Highest-rated cheap eats in Jackson 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 Jackson 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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Wok To Go

1 / 29

#29. Wok To Go

- Rating: 3.9/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4329 North State St. Jackson, Mississippi
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

China Cafe

2 / 29

#28. China Cafe

- Rating: 3.9/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 160 Promenade Blvd. Flowood, Mississippi
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

4th & Goal Sports Cafe

3 / 29

#27. 4th & Goal Sports Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5100 I 55 North Frontage Road Jackson, Mississippi
- Categories: Pizza, American, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Big Apple Inn

4 / 29

#26. Big Apple Inn

- Rating: 4.1/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 509 North Farish St. Jackson, Mississippi
- Categories: Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp

Schlotzsky's

5 / 29

#25. Schlotzsky's

- Rating: 4.1/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2451 Lakeland Drive Jackson, Mississippi
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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El Torero Mexican Restaurant & Grill

6 / 29

#24. El Torero Mexican Restaurant & Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4337 Lakeland Drive Flowood, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

One Block East

7 / 29

#23. One Block East

- Rating: 4.2/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 642 Tombigbee St. Jackson, Mississippi
- Categories: American, Music Venues, Dive Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Mr Chen's - Jackson

8 / 29

#22. Mr Chen's - Jackson

- Rating: 4.2/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5465 Interstate 55 North Frontage Road Jackson, Mississippi
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

El Ranchito

9 / 29

#21. El Ranchito

- Rating: 4.2/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1172 Hwy 49 South Richland, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Great Wall Chinese Restaurant

10 / 29

#20. Great Wall Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 218 Clinton Blvd. Clinton, Mississippi
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Martin's Fish House

11 / 29

#19. Martin's Fish House

- Rating: 4.2/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5249 Clinton Blvd. Jackson, Mississippi
- Categories: Southern, Soul Food, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Zeus - Flowood

12 / 29

#18. Zeus - Flowood

- Rating: 4.3/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2530 Flowood Drive Flowood, Mississippi
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

The Trace Grill

13 / 29

#17. The Trace Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 574 Hwy 51 North Ste F Ridgeland, Mississippi
- Categories: American, New American
- Read more on Yelp

Frisco Deli

14 / 29

#16. Frisco Deli

- Rating: 4.3/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1227 Phillips Lane Pearl, Mississippi
- Categories: Delis
- Read more on Yelp

Cs's

15 / 29

#15. Cs's

- Rating: 4.3/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1359 North West St. Jackson, Mississippi
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Basil's Fondren

16 / 29

#14. Basil's Fondren

- Rating: 4.3/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2906 North State St. Jackson, Mississippi
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Fat Albert's

17 / 29

#13. Fat Albert's

- Rating: 4.4/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 615 Beasley Road Jackson, Mississippi
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Carniceria Valdez

18 / 29

#12. Carniceria Valdez

- Rating: 4.4/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6530 Old Canton Road Ridgeland, Mississippi
- Categories: Meat Shops, Mexican, Imported Food
- Read more on Yelp

Sugar's Place

19 / 29

#11. Sugar's Place

- Rating: 4.4/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 168 West Griffith St. Jackson, Mississippi
- Categories: Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp

The Bean

20 / 29

#10. The Bean

- Rating: 4.4/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2914 North State St. Jackson, Mississippi
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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Gators to Go Bar-B-Que & Chicken

21 / 29

#9. Gators to Go Bar-B-Que & Chicken

- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3923 Terry Road Jackson, Mississippi
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Frank Jones Corner

22 / 29

#8. Frank Jones Corner

- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 303 North Farish St. Jackson, Mississippi
- Categories: Jazz & Blues, Bars, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

Krilakis

23 / 29

#7. Krilakis

- Rating: 4.6/5 (225 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 207 West Jackson St. Ridgeland, Mississippi
- Categories: Greek, Burgers, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Bully's Restaurant

24 / 29

#6. Bully's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.6/5 (206 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3118 Livingston Road Jackson, Mississippi
- Categories: Barbecue, Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp

Toms Fried Pies

25 / 29

#5. Toms Fried Pies

- Rating: 4.7/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1201 Hwy 49 South Ste 18 Richland, Mississippi
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

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Stamps Super Burgers

26 / 29

#4. Stamps Super Burgers

- Rating: 4.7/5 (224 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1801 Dalton St. Jackson, Mississippi
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Bettina's Soulfood Kitchen

27 / 29

#3. Bettina's Soulfood Kitchen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 503 South Gallatin St. Jackson, Mississippi
- Categories: Soul Food, Southern, American
- Read more on Yelp

Juarez Tacos

28 / 29

#2. Juarez Tacos

- Rating: 4.7/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1075 Lake Harbour Drive Ridgeland, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

A'HA Donuts & More

29 / 29

#1. A'HA Donuts & More

- Rating: 4.8/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3086 Hwy 80 East Ste H Pearl, Mississippi
- Categories: Donuts, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- 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.