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Top-Rated Restaurants in Pasadena, TX
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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Pasadena, TX by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Mariscos El General with a 4.8-star rating from 15,939 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Black Bear Diner Pasadena and The Ranchito | Taqueria & Restaurant. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Pasadena is 4.5 stars from 2,911 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Pasadena range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated May 17, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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20
Businesses listed
4.5★
Avg rating
2,911
Avg reviews
May 17, 2026
Last updated
Top Rated Restaurants
Mariscos El General
2222 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX 77504, USA
Black Bear Diner Pasadena
3497 East Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena, TX 77505, USA
The Ranchito | Taqueria & Restaurant
2823 Preston Ave, Pasadena, TX 77503, USA
Restaurants Rankings in Pasadena, TX
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mariscos El General2222 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX 77504, USA | 4.8★ | 15,939 |
| #2 | Black Bear Diner Pasadena3497 East Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena, TX 77505, USA | 4.5★ | 2,473 |
| #3 | The Ranchito | Taqueria & Restaurant2823 Preston Ave, Pasadena, TX 77503, USA | 4.5★ | 3,194 |
| #4 | Taqueria Los Agaves1202 South St, Pasadena, TX 77503, USA | 4.2★ | 756 |
| #5 | Bubba's 333221 East Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena, TX 77505, USA | 4.4★ | 2,952 |
| #6 | Peppers3604 Fairmont Pkwy Suite C, Pasadena, TX 77504, USA | 4.3★ | 857 |
| #7 | Saltgrass Steak House3233 East Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena, TX 77505, USA | 4.4★ | 2,779 |
| #8 | Spanky's4010 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX 77504, USA | 4.4★ | 2,872 |
| #9 | Pine Street Cafe at Silver Sycamore5111 Pine Ave, Pasadena, TX 77503, USA | 4.5★ | 621 |
| #10 | 7Spice3421-B Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX 77504, USA | 4.7★ | 617 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Restaurants in Pasadena
Bubba's 33
3221 East Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena, TX 77505, USA
Saltgrass Steak House
3233 East Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena, TX 77505, USA
Pine Street Cafe at Silver Sycamore
5111 Pine Ave, Pasadena, TX 77503, USA
Coastal Seafood & Daiquiri Bar
4300 Fairmont Pkwy #190, Pasadena, TX 77504, USA
Sudie's Catfish House
4910 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX 77505, USA
Baytown Seafood Restaurant and Crawfish Headquarters
4501 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX 77504, USA
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
3365 East Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena, TX 77505, USA
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