOT FAST (and that’s perfectly fine). For reference, a burger took between 20-25 minutes but it was worth the wait. And it was pretty rushed so I don’t blame them.

The few drawbacks: my order of fries and chili got to me way after I was done with my burger. They must have missed it. Can’t blame them, it was pretty packed. Understandable, but unpleasant nonetheless.

I wasn’t a fan of the chili, but hey, that is not an instant DQ. Different strokes for different folks. What was IMO unanimously GREAT was the burger! I had the Waller Burger. The fries were a bit on the flimsy side but very hot, tasty and not soggy either.

They close at 22:00 but by 21:00 they will not let more people in, so keep that in mind.

Great food, good atmosphere and sweet southern hospitality. Will return!

What a great place. Very local and completely worth stopping for. If you like dive bar style with an awesome vibe and great food, this is your spot.
The food was very good, reasonable prices, great service and fun atmosphere.

This little unassuming, no frills, hole in the wall knocked it out of the park. Definitely have to come hungry I had a Buffalo burger and wow!, the flavor was off the chart and portions ridiculous! Added a side of cheese fries and cup of chili (which i had to take to go). Leaving satisfied and satiated on several levels! Looking forward to our next visit!

After selling our home in Houston, We travel USA FULL-TIME IN a motorhome.
This great little "Hidden Gem" of a burger joint / dive Bar Did NOT Disappoint!! Truly In MHO... ONE OF THE BEST BURGERS & FRIES WE HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED!!
THE "FIXINGS" WERE INCREDIBLY FRESH, BEAUTIFUL & DELICIOUS (BRIGHT RED TOMATOES... NOT pale pink tomatoes with no flavor:)!! YEA!!
IF U R EVER IN AMARILLO... DO NOT MISS YOUR CHANCE TO CHECK THIS PLACE OUT....if u miss an opportunity to eat here, all I can say is:
"BLESS YOUR HEART"!!!

May not look like much, but this a MUST stop if you’re in the area. Customer service was great, prices were reasonable, good portion sizes, and amazing taste. It’s easy to see how they’ve been in business so long. Hope to visit again soon!

This was by far one place you need to make a burger stop for. Put this on your NEED TO GO list. Loaded Fries were the best I have had in sometime. I added all extras , bacon, mushrooms, green chili, jalapeno, grilled onions.

My mom loves this place and when I came to town she couldn’t wait to take me so that I could see for myself why she always goes back! The food did not disappoint! Loved the atmosphere, the country music that filled the room from the jukebox and the great hospitality.

Staff was friendly, burger was OK but nothing special, fries were a disaster. Either way overcooked or the oil really needed to be changed. Medium dark brown color with the consistency of balsa wood. I know this place has good reviews but probably wouldn't go back

The server seemed very stressed and not as friendly as usual. I had to ask the server three times over 15 minutes for a to go box. Each time I asked, she increased her stressed response. You can always tell when friendliness is genuine or forced. At least she was able to fake it. The food was great as always.

Food is amazing, to pair with the amazing staff. They will take great care of you! The Manager, Josh, is very professional and always gives us a warm welcome. They really make you feel like family there.