
Highest-rated cheap eats in Shreveport by diners
Americans spend a lot of money on eating out—in 2024, that totaled $1.54 trillion, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.
Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with more than 7 in 10 consumers eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.
Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because tortillas are cheaper to produce than bread. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.
Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Shreveport area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (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.
#29. Southern Classic Chicken
- Rating: 4.0/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 235 West 70th St. Shreveport, Louisiana
- Categories: Fast food
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#28. Southern Classic Chicken
- Rating: 4.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9409 Mansfield Road Shreveport, Louisiana
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Comfort Food
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#27. Captain La Fish and Chicken
- Rating: 4.0/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1770 East Texas St. Bossier City, Louisiana
- Categories: Seafood, Comfort Food, Burgers
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#26. Sam's Southern Eatery
- Rating: 4.0/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2910 Barksdale Blvd. Bossier City, Louisiana
- Categories: Southern, Seafood
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#25. Cafe USA
- Rating: 4.0/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3380 Barksdale Blvd. Bossier City, Louisiana
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, American
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#24. Strange Brew
- Rating: 4.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 235 Wall St. Shreveport, Louisiana
- Categories: Beer Bar, Music Venues, American
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#23. Lin's Kitchen
- Rating: 4.0/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2091 Stockwell Road Ste 14 Bossier City, Louisiana
- Categories: Chinese
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#22. Chen's Kitchen
- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2214 Benton Road Bossier City, Louisiana
- Categories: Chinese
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#21. The Cotton Boll Grill
- Rating: 4.1/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1624 Fairfield Ave. Shreveport, Louisiana
- Categories: Southern, Comfort Food, Breakfast & Brunch
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#20. Monkhouse Seafood Diner
- Rating: 4.1/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5205 Monkhouse Drive Shreveport, Louisiana
- Categories: Seafood, American
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#19. Rhino Coffee - Downtown
- Rating: 4.1/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 624 Texas St. Shreveport, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#18. Taqueria San Miguel
- Rating: 4.1/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4100 Barksdale Blvd. Ste 119 Bossier City, Louisiana
- Categories: Mexican
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#17. Bon Asian Cafe
- Rating: 4.1/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 400 Travis St. Shreveport, Louisiana
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Japanese, Sandwiches
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#16. Julie Anne's Bakery & Cafe
- Rating: 4.1/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 825 Kings Hwy Shreveport, Louisiana
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Sandwiches
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#15. Cat Daddy's Cafe
- Rating: 4.2/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4158 Hollywood Ave. Shreveport, Louisiana
- Categories: Southern, Cafes
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#14. Vincent General Asian Store
- Rating: 4.2/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1000 Northgate Road Bossier City, Louisiana
- Categories: Vietnamese, International Grocery
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#13. Lilah's Bakery
- Rating: 4.2/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1718 Centenary Blvd. Shreveport, Louisiana
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches, Food Trucks
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#12. Sam's Southern Eatery
- Rating: 4.3/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1324 North Market Shreveport, Louisiana
- Categories: Seafood
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#11. Rhino Coffee - Uptown
- Rating: 4.3/5 (221 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 721 Southfield Road Shreveport, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#10. Happy Belly's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5710 Youree Drive Shreveport, Louisiana
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, New American, fast food
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#9. Greek Corner
- Rating: 4.3/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2153 Airline Drive Bossier City, Louisiana
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean
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#8. Chuck Wagon Crawfish
- Rating: 4.3/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1209 East Bert Kouns Industrial Lp Shreveport, Louisiana
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Seafood
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#7. Taqueria La Michoacana
- Rating: 4.4/5 (188 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2905 Youree Drive Shreveport, Louisiana
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
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#6. Southern Classic Chicken
- Rating: 4.4/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3651 Hollywood Ave. Shreveport, Louisiana
- Categories: Chicken Shop
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#5. The Wooden Spoon
- Rating: 4.4/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4350 Viking Lp Bossier City, Louisiana
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches, Bagels
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#4. Fertitta's Delicatessen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1124 Fairfield Ave. Shreveport, Louisiana
- Categories: Delis, Caterers
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#3. PO-Boy Express
- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6917 Line Ave. Shreveport, Louisiana
- Categories: Salad, Cajun/Creole, Sandwiches
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#2. Patty Shack
- Rating: 4.6/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2826 Barksdale Blvd. Bossier City, Louisiana
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Burgers
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#1. Pita De' Novo
- Rating: 4.6/5 (201 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8510 Youree Drive Shreveport, Louisiana
- Categories: Mediterranean, Greek, Lebanese
- 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.