Highest-rated cheap eats in Carson City 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 Carson City 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.

You may also like: Highest-rated Chinese restaurants in Carson City

Del Taco

1 / 27

#27. Del Taco

- Rating: 2.8/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 822 East College Pkwy Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

Port of Subs

2 / 27

#26. Port of Subs

- Rating: 2.8/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 931 Jacks Valley Road #A Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

The Grille

3 / 27

#25. The Grille

- Rating: 3.1/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2171 East William St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

Pizza Factory

4 / 27

#24. Pizza Factory

- Rating: 3.1/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3120 Highway 50 East Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Keva Juice

5 / 27

#23. Keva Juice

- Rating: 3.1/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2320 South Carson St. Ste 2 Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Acai Bowls, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

You may also like: Are home prices going down in Carson City in 2026?

Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant

6 / 27

#22. Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 3.1/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3250 Retail Drive Ste 145 Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Arby's

7 / 27

#21. Arby's

- Rating: 3.2/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1122 South Carson St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Fast food, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

The Eatery

8 / 27

#20. The Eatery

- Rating: 3.3/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 507 North Carson St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

Tahoe Provisions

9 / 27

#19. Tahoe Provisions

- Rating: 3.3/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 111 Country Club Drive Incline Village, Nevada
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Panda Kitchen

10 / 27

#18. Panda Kitchen

- Rating: 3.4/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1986 East William St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Chinese, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

You may also like: Highest-paying science jobs for people in Carson City

Los Garcias Mexican Restaurant

11 / 27

#17. Los Garcias Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 3.4/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2000 North Carson St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Wingstop

12 / 27

#16. Wingstop

- Rating: 3.4/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3965 South Carson St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

China East

13 / 27

#15. China East

- Rating: 3.5/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1810 US Hwy 50 East Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Playa Azul Mexican Restaurant

14 / 27

#14. Playa Azul Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 3.6/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 415 East William St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Stephon's Mobile Bistro

15 / 27

#13. Stephon's Mobile Bistro

- Rating: 3.7/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Food Trucks, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Betsy's Cafe

16 / 27

#12. Betsy's Cafe

- Rating: 3.7/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3879 Hwy 50 East Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Cafes, American
- Read more on Yelp

Laundry Lounge

17 / 27

#11. Laundry Lounge

- Rating: 3.8/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1300 East Fifth St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Laundromat, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Pho Country

18 / 27

#10. Pho Country

- Rating: 3.8/5 (461 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2495 North Carson St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Taqueria Uruapan

19 / 27

#9. Taqueria Uruapan

- Rating: 3.9/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4601 Goni Road Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Westside Pour House

20 / 27

#8. Westside Pour House

- Rating: 4.0/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 110 West Telegraph St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Pubs, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

You may also like: Car insurance rates in Carson City October 2025

U S Submarine Base

21 / 27

#7. U S Submarine Base

- Rating: 4.0/5 (224 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1894 US Highway 50 East Ste 10 Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Delis
- Read more on Yelp

La Salsa Grill

22 / 27

#6. La Salsa Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 963 Topsy Lane Ste 316 Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

China Jade Horse

23 / 27

#5. China Jade Horse

- Rating: 4.1/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 963 Topsy Lane Ste 310 Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

The Lady Tamales

24 / 27

#4. The Lady Tamales

- Rating: 4.6/5 (248 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 933 Woodside Drive Ste 102 Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

La Santaneca

25 / 27

#3. La Santaneca

- Rating: 4.6/5 (233 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 316 East Winnie Lane Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp

You may also like: Highest-paying management jobs in Carson City

Sage Cafe

26 / 27

#2. Sage Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1600 Medical Pkwy Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Cafeteria
- Read more on Yelp

Scoups Ice Cream & Soup Bar

27 / 27

#1. Scoups Ice Cream & Soup Bar

- Rating: 4.7/5 (201 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 224 South Carson St. Ste 4 Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Soup, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- 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.