Highest-rated cheap eats in Pueblo 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 Pueblo 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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Kuan's Kitchen

1 / 27

#27. Kuan's Kitchen

- Rating: 3.4/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 750 Desert Flower Blvd. Pueblo, Colorado
- Categories: Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Rita's Mexican Food

2 / 27

#26. Rita's Mexican Food

- Rating: 3.4/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 302 North Grand Ave. Pueblo, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Solar Roast Coffee

3 / 27

#25. Solar Roast Coffee

- Rating: 3.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3206 West Northern Ave. Pueblo, Colorado
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee Roasteries
- Read more on Yelp

Burrito's Betty

4 / 27

#24. Burrito's Betty

- Rating: 3.5/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2401 North Elizabeth St. Pueblo, Colorado
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

The Pantry Restaurant

5 / 27

#23. The Pantry Restaurant

- Rating: 3.5/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 107 West Abriendo Ave. Pueblo, Colorado
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

Pizza King

6 / 27

#22. Pizza King

- Rating: 3.6/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1904 West Northern Ave. Pueblo, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Blackjack Pizza

7 / 27

#21. Blackjack Pizza

- Rating: 3.6/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1000 West 6th St. Pueblo, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Gray's Coors Tavern

8 / 27

#20. Gray's Coors Tavern

- Rating: 3.6/5 (212 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 515 West 4th St. Pueblo, Colorado
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

Collette's Catering-Carry Out

9 / 27

#19. Collette's Catering-Carry Out

- Rating: 3.7/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1614 West Northern Ave. Pueblo, Colorado
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

Pass Key Restaurant

10 / 27

#18. Pass Key Restaurant

- Rating: 3.7/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1901 West US Hwy 50 Pueblo, Colorado
- Categories: American, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Kan's Kitchen

11 / 27

#17. Kan's Kitchen

- Rating: 3.8/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1620 South Prairie Ave. Pueblo, Colorado
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Papa Jose's Union Cafe

12 / 27

#16. Papa Jose's Union Cafe

- Rating: 3.8/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 320 South Union Ave. Pueblo, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Habanero'ss Mexican Restaurant

13 / 27

#15. Habanero'ss Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4602 North Elizabeth St. Pueblo, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

B Street Cafe

14 / 27

#14. B Street Cafe

- Rating: 3.9/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 121 West B St. Pueblo, Colorado
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

China Lantern

15 / 27

#13. China Lantern

- Rating: 4.1/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 315 West 4th St. Pueblo, Colorado
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Casa De Burritos

16 / 27

#12. Casa De Burritos

- Rating: 4.2/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1729 South Prairie Ave. Pueblo, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Vazquez Taco Shop

17 / 27

#11. Vazquez Taco Shop

- Rating: 4.2/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 604 East 4th St. Pueblo, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

3Birds Coffee

18 / 27

#10. 3Birds Coffee

- Rating: 4.3/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 119 Broadway Ave. Pueblo, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Polito's Beer Barrel

19 / 27

#9. Polito's Beer Barrel

- Rating: 4.3/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2113 East Evans Ave. Pueblo, Colorado
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

MAKS

20 / 27

#8. MAKS

- Rating: 4.4/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2535 Lake Ave. Pueblo, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Tacos Navarro

21 / 27

#7. Tacos Navarro

- Rating: 4.4/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 223 East Northern Ave. Pueblo, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Mill Stop Cafe

22 / 27

#6. Mill Stop Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 317 Bay State Ave. Pueblo, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Taqueria Marquez

23 / 27

#5. Taqueria Marquez

- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 710 East 4th St. Pueblo, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Rocco's Riverside Deli

24 / 27

#4. Rocco's Riverside Deli

- Rating: 4.5/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1300 West 4th St. Pueblo, Colorado
- Categories: Fast food, Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Gus's Place

25 / 27

#3. Gus's Place

- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1201 Elm St. Pueblo, Colorado
- Categories: Italian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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Love Mug Coffee Shop

26 / 27

#2. Love Mug Coffee Shop

- Rating: 4.7/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 975 US-50 Pueblo, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Gagliano's Italian Market

27 / 27

#1. Gagliano's Italian Market

- Rating: 4.8/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1220 Elm St. Pueblo, Colorado
- Categories: Delis, Grocery
- 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.