The food was excellent and we were served plenty. Decoration was on point and I love that it's a family business where the mom and dad and sons cook, which were all kind and generous. Which is more, we come from New York and have been on a cross country road trip eating in every state from California to New York, and this has been one of the highlights. I recommend this restaurant highly. read more

Food is great service wonderful. I would say it is the BBQ in town. We always get the half rack of ribs they are so tender and meaty. And the potatoe salid was realy good. And I will keep on going. read more

Family owned and operated. They are the sweetest people and they make amazing BBQ! Great sandwiches and sides. We always go for lunch, dine in or drive thru. Love Crazy Larry's! read more

This was the worst dining experience ever. My wife's chopped sandwich looked and tasted like beef jerky. I ordered the bbq frito pie which had the same dried meat on it. It was terrible! I don't know what that sauce was, but it was not bbq sauce. To top it all off, it made me sick; and I didn't eat that much of it. Its a shame that is place uses the name Texas on it sign! Now I have to drive to another restaurant to restore my faith in bbq. read more

Closed June 22-July 8th for vacation. Nothing posted onto their website. We came from out of state for the bbq here what a ridiculous waste.

This place knows how to make BBQ. When I say "BBQ" I mean the real stuff -- the kind that doesn't have to be drenched and cooked in some weird honey-molasses-cinnamon-apple-pie concoction to have some flavor. They use an excellent dry rub and a little magic to make the best BBQ in the Panhandle. read more

I'm sure it would be great for lunch but dinner...not so much. The chicken was super dry, almost as if it had been sitting out all day. The beans were an extremely hot temp as was the restaurant itself. The service was ok, nothing to write home about. As many good reviews I've heard about this place, I wanted to love it but just couldn't. read more

I've tried this place 3 times, I was disappointed all 3 times. Very small portions,and the bbq tastes like the cheap store bought stuff. Maybe I just have different opinions on what good bbq is, but this place is not for me. read more

I asked for the sliced brisket sandwich and they served me meat from the Point. Sliced is supposed to come from the Flat. Sorry that is a failure. The sandwich was soggy from too much sauce. The owners were not dressed professional. There isn't much choice in Amarillo for decent food, but really. read more

Moose pie for me and a Frito pie for my wife and kiddos. Love this place. The owners are awesome always there and working as hard as anyone.

I'm from Amarillo and now live in Dallas. When I come back to visit family, I ALWAYS come here at least once!! One time I flew there and and before going to the airport, I got 6 chopped beef sandwiches to go and all the sauce on the side. Since I had to carry it on, I went to the trouble of putting all the sauce into about 6 3-ounce containers! My husband really enjoyed dinner when I got home! The owner is the sister (I think) of the person who owns Doug's bbq in Amarillo. Before Crazy Larry's opened, that's where I went. They started to go downhill, but the stuff at Crazy Larry's is how Doug's used to be.....the sauce is my favorite!!!!! Get the half-order of frito pie and add extra sauce.....oh yum! The half-order is really like 2 big orders....seriously, man vs. food should go and try and eat the regular order. The staff is super friendly too. read more

I've only been to Amarillo once in my life but, if I ever return, I will be dining at Crazy Larry's Pit Bar-B-Que. This place has everything: meat, mullets, and inspirational messages on signage. First, let's talk meat: they got all the cuts and slabs you could ask for. Frito pie seems to be the local favorite. It's a premium choice if you're looking to transport some old-fashioned, artisan chili meat into your stomach at a high velocity. I ordered the sliced brisket sandwich and was not disappointed: they take some handcrafted brisket meat and place it in-between two slices of a golden, lightly-toasted bun before adding some Crazy Larry's "Slam-Ya-Face" sauce. Fantastic execution! Props to Crazy Larry for pioneering a game changing meat consumption formula. Now, mullets. I know you're thinking "Woah woah stop. Mullets in a Yelp review?" Yeah. Mullets in a Yelp review. When I visited Crazy Larry's Pit Bar-B-Que, Crazy Larry himself was present in the establishment. While I didn't have direct contact with him, he made an impression upon me that will last a lifetime. His majestic and slightly poofy mullet commanded my attention as soon as I entered the seating area. My gaze was disrupted only to coordinate the aforementioned meat transfer from my sandwich to my gullet. Citizens of Amarillo should seriously consider petitioning the City of Amarillo to name Crazy Larry's mane as a city landmark/treasure. A ruling like that would be a home run for both Crazy Larry's Pit Bar-B-Que as well as the City of Amarillo (Can you say tourist trap??). Finally, I want to say a bit about the prominent sign that marks the location of Crazy Larry's Pit Bar-B-Que. Most Bar-B-Que establishments have signs that relay the name of the restaurant and, maybe if you're very lucky, the tagline or slogan. Crazy Larry's Pit Bar-B-Que takes restaurant signage to the next level: they have the name, slogan, AND AN INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE. This is unmistakably a game changer. Why would you ever want to go to any other Bar-B-Que establishment when you can be motivated by a Crazy Larry aphorism while gorging your body with Crazy Larry approved frito pie? When I visited, the adage that greeted me was "We Live By The Choices We Make." This is an invaluable little reminder that our destiny is ours to command. I commanded my destiny by shoving greasy meat into my body (ha ha). Since my visit to Crazy Larry's Pit Bar-B-Que, I feel more confident and my performance is notably enhanced. Coworkers stop me around the office to ask me what's different. I grin and shrug my shoulders but I really know what's behind my new self-image (Thanks Crazy Larry!). If you ever find yourself visiting North Texas, I humbly beg you to try Crazy Larry's Pit Bar-B-Que. Crazy Larry's Pit Bar-B-Que offers a Bar-B-Que experience that is unparalleled. Just tell 'em the "Frito Big Boy" sent ya. God bless. read more

