Lacto
Fast food
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Southwestern American
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant offering vegan tacos, a house-made veggie burger, fun fries, sides, vegan desserts, vegan brunch on Saturday, chicken sandwiches with housemade seitan and weekly vegan specials. Also serves craft beverages. Open Tue-Fri 12:00pm-8:00pm, Sat 11:00am-3:00pm. Closed Sun-Mon.
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54 Reviews
First Review by Denster
AshleyPeters
Points +164
Wide variety of options for a night traveling through Austin - Edit
They have LOTS of options which is super nice. I got the vegan Diablo taco and half size animal fries . My partner got the imposter taco salad. He absolutely loved his salad especially because the “fish” was made of mushrooms vs imitation meat. My taco was so tasty! Great balance of flavors. Not spicy at all though ( unless you think Tajín level is spicy) but it was so tasty I didn’t care and really enjoyed it. The fries I have mixed feelings about. The fries themselves felt heavy/greasy but the bigger issue was the “animal style” . To be fair when you label it animal style I thought like In-N-Out dupe and it was definitely NOT that. I’m not holding that against them in the rating b/ maybe that’s just me/my problem but heads up. That being said the red opinions and cheese sauce felt oily so along with the heavy fries it was just a lot. Would go back but I think I would just get two tacos instead. I do think the pricing is high. Almost $20 for a processed burger and standard fries? $7 on their menu but over $8 on takeout for a single taco? And I know I know vegan ingredients can be more expensive but we have our regular place in Austin with faux vegan products that are cheaper.
Read morePros: Tasty flavor combos, Lots of options , Good portions
Cons: Oily/greasy/heavy fries, Leans heavily in processed store bought faux meats, Price
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ermacox27
Points +50
Delicious food - Edit
Vegan options! We had the vegan taco made into a salad and vegan patty melt.
Read morePros: Service was great, Food was delicious
Cons: The place is not fully plant based
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Teaguru
Points +115
A Must Visit! - Edit
Got the Yellow City Burger with Impossible patty and Fries. Hands down the best vegan burger I've ever had. The flavor of the patty and the perfect grill on it was out of this world.
Read moreIf you're in Amarillo don't skip this place!!!
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DennisT.Johnson
Points +25
Closed at 4pm today, no prior notice. - Edit
After arriving today, from Sun City, AZ, at 4:11pm, I was informed that the restaurant closed at 4pm. He didn't seem too concerned with my disappointment. Oh well.
Read moreyellowcity
So sorry to hear this! We've had some staffing issues recently..wonder if the unexpected closing was related. Our apologies, our memories can't recall what that specific half day was for. Anytime we have a unexpected close, we post that morning to our social media pages (ig is our main one). But again, we sincerely apologize for that happening.
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HexproofAnarchist
Points +25
Nice spot with good veggie burger - Edit
Really chill atmosphere in here! Quite a few vegan choices on the menu, I'd like to try more. I had the black bean spicy burger and a tofu dragon taco.
Read morePros: Plenty of choices, Great service
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LisaCampbell
Points +75
Mushroom bowl is the bomb - Edit
While visiting family, we ate there three times as the vegan options are few in Amarillo. The food was consistent each time. There is a slightly longer wait which is clearly marked by signage due to the freshness of the items prepared. We are newer to vegan dining so we had questions and would have appreciated a bit more understanding navigating their delicious options. We will be back as their options are vegan and non-vegan. Thank you for creating a wonderful dining experience where our family can also eat there as well.
Read morePros: Great taste, The menu choices
Cons: The amount of oil used
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dana4870
Points +156
Shared Fryer - Edit
They have an extensive vegan menu, which is good, but they share a fryer. The only 2 things they had that don't go in the fryer were a quiche and a salad. I don't like quiche, so salad it was. There may have been an Impossible burger that didn't go in the fryer, but I don't eat Impossible. The veggie burger that wasn't Impossible goes in the fryer. We should have just left. I regret that we didn't. Now we'll have to add a convenience store trip so I can get a bag of potato chips or nuts. This was an extremely disappointing visit. I did email the day before, but no one answered.
Read morePros: Has vegan options.
Cons: Cross-contamination because of shared fryer., Almost all vegan options go in the shared fryer. , No offer to pan fry a burger; no good options.
yellowcity
Hi, Dana. We're going to copy/paste our google review response for people to see here, too. :)
Read moreTo note- We are a 50/50 restaurant. Half Non-Vegan menu, half Vegan menu. Vegan food is a rarity in this area of Texas, so we're super excited to bring that type of food, and that type of awareness to people in this area.
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swedash
Points +1798
So very good! - Edit
Try the Vegan Ma Po Tofu, yum!
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Kimby1000
Points +62
Very vegan friendly! - Edit
YCSF was an amazing find! Last year, we were on a road trip that passed through Amarillo. I was skeptical about finding good vegan fare in cattle country and would have settled for anything. Their online menu showed an impossible burger, so I thought that would have to do.
