Highest-rated cheap eats in Medford 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 Medford 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.

Big Al's

1 / 27

#27. Big Al's

- Rating: 4.1/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 474 North Main St. Ashland, Oregon
- Categories: Fast food, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Barney's Better Burgers

2 / 27

#26. Barney's Better Burgers

- Rating: 4.1/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 415 North Riverside Ave. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

G's Bento

3 / 27

#25. G's Bento

- Rating: 4.1/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1925 West Main St. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Salad, Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp

Dolly Varden's Cafe

4 / 27

#24. Dolly Varden's Cafe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2351 West Main St. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Deli Yogurt Delight

5 / 27

#23. Deli Yogurt Delight

- Rating: 4.2/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2362 Poplar Drive Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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El Comal Taqueria And Grill

6 / 27

#22. El Comal Taqueria And Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 723 North Main St. Ste A Phoenix, Oregon
- Categories: Tacos, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Punkys Diner and Pies

7 / 27

#21. Punkys Diner and Pies

- Rating: 4.2/5 (210 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 953 Medford Center Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

Great Harvest Bread

8 / 27

#20. Great Harvest Bread

- Rating: 4.2/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 203 Genessee St. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Mai Thai

9 / 27

#19. Mai Thai

- Rating: 4.2/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 34 North Front St. Central Point, Oregon
- Categories: Thai, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Las Morenas Taqueria

10 / 27

#18. Las Morenas Taqueria

- Rating: 4.3/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 628 North Riverside Ave. Ste A Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Torta Loca

11 / 27

#17. Torta Loca

- Rating: 4.3/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 950 King St. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Memo's Kitchen

12 / 27

#16. Memo's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.3/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1124 Court St. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Squeeze Inn Sandwich Shop

13 / 27

#15. Squeeze Inn Sandwich Shop

- Rating: 4.3/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 616 Crater Lake Ave. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Jose's Mexican Express Food

14 / 27

#14. Jose's Mexican Express Food

- Rating: 4.3/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 400 East 8th St. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Island Grindz Bento

15 / 27

#13. Island Grindz Bento

- Rating: 4.4/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8181 Crater Lake Hwy White City, Oregon
- Categories: Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp

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Taco Riendo

16 / 27

#12. Taco Riendo

- Rating: 4.4/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 908 Chevy Way Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Tacos La Morena

17 / 27

#11. Tacos La Morena

- Rating: 4.4/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7600 Crater Lake Hwy White City, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Los Tres Potrillos

18 / 27

#10. Los Tres Potrillos

- Rating: 4.4/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 102 South Main St. Phoenix, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

The Great Outdoor Grill

19 / 27

#9. The Great Outdoor Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2612-2692 East Barnett Road Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, American
- Read more on Yelp

Luigi's Italian Sandwiches

20 / 27

#8. Luigi's Italian Sandwiches

- Rating: 4.4/5 (311 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1619 North Riverside Ave. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Pupusa's on Wheels

21 / 27

#7. Pupusa's on Wheels

- Rating: 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2830 Crater Lake Hwy Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Salvadoran, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Tacos Michel Green Food Truck

22 / 27

#6. Tacos Michel Green Food Truck

- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 724 South Central Ave. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Peruvian Point

23 / 27

#5. 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

Burger Spot

24 / 27

#4. Burger Spot

- Rating: 4.6/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 317 East Main St. Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Burgers, American, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

Oregon Mountain Coffee

25 / 27

#3. Oregon Mountain Coffee

- Rating: 4.6/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 930 North Phoenix Road Ste 104 Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Wok Star Food Truck

26 / 27

#2. Wok Star Food Truck

- Rating: 4.7/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 208 North Main St. Phoenix, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

Victory Dogs

27 / 27

#1. Victory Dogs

- Rating: 4.7/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1330 Popular Drive Medford, Oregon
- Categories: Street Vendors, Hot Dogs
- 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.