Class 1 Barbeque Opens Brick-and-Mortar Location
The local barbecue favorite transitions from a food truck to a new storefront in Amarillo.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Class 1 Barbeque has officially opened its new permanent restaurant location at 2028 Paramount. The business, owned by Charles and Maria Carr, previously operated as a food truck in the area.
Why it matters
The opening marks a significant milestone for the business as it expands from a mobile operation into a stationary dining space near its original food park. This transition offers residents a consistent brick-and-mortar venue for the brand established by the owners in 2024.
The new restaurant is located at 2028 Paramount and is currently operating with grand opening hours from 11 am to 6 pm.
The players
Charles Carr
He is a co-owner of Class 1 Barbeque along with his wife Maria Carr.
Maria Carr
She is a co-owner of Class 1 Barbeque along with her husband Charles Carr.
The details
The new restaurant is situated near the food park where the owners previously served their customers from a truck. It held a soft opening on October 28 before welcoming the public on October 29.
Timeline
Class 1 Barbeque originally opened in November 2024.
The restaurant held a soft opening on October 28, 2026.
The official public opening occurred on October 29, 2026.
The grand opening celebration continues through October 31, 2026.
Market Landscape
This opening follows the documented trend of mobile food vendors utilizing their initial success to secure permanent real estate. It reflects how successful local food truck concepts often transition into traditional storefronts to scale operations and anchor their presence in the community.
Customers can now visit the team at their new 2028 Paramount location rather than locating their previous food truck. The establishment is currently welcoming guests daily from 11 am to 6 pm during its grand opening window.
The takeaway
Supporting local food trucks as they transition to storefronts helps maintain the growth of small businesses in the community. Residents should check the restaurant's schedule after the grand opening concludes on October 31 to confirm standard operating hours.
What happens next
The grand opening celebration for the new restaurant location concludes on October 31, 2026.
Further reading
For more news on new business ventures in the area, check out Amarillo Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Talk 103.9 & 1340.
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