The GoldenLight café was first formed and founded in 1946 and has managed to remain close to its original routes. In fact, the GoldenLight lays claim to being the oldest restaurant in Amarillo. As well as serving classic American dishes, the GoldenLight café also plays host to a range of great local artists and musicians.

Since 1946, GoldenLight Cafe & Cantina has been a well-liked dining establishment and concert venue in Amarillo. This iconic American diner serves everything from burgers and steaks to Tex-Mex cuisine and is renowned for its welcoming environment, delectable food, and fantastic live music. GoldenLight Cafe & Cantina is a nice location to go for a casual supper and some live music and is situated right in the middle of Amarillo on Route 66.

Situated in Amarillo, the GoldenLight Cafe & Cantina is a hidden gem that promises an out-of-this-world burger experience. Boasting a Route 66-style ambiance and a lively soundtrack of rootsy American music, this joint has garnered rave reviews for its no-frills, lip-smacking burgers and generous portions of fries. Patrons have hailed it as a burger paradise, where simplicity reigns supreme over trendy gimmicks.

GoldenLight Café & Cantina is the oldest restaurant in Amarillo and one of the oldest continuously operating restaurants on Route 66. This iconic eatery offers a taste of history along with hearty American fare like burgers and sandwiches. Oishii Japanese Sushi and Sake is a new restaurant quickly becoming a local favorite, and for barbecue enthusiasts Tyler’s Barbeque is the place to be.

The most famous historic bar in Amarillo is the 1946 Golden Light Cafe and Cantina. This unassuming spot on old Route 66—boasting an original sign that may have inspired the Hard Rock Café logo—stages live country and blues bands every weekend. Another venerable venue on the Mother Road is Cattleman’s Club, a classic country and western bar offering live music and cold beer.

The GoldenLight Café & Cantina has been serving up delicious burgers and fries since 1946, making it not only the oldest continuously running restaurant in Amarillo, but the entirety of Route 66. One visit and it becomes pretty clear how they achieved this amazing feat. There’s nothing cliche or kitschy about it, GoldenLight Café & Cantina is just a true classic.

6th Ave. (tel. 806/374-9237; www.goldenlightcafe.com), is a Route 66 landmark, open since 1946 with a grill and oodles of nostalgia. For country-and-western fans, there's Midnight Rodeo, 4400 S. Georgia St. (tel. 806/358-7083; www.midnightrodeoamarillo.com), featuring a gargantuan dance floor centered on an oval bar.

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (143 reviews)- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)- Type of cuisine: American, Bar- Price: $- Address: 2906 SW 6th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79106-8956- Read more on Tripadvisor. You may also like:Highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Amarillo by diners

Here's a place that I've personally heard a TON about in my 2+ years here, yet I still haven't personally made the trip in to try them. Maybe it's time I give into my stomach and do it. There's one thing I always see and hear get mentioned when it comes to Goldenlight, and it's their burgers.

2906 SW 6th Ave.Amarillo, TX 79106(806) 374-9237 Visit Website See Menu Open in Google Maps. Built in 1946, the GoldenLight Café has been serving guests with good food coupled with great music for decades. It’s located on the historic Route 66 where tourists stop by for a quick drink.

I haven't personally been to Golden Light yet, but I've heard some great things about them, and after looking at the menu, I probably won't wait past lunch to go and try them out. The prices are incredible. $7.99 for a double cheeseburger?

A post shared by Golden Light Cafe and Cantina (@glcamarillo). Formed in 1946, GoldenLight Cantina has managed to remain true to its original roots. They claim to be the oldest restaurant in Amarillo.