Highest-rated restaurants in Corpus Christi by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi, 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.
#30. JB's German Restaurant and Bakery
- Rating: 4.4/5 (501 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4141 South Staples St. Ste 100 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Bakeries, German, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Island Joes Coffee and Gallery
- Rating: 4.4/5 (379 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 14829 South Padre Island Drive Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#28. JaJa Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (250 reviews)
- Address: 5714 McArdle Road Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Ninja Ramen and Thai
- Rating: 4.4/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2033 Airline Road Ste E5 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Noodles, Thai, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Ginger Cafe And Grill
- Rating: 4.4/5 (589 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7009 South Staples St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Lebanese, Indian, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#25. El Potro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 6085 Weber Road Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Hester's Cafe & Coffee Bar - Six Points
- Rating: 4.5/5 (692 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1714 South Alameda St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Eirinis Gyros and More
- Rating: 4.5/5 (221 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4360 South Alameda Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Taco Rico
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 4102 Greenwood Drive Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Andy's Country Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (919 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5802 South Staples St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Elizabeth's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 1902 North Shoreline Blvd. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Bars, Mediterranean, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Hanaya Poke Southside
- Rating: 4.5/5 (104 reviews)
- Address: 6113 Saratoga Blvd. Ste A Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Poke, Hawaiian, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Roasted Coffee Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5535 Bonner Drive Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Julio's Easy Stop
- Rating: 4.6/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5945 Greenwood Drive Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Burgers, American
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Taqueria Almeida 3
- Rating: 4.6/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 622 Nas Drive Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Big Bowl Korean BBQ
- Rating: 4.6/5 (226 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6410 Weber Road Ste 19 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Celsita's
- Rating: 4.6/5 (83 reviews)
- Address: 15401 South Padre Island Drive Ste 105 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Black Monk Tavern
- Rating: 4.6/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5712 Gollihar Road Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Dive Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#12. PokiYaki
- Rating: 4.6/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 3823 South Staples St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Asian Fusion, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Taqueria Acapulco
- Rating: 4.6/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5937 McArdle Road Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Portis Kountry Kitchen
- Rating: 4.6/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 213 South Chaparral St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: New American, Caterers, Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Mariscos Altamar
- Rating: 4.7/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 5114 Weber Road Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, Tex-Mex, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Hawaii Poke & Ramen
- Rating: 4.7/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 4002 South Padre Island Drive Ste 108 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Poke, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Roaming Ronin
- Rating: 4.7/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 2306 Airline Road Ste 104 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Japanese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#6. GiGi's Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.7/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 4234 South Alameda St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Salad, Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Hanaya Poke SPID
- Rating: 4.7/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 4938 South Staples St. Ste E5 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Hawaiian, Poke, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Guajillo's On The Island
- Rating: 4.7/5 (234 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 15037 South Padre Island Drive Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Gluten-Free, Health Markets
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Odi's Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.8/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 6313 Wooldridge Road Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Saigon's Civet Cafe
- Rating: 4.8/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2222 Airline Road Ste A1 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Cafes, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Coffee Roasteries
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Marty McPie's
- Rating: 4.9/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 300 North Shoreline Blvd. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Pizza
- 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.
