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 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 Corpus Christi, 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. Mi Nueva Casa
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 7602 South Staples St. Ste 106 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#29. PokiYaki
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 3823 South Staples St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Asian Fusion, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Ginger Cafe And Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (565 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7009 South Staples St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Lebanese, Indian, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Island Joes Coffee and Gallery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (345 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 14829 South Padre Island Drive Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Eirinis Gyros and More
- Rating: 4.5/5 (198 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4360 South Alameda Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Persis Indian Grill & Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4650 Corona Drive Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Indian, Desserts, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Hermanos Solis Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3514 Baldwin Blvd. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#23. JaJa Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (228 reviews)
- Address: 5714 McArdle Road Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Ninja Ramen and Thai
- Rating: 4.5/5 (101 reviews)
- Address: 2033 Airline Road Ste E5 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Noodles, Thai, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Hester's Cafe & Coffee Bar - Six Points
- Rating: 4.5/5 (631 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1714 South Alameda St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Andy's Country Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (851 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5802 South Staples St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Roasted Coffee Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5535 Bonner Drive Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Julio's Easy Stop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5945 Greenwood Drive Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Burgers, American
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Hanaya Poke Southside
- Rating: 4.5/5 (90 reviews)
- Address: 6113 Saratoga Blvd. Ste A Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Poke, Hawaiian, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Zambra Fusion Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 5625 Saratoga Blvd. Ste 117 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Spanish, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Taqueria Almeida 3
- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 622 Nas Drive Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#14. El Potro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 6085 Weber Road Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Big Bowl Korean BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (220 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6410 Weber Road Ste 19 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Korean, Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Yo Philly Cheese Steaks & Subs
- Rating: 4.5/5 (548 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3314 Surfside Blvd. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: New American, Sandwiches, Cheesesteaks
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Black Monk Tavern
- Rating: 4.5/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5712 Gollihar Road Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Dive Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Taqueria Acapulco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5937 McArdle Road Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Hawaii Poke & Ramen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 4002 South Padre Island Drive Ste 108 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Poke, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Portis Kountry Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 213 South Chaparral St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: New American, Caterers, Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Hanaya Poke SPID
- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 4938 South Staples St. Ste E5 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Hawaiian, Poke, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Roaming Ronin
- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 2306 Airline Road Ste 104 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Japanese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Celsita's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 15401 South Padre Island Drive Ste 105 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Elizabeth's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 1902 North Shoreline Blvd. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Bars, Mediterranean, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Guajillo's On The Island
- Rating: 5.0/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 15037 South Padre Island Drive Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Gluten-Free, Health Markets
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Odi's Pizzeria
- Rating: 5.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 6313 Wooldridge Road Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Saigon's Civet Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2222 Airline Road Ste A1 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Cafes, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Coffee Roasteries
- 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.
