Highest-rated cheap eats in Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls 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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Gateway Bar & Grill

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#26. Gateway Bar & Grill

- Rating: 3.4/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3408 South Gateway Blvd. Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Categories: New American, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Crack'd Pot Restaurant & Bakery

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#25. Crack'd Pot Restaurant & Bakery

- Rating: 3.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1430 North Minnesota Ave. Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Categories: American, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

Imperial Garden

3 / 26

#24. Imperial Garden

- Rating: 3.6/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5318 East Arrowhead Pkwy Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Pho Quynh

4 / 26

#23. Pho Quynh

- Rating: 3.7/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1100 West 12th St. Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Potbelly

5 / 26

#22. Potbelly

- Rating: 3.7/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2101 West 41st St. Ste 54 Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Categories: Fast food, Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Pancheros Mexican Grill - Sioux Falls Louise

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#21. Pancheros Mexican Grill - Sioux Falls Louise

- Rating: 3.7/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4824 South Louise Ave. Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

B&G Milkyway

7 / 26

#20. B&G Milkyway

- Rating: 3.7/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2410 West 12th St. Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Burgers, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

Pita Pit

8 / 26

#19. Pita Pit

- Rating: 3.8/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2312 West 69th St. Ste 100 Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Categories: Sandwiches, Mediterranean, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

Nick's Gyros

9 / 26

#18. Nick's Gyros

- Rating: 3.8/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1512 West 41st St. Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Categories: Greek
- Read more on Yelp

Camille's Sidewalk Cafe

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#17. Camille's Sidewalk Cafe

- Rating: 3.8/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1216 West 41st St. Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Tomacelli's Pizza & Pasta

11 / 26

#16. Tomacelli's Pizza & Pasta

- Rating: 3.9/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2309 West 12th St. Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

Giliberto's Mexican Taco Shop

12 / 26

#15. Giliberto's Mexican Taco Shop

- Rating: 3.9/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 708 South Minnesota Ave. Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

The Keg

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#14. The Keg

- Rating: 3.9/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4211 West 12th St. Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

Sai Gon Panda

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#13. Sai Gon Panda

- Rating: 3.9/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3301 East 26th St. Ste 119 Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Categories: Chinese, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

JL Beers

15 / 26

#12. JL Beers

- Rating: 3.9/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3623 South Western Ave. Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Categories: Burgers, Beer Bar, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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TommyJack's Pub

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#11. TommyJack's Pub

- Rating: 4.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 214 East 12th St. Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Categories: Pubs, American
- Read more on Yelp

PepperJax Grill

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#10. PepperJax Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2009 West 41st St. #1 & #2 Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Categories: Cheesesteaks, Vegetarian, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Squealers Smoke Shack

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#9. Squealers Smoke Shack

- Rating: 4.0/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 840 Gateway Lane Tea, South Dakota
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

China Express

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#8. China Express

- Rating: 4.2/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2302 West 41st St. Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Los Paisanos Hispanic Restaurant

20 / 26

#7. Los Paisanos Hispanic Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 802 East 10th St. Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

Nikki's La Mexicana

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#6. Nikki's La Mexicana

- Rating: 4.3/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 905 East 8th St. Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

B & G Milkyway

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#5. B & G Milkyway

- Rating: 4.4/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3300 West 69th St. Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, New American
- Read more on Yelp

Fernson Downtown

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#4. Fernson Downtown

- Rating: 4.4/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 332 South Phillips Ave. Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Categories: Breweries, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

Mama's Phried and Phillys

24 / 26

#3. Mama's Phried and Phillys

- Rating: 4.5/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 111 1/2 East 10th St. Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Tortilleria Hernandez

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#2. Tortilleria Hernandez

- Rating: 4.8/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 101 North Fairfax Ave. Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Categories: Mexican, Specialty Food
- Read more on Yelp

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Gregg's Substation And Casino

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#1. Gregg's Substation And Casino

- Rating: 4.8/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1000 West 41st St. Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Categories: Casinos, Sandwiches, American
- 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.