Shi Lee's Barbecue & Soul Food Cafe

Amarillo, TX · Barbecue restaurant

Rating
4.6/5
★★★★★ 4.6
Reviews
20
Rank in Amarillo
#56
of 590 restaurants
City Percentile
74%
rating percentile
Address
Shi Lee's Barbecue & Soul Food Cafe, 1213 SW 3rd Ave, Amarillo, TX 79106
Phone
(806) 220-0032
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Shi Lee's Barbecue & Soul Food Cafe is a restaurant located in Amarillo, TX. It is one of 590 restaurants listed in Amarillo. Its 4.6-star rating is above the Amarillo city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday11 AM–7 PM
Sunday12 PM–6 PM
Monday11 AM–7 PM
Tuesday11 AM–7 PM
Wednesday11 AM–7 PM
Thursday11 AM–7 PM
Friday11 AM–7 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 E.V. BC · Dec 2025

This was mine and my husband's first time eating at Shi Lee's and we will definitely be back! I had the half catfish dinner with collard greens and beans and dirty rice. It was by far the best meal I've had! The service the owner provided was top- notch and incredible! And to find out how much he does for the community was a plus! If you're in town and need some good soul food, make sure you stop by Shi-Lee's! 😊

★★★★★ 5.0 Ralph Holdig · Dec 2025

Shi Lee’s is outstanding BBQ. Shi is a hoot, with a wry sense of humor. Ribs and brisket were perfectly prepared. But the side dishes!! I’m guessing there were at least 20 to choose from (though some were not available). I had the best jalapeno beans I’ve ever had. The cafe is small and there were several takeout orders so be patient. It’s worth the wait. We were just passing through but Shi Lee’s Barbeque and Soul Food Cafe might just be worth a long return road trip.

★★★★★ 5.0 Camille Cox · Nov 2025

The food was PHENOMENAL! There were 4 adults and 2 kids. Everyone got drinks, total came to $117 but there was so much food!! If we had paced ourselves we could have taken food home….if being the operative word here. I would definitely eat here again!

★★★★★ 5.0 David Salazar · Feb 2026

I'm 54 years old and I had the Friday special which is southern fried catfish. For 10 bucks I I received the best fish dinner that I've ever had. From the fish to the sides and the amazing cornbread. I can't say enough about this place. The gentleman that was running it was one of the most friendly people I've ever met.

★★★★★ 5.0 Mindy Morris · Nov 2025

The best food I have had in a long time! I had the pork chops, red beans and rice and the cabbage. Lots of food and I ate all of it!! The women were so helpful and patient with our questions. Even brought out an ox tail for us to try (it was out of this world!!). We will be back!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Drive Through ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Great Dessert ✓ Great Tea Selection ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Coffee ✓ Comfort Food

Services

Barbecue restaurantSoul food restaurant

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