Highest-rated cheap eats in Yuma 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 Yuma 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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Los Manjares De Pepe

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#26. Los Manjares De Pepe

- Rating: 3.6/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2187 West 8th St. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

The Chile Pepper

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#25. The Chile Pepper

- Rating: 3.6/5 (295 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2401 South 4th Ave. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, Burgers, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

Asian Gourmet

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#24. Asian Gourmet

- Rating: 3.6/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2560 West 16th St. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Salad, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Pollos El Correteado

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#23. Pollos El Correteado

- Rating: 3.7/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1150 West 8th St. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Mr G's

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#22. Mr G's

- Rating: 3.7/5 (296 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 501 South 4th Ave. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Birrieria Del Pueblo & Cantina

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#21. Birrieria Del Pueblo & Cantina

- Rating: 3.7/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2015 West 8th St. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Taco Monster

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#20. Taco Monster

- Rating: 3.7/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2198 South 4th Ave. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

Tacos y Mariscos Juanita's

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#19. Tacos y Mariscos Juanita's

- Rating: 3.8/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Southwest Corner of South Avenue A & West 8th St. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Nature's Deli

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#18. Nature's Deli

- Rating: 3.8/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 224 South Main St. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Delis
- Read more on Yelp

Pancho's

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#17. Pancho's

- Rating: 3.8/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2315 East 16th St. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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Benito's Pizza

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#16. Benito's Pizza

- Rating: 3.8/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1 Marine Base Mcas Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Yogis Grill

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#15. Yogis Grill

- Rating: 3.9/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1630 South Pacific Ave. Ste 107 Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Taco Salsa

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#14. Taco Salsa

- Rating: 3.9/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2423 South 4th Ave. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Brownie's Café

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#13. Brownie's Café

- Rating: 4.1/5 (247 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1145 South 4th Ave. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Yuma's Donut

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#12. Yuma's Donut

- Rating: 4.2/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1995 South 4th Ave. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Donuts, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Tacos El Jarocho

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#11. Tacos El Jarocho

- Rating: 4.2/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2375 South Pacific Ave. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, Street Vendors
- Read more on Yelp

Eddie's Grill

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#10. Eddie's Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (280 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2970 South 4th Ave. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Salad, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

The Best Taquito

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#9. The Best Taquito

- Rating: 4.3/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 810 South 13th Ave. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

Charki's Teriyaki

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#8. Charki's Teriyaki

- Rating: 4.3/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2241 South Ave. A Ste 16 Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Japanese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Jector's Burritos

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#7. Jector's Burritos

- Rating: 4.3/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1473 South 4th Ave. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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Mostly Muffins

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#6. Mostly Muffins

- Rating: 4.4/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2451 West 16th St. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Sandwiches, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Stan's Grocery

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#5. Stan's Grocery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1920 South 1st Ave. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Yuma Bagel Co.

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#4. Yuma Bagel Co.

- Rating: 4.5/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2431 South 4th Ave. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Bagels
- Read more on Yelp

Sunshine Cafe

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#3. Sunshine Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10110 North Frontage Road Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Bagels
- Read more on Yelp

Tacos San Pedro

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#2. Tacos San Pedro

- Rating: 4.7/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3445 West 8th St. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Mexi Burger

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#1. Mexi Burger

- Rating: 4.8/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3865 West 8th St. Yuma, Arizona
- Categories: Burgers, 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.