Highest-rated restaurants in Oxnard by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Oxnard, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#16. Thai Quality Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (254 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1201 Saviers Road Oxnard, California
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Saigon Kitchen Togo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 191 East Gonzales Road Oxnard, California
- Categories: Vietnamese, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp
#14. It's In The Sauce BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1661 Pacific Ste 12 Oxnard, California
- Categories: Barbeque, Caterers, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Hacienda Xalisco Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 3600 Saviers Road Oxnard, California
- Categories: Mexican, New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Julian's Aguachiles
- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 155 East 7th St. Oxnard, California
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Mi Pueblo Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 150 West Vineyard Ave. Oxnard, California
- Categories: Waffles, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Heritage Coffee & Gifts
- Rating: 4.5/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 210 West 7th St. Oxnard, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Gift Shops, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Carnitas Mi Rancho
- Rating: 4.5/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3021 Saviers Road Oxnard, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Carnitas El Rey
- Rating: 4.5/5 (500 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 124 East 5th St. Oxnard, California
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Mik's Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (200 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1720 East Channel Islands Blvd. Oxnard, California
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Harbor Mart
- Rating: 4.5/5 (207 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2810 Harbor Blvd. Ste B3 Oxnard, California
- Categories: Convenience Stores, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Xielo Artisan Desserts
- Rating: 5.0/5 (620 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 212 West 4th St. Oxnard, California
- Categories: Creperies, Bakeries, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Asadero Mexicali
- Rating: 5.0/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 1720 Saviers Road Oxnard, California
- Categories: Street Vendors, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Dolce Vita
- Rating: 5.0/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 201 East 4th St. Ste 107 Oxnard, California
- Categories: Gelato, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#2. La Jenelle Natural Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (78 reviews)
- Address: 2323 Roosevelt Drive Oxnard, California
- Categories: Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Birria Mi Rancho
- Rating: 5.0/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 715 South Oxnard Blvd. Oxnard, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.