Great Hunan
1 / 26#26. Great Hunan
- Rating: 3.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2647 South 25th East Ammon, Idaho
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated cheap eats in Idaho Falls by diners
Americans spend a lot of money on eating out—in 2024, that totaled $1.54 trillion, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.
Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with more than 7 in 10 consumers eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.
Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because tortillas are cheaper to produce than bread. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.
Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Idaho Falls area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (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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Geraldine's Bake Shop & Deli
2 / 26#25. Geraldine's Bake Shop & Deli
- Rating: 3.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3160 East 17th St. Ste 190 Ammon, Idaho
- Categories: Delis
- Read more on Yelp
Hong Kong Restaurant
3 / 26#24. Hong Kong Restaurant
- Rating: 3.6/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1570 West Broadway St. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Chinese, Seafood, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
Shaka's Oasis
4 / 26#23. Shaka's Oasis
- Rating: 3.6/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1520 Grandview Drive Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Gas Stations, Convenience Stores, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Cedric's Family Restaurant
5 / 26#22. Cedric's Family Restaurant
- Rating: 3.6/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1260 West Broadway St. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, New American
- Read more on Yelp
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Taqueria El Rodeo
6 / 26#21. Taqueria El Rodeo
- Rating: 3.6/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1627 Market Way Ammon, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Rumbi Island Grill
7 / 26#20. Rumbi Island Grill
- Rating: 3.7/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2035 South 25th East Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Hawaiian, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
The Zone Sports Grill
8 / 26#19. The Zone Sports Grill
- Rating: 3.7/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1505 West Broadway St. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Sports Bars, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
Sal's Pupuseria
9 / 26#18. Sal's Pupuseria
- Rating: 3.7/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 466 River Pkwy Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican, Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp
Garcia's Meat Market
10 / 26#17. Garcia's Meat Market
- Rating: 3.9/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 310 Northgate Mile Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican, Meat Shops
- Read more on Yelp
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Thai Kitchen
11 / 26#16. Thai Kitchen
- Rating: 3.9/5 (178 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 752 East 17th St. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
Main Moon
12 / 26#15. Main Moon
- Rating: 3.9/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3320 East 17th St. Ammon, Idaho
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
Tacos Izcalli
13 / 26#14. Tacos Izcalli
- Rating: 3.9/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 735 West Broadway St. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
Mrs Powell's
14 / 26#13. Mrs Powell's
- Rating: 3.9/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1813 South 25th East Ammon, Idaho
- Categories: Bakeries, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
Dixie's Diner
15 / 26#12. Dixie's Diner
- Rating: 4.0/5 (255 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2150 Channing Way Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: American, Diners, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
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Great Harvest Bread
16 / 26#11. Great Harvest Bread
- Rating: 4.1/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 360 A St. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
The Sandwich Tree
17 / 26#10. The Sandwich Tree
- Rating: 4.1/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 500 West 17th St. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
Villa Coffeehouse
18 / 26#9. Villa Coffeehouse
- Rating: 4.1/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 344 Park Ave. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
The Gangplank
19 / 26#8. The Gangplank
- Rating: 4.1/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 925 North Holmes Ave. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
North Hi-Way Cafe
20 / 26#7. North Hi-Way Cafe
- Rating: 4.2/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 460 Northgate Mile Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
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Mick's Home Cooking
21 / 26#6. Mick's Home Cooking
- Rating: 4.2/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 398 South State St. Shelley, Idaho
- Categories: Desserts, American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
The Grille
22 / 26#5. The Grille
- Rating: 4.3/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 939 South 25th St. East Ste 107 Ammon, Idaho
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Soup, American
- Read more on Yelp
Morenita's Mexican Restaurant & Bakery
23 / 26#4. Morenita's Mexican Restaurant & Bakery
- Rating: 4.4/5 (416 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 450 Whittier St. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
Los Panchos
24 / 26#3. Los Panchos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 486 F St. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Gandolfo's New York Deli
25 / 26#2. Gandolfo's New York Deli
- Rating: 4.6/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1685 South Woodruff Ave. Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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El Rinconcito
26 / 26#1. El Rinconcito
- Rating: 4.6/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1638 Hollipark Drive Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Categories: 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.
