Highest-rated cheap eats in Prescott Valley 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 Prescott Valley 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.

Arby's

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#23. Arby's

- Rating: 2.8/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7650 East State Rte 69 Prescott Valley, Arizona
- Categories: Fast food, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Papa Murphy's

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#22. Papa Murphy's

- Rating: 3.1/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3298 North Glassford Hill Road Suite 105 Prescott Valley, Arizona
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Subway

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#21. Subway

- Rating: 3.1/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1781 East State Rte 69 Ste 25 Prescott, Arizona
- Categories: Sandwiches, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

Papa Johns Pizza

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#20. Papa Johns Pizza

- Rating: 3.1/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7584 East State Route 69 Ste B Prescott Valley, Arizona
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

Subway

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#19. Subway

- Rating: 3.2/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7584 East State Route 69 Ste D Prescott Valley, Arizona
- Categories: Sandwiches, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

Alfonso's Mexican Food

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#18. Alfonso's Mexican Food

- Rating: 3.2/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8600 East State Rt 69 Prescott Valley, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Peter Piper Pizza

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#17. Peter Piper Pizza

- Rating: 3.4/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1911 East State Route 69 Prescott, Arizona
- Categories: Pizza, Buffets, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp

Donut Hole

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#16. Donut Hole

- Rating: 3.5/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8582 East State Rt 69 Prescott Valley, Arizona
- Categories: Donuts, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Gabby's Kitchen

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#15. Gabby's Kitchen

- Rating: 3.6/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2235 South State Rte 89 Ste B2 Chino Valley, Arizona
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

Waffle Iron

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#14. Waffle Iron

- Rating: 3.6/5 (233 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 420 East Sheldon St. Prescott, Arizona
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Sally B's Cafe

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#13. Sally B's Cafe

- Rating: 3.7/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7680 East State Rt 69 Prescott Valley, Arizona
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

Mayas Mexican Restaurant

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#12. Mayas Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7501 East Addis Ave. Prescott Valley Prescott Valley, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Rusty's

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#11. Rusty's

- Rating: 3.9/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7801 East Florentine Road Prescott Valley, Arizona
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Taqueria Guadalajara

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#10. Taqueria Guadalajara

- Rating: 4.0/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8028 East Valley Road Prescott Valley, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

Susie's Skyway Restaurant

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#9. Susie's Skyway Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6500 MacCurdy Drive Prescott, Arizona
- Categories: American, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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Maya's Mercado

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#8. Maya's Mercado

- Rating: 4.2/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3900 North Robert Road Prescott Valley, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Jackass Bar & Grill

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#7. Jackass Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8156 East Valley Road Prescott Valley, Arizona
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

Jamie's Waffle Express

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#6. Jamie's Waffle Express

- Rating: 4.3/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3050 North Windsong Drive Ste 104 Prescott Valley, Arizona
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Waffles
- Read more on Yelp

Blue Hills Cafe

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#5. Blue Hills Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 12262 East Bradshaw Mountain Road Dewey, Arizona
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Mammas Kitchen

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#4. Mammas Kitchen

- Rating: 4.3/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2735 South Hwy 69 Humboldt, Arizona
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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Yellow Leaf Coffee

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#3. Yellow Leaf Coffee

- Rating: 4.5/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2820 North Glassford Hill Road Prescott Valley, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Sauced Potstickers

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#2. Sauced Potstickers

- Rating: 4.6/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8617 East Florentine Road Prescott Valley, Arizona
- Categories: Chinese, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

El Asadero PV

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#1. El Asadero PV

- Rating: 4.6/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3101 North Robert Road Prescott Valley, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
- 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.