Iconic Amarillo Burger Stand Beef Burger Barrel Now for Sale

A piece of Amarillo history is for sale. This iconic building has been serving up greasy burgers for almost 90 years and is now looking for a new owner.

A Piece of Amarillo History Hits the Market

The Beef Burger Barrel is once again up for sale in Amarillo. According to Route 66 News, this iconic restaurant's beginnings trace back to 1937, but The Beef Burger Barrel opened on Amarillo Blvd. in 1947. In 1952, the iconic restaurant relocated to its current location at 3102 Plains Blvd.

The restaurant temporarily closed in February 2007 and reopened a few months later in June 2007.

What's Inside the Listing

Lori Crofford

However, chatter on social media in August said the restaurant closed and is now up for sale. According to the Lyons Realty listing, the 325 sq. ft. property is listed for $100,000. The property is being sold as is.

Take a peek at the inside of the Beef Burger Barrel building here.

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Why the Beef Burger Barrel Matters to Amarillo

Lori Crofford

As history is slowly fading away in many areas across Amarillo, here's your chance to keep this landmark burger restaurant alive. While many people travel to Amarillo to visit Cadillac Ranch, The Big Texan, and Route 66, many also travel to this restaurant to eat a burger from a giant barrel.

If you are in the restaurant world, here is your chance to bring this Amarillo staple back to life while adding a new twist to its history. Don't let another piece of nostalgia in Amarillo fade away. Here's your chance to save something. It could be big.

Who Could Save It?

This is just a thought; is it possible that Big Jim and Candy Dewitz could add one more piece of Amarillo history to their list of businesses? They have saved a lot of Amarillo nostalgia, like K-N Root Beer and the Tascosa Drive-in. Maybe they could add the Beef Burger Barrel.

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Who do you think would be a great owner of The Beef Burger Barrel?