Highest-rated restaurants in Madera 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 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 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, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Madera, according to 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. Oishii Express
- Rating: 4.0/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2295 West Cleveland Ave. Ste A Madera, California
- Categories: Japanese, Coffee & Tea, Salad
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#29. Pizza Factory
- Rating: 4.0/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 37184 Avenue 12 Ste 101 Madera, California
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Chicken Wings
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#28. Tijuana's Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 216 East Yosemite Ave. Madera, California
- Categories: Bars, Mexican, Seafood
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#27. In-N-Out Burger
- Rating: 4.1/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 1830 West Cleveland Ave. Madera, California
- Categories: Burgers, fast food
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#26. Pizza Guys
- Rating: 4.1/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 325 West Olive Ave. Madera, California
- Categories: Pizza, Salad
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#25. Chase's Chop Shop
- Rating: 4.1/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 412 West Olive Ave. Madera, California
- Categories: Butcher, Delis, Sandwiches
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#24. Cake Shop by Jill & Jill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 219 East Yosemite Ave. Madera, California
- Categories: Pizza, Custom Cakes, Coffee & Tea
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#23. Rice Bowl
- Rating: 4.2/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 37405 Ave. 12 Madera, California
- Categories: Asian Fusion
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#22. Cheles Tacos Grill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 521 South A St. Madera, California
- Categories: Food Stands
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#21. Lee Kitchen
- Rating: 4.3/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 37357 Ave. 12 Madera, California
- Categories: Chinese
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#20. Sapore D'Italia
- Rating: 4.3/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 1643 North Schnoor St. Ste 109 Madera, California
- Categories: Italian
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#19. El Rinconcito Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.3/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 37221 Ave. 12 Ste 1A Madera, California
- Categories: Tacos
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#18. West Coast Sourdough - Madera
- Rating: 4.3/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 2180 West Cleveland Ave. Ste120 Madera, California
- Categories: Soup, Sandwiches, Salad
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#17. The Waffle Spot
- Rating: 4.4/5 (69 reviews)
- Address: 1101 Country Club Drive Madera, California
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Waffles
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#16. Donut Basket
- Rating: 4.4/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1216 West Olive Ave. Madera, California
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
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#15. Premier Brick Oven Pizza
- Rating: 4.4/5 (240 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1628 Howard Road Madera, California
- Categories: Pizza
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#14. La Carniceria Y Taqueria Jalisco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 345 West Olive Ave. Madera, California
- Categories: Mexican, Meat Shops
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#13. Kanojo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 1930 Howard Road Ste L Madera, California
- Categories: Japanese, Korean
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#12. California Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 226 East Yosemite Ave. Madera, California
- Categories: Italian, American
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#11. Taste of India
- Rating: 4.5/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 18555 Pistachio Drive Madera, California
- Categories: Indian, Desserts, Seafood
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#10. Compa Franks
- Rating: 4.5/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1816 Howard Road Ste 5 Madera, California
- Categories: Seafood, Tacos, Burgers
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#9. Pita House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (106 reviews)
- Address: 114 North Gateway Drive Madera, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Burgers, Greek
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#8. Emma's Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 601 South C St. Madera, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#7. Punjabi Kitchen & Grocers
- Rating: 4.6/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 1184 Country Club Drive Madera, California
- Categories: Indian
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#6. Ranchos Liberty Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 37193 Ave. 12 Madera, California
- Categories: American, Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch
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#5. Indian Curry Naan Stop
- Rating: 4.6/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 32603 Ave. 7 Madera, California
- Categories: Indian
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#4. El Pollo Y El Pollito En La Granja
- Rating: 4.7/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 1502 East Yosemite Ave. Madera, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#3. El Epazote Cocina Regional
- Rating: 4.7/5 (132 reviews)
- Address: 301 North Gateway Drive Madera, California
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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#2. Thai Basil
- Rating: 4.7/5 (90 reviews)
- Address: 1174 Country Club Drive Madera, California
- Categories: Thai, Gluten-Free, Soup
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#1. Patiala Shahi Indian Restaurant & Grocery
- Rating: 4.8/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 200 West Olive Ave. Ste A Madera, California
- Categories: Indian, International Grocery, Seafood
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.