Highest-rated cheap eats in Mansfield 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 Mansfield 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.

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

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#18. Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

- Rating: 2.7/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 575 N. Lexington Spring Mall Mansfield, Ohio
- Categories: Buffets, American, Southern
- Read more on Yelp

Happy House

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#17. Happy House

- Rating: 2.9/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 201 East Main St. Unit 3 Lexington, Ohio
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Los 3 Mayas

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#16. Los 3 Mayas

- Rating: 3.6/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 596 Ashland Road Mansfield, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Coney Island Diner

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#15. Coney Island Diner

- Rating: 3.7/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 98 North Main St. Mansfield, Ohio
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Mansfield Family Restaurant - Southside

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#14. Mansfield Family Restaurant - Southside

- Rating: 3.8/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 948 South Main St. Mansfield, Ohio
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Soup, American
- Read more on Yelp

Porky's Drive In

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#13. Porky's Drive In

- Rating: 3.8/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 811 Ashland Road Mansfield, Ohio
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

El Charrito

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#12. El Charrito

- Rating: 3.9/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 80 West Hanley Road Mansfield, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Brumby's Coffeehouse and Pizzeria

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#11. Brumby's Coffeehouse and Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 96 Main St. Bellville, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Pizza, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Athens Greek Restaurant

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#10. Athens Greek Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 41 South Lexington Springmill Road Ontario, Ohio
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

MVP'S Sportsbar & Grill

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#9. MVP'S Sportsbar & Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 275 Park Ave. West Mansfield, Ohio
- Categories: Sports Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

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Skyline Chili

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#8. Skyline Chili

- Rating: 4.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1320 North Lexington -Springmill Road Ontario, Ohio
- Categories: Fast food, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

Paul Revere's Family Restaurant

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#7. Paul Revere's Family Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 57 State Rt 97 Mansfield, Ohio
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

Mansfield Family Restaurant- Westside

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#6. Mansfield Family Restaurant- Westside

- Rating: 4.1/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1090 Park Ave. West Mansfield, Ohio
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

Warrior Pizza & Ice Cream

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#5. Warrior Pizza & Ice Cream

- Rating: 4.3/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3393 Park Ave. West Ontario, Ohio
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Besta Fasta Pizza

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#4. Besta Fasta Pizza

- Rating: 4.4/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 289 Marion Ave. Mansfield, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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V M Restaurant

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#3. V M Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 104 Main St. Bellville, Ohio
- Categories: Salad, Comfort Food, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Fast Eddie's Pizza

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#2. Fast Eddie's Pizza

- Rating: 4.6/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 59 Main St. Bellville, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Doc's Deli

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#1. Doc's Deli

- Rating: 4.7/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 424 Glessner Ave. Mansfield, Ohio
- Categories: Delis, Soup, Sandwiches
- 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.