End of an Era: 13-Year-Old Amarillo Steakhouse Suddenly Closes Its Doors

There is no doubt that we have a lot of great steak places in Amarillo. I mean, this is Texas after all. Of course, we have several places to dine in and have a great meal. We want our steak, and we have many options.

Unfortunately, the economy hasn't been great for many places in our city. We have seen many places asking us to come see them. We try to support all that we can. The weather goes crazy, and places have to close, or they get limited business, and again, a strain is put on many businesses.

A Sudden Goodbye: The Note on the Door

The economy was the recent reason given for another closure in Amarillo. It happened over the weekend with nothing but a note, no warning, no plea, just a final goodbye.  There was just a piece of paper taped on the door thanking Amarillo for our business.

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It's not a business that has had a short run in Amarillo. It wasn't a place that opened shop, gave a try, and left. No, they have been in Amarillo for thirteen years, so they gave it their best effort.

Location Challenges: Was Being "Hidden" Part of the Problem?

We just recently lost Texas Steak Express on Kentucky Street. Located across 26th from Market Street on Georgia, it was tucked away behind the car wash, perhaps a bit too hidden for its own good.

I had picked up food from them several times. It was always good. It just didn't seem like they got the business that they definitely needed. According to their note, that was a lot of the problem.

It's been an amazing 13 and a half years. We have loved serving you delicious hot food and the sweetest iced tea. Unfortunately, due to economic conditions, we had to make the extremely difficult decision to close this location permanently.

 

Social Media Reacts: Gift Cards and Missed T-Bones

The reaction on social media was all over, from people who worked there and were going to miss it, to customers who were bummed about the news.

Damnit man! We were planning on grabbing a tbone this week. - Kristen

I even saw another friend who was disappointed for another reason.

I got a gift card at Christmas - Tisha

Come to think of it, I bet I have a gift card as well that hasn't been used. That is a bummer. That is why I wished there had been a little bit of notice, but it happens. It's just sad to add another closed restaurant to the list.