Jalapeno Grill
1 / 21#21. Jalapeno Grill
- Rating: 3.6/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5 Pass Road Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated cheap eats in Gulfport by diners
Americans spend a lot of money on eating out—in 2024, that totaled $1.54 trillion, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.
Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with more than 7 in 10 consumers eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.
Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because tortillas are cheaper to produce than bread. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.
Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Gulfport area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (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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Chopsticks
2 / 21#20. Chopsticks
- Rating: 3.6/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 200 West Railroad St. Long Beach, Mississippi
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
Wok Express
3 / 21#19. Wok Express
- Rating: 3.7/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9344 Hwy 49 Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
Taco Sombrero
4 / 21#18. Taco Sombrero
- Rating: 3.8/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 12275 Hwy 49 North Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Sicily's Pizza Gulfport
5 / 21#17. Sicily's Pizza Gulfport
- Rating: 3.8/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11010 Hwy 49 Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp
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Panda House 49
6 / 21#16. Panda House 49
- Rating: 3.9/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11370 Hwy 49 North Ste B Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
South China Restaurant
7 / 21#15. South China Restaurant
- Rating: 3.9/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 548 Courthouse Road Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
Rusty Pelican
8 / 21#14. Rusty Pelican
- Rating: 4.0/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6174 Beatline Road Long Beach, Mississippi
- Categories: Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
Brooklyn Pizzeria
9 / 21#13. Brooklyn Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (223 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 51 Hardy Court Shoppng Center Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
El Lupillo
10 / 21#12. El Lupillo
- Rating: 4.0/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1909 East Pass Road Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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Blazin Cajun Seafood
11 / 21#11. Blazin Cajun Seafood
- Rating: 4.2/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2517 28th St. Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Seafood, Chinese, Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp
Rebel Dip Drive In
12 / 21#10. Rebel Dip Drive In
- Rating: 4.2/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 12399 Hwy 49 Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Chandeleur Island Brewing Company
13 / 21#9. Chandeleur Island Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.2/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2711 14th St. Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Breweries, Tacos, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
Beignet Cafe
14 / 21#8. Beignet Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3300 West Beach Blvd. Island View Casino Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
Ben's Deli
15 / 21#7. Ben's Deli
- Rating: 4.3/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1412 Pass Road Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Delis
- Read more on Yelp
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The Project Lounge
16 / 21#6. The Project Lounge
- Rating: 4.3/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 208 Iberville Drive Biloxi, Mississippi
- Categories: Sandwiches, Burgers, Dive Bars
- Read more on Yelp
El Valle Latino Grill
17 / 21#5. El Valle Latino Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 12100 US 49 Ste 310 Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Honduran
- Read more on Yelp
Mama's Seafood & Grill
18 / 21#4. Mama's Seafood & Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 13211 Dedeaux Road Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Seafood, American
- Read more on Yelp
Good Karma Cafe
19 / 21#3. Good Karma Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2346 East Pass Road Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Indian, Malaysian
- Read more on Yelp
Tamale Shak
20 / 21#2. Tamale Shak
- Rating: 4.5/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1717 30th Ave. Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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Boozer's Brew & a Cafe Too
21 / 21#1. Boozer's Brew & a Cafe Too
- Rating: 4.6/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1921 15th St. Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Salad
- 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.
