Highest-rated cheap eats in Portland, Oregon 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 Portland 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.

Hit the Spot

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#30. Hit the Spot

- Rating: 4.7/5 (246 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 676 Southeast Morrison St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Taste Of Casablanca

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#29. Taste Of Casablanca

- Rating: 4.7/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1112 Southeast Tacoma St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Moroccan
- Read more on Yelp

El Coyote

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#28. El Coyote

- Rating: 4.7/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6965 North Fessenden St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

A Taste of Greek

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#27. A Taste of Greek

- Rating: 4.7/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 321 Southwest 2nd Av Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Greek, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Original Sub Factory

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#26. Original Sub Factory

- Rating: 4.7/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10139 Southeast Foster Road Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Bibim

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#25. Bibim

- Rating: 4.7/5 (354 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1019 Northwest 23rd Ave. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Nossa Familia Coffee

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#24. Nossa Familia Coffee

- Rating: 4.7/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1633 Southeast 3rd Ave. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

El jalisco 2

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#23. El jalisco 2

- Rating: 4.7/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 88 Northwest Murray Blvd. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Don Jalapeño

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#22. Don Jalapeño

- Rating: 4.7/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 421 Southwest 3rd Ave. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Jenni's Sacred Grounds

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#21. Jenni's Sacred Grounds

- Rating: 4.7/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10903 Southeast Powell Blvd. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Thai Champa

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#20. Thai Champa

- Rating: 4.7/5 (402 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 938 East Burnside St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Thai, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

My Fit Foods

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#19. My Fit Foods

- Rating: 4.7/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4835 Southwest Meadows Drive Ste 137 Lake Oswego, Oregon
- Categories: Health Markets, Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Ovation Coffee & Tea

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#18. Ovation Coffee & Tea

- Rating: 4.7/5 (878 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 941 Northwest Overton St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Gluten-Free, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

PDX Dönerländ

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#17. PDX Dönerländ

- Rating: 4.7/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 625 Northeast Killingsworth St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Turkish, German, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

El Pilón

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#16. El Pilón

- Rating: 4.7/5 (220 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 431 Southwest Harvey Milk St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Colombian
- Read more on Yelp

Tiny Moreso

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#15. Tiny Moreso

- Rating: 4.7/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4520 Northeast 42nd Ave. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Desserts, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp

Korita Sabor Casero

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#14. Korita Sabor Casero

- Rating: 4.8/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 535 Northeast Columbia Blvd. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican, Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp

The Meddling Lime

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#13. The Meddling Lime

- Rating: 4.8/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6200 Southeast Milwaukie Ave. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Thai Yummy

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#12. Thai Yummy

- Rating: 4.8/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 840 Southwest Gaines St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Street Vendors, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Uncle Tsang's Kitchen

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#11. Uncle Tsang's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.8/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1112 Southeast Tacoma St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Chinese, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp

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Retrolicious

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#10. Retrolicious

- Rating: 4.8/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Comfort Food, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Kind Coffee

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#9. Kind Coffee

- Rating: 4.8/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4255 Southeast Belmont St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp

In J Coffee

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#8. In J Coffee

- Rating: 4.8/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1431 Southwest Park Ave. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Little Bloom Lao & Thai Cuisine

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#7. Little Bloom Lao & Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 4.8/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3505 North Mississippi Ave. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Thai, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

The Fried Onion

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#6. The Fried Onion

- Rating: 4.8/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Southeast 3rd & Alder Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

EL Yucateco Food Cart

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#5. EL Yucateco Food Cart

- Rating: 4.9/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11807 Northeast Sandy Blvd. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican, American, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Mississippi's Delta BBQ

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#4. Mississippi's Delta BBQ

- Rating: 4.9/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4057 North Interstate Ave. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Barbecue, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

Bari Food Cart

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#3. Bari Food Cart

- Rating: 4.9/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 625 Northeast Killingworth St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Italian, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

La Osita

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#2. La Osita

- Rating: 4.9/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1427-1515 Southeast 122nd Ave. Cart A Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Mexican, Coffee & Tea, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Spunky Monkey Coffee Kitchen

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#1. Spunky Monkey Coffee Kitchen

- Rating: 4.9/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7900 Southwest Barbur Blvd. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea, Bagels
- 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.