Tetsujin Japanese Sushi & Hibachi
1 / 28#28. Tetsujin Japanese Sushi & Hibachi
- Rating: 4.0/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2413 Dawes Road Ste 107 Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated cheap eats in Mobile by diners
Americans spend a lot of money on eating out—in 2024, that totaled $1.54 trillion, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.
Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with more than 7 in 10 consumers eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.
Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because tortillas are cheaper to produce than bread. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.
Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Mobile area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (out of 4) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than five locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
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Dew Drop Inn
2 / 28#27. Dew Drop Inn
- Rating: 4.0/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1808 Old Shell Road Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Burgers, Hot Dogs, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
Mediterranean Sandwich Co
3 / 28#26. Mediterranean Sandwich Co
- Rating: 4.0/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3702 Airport Blvd. Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Mediterranean, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Cozy Brown's Kitchen
4 / 28#25. Cozy Brown's Kitchen
- Rating: 4.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4395 St. Stephens Road Eight Mile, Alabama
- Categories: Soul Food, Chicken Wings, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
Foosackly's
5 / 28#24. Foosackly's
- Rating: 4.1/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2250 Airport Blvd. Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
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Foosackly's
6 / 28#23. Foosackly's
- Rating: 4.1/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7843 Moffett Road Semmes, Alabama
- Categories: Fast food
- Read more on Yelp
Judy's Place
7 / 28#22. Judy's Place
- Rating: 4.1/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3977 Government Blvd. Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Southern, Seafood, American
- Read more on Yelp
Bojangles
8 / 28#21. Bojangles
- Rating: 4.1/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3213 Dauphin St. Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Fast food
- Read more on Yelp
Foosackly's
9 / 28#20. Foosackly's
- Rating: 4.1/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 310 South University Blvd. Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Fast food
- Read more on Yelp
Shipyard Cafe
10 / 28#19. Shipyard Cafe
- Rating: 4.1/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 101 Telegraph Road Chickasaw, Alabama
- Categories: Seafood, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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Cotton State BBQ
11 / 28#18. Cotton State BBQ
- Rating: 4.2/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 107 St. Francis St. Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
Pho 88
12 / 28#17. Pho 88
- Rating: 4.2/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 395 Azalea Road Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Vietnamese, Laotian, Thai
- Read more on Yelp
Serda's Coffee Company
13 / 28#16. Serda's Coffee Company
- Rating: 4.2/5 (295 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3 South Royal St. Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
Off the Hook Marina and Grill
14 / 28#15. Off the Hook Marina and Grill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 621 US-43 Chickasaw, Alabama
- Categories: Diners, Cajun/Creole, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
The Simple Greek
15 / 28#14. The Simple Greek
- Rating: 4.2/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 100 North Florida St. Ste F-2 Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
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Foosackly's
16 / 28#13. Foosackly's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2502 Schillinger Road South Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
House of Kabob & Gyros
17 / 28#12. House of Kabob & Gyros
- Rating: 4.3/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7210-D Airport Blvd. Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Mediterranean, Greek
- Read more on Yelp
Foosackly's Chicken Fingers
18 / 28#11. Foosackly's Chicken Fingers
- Rating: 4.3/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1109 Shelton Beach Road Saraland, Alabama
- Categories: Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
Foosackly's Tillmans Corner
19 / 28#10. Foosackly's Tillmans Corner
- Rating: 4.4/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5125 Rangeline Service Road North Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Fast food, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
Roshell's Cafe & Deli
20 / 28#9. Roshell's Cafe & Deli
- Rating: 4.4/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2906 Spring Hill Ave. Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Cafes, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
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Mediterranean Sandwich
21 / 28#8. Mediterranean Sandwich
- Rating: 4.4/5 (296 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 274 Dauphin St. Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Mediterranean, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Mediterranean Sandwich Co
22 / 28#7. Mediterranean Sandwich Co
- Rating: 4.5/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2502-2 Schillinger Road South Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Mediterranean, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Food Pak International Foods
23 / 28#6. Food Pak International Foods
- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5150 Old Shell Road Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits, International Grocery, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
D'michaels
24 / 28#5. D'michaels
- Rating: 4.5/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7101 Theodore Dawes Road Ste A Theodore, Alabama
- Categories: Sandwiches, New American
- Read more on Yelp
Foosackly's Chicken Fingers
25 / 28#4. Foosackly's Chicken Fingers
- Rating: 4.6/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7641 Airport Blvd. Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
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Mary's Southern Cooking
26 / 28#3. Mary's Southern Cooking
- Rating: 4.7/5 (241 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3966 Airport Blvd. Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp
McMillan Barbecue
27 / 28#2. McMillan Barbecue
- Rating: 4.7/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3103 West Main St. Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
Regina's Kitchen
28 / 28#1. Regina's Kitchen
- Rating: 4.8/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1801 15th St. Ste C Mobile, Alabama
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 388 metros.
