Highest-rated restaurants in Modesto 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 Modesto, 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. Gusto Italiano
- Rating: 4.5/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3948 Sylvan Ave. Ste 307 Modesto, California
- Categories: Southern, Italian
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#29. Ranas Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 2240 McHenry Ave. Modesto, California
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
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#28. Chinn's International
- Rating: 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1205 J St. Modesto, California
- Categories: Burgers, Sandwiches, Pizza
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#27. Krépe Dog
- Rating: 4.5/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 621 9th St. Modesto, California
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Food Trucks
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#26. Brighter Side
- Rating: 4.5/5 (230 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1125 K St. Modesto, California
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad
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#25. Bagels N More
- Rating: 4.5/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1532 Lakewood Ave. Ste 5 Modesto, California
- Categories: Bagels, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
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#24. Me'Mo's Middle Eastern Cuisine
- Rating: 4.6/5 (476 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2221 McHenry Ave. Modesto, California
- Categories: Lebanese
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#23. Copland Leal Salvadorian & Mexican Food
- Rating: 4.6/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 531 West Hatch Road Modesto, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#22. Sultan Darbar Afghan Cuisine & Market
- Rating: 4.6/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 2400 Coffee Road Ste - L & M Modesto, California
- Categories: Pop-Up Restaurants, Halal, International Grocery
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#21. Super Gyros
- Rating: 4.6/5 (440 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2252 McHenry Ave. Modesto, California
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Salad
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#20. Camp 4
- Rating: 4.6/5 (746 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1508 10th St. Ste B Modesto, California
- Categories: Wine Bars, Cafes
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#19. Picassos Gourmet Deli
- Rating: 4.6/5 (217 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 963 10th St. Modesto, California
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
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#18. Gia Lai Restaurant
- Rating: 4.6/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 950 Oakdale Road Modesto, California
- Categories: Chinese, Vietnamese, Beer Bar
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#17. Frida's Taqueria Ajua
- Rating: 4.6/5 (325 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2101 West Rumble Road Ste C Modesto, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#16. Donatello's Take & Bake Pizza
- Rating: 4.6/5 (201 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1532 Lakewood Ave. Ste 2 Modesto, California
- Categories: Pizza
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#15. El Rincon Tapatio
- Rating: 4.7/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1751 Yosemite Blvd. Modesto, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#14. Sizzlin' Masala
- Rating: 4.7/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3230 Dale Road Modesto, California
- Categories: Indian, Mexican, Food Trucks
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#13. Tacos El Gordo
- Rating: 4.7/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 1529 9th St. Modesto, California
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
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#12. Bauhaus
- Rating: 4.7/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 405 Downey Ave. Modesto, California
- Categories: Wine Bars, Beer Bar, Tapas Bars
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#11. Desi Pizza Bites
- Rating: 4.7/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 2900 Standiford Ave. Modesto, California
- Categories: Pizza
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#10. Hawaii Pot Shabushabu House
- Rating: 4.7/5 (124 reviews)
- Address: 3848 McHenry Ave. Ste 205 Modesto, California
- Categories: Hot Pot, Hawaiian
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#9. Braulio's Bistro
- Rating: 4.7/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 621 9th St. Modesto, California
- Categories: Italian, Food Trucks, Chicken Shop
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#8. TNK Vegan Cafe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (372 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 330 Needham St. Modesto, California
- Categories: Vegan, Cafes
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#7. Kua Lao Thai Kitchen
- Rating: 4.7/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 411 H St. Modesto, California
- Categories: Laotian, Thai
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#6. Heaven's Kitchen
- Rating: 4.7/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 3401 Dale Road Modesto, California
- Categories: Indian
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#5. Pupuseria Garcia
- Rating: 4.8/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 505 Paradise Road Modesto, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican, Salvadoran
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#4. Thaiburi
- Rating: 4.8/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3900 Pelandale Ave. Ste 155 Modesto, California
- Categories: Thai
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#3. Lucille
- Rating: 4.8/5 (231 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1218 H St. Modesto, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
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#2. Taquizas Garcia
- Rating: 4.9/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Modesto, California
- Categories: Tacos, Caterers
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#1. Veekiind
- Rating: 5.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 221 El Roya Ave. Modesto, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
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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.