Read moreBut when we walked into the restaurant, almost everything on the menu was vegan. My husband had the vegan carnitas tacos, which I think were made with impossible plant based meat products. I had the Imposter Tacos, which were made with mushrooms instead of faux meat.
Everything was delicious! The food was hand made on site, to order, fresh. The staff was cheerful and professional. The dining room was casual with some fun decor. Last but not least, the bathrooms were clean.
Today, we're on another road trip taking us through Amarillo. We made a point to eat lunch at YCSF again. It was just as good as I remember. This time my husband ordered the Imposter Tacos. I had the Dragon Tofu Tacos. Sorry, no photos. I was so hungry and the tacos were so delicious!
Highly recommend!
Pros: Lots of vegan options, clearly labeled , Made to order with fresh ingredients , Clean and friendly
Cons: Not open every day. Closes early on Saturday., Check they're open before you go.
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AtexRambler
Points +537
Fresh and Delicious Vegan - Edit
The recipes are creative and delicious, and it was an unexpected treat to find such good vegan food in a city known for beef. We had the Dragon Tofu Taco, the daily special Roasted Cauliflower Taco, and two side salads. The tacos were original, creative, and most delicious. I was impressed the the thoughtfulness and care that went into the recipes and preparation. The salads were beautiful and fresh, and the house made dressing was delicious. Two tacos and two salads was plenty of food for two people. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable, helping us make the best selections and feel welcome the whole time. I would definitely eat here again.
Read moreOne year later: We had to eat here on our way thru to NM. We had the dynamite tofu taco salad, the imposter taco salad, and two thai cauliflower tacos. The salads were fresh and large and included spring mix, romaine, and cabbage. Everything was served hot and tasted delicious. The cauliflower was a bit salty from the tamari, but still delicious. The tacos were large, and the local tortillas were tasty and fluffy.
Updated from previous review on 2022-06-01
Pros: Very fresh, Creative recipes, Knowledgeable and helpful staff
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fitzdrake
Points +204
Great food and vibes - Edit
Stop over on a road trip, wasn’t expecting to find much vegan food but this was delicious and so many vegan options. The dragon tofu tacos are a must try
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veganmarketingpeople
Points +1555
Super Cool Place - Edit
I’d give this place 5 stars if I could. Really cool place, very friendly and helpful staff. Most things can be made vegan here just ask.
Read moreI had the bang bang cauliflower taco, vegan shrimp taco and a pint of local ipa. $ 25 including a tip. Excellent
2nd visit today I had the sweet potato and cauliflower curry, huge portion & nice and spicy. This is the best place in Amarillo for vegan options by far 👍
Updated from previous review on 2023-03-28
Pros: Choices, Prices
Cons: Closed Mondays
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LindsayRatcliffe
Points +62
Awesome! - Edit
If I could give 5 stars, I would! I had the vegan pancake bowl with vegan chorizo, vegan egg, vegan hollandaise, veggies, and maple syrup. It was an explosion of decadent flavors—available at Sunday Brunch. My husband (not vegan) had the (not vegan) chicken & waffles. Friendly staff, chill vibe.
Read morePros: A LOT of vegan options , Friendly staff, Chill vibe
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AmberSzymczyk
Points +98
Best vegan tacos I’ve ever had - Edit
I’ve had more than my fair share of good vegan tacos, but I think these are the best. There are a lot of options, they’re all creative, and they all taste great. This will be our go-to stop in Amarillo during road trips from now on!
Read morePros: Tons of options, Creative offerings, Affordable
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rissah
Points +26
Fantastic food, great atmosphere, friendly service - Edit
The mix of vegan and non vegan food was what made us stop here. I’m vegan and the rest of my family isn’t. We all left full and happy. The animal style fries alone are worth the stop. We were passing through and I’m very happy we found this place right off I 40.
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sebastianf6
Points +319
finally! - Edit
finally a restaurant worth stopping by in Amarillo. plenty of options. had the day special (taco with 3 crispy beyond meatballs) and it was delicious. vegan "animal" fries were good and very crispy.
Read morelook forward to visit again
Pros: options, fresh as it gets, clean and comfortable
Cons: nada!
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leela.ayyar
Points +62
Wish I could’ve tried more! - Edit
Great veg options! Tacos were yummy - definitely try the imposter mushroom tacos the breading was soooo good. My mom really loved the vegan shrimp tacos as well, which are def hard to find as a vegetarian!! Loved the trendy atmosphere staff was very friendly too (:
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-12
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Fresh ingredients , Friendly staff
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SoyKal-El
Points +5226
Unexpected but brilliant - Edit
Did not expect to find such amazing vegan food in the middle of a drive through Texas. The vegan shrimp tacos were the best I've had and the animal-style fries were better than in-and-out's.
Read moreWorth the visit!
