Highest-rated restaurants in San Angelo 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 San Angelo, 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. Twisted Root Burger
- Rating: 4.0/5 (519 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 333 South Chadbourne St. San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Burgers, Dive Bars, American
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#29. Angry Cactus
- Rating: 4.0/5 (332 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 West Concho Ave. San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: New American, Sandwiches, Bars
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#28. Kung Fu Noodle
- Rating: 4.1/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3363 Knickerbocker Road San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Chinese, Noodles
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#27. CIELO Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (129 reviews)
- Address: 4132 Sunset Drive San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#26. PV Deli by Chef Jason
- Rating: 4.1/5 (80 reviews)
- Address: 2561 Sunset Drive Ste B San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches
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#25. Franco's Cafe
- Rating: 4.1/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2218 Martin Luther King Drive San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex
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#24. Zero One Ale House
- Rating: 4.1/5 (367 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 20 West Beauregard Ave. San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Breweries, New American
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#23. Peasant Village Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (261 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 23 South Park St. San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: New American, Steakhouses, Salad
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#22. RJ BBQ
- Rating: 4.2/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1405 North Bryant Blvd. San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches
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#21. Street Eats
- Rating: 4.2/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 1827 West Ave. North San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Tacos, Chicken Wings, New American
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#20. Jalapenos Locos
- Rating: 4.2/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9 East Avenue K San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
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#19. Taqueria Jalisco
- Rating: 4.2/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 1313 North Bryant Blvd. San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#18. The Grill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (474 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5769 Sherwood Way Ste 150 San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: New American, Mexican
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#17. MASA - Sushi Bar & Japanese Grill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4545 Sherwood Way San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Salad
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#16. Fernandez Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 817 North Chadbourne St. San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#15. The Pit BBQ
- Rating: 4.3/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2330 Sherwood Way San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#14. Ban Moon
- Rating: 4.3/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 405 West Ave. North San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Thai
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#13. Armenta's Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (282 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1325 South Oakes St. San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Seafood
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#12. Firehouse Subs
- Rating: 4.4/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 5789 Sherwood Way San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Sandwiches, fast food, Delis
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#11. El Paisano
- Rating: 4.4/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1406 South Chadbourne St. San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#10. Angelo Ale House & Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.4/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 1529 West Ave. North San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Beer Bar, Desserts
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#9. Basil
- Rating: 4.4/5 (80 reviews)
- Address: 3520 Knickerbocker Road Ste C San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Asian Fusion
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#8. Illiana's Burrito Place
- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 319 West 14th St. San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#7. Chang Thai
- Rating: 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 1527 East Harris Ave. San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai
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#6. Trophy's Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4325 Sw Blvd. San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Barbecue
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#5. Senor Changs
- Rating: 4.5/5 (94 reviews)
- Address: 1822 North Chadbourne St. San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Japanese, Mexican
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#4. El Rincon De San Miguel
- Rating: 4.7/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 2605 North Chadbourne St. San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#3. Old Central Firehouse Pizzeria & Taproom
- Rating: 4.8/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 200 South Magdalen St. San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Beer Bar
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#2. Minie's Cafe
- Rating: 4.8/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2219 West Ave. North San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Cambodian, Donuts, Pan Asian
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#1. Los Gallos Bakery & Restaurant
- Rating: 4.9/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2029 Armstrong St. San Angelo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Bakeries, Donuts
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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.
