Highest-rated cheap eats in Yuba City by diners

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September 3, 2025
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Highest-rated cheap eats in Yuba City 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 Yuba City 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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Jimboy's Tacos

#28. Jimboy's Tacos

- Rating: 3.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 920 Colusa Unit D Yuba City, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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Beach Hut Deli

#27. Beach Hut Deli

- Rating: 3.6/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1655 Colusa Hwy Ste 400 Yuba City, California
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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Antonio's Quick Lunch

#26. Antonio's Quick Lunch

- Rating: 3.6/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 761 Colusa Ave. Yuba City, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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Big John's Bar & Grill

#25. Big John's Bar & Grill

- Rating: 3.6/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1452 Bridge St. Yuba City, California
- Categories: Bars, American, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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La Mexicana Market

#24. La Mexicana Market

- Rating: 3.6/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9826 Broadway Live Oak, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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Subway

#23. Subway

- Rating: 3.6/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1957 Mcgowan Pkwy Ste 5 Olivehurst, California
- Categories: Sandwiches, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

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La Mexicana

#22. La Mexicana

- Rating: 3.6/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1265 Colusa Ave. Ste H Yuba City, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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Teriyaki House

#21. Teriyaki House

- Rating: 3.7/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 801 5th St. Marysville, California
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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The Taj Indian Cusine & Bar

#20. The Taj Indian Cusine & Bar

- Rating: 3.8/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1400 Whyler Road Yuba City, California
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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Asian Cuisine

#19. Asian Cuisine

- Rating: 3.8/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 22 East 12th St. Marysville, California
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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La Unica's Fresh Mex

#18. La Unica's Fresh Mex

- Rating: 3.8/5 (271 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 971 Gray Ave. Yuba City, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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Teriyaki House

#17. Teriyaki House

- Rating: 4.0/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1540 Butte House Road Yuba City, California
- Categories: Chinese, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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El Rey Mexican Restaurant

#16. El Rey Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 512 East 19th St. Marysville, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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Salsa's Fresh Mexican Grill

#15. Salsa's Fresh Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1000 Lincoln Road Ste North Yuba City, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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Taqueria El Taco Naco

#14. Taqueria El Taco Naco

- Rating: 4.0/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4256 Fleming Way Olivehurst, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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Free Time Java

#13. Free Time Java

- Rating: 4.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1111 B St. Marysville, California
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

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Mom's Diner

#12. Mom's Diner

- Rating: 4.1/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5915 Lindhurst Ave. Marysville, California
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp

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Tacos El Jalisciense

#11. Tacos El Jalisciense

- Rating: 4.1/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 440 Garden Hwy Yuba City, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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Home Town Burger

#10. Home Town Burger

- Rating: 4.1/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4719 Olivehurst Ave. Olivehurst, California
- Categories: Burgers, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

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Las Brasas Méxican Restaurant

#9. Las Brasas Méxican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1529 Colusa Hwy Ste 1 Yuba City, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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China Moon Restaurant

#8. China Moon Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (285 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 315 3rd St. Marysville, California
- Categories: Chinese, Seafood, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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Gold Rush Billiards

#7. Gold Rush Billiards

- Rating: 4.3/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 960 Gray Ave. Yuba City, California
- Categories: Pool Halls, Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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Duke's Diner

#6. Duke's Diner

- Rating: 4.4/5 (226 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1770 7th Ave. Olivehurst, California
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp

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Stassi's Fourth Ward Tavern

#5. Stassi's Fourth Ward Tavern

- Rating: 4.4/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 102 7th St. Marysville, California
- Categories: Dive Bars, Burgers, Do-It-Yourself Food
- Read more on Yelp

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Phooj Ywg Lee's Market

#4. Phooj Ywg Lee's Market

- Rating: 4.5/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5821 Feather River Blvd. Olivehurst, California
- Categories: Grocery, Thai, Gift Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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El Central Cafe

#3. El Central Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 427 North Palora Ave. Yuba City, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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Supreme Gyros

#2. Supreme Gyros

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

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Sun's Cafe

#1. Sun's Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (205 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 646 Gray Ave. Yuba City, California
- Categories: Korean, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- 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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