My wife and I were driving on I-40 on our way back from a skiing trip in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and was in the Amarillo, Texas area around dinnertime. Since we were in Texas, we thought we should try some Texas BBQ. A quick search on Yelp gave a few suggestions, but Crazy Larry's came up with 4 stars out of 5. It was a little bit out of the way, but we wanted some good BBQ. We were greeted by 2 guys who were very friendly and helpful. My wife had the sliced beef combo that came with sliced brisket, ham and sliced sausage. I had the sliced beef and Hotz combo which was sliced brisket and a spicy hot link studded with peppers. Both combos came with potato salad, coleslaw, beans and bread. There is a relish bar complete with peppers, pickles, onions, relish and sauce. While ordering, I noticed alot of the customers ordering frito pies, so I had to find out what the hype was about. I'm glad I did. You gotta try the frito pie: Frito chips topped with chopped brisket, beans, sauce and lots of cheese. My wife and I devoured the 1/4 plate. The Combo plates were good as well. However, the salt level was a little much for us. I would definitely come back to this place read more

If you love, love, love pepper and don't mind having your mouth set on fire then this is the place for you. I would try to give you an idea of how the food tasted but all you could taste was pepper. That's in everything not just the meat. I would give them a lower score but 1 is as low as they'll let me go. read more

Been a fan since high school. Their frito pie is great and the friendly hometown service keep you coming back. Owners are great people! One of those hidden places in the middle of town. read more

The customer service and friendly attitude of the entire family is WELL worth the trip alone. It may not be as near the highway as other joints, but the food and owners are fantastic. A member of our party remarked that this were easily the best ribs she'd ever had, and I can promise this was by far the best frito pie I've ever had. Great bargain, great food, great owners - you can't beat it. read more

We were driving cross-country on US-40 with the goal of hitting excellent barbecue places, and I have to say that Amarillo looked dubious. Could there be more here than the Free* 72-oz Steak Place you keep seeing on billboards? The answer is yes, Doug Henks! Excellent ribs, smokey and spicey, although a bit too salty. Brisket was amazing. I had no idea what a Frito pie was, but had to try it. That is about the best thing you can do with Fritos - crunchy Fritos with meat, beans, and sweet sauce. And you can't beat the price - much better than a fancy place for tourists. The only think we didn't like was the Texas link sausage. It was more like a soft patty, not the snappy spicy sausage we're used to. Looked like a local's place, and we were worried about having a jukebox-scratching-to-a-stop moment when we walked in through the door, but everyone there was super-nice, asking where we came from and how we heard about the place. Thanks, Yelp! read more

who came up with this idea? the full frito pie can serve the nation of congo!

Awesome bbq. Frito pie is the Best! Great customer service, very friendly. Atmosphere is very appealing. Quick service, and priced reasonably. read more

first time here and I will be back! I am usually a Tyler's fan, but as he is closed today, I decided to give Crazy Larry's a try. I pulled thru the drive up and was met at the window by Larry himself! He is very friendly and recommended the frito pie. I got that with some extra sauce to go. Let me tell you, this meat was very tender and not chewy at all. I could only get thru half my frito pie as the portion is huge! I want to go back and try a sandwich or some ribs next time! read more

I can't believe this is what real BBQ tastes like. I'm from Chicago and we were driving through on our way home, I saw it on yelp and decided to give it a try. I had high hopes and the food was better than i could have hoped for. Make sure to try the ribs! read more

This is not even BBQ!!!! No smoke ring or smoke flavor whatsoever. Nothing here is made from scratch - the freshest thing might be the fritos in the frito pie. The ribs are almost certainly boiled and briefly thrown on a grill....not even long enough to get a slight char. The BBQ sauce leaves a lot to be desired. I was incredibly disappointed, to say the least. If you happen to be driving through Amarillo, please for the love of god, don't make the same mistake I did. My GPS is grounded for even showing me this place. read more

Love their chopped brisket sandwich and red beans. Owners are very nice and give fast service.

Was I ever confused :( Went here to have a good ole Henks Bar B Que dinner, but it was nothing like it! I thought it was among their family restaurants but the taste is different from my favorite Bar b Que hut on Grand Street. That one's name is Henk's so I just failed to notice that the names were just similar, only a little change (like the recipes!) It says on the sign that it's one name, one location, just not the one I love! read more

Loved everything about this fabulous place-fantastic bbq-out of this world ribs-great people. Everything is very low priced for the amount of food serviced to you. You'll love their homemade sauce. Their potato salad and beans were awesome-never had anything like this. Dont miss this stop-this is a fast food restaurant with excellent quality food. read more

Larry doesn't smoke his meat. The quality and flavor no longer meet the description of Texas BBQ. Nice people, and if you like roasted meats, eat up. But if you are looking for great smokey meats, this is not the place for you. read more

I absolutely love this place. Great food and an amazing staff. I live in oklahoma city and everytime I come see my family in Amarillo, it's a mission of mine to come here. All their food is great. I'm especially a fan of the moose frito pie. Wish we had one in OKC read more

i ate there one time ==that was once too many. the owner was dipping snuff, or chewing tobacco. it was nasty, he had a cup, to spit in, right by the food he was fixing. sorry i had to give one star. that was being generous. will not go back. read more

when your in texas, you look for bbq.. this place was truly authentic. i had thr frito pie which is a must have. also had some ribs and pulled park read more