Highest-rated cheap eats in Grants Pass 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 Grants Pass 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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The Black Forest

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#25. The Black Forest

- Rating: 2.8/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 820 Northeast East St. Ste A Grants Pass, Oregon
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

Abby's Legendary Pizza

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#24. Abby's Legendary Pizza

- Rating: 3.3/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1560 Williams Hwy Grants Pass, Oregon
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

The Wonder Bur

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#23. The Wonder Bur

- Rating: 3.4/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 116 Southwest H St. Grants Pass, Oregon
- Categories: Lounges, Breakfast & Brunch, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

Pita Pit

4 / 25

#22. Pita Pit

- Rating: 3.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 330 Northeast Beacon Drive Grants Pass, Oregon
- Categories: Fast food, Sandwiches, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Si Casa Express

5 / 25

#21. Si Casa Express

- Rating: 3.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 294 Union Ave. Grants Pass, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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Carl's Jr

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#20. Carl's Jr

- Rating: 3.6/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1802 Northwest 6th St. Grants Pass, Oregon
- Categories: Fast food, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Carl's Jr

7 / 25

#19. Carl's Jr

- Rating: 3.7/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 220 Northeast Terry Lane Grants Pass, Oregon
- Categories: Fast food, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Casablanca Coffee and Grill

8 / 25

#18. Casablanca Coffee and Grill

- Rating: 3.7/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 686 Union Ave. Grants Pass, Oregon
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, American
- Read more on Yelp

Saigon Xich Lo

9 / 25

#17. Saigon Xich Lo

- Rating: 3.9/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 405 Northeast 7th St. Grants Pass, Oregon
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Corvette Bar & Grill

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#16. Corvette Bar & Grill

- Rating: 3.9/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1831 Northeast 6th St. Grants Pass, Oregon
- Categories: Sports Bars, Burgers, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Powderhorn Cafe

11 / 25

#15. Powderhorn Cafe

- Rating: 3.9/5 (230 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 321 Northeast 6th St. Grants Pass, Oregon
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

Jimmy's Classic Drive-In

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#14. Jimmy's Classic Drive-In

- Rating: 4.0/5 (274 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 515 Northeast East St. Grants Pass, Oregon
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

Deano's Diner

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#13. Deano's Diner

- Rating: 4.0/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2482 Williams Hwy Grants Pass, Oregon
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Lupita's Taqueria

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#12. Lupita's Taqueria

- Rating: 4.1/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 147 Northeast East St. Grants Pass, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

El Patron Restaurant

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#11. El Patron Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 799 Rogue River Hwy Grants Pass, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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Babes' Bakery

16 / 25

#10. Babes' Bakery

- Rating: 4.2/5 (222 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1701 Northeast 6th St. Grants Pass, Oregon
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

Yumberry Bowl - Grants Pass

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#9. Yumberry Bowl - Grants Pass

- Rating: 4.3/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 136 Northeast Steiger St. Grants Pass, Oregon
- Categories: Health Markets, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Sunshine Natural Foods

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#8. Sunshine Natural Foods

- Rating: 4.3/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 128 Southwest H St. Grants Pass, Oregon
- Categories: Vegetarian, Salad, Health Markets
- Read more on Yelp

Casa Amiga

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#7. Casa Amiga

- Rating: 4.3/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 200 McDonald Lane Grants Pass, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Malecon Grill and Cantina

20 / 25

#6. Malecon Grill and Cantina

- Rating: 4.3/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1305 Northeast 6th St. Grants Pass, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Tacomania

21 / 25

#5. Tacomania

- Rating: 4.4/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 144 Merlin Road Merlin, Oregon
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

DASSH Bakery

22 / 25

#4. DASSH Bakery

- Rating: 4.6/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 102 Southwest 5th St. Grants Pass, Oregon
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

Peruvian Point

23 / 25

#3. Peruvian Point

- Rating: 4.6/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2780 East Barnett Road Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Peruvian
- Read more on Yelp

True Juice

24 / 25

#2. True Juice

- Rating: 4.6/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 124 Northwest D St. Grants Pass, Oregon
- Categories: Health Markets, Gluten-Free, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

Valentino's

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#1. Valentino's

- Rating: 4.6/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1863 North West Washington Blvd. Grants Pass, Oregon
- Categories: Burgers, Food Trucks, 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.

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