Highest-rated cheap eats in Redding 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 Redding 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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Taqueria Los Gordos

1 / 25

#25. Taqueria Los Gordos

- Rating: 4.1/5 (203 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1400 Pine St. Redding, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Boba Tea & Coffee

2 / 25

#24. Boba Tea & Coffee

- Rating: 4.1/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2999 Churn Creek Road Redding, California
- Categories: Taiwanese, Vietnamese, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Xanders Greek Gyro

3 / 25

#23. Xanders Greek Gyro

- Rating: 4.1/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2180 Churn Creek Road Redding, California
- Categories: Greek
- Read more on Yelp

The Lighthouse

4 / 25

#22. The Lighthouse

- Rating: 4.1/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1109 Hartnell Ave. Ste 1 Redding, California
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Baja Burrito

5 / 25

#21. Baja Burrito

- Rating: 4.1/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2400 South Bonnyview Road Redding, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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Bella Vista Grill

6 / 25

#20. Bella Vista Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 21442 CA-299 East Redding, California
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

Fast Weenies

7 / 25

#19. Fast Weenies

- Rating: 4.2/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 175 Locust St. Redding, California
- Categories: Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

Los Gordos Taqueria

8 / 25

#18. Los Gordos Taqueria

- Rating: 4.2/5 (365 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5200 Churn Creek Road Ste L Redding, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Bonney's Burgers

9 / 25

#17. Bonney's Burgers

- Rating: 4.3/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 17415 Palm Ave. Anderson, California
- Categories: Burgers, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

Oriental Express

10 / 25

#16. Oriental Express

- Rating: 4.3/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5232 Shasta Dam Blvd. Ste A Shasta Lake, California
- Categories: Chinese, Ramen, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

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Greek Shack

11 / 25

#15. Greek Shack

- Rating: 4.3/5 (210 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1100 Hartnell Ave. Redding, California
- Categories: Greek
- Read more on Yelp

Bagel Deli

12 / 25

#14. Bagel Deli

- Rating: 4.3/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2658 Bechelli Lane Redding, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Delis, Bagels
- Read more on Yelp

El Zarape Mexican Food

13 / 25

#13. El Zarape Mexican Food

- Rating: 4.3/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 829 Twin View Blvd. Redding, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Wilda's Grill

14 / 25

#12. Wilda's Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (728 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1712 Churn Creek Road Redding, California
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Falafel
- Read more on Yelp

La Fogata

15 / 25

#11. La Fogata

- Rating: 4.4/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 14361 Holiday Road Redding, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

La Conquista Taqueria

16 / 25

#10. La Conquista Taqueria

- Rating: 4.4/5 (441 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2030 Eureka Way Redding, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Joe's Giant Orange Cafe

17 / 25

#9. Joe's Giant Orange Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (245 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3104 Cascade Blvd. Shasta Lake, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican, Waffles
- Read more on Yelp

Las Dos Marias

18 / 25

#8. Las Dos Marias

- Rating: 4.5/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2640 Bechelli Lane Redding, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Sandwichery

19 / 25

#7. Sandwichery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1341 Tehama St. Redding, California
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

Caffé Pagato

20 / 25

#6. Caffé Pagato

- Rating: 4.5/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1031 Butte St. Redding, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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Ma Der Ma Der Sap House And Grill

21 / 25

#5. Ma Der Ma Der Sap House And Grill

- Rating: 4.6/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2190 Westwood Avenue Redding, California
- Categories: Thai, Asian Fusion, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Shorty's Eatery

22 / 25

#4. Shorty's Eatery

- Rating: 4.6/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 15350 Hwy 299 West Shasta, California
- Categories: Sandwiches, Filipino, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Jose's Family Diner

23 / 25

#3. Jose's Family Diner

- Rating: 4.6/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 20212 Charlanne Drive Redding, California
- Categories: Filipino, Diners, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Heritage Coffeehouse

24 / 25

#2. Heritage Coffeehouse

- Rating: 4.7/5 (210 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4302 Shasta Dam Blvd. Shasta Lake, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp

Country Organics & The Rawsome Kitchen

25 / 25

#1. Country Organics & The Rawsome Kitchen

- Rating: 4.8/5 (186 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2745 Bechelli Lane Redding, California
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Vegetarian, Health Markets
- 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.