Highest-rated cheap eats in Pocatello 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 Pocatello 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.

Costa Vida

1 / 20

#20. Costa Vida

- Rating: 2.6/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 170 Bullock St. Chubbuck, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

Pizza Pie Cafe

2 / 20

#19. Pizza Pie Cafe

- Rating: 3.1/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4141 Poleline Road Ste A Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Pizza, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

Carl's Jr

3 / 20

#18. Carl's Jr

- Rating: 3.3/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1042 Yellowstone Ave. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Fast food, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Mandarin House

4 / 20

#17. Mandarin House

- Rating: 3.3/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 675 Yellowstone Ave. Ste D Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Papa Kelseys

5 / 20

#16. Papa Kelseys

- Rating: 3.3/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 840 East Alameda Road Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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Great Wall Express

6 / 20

#15. Great Wall Express

- Rating: 3.4/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 235 West Quinn Road Ste B Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Butterburrs

7 / 20

#14. Butterburrs

- Rating: 3.5/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 160 West Cedar St. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

Leis Mongolian B-B-Q

8 / 20

#13. Leis Mongolian B-B-Q

- Rating: 3.6/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 141 East Linden Ave. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Geraldine's Bake Shoppe & Deli

9 / 20

#12. Geraldine's Bake Shoppe & Deli

- Rating: 3.6/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 246 East Chubbuck Road Ste B Chubbuck, Idaho
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Ming's Cafe

10 / 20

#11. Ming's Cafe

- Rating: 3.7/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 714 North 5th Ave. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Sandbaggers Bar & Grill

11 / 20

#10. Sandbaggers Bar & Grill

- Rating: 3.9/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 296 Yellowstone Ave. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Sports Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

Goody's

12 / 20

#9. Goody's

- Rating: 4.0/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 905 South 5th Ave. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Pizza, Pubs, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

El Herradero

13 / 20

#8. El Herradero

- Rating: 4.1/5 (200 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 123 Jefferson Ave. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: New American, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Jeri's Jumbos Cafe

14 / 20

#7. Jeri's Jumbos Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3122 Pole Line Road Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Big Foot Pizza

15 / 20

#6. Big Foot Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 168 Jefferson Ave. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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The Healthier Place To Eat

16 / 20

#5. The Healthier Place To Eat

- Rating: 4.2/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 121 South Main St. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Gluten-Free, Juice Bars & Smoothies, American
- Read more on Yelp

Red Hot Roasters

17 / 20

#4. Red Hot Roasters

- Rating: 4.3/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 737 East Clark St. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

The College Market

18 / 20

#3. The College Market

- Rating: 4.3/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 604 South 8th Ave. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Thai Zap

19 / 20

#2. Thai Zap

- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 465 Yellowstone Ave. Ste A Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Food Trucks, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Amazing Glaze Donuts

20 / 20

#1. Amazing Glaze Donuts

- Rating: 4.6/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 215 East Cedar St. Ste B Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Soup
- 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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