Highest-rated cheap eats in Tucson, according to Tripadvisor

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July 22, 2022
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Highest-rated cheap eats in Tucson, according to Tripadvisor

With the advent of Big Data, it's easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food—particularly easy, cheap eats—Americans have very specific opinions. Dining brands in U.S. have a long and storied history, and whether they're fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, American restaurants offer something for almost everyone.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated restaurants in Tucson that are listed as "cheap eats" on Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Easy, inexpensive options here run the gamut of cuisine, service options, and styles. The restaurants on this list are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of deliciousness.

Anyone reading the list will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if any of your favorite cheap eateries made the list.

#30. In-N-Out Burger

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (80 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 1978 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713
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#29. Blue Ice Gelato

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (44 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (5.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Dessert
- Address: 6878 E Sunrise Dr Ste 140, Tucson, AZ 85750-0889
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#28. Graze Premium Burgers

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (79 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 2721 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716-3820
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#27. Hub Ice Cream Factory

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (64 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Dessert, American
- Address: 245 E Congress St Across the Street From Hub Restaurant and Ice Creamery, Tucson, AZ 85701-1849
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#26. Sammy's Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (90 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
- Address: 16502 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85739-9108
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#25. Bread And Butter cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (84 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Address: 4231 E 22nd St Ste 101, Tucson, AZ 85711-5347
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#24. The Quesadillas

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (48 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Mexican
- Address: 2418 N Craycroft Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712-2208
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#23. Taqueria Pico De Gallo

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (91 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Mexican
- Address: 2618 S 6th Ave Unit A, Tucson, AZ 85713-3688
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#22. Asian Spice

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (58 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Chinese, Asian
- Address: 7850 N Silverbell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85743-8219
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#21. Miss Saigon

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (218 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Asian, Vietnamese
- Address: 1072 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719-4605
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#20. Calle Tepa

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (114 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Mexican
- Address: 6151 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85711-4028
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#19. BK Carne Asada & Hot Dogs

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (141 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Latin
- Address: 2680 N 1st Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719-2911
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#18. Street -Taco and Beer Company

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (93 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
- Address: 58 W Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701-1312
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#17. Sunny Daze Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (111 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Address: 4980 S Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706-1508
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#16. Frank's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (130 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Address: 3843 E Pima St, Tucson, AZ 85716-3323
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#15. Robert's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (94 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Address: 3301 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716-2811
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#14. La Indita

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (176 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
- Address: 622 N 4th Ave Stone Ave/ University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85705-8449
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#13. Barrio Bread

- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (49 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (5.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bakeries
- Address: 18 S Eastbourne Ave Off Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85716-5316
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#12. Jerry Bob's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (121 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Address: 2680 E Valencia Rd Ste 110, Tucson, AZ 85706-5959
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#11. El Guero Canelo

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (258 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Mexican
- Address: 5201 S 12th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706-2339
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#10. Little Anthony's Diner

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (203 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Address: 7010 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85710-2805
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#9. Serial Grillers

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (150 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 5737 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85712-5023
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#8. El Sur Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (204 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
- Address: 5602 E 22nd St, Tucson, AZ 85711-5525
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#7. Los Nopales

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (181 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
- Address: 3051 S Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ 85713-5504
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#6. In-N-Out Burger

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (293 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 3711 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716-5409
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#5. Tucson Tamale Company

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (173 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Mexican
- Address: 7286 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704-6334
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#4. El Guero Canelo

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (378 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Mexican
- Address: 2480 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705-4322
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#3. Tucson Tamale Company

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (889 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Mexican
- Address: 7159 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716-5303
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#2. Biscuits Country Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (342 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Address: 7026 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85710-2805
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#1. Bobo's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (332 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Address: 2938 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716-2752
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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