Highest-rated restaurants in Austin 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 Austin, 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. Delmy's Pupuseria
- Rating: 4.9/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 6108 East Riverside Drive Austin, Texas
- Categories: Salvadoran
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#29. Craft Omakase
- Rating: 4.9/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 4400 North Lamar Blvd. Ste 102 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Seafood
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#28. Los Arcos Taqueria
- Rating: 4.9/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1803 Rutland Drive Austin, Texas
- Categories: Food Stands
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#27. Birrieria Mama Rosa
- Rating: 4.9/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 120 East Northloop Austin, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
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#26. Sosa Mediterranean foods
- Rating: 4.9/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1210 Barton Springs Road Austin, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mediterranean
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#25. Tres Marias Tacos
- Rating: 4.9/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: Austin, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
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#24. WEH? Asian Fusion
- Rating: 4.9/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 1023 Springdale Road Bldg 1 Ste I Austin, Texas
- Categories: Filipino, Korean, Personal Chefs
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#23. FTG ATX
- Rating: 4.9/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 515 Pedernales St. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, New American
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#22. Sopa De Fideo
- Rating: 4.9/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 5006 Hamilton Road Austin, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#21. Buenos Sabores
- Rating: 4.9/5 (88 reviews)
- Address: 11416 North Fm 620 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
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#20. Paprika ATX
- Rating: 4.9/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6519 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
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#19. Cockti Fried Chicken
- Rating: 4.9/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 2701 East Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Burgers, Sandwiches
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#18. Bobo's Snack Bar
- Rating: 4.9/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3850 Airport Blvd. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Tapas/Small Plates, Wine Bars
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#17. Radfish
- Rating: 4.9/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 10630 Menchaca Bldg B Austin, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Burgers, Seafood
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#16. SOCO Halal
- Rating: 4.9/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 8422 South Congress Ave. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Food Trucks
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#15. Nabe Sushi
- Rating: 4.9/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 10815 Ranch Road 2222 Ste 213 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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#14. La China ATX
- Rating: 4.9/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 7609 Colton Bluff-spring Road Austin, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
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#13. Weladee Thai Kitchen
- Rating: 4.9/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 5002 Hamilton Road Austin, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Thai
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#12. Jim's Smokehouse
- Rating: 4.9/5 (249 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6900 Ranch Road 620 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue, Smokehouse
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#11. Tsuke Edomae
- Rating: 4.9/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 4600 Mueller Blvd. Ste 1035 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
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#10. Austhentico
- Rating: 4.9/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 308 Congress Ave. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Spanish, Food Trucks, Sandwiches
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#9. Nyam Sunshine Cuisine
- Rating: 4.9/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 730 Shady Lane Austin, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Caribbean, Tacos
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#8. Mam Mam
- Rating: 4.9/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1023 Springdale Road Bldg 1 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Pan Asian, Food Stands
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#7. Rogue Radish
- Rating: 5.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 2501 East 5th St. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Salad, Barbecue
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#6. Rusty Birds
- Rating: 5.0/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 8906 Brodie Lane Inside Big Bucket Valero Austin, Texas
- Categories: Salad, Wraps, Chicken Shop
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#5. Far East Far West
- Rating: 5.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 6901 Ranch Road 620 Austin, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Filipino, Hawaiian
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#4. El Mana Authentic Mexican
- Rating: 5.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 1402 East 38th 1/2 St. Austin, Texas
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
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#3. Halal taza
- Rating: 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 2601 West Braker Lane Austin, Texas
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Vegetarian
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#2. Events By Collette
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 2302 Gila Pass Austin, Texas
- Categories: Cooking Classes, Vegan, Gluten-Free
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#1. Sundance BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8116 Thomas Springs Road and Cir Drive Austin, Texas
- Categories: Barbecue, 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.
