Highest-rated restaurants in Yuma 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 say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% 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 social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Yuma, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Dirty South BBQ House

- Rating: 4.3/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: Yuma, AZ
- Categories: Barbecue, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Jector's Burritos

- Rating: 4.3/5 (186 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1473 South 4th Ave. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. The Best Taquito

- Rating: 4.3/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 810 South 13th Ave. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Yuma Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 4.3/5 (202 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11274 South Fortuna Road C1 Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Thai, Noodles, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Charki's Teriyaki

- Rating: 4.4/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2241 South Ave. A Ste 16 Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Japanese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Takos and Beer

- Rating: 4.4/5 (313 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2640 South 4th Ave. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Tacos, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. J.T. Prime - Yuma

- Rating: 4.4/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 714 East 32nd St. Ste 714 Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, American, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. J.T. Bros

- Rating: 4.4/5 (109 reviews)
- Address: 712 East 32nd St. Ste 712 Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Yuma Pho

- Rating: 4.4/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 394 East 16th St. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Bernardo's Foothills

- Rating: 4.4/5 (249 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11375 South Fortuna Road Ste D Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Cheesesteaks
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Mr Fish Fish & Chips

- Rating: 4.4/5 (206 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11242 South Foothills Blvd. Ste 3 Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Mostly Muffins

- Rating: 4.4/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2451 West 16th St. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Sandwiches, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Angry Italian

- Rating: 4.4/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2680 South 4th Ave. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Food Trucks, Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Stan's Grocery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1920 South 1st Ave. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Yuma Bagel Co.

- Rating: 4.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2431 South 4th Ave. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Bagels
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Ludi's Pacific Barbecue

- Rating: 4.5/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3939 South Avenue 3 East Ste 108 Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Poke, Filipino, Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Shawarma Vibes

- Rating: 4.5/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2855 South 4th Ave. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. The Press Cafe & Bistro

- Rating: 4.5/5 (356 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 121 East 24th St. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Salad, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Baja Viches

- Rating: 4.6/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 121 East 24th St. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Yuma's Red Tacos

- Rating: 4.6/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 2601 South 4th Ave. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Tacos El Cositas

- Rating: 4.6/5 (207 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 12557 East South Frontage Road Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Sunshine Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10110 North Frontage Road Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Bagels
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Autentico Sapore Italiano

- Rating: 4.6/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 201 North 4th Ave. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Delis, Italian, Wineries
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Tacos San Pedro

- Rating: 4.7/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3445 West 8th St. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Curries Indian Restaurant & Bar

- Rating: 4.7/5 (230 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 711 East 32nd St. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Indian, Bars, Kebab
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Baja Blue

- Rating: 4.7/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11538 South Foothills Blvd. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Mexi Burger

- Rating: 4.8/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3865 West 8th St. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Burgers, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Aroi Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 4.8/5 (69 reviews)
- Address: 1325 South Yuma Palms Pwky Ste B4 Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Pupuseria Cabañas

- Rating: 4.8/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1945 West 8th St. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Cafecito

- Rating: 4.8/5 (201 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 176 South Main St. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.

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