Highest-rated restaurants in Corpus Christi by diners

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January 31, 2025
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Highest-rated restaurants in Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi, 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.

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#30. JB's German Restaurant and Bakery

- Rating: 4.4/5 (501 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4141 South Staples St. Ste 100 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Bakeries, German, Breakfast & Brunch
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#29. ​Island Joes Coffee and Gallery

- Rating: 4.4/5 (379 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 14829 South Padre Island Drive Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Tapas/Small Plates
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#28. JaJa Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (250 reviews)
- Address: 5714 McArdle Road Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Chinese
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#27. Ninja Ramen and Thai

- Rating: 4.4/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2033 Airline Road Ste E5 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Noodles, Thai, Ramen
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#26. Ginger Cafe And Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (589 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7009 South Staples St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Lebanese, Indian, Mediterranean
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#25. El Potro

- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 6085 Weber Road Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
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#24. Hester's Cafe & Coffee Bar - Six Points

- Rating: 4.5/5 (692 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1714 South Alameda St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#23. Eirinis Gyros and More

- Rating: 4.5/5 (221 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4360 South Alameda Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean
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#22. Taco Rico

- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 4102 Greenwood Drive Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Tacos
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#21. Andy's Country Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (919 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5802 South Staples St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Mexican
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#20. Elizabeth's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 1902 North Shoreline Blvd. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Bars, Mediterranean, Breakfast & Brunch
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#19. Hanaya Poke Southside

- Rating: 4.5/5 (104 reviews)
- Address: 6113 Saratoga Blvd. Ste A Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Poke, Hawaiian, Bubble Tea
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#18. Roasted Coffee Shop

- Rating: 4.5/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5535 Bonner Drive Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
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#17. Julio's Easy Stop

- Rating: 4.6/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5945 Greenwood Drive Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Burgers, American
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#16. Taqueria Almeida 3

- Rating: 4.6/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 622 Nas Drive Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Salad
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#15. Big Bowl Korean BBQ

- Rating: 4.6/5 (226 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6410 Weber Road Ste 19 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
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#14. Celsita's

- Rating: 4.6/5 (83 reviews)
- Address: 15401 South Padre Island Drive Ste 105 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#13. Black Monk Tavern

- Rating: 4.6/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5712 Gollihar Road Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Dive Bars, Seafood
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#12. PokiYaki

- Rating: 4.6/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 3823 South Staples St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Asian Fusion, fast food
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#11. Taqueria Acapulco

- Rating: 4.6/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5937 McArdle Road Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#10. Portis Kountry Kitchen

- Rating: 4.6/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 213 South Chaparral St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: New American, Caterers, Soul Food
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#9. Mariscos Altamar

- Rating: 4.7/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 5114 Weber Road Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, Tex-Mex, Mexican
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#8. Hawaii Poke & Ramen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 4002 South Padre Island Drive Ste 108 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Poke, Ramen
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#7. Roaming Ronin

- Rating: 4.7/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 2306 Airline Road Ste 104 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Japanese, Asian Fusion
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#6. GiGi's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.7/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 4234 South Alameda St. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Salad, Italian, Pizza
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#5. Hanaya Poke SPID

- Rating: 4.7/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 4938 South Staples St. Ste E5 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Hawaiian, Poke, Bubble Tea
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#4. Guajillo's On The Island

- Rating: 4.7/5 (234 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 15037 South Padre Island Drive Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Gluten-Free, Health Markets
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#3. Odi's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.8/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 6313 Wooldridge Road Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Wine Bars
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#2. Saigon's Civet Cafe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2222 Airline Road Ste A1 Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Cafes, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Coffee Roasteries
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#1. Marty McPie's

- Rating: 4.9/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 300 North Shoreline Blvd. Corpus Christi, Texas
- Categories: Pizza
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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.

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