Highest-rated restaurants in Vallejo 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 Vallejo, 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.
#30. Que Onda Tacobar - Vallejo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 173 Plaza Drive Vallejo, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Napoli Pizzeria & Italian Food
- Rating: 4.5/5 (957 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 124 Tennessee St. Vallejo, California
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Better Chew Kitchen - Vallejo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1745 Sonoma Blvd. Vallejo, California
- Categories: Burgers, Sandwiches, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Tacos Mexico
- Rating: 4.5/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 66 Admiral Callaghan Lane Vallejo, California
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#26. The Grind Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (184 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 402 Tuolumne St. Vallejo, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#25. El Nopal
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 406 Virginia St. Vallejo, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Sac's Tasty Hot Dogs
- Rating: 4.5/5 (646 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2445 Springs Road Vallejo, California
- Categories: Fast food, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Moschetti Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 925 Marin St. Vallejo, California
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Breakfast & Brunch, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Pho Huong Viet Noodle House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (292 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5201 Sonoma Blvd. Ste 37 Vallejo, California
- Categories: Vietnamese, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Vaishnu Express Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (421 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4380 Sonoma Blvd. Ste 135 Vallejo, California
- Categories: Indian, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Viet Pho Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 1774 Tuolumne St. Vallejo, California
- Categories: Noodles, Vietnamese, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Stockpot
- Rating: 4.5/5 (223 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 785 Sereno Drive Vallejo, California
- Categories: Vietnamese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Vons Chicken
- Rating: 4.5/5 (258 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 134 Robles Way Vallejo, California
- Categories: Korean, Chicken Shop, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Pho Hoang
- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3495 Sonoma Blvd. H Vallejo, California
- Categories: Vietnamese, Seafood, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Tasty Bites Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 526 Tuolumne St. Vallejo, California
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#15. El Tesoro Mazatlan
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1069 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 658 Benicia Road Vallejo, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Q's Halal Mediterranean Comfort
- Rating: 4.5/5 (430 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 48 Springstown Center Vallejo, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Halal, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Food Basket
- Rating: 4.5/5 (262 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1694 Broadway St. Vallejo, California
- Categories: Delis, Meat Shops, Seafood Markets
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Pinoy Fried Oriental Store
- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1810 Springs Road Vallejo, California
- Categories: Filipino, International Grocery
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Tacos Juanita's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1667 Lewis Brown Drive Vallejo, California
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Michael Warring
- Rating: 4.5/5 (380 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 8300 Bennington Court Vallejo, California
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Urban Cocina
- Rating: 5.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 406 Virginia St. Vallejo, California
- Categories: Caribbean, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Dboy's Grab & Go
- Rating: 5.0/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2138 Springs Road Vallejo, California
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Hawaiian, Filipino
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Rumi Kabob
- Rating: 5.0/5 (178 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 700 Nebraska St. Vallejo, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Falafel
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Elvia's Sazon
- Rating: 5.0/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 400 Georgia St. Vallejo, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Blazin Cajin Chicken & Fish
- Rating: 5.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 401 Marin St. Vallejo, California
- Categories: Southern, Fish & Chips, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#4. City Lights Cafe & Catering
- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1515 Tennessee St. Vallejo, California
- Categories: Cafes, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Korean Fried Chicken & Box
- Rating: 5.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 3624 Sonoma Blvd. Vallejo, California
- Categories: Korean, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Hopulent
- Rating: 5.0/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 138 Tennessee St. Vallejo, California
- Categories: Cafes, Beer Bar, Beer Gardens
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Thai Place
- Rating: 5.0/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1524 Sonoma Blvd. Vallejo, California
- Categories: Thai
- 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.