Panda House
1 / 27#27. Panda House
- Rating: 3.9/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7036 Atlanta Hwy Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Chinese, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated cheap eats in Montgomery by diners
Americans spend a lot of money on eating out—in 2024, that totaled $1.54 trillion, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.
Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with more than 7 in 10 consumers eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.
Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because tortillas are cheaper to produce than bread. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.
Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Montgomery area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (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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Martin's Restaurant
2 / 27#26. Martin's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1796 Carter Hill Road Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Southern, New American
- Read more on Yelp
Top China
3 / 27#25. Top China
- Rating: 4.0/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9160 Eastchase Pkwy Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Chinese, Seafood, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
Chappy's Deli
4 / 27#24. Chappy's Deli
- Rating: 4.0/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1611 Perry Hill Road Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Delis
- Read more on Yelp
San Marcos
5 / 27#23. San Marcos
- Rating: 4.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 61 North Burbank Drive Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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VN Pho
6 / 27#22. VN Pho
- Rating: 4.1/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2759 Bell Road Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
East China
7 / 27#21. East China
- Rating: 4.1/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8153 Vaughn Road Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
Asia Bistro & Seafood
8 / 27#20. Asia Bistro & Seafood
- Rating: 4.1/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7839 Vaughn Road Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Chinese, Thai, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
La Coronilla
9 / 27#19. La Coronilla
- Rating: 4.2/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 425 North Eastern Blvd. Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Hunan Garden Chinese Restaurant
10 / 27#18. Hunan Garden Chinese Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 963 Ann St. Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
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Martha's Place
11 / 27#17. Martha's Place
- Rating: 4.2/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7730 Atlanta Hwy Somerset Shopping Center Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Buffets, Soul Food, Southern
- Read more on Yelp
Davis Cafe
12 / 27#16. Davis Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 518 North Decatur St. Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
The Cheesecake Empori-Yum
13 / 27#15. The Cheesecake Empori-Yum
- Rating: 4.3/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5311A Wares Ferry Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Desserts, Cupcakes, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Sol Restaurante Mexicano & Taqueria - Montgomery
14 / 27#14. Sol Restaurante Mexicano & Taqueria - Montgomery
- Rating: 4.4/5 (279 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3962 Atlanta Hwy Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Tacos, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
Taqueria "El Campesino"
15 / 27#13. Taqueria "El Campesino"
- Rating: 4.4/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1550 Mount Meigs Road Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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Gail's Down the Street Cafe
16 / 27#12. Gail's Down the Street Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2741 Zelda Road Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
El Cerrito Mexican Grill
17 / 27#11. El Cerrito Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.4/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2330 Cobbs Ford Road Millbrook, Alabama
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Joe's Again Buffalo Wings & Rib City
18 / 27#10. Joe's Again Buffalo Wings & Rib City
- Rating: 4.4/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 654 West Fairview Ave. Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Southern, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
Sweet Rice
19 / 27#9. Sweet Rice
- Rating: 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2735 Bell Road Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Cafes, Bubble Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
Stockyard Grill
20 / 27#8. Stockyard Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4500 Mobile Hwy Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: New American, Southern, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
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El Taco Shop
21 / 27#7. El Taco Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3271 Malcom Drive Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
Greg's Breakfast Bar
22 / 27#6. Greg's Breakfast Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3407 Norman Bridge Road Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
Vicki's Lunch Van
23 / 27#5. Vicki's Lunch Van
- Rating: 4.6/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 106 Coliseum Blvd. Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
Kung Food Panda
24 / 27#4. Kung Food Panda
- Rating: 4.6/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2787 Eastern Blvd. Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
Hamburger King
25 / 27#3. Hamburger King
- Rating: 4.6/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 547 South Decatur St. Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Burgers, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
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Brenda's Bar B Q Pit
26 / 27#2. Brenda's Bar B Q Pit
- Rating: 4.7/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1457 Mobile Road Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
Mama's Sack Lunches
27 / 27#1. Mama's Sack Lunches
- Rating: 4.7/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 21 South Perry St. Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Delis, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- 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.
