Highest-rated restaurants in Killeen 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 Killeen, 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. Ferrari-Pizza Pasta Subs
- Rating: 4.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 716 West Veterans Memorial Blvd. Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#29. CostaMar Seafood and Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 701 West Elms Road Ste 200 Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Puerto Rican, Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Tacos Penjamo
- Rating: 4.0/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 710 West Rancier Ave. Ste 200 Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Chau's Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (192 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 814 South Fort Hood St. Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Vietnamese, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Lily's Seoul Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 310 North Fort Hood St. Ste 102 Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Korean, Noodles, American
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Galaxy B&G
- Rating: 4.0/5 (122 reviews)
- Address: 104 West Veterans Memorial Blvd. Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Village Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2710 South Clear Creek Road Ste 103 Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Krab Kingz
- Rating: 4.0/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4001 South Fort Hood St. Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Grabbagreen - Killeen
- Rating: 4.0/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2802 West Stan Schlueter Lp Ste 100 Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Breakfast & Brunch, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Tham Rab Thai
- Rating: 4.5/5 (214 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1046 South Fort Hood St. Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Thai, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Los Pinchis Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 311 East Stan Schlueter Lp Ste 201 Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Bite the Bagel
- Rating: 4.5/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2710 Clear Creek Road Ste 101 Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Delis, Bagels
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Best Donuts
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3903 West Stan Schlueter Lp Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Donuts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Big Burrito Mexican Fast Food
- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 5304 West Elms Road Ste 101 Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Fast food, Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Baguette Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3401 West Stan Schlueter Lp Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Noodles, Bubble Tea, Pancakes
- Read more on Yelp
#15. The Waffle Den
- Rating: 4.5/5 (292 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4011 East Stan Schlueter Lp Killeen, Texas
- Categories: American, Waffles, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Bobby B's Soul Food Kitchen & More
- Rating: 4.5/5 (229 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3601 Zephyr Road Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Soul Food, Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Los Burritos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2006 North Ws Young Drive Ste 34 Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. PEKING Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (217 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1310 West Stan Schlueter Lp Ste A-200 Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Korean, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Koba Woo Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 332 East Ave. D Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Waldy's Pizza World & More
- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 1510 South Fort Hood St. Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Italian, Puerto Rican, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#9. BitBar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 701 West Elms Road Ste 330 Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Bars, Pretzels, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Hierba Fresca Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 615 North 2nd St. Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Puerto Rican, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Korean Kravings
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1100 East Stan Schlueter Loop Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Korean
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Tex-Rican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1026 South Fort Hood St. Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Puerto Rican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. The Rong Place
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Chinese, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Gyro Stop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 413 North 10th St. Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Mediterranean, Greek, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Kebab-istan Grill
- Rating: 5.0/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 921 West Veterans Memorial Blvd. Ste 106 Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Jack N Jill Donuts
- Rating: 5.0/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5504 Bunny Tr Ste A106 Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Band of Brothers BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 13178 South Ft Hood St. Killeen, Texas
- Categories: Barbeque
- 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.