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| Yelp has named Holbox in Los Angeles the top restaurant of 2025. Known for its fresh Mexican seafood, Holbox offers grilled octopus, fish tacos, and a variety of ceviches, all crafted by Michelin-starred Chef and Owner Gilberto Cetina. 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. “This
year’s Top 100 Places to Eat list highlights diverse culinary treasures
from coast-to-coast,” said Tara
Lewis, Yelp’s Trend Expert. “From Michelin-starred hot spots in
California to coastal-inspired neighborhood gems in Missouri, the restaurants
on this year’s list represent the creativity of chefs making extraordinary
dishes in unexpected settings, and the community of users that brings these
local favorites to light.”
 Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat offers a unique perspective on diners’ cravings. Asian cuisines are the most represented, with 18 restaurants on the list. These eateries feature one-of-a-kind dishes like Cambodian-style pho at Phonomenal (#4) and the sweet and spicy Dancing Vampire Sushi Roll from Fat Salmon (#91). Latin American and Mediterranean cuisine follow with 15 and 10 restaurants, respectively. The list reflects a wide variety of flavors from around the world, from Argentinian at Lord Empanada (#42) to French at Amy’s French Bakery & Bistro (#9) and Thai at Degthai (#28). Since 2014, Yelp’s list has recognized over 900 establishments in more than 400 cities, boosting local businesses’ visibility and revenue. This year, 23 states and 42 cities are represented. California leads with 37 restaurants, including Holbox (#1) in Los Angeles and Big Jims Roast Beef (#33) in San Diego. Texas featured nine, including The Mayor’s House By Selda (#87) in Dallas. Nevada is home to eight, including R Town Pizza (#44) in Reno and Slater’s 50/50 (#77) in Las Vegas. Yelp’s engaged community of locals enables its community to connect with affordable businesses. Casual dining is on the rise, with spots like Chellas Arepa Kitchen (#5) in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and Cardelli’s Italian Market Deli (#45) in Riverside, California offering budget-friendly options. In fact, 80 businesses on the list are priced under 30 dollars per person. To access, follow, or embed Yelp’s 2025 list of the Top 100 restaurants in the United States, visit the Collection on the Yelp app and read more about this year’s winning spots on Yelp. Photos of the Top 100 restaurants can be found in the press kit. Methodology:To determine the Top 100 Places to Eat in 2025, Yelp’s data science team analyzed user submissions to determine the top restaurants by ratings, number of reviews, and volume of submissions, and finalized the rankings with the expertise of our Community Managers. About
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