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#30. Firehouse Subs
- Rating: 4.1/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3858 Ridgemont Drive Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Sandwiches, fast food, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated restaurants in Abilene 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 Abilene, 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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#29. Mezamiz Coffee House
- Rating: 4.1/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3909 South 7th St. Ste C Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
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#28. Galveston Seafood Company
- Rating: 4.2/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 818 East Hwy 80 Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
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#27. Grumps Burgers
- Rating: 4.2/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3533 North 1st St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Burgers, Sandwiches, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
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#26. Farolito Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 209 Cottonwood St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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#25. Cork & Pig Tavern
- Rating: 4.3/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2467 North Judge Ely Blvd. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
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#24. Mian Bistro
- Rating: 4.3/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6410 Buffalo Gap Road Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Chinese, Asian Fusion, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
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#23. Beehive Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (473 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 442 Cedar St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
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#22. Belle's Chicken Dinner House
- Rating: 4.3/5 (358 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2002 North Clack St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Southern, Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp
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#21. Mi Ranchito Burrito & Tortilla Factory
- Rating: 4.3/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 6442 Buffalo Gap Road Ste C Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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#20. Arby's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3824 South Clack St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Fast food, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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#19. Krua Thai Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (347 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 790 South Leggett Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
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#18. Blue Agave
- Rating: 4.3/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1881 North Treadaway Blvd. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, New Mexican Cuisine, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
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#17. Front Porch Coffee Co. & Bakery
- Rating: 4.4/5 (78 reviews)
- Address: 702 North 2nd St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
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#16. Larry's Better Burger Drive-In
- Rating: 4.4/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1233 North Treadaway Blvd. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Fast food
- Read more on Yelp
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#15. Lucy's Big Burgers
- Rating: 4.4/5 (290 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3110 South 27th St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
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#14. El Pulgarcito de America
- Rating: 4.4/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2502 South 7th St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
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#13. El Pulgarcito Restaurant 2
- Rating: 4.4/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 2501 Ambler Av Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
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#12. Spicy India
- Rating: 4.5/5 (267 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 243 West Stamford St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
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#11. Hickory Street Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 644 Hickory St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
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#10. Texas Flaming Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (95 reviews)
- Address: 549 Ambler Ave. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Burgers, New American, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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#9. Vagabond Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (273 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1056 North 2nd St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Wine Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
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#8. Grain Theory
- Rating: 4.6/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 202 Pine St. Ste 201 Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Breweries, Coffee & Tea, American
- Read more on Yelp
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#7. Niko's Greek Restaurant
- Rating: 4.6/5 (240 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3354 Rebecca Lane Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Greek
- Read more on Yelp
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#6. The Shed Market
- Rating: 4.6/5 (312 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7925 Buffalo Gap Road Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Barbecue, Meat Shops
- Read more on Yelp
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#5. Jays BBQ Shack
- Rating: 4.6/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 602 South 11th St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Southern, Barbecue, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
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#4. Hawaii Ramen Noodle & Poke
- Rating: 4.7/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4621 South 14th St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Poke, Ramen, Acai Bowls
- Read more on Yelp
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#3. Rockin Rollerz Craft Burger
- Rating: 4.7/5 (184 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1055 North Judge Ely Blvd. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Burgers, Food Trucks, American
- Read more on Yelp
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#2. Cordell's
- Rating: 4.8/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6410 Buffalo Gap Road Ste B Abilene, Texas
- Categories: New American, Coffee & Tea, Specialty Food
- Read more on Yelp
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#1. Sweet Thyme Kitchen
- Rating: 4.8/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 1246 North 6th St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: New American, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
- 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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