5 Underrated Dental Clinics in Downtown, Corpus Christi TX Worth Trying
Updated 11 October 2026 · 8 dental clinics in Downtown, Corpus Christi TX considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list highlights dental clinics in Downtown, Corpus Christi, TX that have strong Google ratings of 4.4 or higher but fewer than 400 reviews. It helps patients who want a well-rated practice that is less crowded in online reviews, including families with children. Eight qualifying businesses were considered and ranked by rating. Each entry covers the business category, address, listed hours, profile attributes, and what reviewers mention about their visits. Confirm current services, insurance, and appointment availability by phone before booking.
#1
Grand Prix Dental and Orthodontics
★ 5 (296 Google reviews)Dental clinic
Representative photo, not of this business.
Grand Prix Dental and Orthodontics is a dental clinic rated 5 on Google from 296 reviews. It is at 5118 S Staples St, Suite C, and is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 am to 7 pm, with Monday hours from 2 to 7 pm and weekends closed. Reviewers mention a clean, welcoming office with arcade games in the waiting room, and a dentist who explained things in a kid-friendly way. Others say appointments were not rushed. The profile lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, and restroom.
Best for: Families with young children
- Address
- 5118 S Staples St Ste c, Corpus Christi, TX 78411, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–7 pm; Mon 2–7 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–7 pm; Tue 11 am–7 pm; Wed 11 am–7 pm
#2
Coastal Implant and Advanced Dentistry
★ 5 (179 Google reviews)Dental clinic
Representative photo, not of this business.
Coastal Implant and Advanced Dentistry is a dental clinic rated 5 on Google from 179 reviews. It is at 3060 S Alameda St and is open Monday through Thursday, 8 am to 4 pm, with Friday, Saturday, and Sunday closed. Reviewers mention a friendly office manager, thorough explanations for new patients, and care for gum recession. Several say the whole team made them feel comfortable from the first phone call. The profile lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restroom.
Best for: Extractions, implants, and gum work
- Address
- 3060 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78404, United States
- Hours
- Fri Closed; Mon 8 am–4 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–4 pm; Tue 8 am–4 pm; Wed 8 am–4 pm
#3
Clarissa Esparza DDS
★ 4.9 (304 Google reviews)Dentist
Representative photo, not of this business.
Clarissa Esparza DDS is a dentist rated 4.9 on Google from 304 reviews. It is at 2802 S Staples St and is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8 am to 5 pm, with Friday hours from 8 am to 12 pm and weekends closed. Reviewers mention long-term patients, a dentist who explains treatment options clearly, and a smaller office with a family feel. The profile lists cosmetic dentistry, payment plans, card and mobile payments, and appointments required.
Best for: Long-term family dental care
- Address
- 2802 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78404, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–12 pm; Mon 8 am–5 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–5 pm; Tue 8 am–5 pm; Wed 8 am–5 pm
#4
Kennedy Dental Care
★ 4.9 (206 Google reviews)Pediatric dentist
Representative photo, not of this business.
Kennedy Dental Care is a pediatric dentist rated 4.9 on Google from 206 reviews. It is at 5525 S Staples St, Suite B4, and is open Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 9 am to 4 pm, with the rest of the week closed. Reviewers mention gentle, thorough care during a tongue and lip tie release, and quick visits even with infants in tow. Parents say their children look forward to appointments. The profile lists pediatric care, sedation dentistry, payment plans, and free parking.
Best for: Children's dental visits and sedation options
- Address
- 5525 S Staples St Ste B4, Corpus Christi, TX 78411, United States
- Hours
- Fri Closed; Mon 9 am–4 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu Closed; Tue 9 am–4 pm; Wed 9 am–4 pm
#5
Dr. J.Michael Elizondo
★ 4.9 (76 Google reviews)Dentist
Representative photo, not of this business.
Dr. J.Michael Elizondo is a dentist rated 4.9 on Google from 76 reviews. It is at 3420 S Alameda St and is open Monday through Friday with varying hours, and closed on weekends. Reviewers mention a calm approach for patients with dental anxiety, procedures done under IV sedation, and care for sensitive teeth. Others describe full 3D X-rays used to plan extractions and implants. The profile lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, and restroom.
Best for: Anxious patients and sedation procedures
- Address
- 3420 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–4 pm; Mon 8 am–5 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–6 pm; Tue 8 am–5 pm; Wed 8 am–5 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 8 dental clinics in Downtown, Corpus Christi TX with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then rated 4.4 or higher on Google but with fewer than 400 reviews. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Coastal Implant and Advanced Dentistry opens at 8 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated dental clinic on this list?
Grand Prix Dental and Orthodontics ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 296 reviews. Coastal Implant and Advanced Dentistry is second at 5 from 179 reviews.
Which dental clinics in Downtown, Corpus Christi TX are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Grand Prix Dental and Orthodontics, at 7 pm.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Kennedy Dental Care.
Run a business in Downtown?
Get a fast website with your hours, menu, location and reviews. If your business is listed here and something is wrong, tell us and we fix it.
Email support@pagenearby.com