Highest-rated cheap eats in Jacksonville, North Carolina 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 Jacksonville 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.

China King

1 / 26

#26. China King

- Rating: 3.3/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 175 Freedom Way Ste 2 Midway Park, North Carolina
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Baker's Restaurant

2 / 26

#25. Baker's Restaurant

- Rating: 3.4/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3257 Richlands Hwy Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Cicis Pizza

3 / 26

#24. Cicis Pizza

- Rating: 3.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1315 Western Blvd. Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Kids Activities, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

Mongolian House

4 / 26

#23. Mongolian House

- Rating: 3.5/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 305 North Marine Blvd. Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Mongolian
- Read more on Yelp

Little China

5 / 26

#22. Little China

- Rating: 3.7/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 521 Yopp Road Ste 115 Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Chinese, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Tony's Pizza

6 / 26

#21. Tony's Pizza

- Rating: 3.7/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 363 Jacksonville Mall Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Angie's Family Restaurant

7 / 26

#20. Angie's Family Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 233 South Marine Blvd. Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Port City Java

8 / 26

#19. Port City Java

- Rating: 3.8/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 102 Marine Blvd. Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

Great Wall

9 / 26

#18. Great Wall

- Rating: 3.8/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2040 Wilmington Hwy Ste 6 Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Golden China

10 / 26

#17. Golden China

- Rating: 3.9/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3085 Richlands Hwy Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Which Wich

11 / 26

#16. Which Wich

- Rating: 4.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5506 Richlands Hwy Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

El Cerro Grande Restaurant

12 / 26

#15. El Cerro Grande Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 505 North Marine Blvd. Ste B Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Taqueria La Mexicana

13 / 26

#14. Taqueria La Mexicana

- Rating: 4.1/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 218 Brynn Marr Road Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Thig's Bbq House & Catering

14 / 26

#13. Thig's Bbq House & Catering

- Rating: 4.1/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1722 Catherine Lake Road Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Helen's Kitchen

15 / 26

#12. Helen's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.1/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2405B North Marine Blvd. Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

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Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q

16 / 26

#11. Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q

- Rating: 4.2/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1101 Gum Branch Road Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Barbecue, Chicken Shop, American
- Read more on Yelp

The Milk Road

17 / 26

#10. The Milk Road

- Rating: 4.3/5 (183 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4240 Gum Branch Road Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Waffles, Coffee Roasteries
- Read more on Yelp

Bpw's Pizzeria

18 / 26

#9. Bpw's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.4/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4075 10 Gum Branch Road Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Sub-Sational Deli & Sub Shop

19 / 26

#8. Sub-Sational Deli & Sub Shop

- Rating: 4.4/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1104 Henderson Drive Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Turo Turo Filipino Cuisine

20 / 26

#7. Turo Turo Filipino Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 331 Western Blvd. Ste C Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Filipino, Vietnamese, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Elsa's Place

21 / 26

#6. Elsa's Place

- Rating: 4.5/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 610 Court St. Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Caribbean, Soul Food, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Abruzzo's Pizza

22 / 26

#5. Abruzzo's Pizza

- Rating: 4.6/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 75-2 Balsam Road Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Jeff's Burgers Dogs & Shakes

23 / 26

#4. Jeff's Burgers Dogs & Shakes

- Rating: 4.6/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2550 Onslow Drive Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Burgers, American, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Casa Mia Pizzeria

24 / 26

#3. Casa Mia Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.6/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2200 Gum Branch Road Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp

Muddy's

25 / 26

#2. Muddy's

- Rating: 4.6/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2040 Wilmington Hwy Ste 2 Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Pollos Tete

26 / 26

#1. Pollos Tete

- Rating: 4.6/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 222 Brynn Marr Road Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Peruvian
- 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.