Highest-rated restaurants in Visalia by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Visalia 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 Visalia, 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. Quesadilla Gorilla
- Rating: 4.4/5 (758 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 215 West Main St. Ste 103 Visalia, California
- Categories: Mexican, Comfort Food
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#29. Aloha Express
- Rating: 4.4/5 (356 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4119 South Mooney Blvd. Visalia, California
- Categories: Hawaiian, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Shaved Ice
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#28. Kaweah Brewing Taproom and Restaurant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3222 North Demaree St. Ste C Visalia, California
- Categories: New American, Brewpubs
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#27. Corby's Rock N Roll Heroes
- Rating: 4.4/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 221 East Main St. Ste B Visalia, California
- Categories: Diners, Sandwiches
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#26. Matilda's Tacos
- Rating: 4.4/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3890 South Lovers Lane Visalia, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
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#25. Ten Gu Ramen
- Rating: 4.4/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4109 South Mooney Blvd. Visalia, California
- Categories: Ramen
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#24. Mama K's Diner
- Rating: 4.4/5 (207 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 733 North Ben Maddox Way Visalia, California
- Categories: Diners
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#23. Component Coffee Lab - Visalia
- Rating: 4.4/5 (594 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 513 East Center Ave. Visalia, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Breakfast & Brunch
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#22. JoJo's Grill-A-Dog Visalia
- Rating: 4.4/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5101 West Walnut Ave. Ste B Visalia, California
- Categories: Hot Dogs
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#21. Butter+Milk Biscuit Bar
- Rating: 4.4/5 (270 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3129 West Noble Ave. Visalia, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Southern
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#20. Big Bang Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1400 West Houston Ave. Visalia, California
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Korean, Thai
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#19. Urbane Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2257 South Mooney Blvd. Visalia, California
- Categories: New American, Sandwiches, Salad
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#18. Hummus Republic
- Rating: 4.5/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4235 South Mooney Blvd. Visalia, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Vegan, Gluten-Free
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#17. Kaen Na Ramen & Sushi
- Rating: 4.5/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3109 West Noble Ave. Visalia, California
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Ramen
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#16. Tacos El Rojo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 329 Northeast 3rd Ave. Visalia, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
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#15. The Asian Taco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 5510 Ave. de los Robles Visalia, California
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Food Trucks, Caterers
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#14. 5Star Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (202 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4111 West Noble Ave. Visalia, California
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings
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#13. El JardÃn Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 316 North Court St. Visalia, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#12. Sushi Kuu
- Rating: 4.6/5 (792 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 509 East Main St. Visalia, California
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Ramen, Noodles
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#11. Mi Casita Tacos
- Rating: 4.6/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3120 South Mooney Blvd. Visalia, California
- Categories: Tacos
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#10. Sol Bol Acai
- Rating: 4.6/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 215 West Main St. Unit 104 Visalia, California
- Categories: Acai Bowls, Vegan, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#9. El San Marcos Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.6/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 409 North Willis St. Visalia, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#8. Sebby's
- Rating: 4.6/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 229 East Main St. Visalia, California
- Categories: Italian, Steakhouses, Seafood
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#7. The Pickled Deli - Visalia
- Rating: 4.6/5 (218 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4130 South Mooney Blvd. Visalia, California
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Salad
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#6. Pizza Bro's
- Rating: 4.6/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 2016 South Mooney Blvd. Visalia, California
- Categories: Salad, Pizza, Chicken Wings
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#5. Hungry Elephant Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.7/5 (79 reviews)
- Address: 303 West Main St. Visalia, California
- Categories: Indian
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#4. Taco N' Tento
- Rating: 4.7/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5232 West Walnut Ave. Visalia, California
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
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#3. Our Little Pizza Place
- Rating: 4.7/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 3010 North Mooney Blvd. Visalia, California
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Salad
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#2. Tacos Melaque
- Rating: 4.7/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 405 West Sweet Visalia, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#1. Sy-Salathai
- Rating: 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 101 Northeast 3rd Ave. Visalia, California
- Categories: Laotian, Thai
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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.