Highest-rated cheap eats in Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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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N Street Cafe

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#30. N Street Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (278 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2022 North St. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Maestro Coffee House

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#29. Maestro Coffee House

- Rating: 4.4/5 (558 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2069 Arena Blvd. Ste 130 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

Mayhew Deli

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#28. Mayhew Deli

- Rating: 4.4/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9333 Tech Center Drive Ste 150 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

The Sandwich Spot

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#27. The Sandwich Spot

- Rating: 4.4/5 (701 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1630 18th St. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Sandwiches, Cafes, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

Duc Huong Sandwiches

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#26. Duc Huong Sandwiches

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1406 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6825 Stockton Blvd. Ste 200 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Vietnamese, Sandwiches, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

Starbread Bakery

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#25. Starbread Bakery

- Rating: 4.4/5 (658 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6127 Mack Road Sacramento, California
- Categories: Filipino, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

Taco Fresco Burger & Fries

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#24. Taco Fresco Burger & Fries

- Rating: 4.4/5 (510 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8168 Florin Road Sacramento, California
- Categories: Mexican, Burgers, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

18 Grams Coffee Roasters

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#23. 18 Grams Coffee Roasters

- Rating: 4.4/5 (550 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1600 Ethan Way Ste 30 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Taqueria Maya's Taco Truck

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#22. Taqueria Maya's Taco Truck

- Rating: 4.4/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4205 West Capitol Ave. West Sacramento, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Tacoa Tacos Y Tequila

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#21. Tacoa Tacos Y Tequila

- Rating: 4.4/5 (366 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6350 Folsom Blvd. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Lucky Donuts

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#20. Lucky Donuts

- Rating: 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6623 Valley Hi Drive Sacramento, California
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Paquitas Mexican Grill

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#19. Paquitas Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3636 American River Drive Sacramento, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

Pizza Supreme Being

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#18. Pizza Supreme Being

- Rating: 4.5/5 (451 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1425 14th St. Ste C Sacramento, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Tupi Coffee

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#17. Tupi Coffee

- Rating: 4.5/5 (230 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1901 8th St. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Brazilian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

International Food Market

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#16. International Food Market

- Rating: 4.5/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1345 Fulton Ave. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Grocery, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

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Takeiros taqueria

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#15. Takeiros taqueria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2330 Broadway Sacramento, California
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Panaderia Los Arcos

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#14. Panaderia Los Arcos

- Rating: 4.5/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2782 Fruitridge Road Sacramento, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Tacos, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Rich Express Chinese Food

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#13. Rich Express Chinese Food

- Rating: 4.5/5 (227 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5595 Hillsdale Blvd. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Sunshine Donuts

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#12. Sunshine Donuts

- Rating: 4.5/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2428 Marconi Ave. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Broadway Coffee

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#11. Broadway Coffee

- Rating: 4.5/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3200 Broadway Sacramento, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Tugboat Fish & Chips

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#10. Tugboat Fish & Chips

- Rating: 4.5/5 (326 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7601 Fair Oaks Blvd. Carmichael, California
- Categories: Seafood, Fish & Chips
- Read more on Yelp

El Mercadito Mexican Market

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#9. El Mercadito Mexican Market

- Rating: 4.6/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2868 Northgate Blvd. Ste 101 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Mexican, Grocery
- Read more on Yelp

Donut Time

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#8. Donut Time

- Rating: 4.6/5 (170 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4411 Elkhorn Blvd. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Mother Lode Bar & Deli

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#7. Mother Lode Bar & Deli

- Rating: 4.6/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1424 Silica Ave. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Dive Bars, Delis, Karaoke
- Read more on Yelp

Gunther's Quality Ice Cream

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#6. Gunther's Quality Ice Cream

- Rating: 4.6/5 (3816 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2801 Franklin Blvd. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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Gaspachos

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#5. Gaspachos

- Rating: 4.7/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5385 Franklin Blvd. Ste L Sacramento, California
- Categories: Mexican, Fruits & Veggies, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

Savoury

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#4. Savoury

- Rating: 4.7/5 (256 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2240 Lake Washington Blvd. West Sacramento, California
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

VolksWaffle

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#3. VolksWaffle

- Rating: 4.7/5 (366 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4140 Manzanita Ave. Carmichael, California
- Categories: Desserts, Food Trucks, Waffles
- Read more on Yelp

Tiferet by the Park

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#2. Tiferet by the Park

- Rating: 4.7/5 (264 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3020 H St. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Supreme Gyros

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#1. Supreme Gyros

- Rating: 4.7/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Yuba City, California
- Categories: Greek, Food Trucks, Caterers
- 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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