Highest-rated restaurants in Midland by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Midland 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 Midland, 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. Crisp Garden Oppa Korean Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 3303 North Midkiff Road Ste 129 Midland, Texas
- Categories: Korean, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Reyna's Deli
- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3100 South County Road 1210 Midland, Texas
- Categories: Delis, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Thai House
- Rating: 4.0/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9 Meta Drive Midland, Texas
- Categories: Thai, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Juji's Kitchen
- Rating: 4.0/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 6 Desta Drive Ste 1250 Midland, Texas
- Categories: Burgers, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Chinese Dumpling
- Rating: 4.0/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 4322 Andrews Hwy Ste B Midland, Texas
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Noodle House
- Rating: 4.0/5 (334 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3200 Andrews Hwy Ste 200 Midland, Texas
- Categories: Noodles, Dim Sum, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Firehouse Subs
- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2900 West Loop 250 North Ste 162 Midland, Texas
- Categories: Sandwiches, fast food, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Sun Wok
- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2410 Rankin Hwy Ste 108 Midland, Texas
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Dona Anita's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 305 West Florida Ave. Midland, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Hand Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5000 Briarwood Ave. Ste 105 Midland, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Creperies
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Cowboy Prime
- Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 200 Spring Park Drive Ste 210 Midland, Texas
- Categories: Steakhouses, Desserts, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Tasty 160
- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4425 West Wadley Ave. Ste 160 Midland, Texas
- Categories: Vietnamese, Bubble Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Higher Grounds Coffee Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 403 Andrews Hwy Midland, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Doris J's Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 4200 West Illinois Ste 160 Midland, Texas
- Categories: Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Don Tomas Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3415 North Loop 250 West Ste 203 Midland, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Riley's Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3421 West Wall St. Midland, Texas
- Categories: American, Dive Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Pollos Asados Rio Grande
- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3709 West Wall St. Midland, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Heroes Meals
- Rating: 4.5/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3303 West Illinois Ave. Ste 9 Midland, Texas
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Pachuco's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 316 North Big Spring St. Midland, Texas
- Categories: Barbeque, Tacos, Korean
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Taco di Vino
- Rating: 4.5/5 (246 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 West Oak Ave. Midland, Texas
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Main Street Diner
- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 611 South Main St. Midland, Texas
- Categories: Diners, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#9. El Banquete
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1802 Rankin Hwy Midland, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Kungfu China Express
- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 3408 North Midkiff Road Ste 205 Midland, Texas
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Candilejas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 701 South Marienfeld Midland, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Papa Tacho's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 809 South Big Spring St. Midland, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Amara Gelato
- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 3303 North Midkiff Road Ste 183 Midland, Texas
- Categories: Gelato, Coffee & Tea, Creperies
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Sumo Sushi & Hibachi
- Rating: 5.0/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 4706 North Midkiff Road Ste 15-16 Midland, Texas
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Tokyo 1
- Rating: 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 3211 West Wadley Ave. Midland, Texas
- Categories: Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#2. MMC Half Acre
- Rating: 5.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 1101 Washita Midland, Texas
- Categories: Barbeque, Butcher
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Browns BarBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4200 West Illinois Ste 260 Midland, Texas
- Categories: Barbeque, Vegan, American
- 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.
