Highest-rated cheap eats in Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs 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.

Zaxbys

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#24. Zaxbys

- Rating: 2.7/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4400 Central Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Chicken Wings, fast food, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

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#23. Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

- Rating: 2.9/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 708 West Grand Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Fast food, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

San Francisco Bread

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#22. San Francisco Bread

- Rating: 3.2/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 261 Cornerstone Blvd. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Bakeries, Wraps, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Taco Pronto

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#21. Taco Pronto

- Rating: 3.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4350 Central Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Jose's Mexican Grill

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#20. Jose's Mexican Grill

- Rating: 3.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2215 Malvern Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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Don Juan Authentic Mexican Restaurant

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#19. Don Juan Authentic Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 3.6/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1311 Albert Pike Road Ste A Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

The Big Chill

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#18. The Big Chill

- Rating: 3.6/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 910 Higdon Ferry Road Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Music Venues, Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

Cicis Pizza

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#17. Cicis Pizza

- Rating: 3.6/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3321 Central Ave. Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas
- Categories: Pizza, Kids Activities, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

Rise & Dine Cafe

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#16. Rise & Dine Cafe

- Rating: 3.9/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1739 Airport Road Ste A Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Southern
- Read more on Yelp

Silks Bar and Grill

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#15. Silks Bar and Grill

- Rating: 3.9/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2705 Central Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Sports Bars, Desserts, Diners
- Read more on Yelp

Phil's Restaurant

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#14. Phil's Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2900 Central Ave. Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas
- Categories: Southern, Breakfast & Brunch, Diners
- Read more on Yelp

Wok Express

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#13. Wok Express

- Rating: 4.0/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1418 Albert Pike Road Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Chinese, Seafood, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

Hunan's Palace

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#12. Hunan's Palace

- Rating: 4.0/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4737 Central Ave. Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas
- Categories: Chinese, Soup, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Mi Pueblito Mexican Restaurant

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#11. Mi Pueblito Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2070 Airport Road Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Mr Whiskers

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#10. Mr Whiskers

- Rating: 4.1/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4195 Malvern Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Seafood, Burgers, American
- Read more on Yelp

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BubbaLu's

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#9. BubbaLu's

- Rating: 4.2/5 (239 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 408 Central Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

King Kone

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#8. King Kone

- Rating: 4.2/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1505 Malvern Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: American, Desserts, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

Bubba's Catfish

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#7. Bubba's Catfish

- Rating: 4.3/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5411 Central Ave. Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas
- Categories: Southern, Sandwiches, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

The Original Burgers N More

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#6. The Original Burgers N More

- Rating: 4.3/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 145 Mountain Pine Road Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Ai Sushi & Grill

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#5. Ai Sushi & Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1609 Albert Pike Road Ste J Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Mueller's Bistro & Bakery

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#4. Mueller's Bistro & Bakery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 111 B Crawford St. Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Taqueria Los Mayas

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#3. Taqueria Los Mayas

- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3682 Malvern Road Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Baileys Dairy Treat

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#2. Baileys Dairy Treat

- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 510 Park Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Las Americas Supermarket

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#1. Las Americas Supermarket

- Rating: 4.6/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 114 Crawford St. Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas
- 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.