Namaste Indian Kitchen
1 / 30#30. Namaste Indian Kitchen
- Rating: 4.4/5 (422 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6061 Magnolia Ave. Riverside, California
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated cheap eats in Riverside by diners
Americans spend a lot of money on eating out—in 2024, that totaled $1.54 trillion, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.
Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with more than 7 in 10 consumers eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.
Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because tortillas are cheaper to produce than bread. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.
Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Riverside area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (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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M & M Deli
2 / 30#29. M & M Deli
- Rating: 4.4/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1960 Chicago Ave. Ste D1 Riverside, California
- Categories: Delis, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
El Pollo Dorado
3 / 30#28. El Pollo Dorado
- Rating: 4.4/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1628 East Washington St. Colton, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Nile Cafe
4 / 30#27. Nile Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1705 East Washington St. Ste 105 Colton, California
- Categories: Cafes, Hookah Bars
- Read more on Yelp
Dos Pablos
5 / 30#26. Dos Pablos
- Rating: 4.4/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9080 Mission Blvd. Riverside, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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Dos Hermanas Mexican Food Restaurant
6 / 30#25. Dos Hermanas Mexican Food Restaurant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1995 University Ave. Riverside, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Granite Place Cafe
7 / 30#24. Granite Place Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 101 Granite St. Ste A Riverside, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
VN Dish
8 / 30#23. VN Dish
- Rating: 4.4/5 (184 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 127 North McKinley St. Unit 103 Corona, California
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
Top Grill
9 / 30#22. Top Grill
- Rating: 4.4/5 (315 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5225 Canyon Crest Drive Ste 94 Riverside, California
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Lounges
- Read more on Yelp
Antonio Pizza
10 / 30#21. Antonio Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (736 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 195 East Alessandro Blvd. Riverside, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
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La Picosita Mexican Food
11 / 30#20. La Picosita Mexican Food
- Rating: 4.5/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 16120 Valley Blvd. Ste 4 Fontana, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Neighborhood Market
12 / 30#19. Neighborhood Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2531 South La Cadena Drive Colton, California
- Categories: Mexican, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
Chela's Bakery
13 / 30#18. Chela's Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4022 Park Ave. Riverside, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Birrieria El Tijuanazo
14 / 30#17. Birrieria El Tijuanazo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (457 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 479 South La Cadena Drive Colton, California
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
Taqueria el Flaco
15 / 30#16. Taqueria el Flaco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4080 Tyler St. Ste B Riverside, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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Mundial Coffee
16 / 30#15. Mundial Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (327 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1725 Spruce St. Riverside, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Nurseries & Gardening, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
Coffee Court Bistro
17 / 30#14. Coffee Court Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (214 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3607 10th St. Riverside, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Green Taco
18 / 30#13. Green Taco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (549 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3812 Pierce St. Riverside, California
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
Frostbites Crepes & Frozen Delights
19 / 30#12. Frostbites Crepes & Frozen Delights
- Rating: 4.6/5 (1337 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10347 Magnolia Ave. Riverside, California
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Creperies, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
The Donut House
20 / 30#11. The Donut House
- Rating: 4.6/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 22409 Barton Road Grand Terrace, California
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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Quik Stop Subs
21 / 30#10. Quik Stop Subs
- Rating: 4.6/5 (238 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 14420 Elsworth St. Ste 117 Moreno Valley, California
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Daily Brew Coffee House
22 / 30#9. Daily Brew Coffee House
- Rating: 4.6/5 (848 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2955 Van Buren Blvd. Riverside, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
Carrot & Daikon Banh Mi
23 / 30#8. Carrot & Daikon Banh Mi
- Rating: 4.6/5 (322 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2276 Griffin Way Ste 106 Corona, California
- Categories: Sandwiches, Vietnamese, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
Cardelli's Italian Market Deli & Catering
24 / 30#7. Cardelli's Italian Market Deli & Catering
- Rating: 4.7/5 (407 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7786 Limonite Ave. Riverside, California
- Categories: Italian, Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Tortas El Charro
25 / 30#6. Tortas El Charro
- Rating: 4.7/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7372 Mission Blvd. Ste 102 Riverside, California
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
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Better Be Donuts & Cafe
26 / 30#5. Better Be Donuts & Cafe
- Rating: 4.8/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1015 East Alessandro Blvd. Ste 170 Riverside, California
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Twee Coffee
27 / 30#4. Twee Coffee
- Rating: 4.8/5 (431 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9344 Magnolia Ave. Riverside, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
Angelenos Wood Fired Pizza
28 / 30#3. Angelenos Wood Fired Pizza
- Rating: 4.8/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6312 York Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Pizza, Caterers, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
Neko Cafe
29 / 30#2. Neko Cafe
- Rating: 4.8/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10051 Magnolia Ave. Ste B4 Riverside, California
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Japanese Curry, Taiwanese
- Read more on Yelp
Time 2 Taco
30 / 30#1. Time 2 Taco
- Rating: 5.0/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8947 Limonite Ave. Riverside, California
- Categories: Caterers, Food Trucks, 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.
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