Highest-rated cheap eats in Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg 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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Converse Deli

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#30. Converse Deli

- Rating: 3.8/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 551 East Main St. Ste 105 Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, American
- Read more on Yelp

Bronco Mexican Restaurant

2 / 30

#29. Bronco Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1560 Union St. Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Town Grill and Pizza

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#28. Town Grill and Pizza

- Rating: 3.9/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5250 South Main St. Cowpens, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Sugar'n Spice

4 / 30

#27. Sugar'n Spice

- Rating: 4.0/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 212 South Pine St. Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Burgers, Barbecue, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Eggs Up Grill

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#26. Eggs Up Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 551 East Main St. Ste D-8 Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Rapid Fired Pizza

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#25. Rapid Fired Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1707-F John B White Sr Blvd. Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Fuji Restaurant

7 / 30

#24. Fuji Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 215 Westgate Mall Drive Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Hunan K Restaurants

8 / 30

#23. Hunan K Restaurants

- Rating: 4.0/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2401 Reidville Road Ste 3 Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Monsoon Noodle House

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#22. Monsoon Noodle House

- Rating: 4.0/5 (261 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 129 West Main St. Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Noodles, Chinese, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

QuikTrip

10 / 30

#21. QuikTrip

- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 140 Candlenut Lane Boiling Springs, South Carolina
- Categories: Gas Stations, Convenience Stores, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

Main Street Pub & Eatery

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#20. Main Street Pub & Eatery

- Rating: 4.1/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 252 West Main St. Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Pubs, Sports Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

Carolina Barbecue

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#19. Carolina Barbecue

- Rating: 4.1/5 (185 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7119-A Lone Oak Road Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

FR8yard

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#18. FR8yard

- Rating: 4.1/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 125 East Main St. Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Beer Gardens, New American, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

La Paz Mexican Restaurant & Grill

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#17. La Paz Mexican Restaurant & Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 403 Bellport Drive Boiling Springs, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

The Skillet Restaurant

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#16. The Skillet Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 435 East Main St. Ste 1 Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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Pig Out BBQ

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#15. Pig Out BBQ

- Rating: 4.2/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1945 Drayton Road Drayton, South Carolina
- Categories: American, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Taco Dog

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#14. Taco Dog

- Rating: 4.2/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1915 East Main St. Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

Ike's Korner Grille

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#13. Ike's Korner Grille

- Rating: 4.2/5 (231 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 104 Archer Road Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Bars, American, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Southern BBQ

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#12. Southern BBQ

- Rating: 4.3/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6 Fairview Church Road Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Taco Grill

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#11. Taco Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3442 Boiling Springs Road Boiling Springs, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Pig Out BBQ

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#10. Pig Out BBQ

- Rating: 4.4/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3001 New Cut Road Inman, South Carolina
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Monster Subs - Spartanburg

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#9. Monster Subs - Spartanburg

- Rating: 4.4/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8039 Warren H Abernathy Hwy Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Smokey Blue's BBQ

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#8. Smokey Blue's BBQ

- Rating: 4.4/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 458 Oak Grove Road Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Bubba's BBQ & Bash

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#7. Bubba's BBQ & Bash

- Rating: 4.5/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 827 West Blackstock Road Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Delicious Pasteleria

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#6. Delicious Pasteleria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 106 South Blackstock Road Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Pokenori

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#5. Pokenori

- Rating: 4.5/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 119 North Church St. Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Hawaiian, Poke, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Holmes Hotdogs

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#4. Holmes Hotdogs

- Rating: 4.6/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 925 West Blackstock Road Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: American, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

Andrew's Atomic Dogs

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#3. Andrew's Atomic Dogs

- Rating: 4.6/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1011 Union St. Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Categories: Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

El Burrito

29 / 30

#2. El Burrito

- Rating: 4.7/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3614 Parris Bridge Road Boiling Springs, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Grille 221

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#1. Grille 221

- Rating: 4.7/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4795 South Church St. Ext Ste 10 Roebuck, South Carolina
- Categories: Steakhouses, Burgers, Chicken Wings
- 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.