Pros: Everything has a vegan option
Cons: Long wait times
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ToriCortez
Points +30
I wish I could give a better rating - Edit
Let me start out by saying this: I hate leaving bad reviews for restaurants. I understand there are good days and bad days, but my experience here has left me with such a strong impression I felt I needed to add it to the collective review sphere. Now for the review. My husband and I were very excited to try this place out after reading all the positive reviews, and although there were some positive aspects of our visit it was not enough to make up for our food experience. Let’s start with the positive. They have a pretty good number of options for vegans to choose from. Several tacos, several burgers, a couple appetizers. The staff was very friendly and the atmosphere was laid back. The CONS: My husband and I got the Vegan Carnitas tacos, the mushroom tacos, and the animal fries. My carnitas tacos, although flavorful, were WAY over seasoned. After trying one bite of mine my husband said if he were me he would throw the rest away. Since I was very hungry I washed the rest of my tacos down with a LOT of water, but the acidity was still enough to leave a burning feeling in my mouth. Now mushrooms are not my jam so I cannot really comment without being biased about his, but my husband who loves mushrooms and normally would have the appetite to eat four of these sized tacos ate half of one taco and threw the rest away. Our animal fries were good (it would be hard to mess this one up), so we ate all of that, but after continuing on with the rest of our 10 hour road trip a few hours after eating I started getting really intense pain in my intestines-like there was a knife passing through there. The sensation eventually passed, but the gas that stayed with me all through the rest of the drive and through the night was almost unbearable. On top of all that, the food was rather expensive, there’s certainly better ways I could spend $40 than to have gotten this experience. Perhaps this was an off day for this restaurant since there were so many other positive reviews but personally if I were going through Amarillo again I’d look somewhere else for food.
Read morePros: Several options to choose from, Friendly staff
Cons: Over seasoned, mostly unpalatable food (IOE), Expensive
yellowcity
Oh no, we're so sorry to hear some of your food was over-seasoned. We always want to provide a great experience for people. Definitely let an establishment know of any issues when dining in- we're always more than happy to help! We would've definitely made you new food or issued a refund. We truly hate to hear of any bad experiences. So happy to hear the vegan animal fries were great and the staff was very friendly. :)
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PallasEleva
Points +42
5 stars!!!! So many vegan options. All SO GOOD! I’m gonna marry this place 💯 - Edit
I love that they had vegan cheese and sauces and the only thing I would change is having everything be vegan😄
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options! , DELICIOUS , Vegan cheese and sauces
Cons: It’s only in Amarillo , Needs to be everywhere , Closes at 3pm for a time
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mimoore
Points +13
Place is a gem for multiple reasons. Vegan options are mindfully done - Edit
Vegan options are mindfully done and not simply a dish of omission. Have never tried anything here that I didn’t like. Daily specials alternate so you can be sure to walk in with menu staples and other daily surprises.
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kladams89
Points +140
Great vegan options! - Edit
A variety of yummy vegan options. We got the vegan Caesar sandwich, it was huge & delicious. The tofu and carnitas tacos were great too.
Read morePros: Variety of vegan options , Fast, Friendly
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_MLE_
Points +46
Excellent vegan options - Edit
Respite among an otherwise meat focused region. Deliciousness - dragon tofu taco is immediate favorite. Vegan shrimp and vegan carnitas tacos are also top-notch. We had the rotating vegan side of carrots with Sunflower cream, tahini, squash miso, topped with granola and it was next-level lick-the-plate good. It's quality and plating were high cuisine.
Read morePros: Excellent vegan tacos, burgers, fries, Phenomenal rotating vegan side plates , Knowledgeable, enthusiastic staff
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NealeFlynn
Points +32
Epic, getcha some! - Edit
Lots of options including a special side and patty melt. Tacos are pretty good sized and amazing!
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SarahDugan
Points +154
Amazing - Edit
Stopped at YCSF while driving cross country- and was extremely happy to come across a place with such amazing vegan options. Had daily specials as well. Such creative options- not the typical stuff you find on the road having to make omissions in order to make an item vegan. Wasn’t sure about one taco per order, but they were pretty large and very filling, with super thick locally made tortillas. Staff was kind and knowledgeable as well. 10/10 recommend!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, CREATIVE options, Affordable
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itsmyrun
Points +130
5⭐ delicious for vegans & non-vegans - Edit
I went with some friends who are meatatarians, and they loved it. They can't stop talking about how much they enjoyed the food at YCSF. The staff was excellent, the food was phenomenal, and the vibe in the place was so cool. 10/10 would come again.
Read morePros: delicious for vegans, Delicious for non-vegans, Cool vibes
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suziejg
Points +28
Awesome food & people!! - Edit
We were passing through & arrived as they were closing so I asked for any other vegan options in the area. He gave some suggestions but then said to wait a minute. He came back & said the chef would make an exception & allow us to order. We were so grateful for their kindness. I had the dragon taco & the imposter taco and both were excellent. My husband had the veggie burger & we shared the garlic parmesan & animal fries. Everything was so tasty & delicious. The staff went above & beyond for us and were so friendly. We would give them.a 5 rating.
Read morePros: Great vegan options , Incredible staff
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