(NEXSTAR) – Yelp has as soon as once more launched its annual rankings of the “Top 100 Places to Eat” in America, maybe hoping to spare us from consuming one other mediocre meal over our kitchen sinks.
The rankings, which had been decided by Yelp with enter from its neighborhood of on-line reviewers, spotlight a curated choice of eateries from coast to coast — in 23 states and D.C.! — together with all the things from fine-dining institutions to meals vans. Yelp’s record additionally acknowledges all types of cuisines, from Mexican to French to Center Jap, all of that are absolutely higher than something we’ve swiftly shoved into our mouths whereas gawking into the fridge.
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Taking the highest spot on Yelp’s 2025 record is Holbox, a Mexican seafood restaurant located inside a Los Angeles meals corridor.
“Holbox offers grilled octopus, fish tacos, and a variety of ceviches, all crafted by Michelin-starred Chef and Owner Gilberto Cetina,” reads a information launch from Yelp. “The restaurant boasts 1,000-plus 5-star reviews and Yelp users rave about the vibrant flavors, affordability, and eco-friendly practices that make Holbox a standout.”
The highest 10, as decided by Yelp, are listed beneath. The complete record of 2024’s “Top 100 Places to Eat” could be discovered at Yelp.com, together with a map of 2025’s entries.
Holbox — Los Angeles, California
Twisted Gyros — Hillsboro, Oregon
De Babel — Scottsdale, Arizona
PHOnomenal — Nationwide Metropolis, California
Chellas Arepa Kitchen — Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Wally’s Café — Rocklin, California
Aroy Mak Thai Meals — Seattle, Washington
The Good Salad — Santa Clara, California
Amy’s French Bakery & Bistro — Pompano Seaside, Florida
Kaya — Orlando, Florida
As was the case in earlier years, California boasts probably the most eating places on Yelp’s 2025 record with a whopping 37 entries. Following behind are Texas, Nevada and Arizona, dwelling to 9, eight and 7 entries, respectively.
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It needs to be famous, nonetheless, that Yelp’s 2024 rankings aren’t essentially a mirrored image of the best-reviewed eating places on its whole platform. Slightly, Yelp’s record was compiled from submissions and ideas solicited from customers, which had been then in contrast towards the general rankings and quantity of opinions on every enterprise’s Yelp web page. Yelp’s neighborhood managers and a “Trend Expert” then additional curated the rankings to finalize the record, in keeping with Yelp’s weblog.
So whereas these eating places is probably not within the prime 100 on the platform (when it comes to total rankings and opinions), they’re amongst a number of the most raved-about within the nation.
They’re additionally undoubtedly rather more thrilling than no matter we’re planning to inhale throughout our transient lunch breaks, the crumbs falling from our faces.
