The Dixie Pig
1 / 26#26. The Dixie Pig
- Rating: 3.5/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1401 Butternut St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated cheap eats in Abilene by diners
Americans spend a lot of money on eating out—in 2024, that totaled $1.54 trillion, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.
Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with more than 7 in 10 consumers eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.
Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because tortillas are cheaper to produce than bread. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.
Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Abilene area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (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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Casa Herrera
2 / 26#25. Casa Herrera
- Rating: 3.5/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4109 Ridgemont Drive Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
Cicis Pizza
3 / 26#24. Cicis Pizza
- Rating: 3.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3366 Turner Plz Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Kids Activities, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp
Taco Casa
4 / 26#23. Taco Casa
- Rating: 3.6/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1402 East Overland Trl Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
Bogie's Downtown Deli
5 / 26#22. Bogie's Downtown Deli
- Rating: 3.6/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 241 Cypress St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
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Heff's Burgers
6 / 26#21. Heff's Burgers
- Rating: 3.7/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1902 Antilley Road Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
Little Italy Pizza And Pasta
7 / 26#20. Little Italy Pizza And Pasta
- Rating: 3.7/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 620 Ambler Ave. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
Rick & Carolyn's Burger & Fries
8 / 26#19. Rick & Carolyn's Burger & Fries
- Rating: 3.7/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 302 South Pioneer Drive Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
Sunrise Chinese Restaurant
9 / 26#18. Sunrise Chinese Restaurant
- Rating: 3.7/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2701 South 1st St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
Alfredo's Mexican Food
10 / 26#17. Alfredo's Mexican Food
- Rating: 3.8/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3910 Buffalo Gap Road Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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Hashi Teppan Grill
11 / 26#16. Hashi Teppan Grill
- Rating: 3.8/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3388 Rebecca Lane Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Teppanyaki, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
Joe's Pasta & Pizza
12 / 26#15. Joe's Pasta & Pizza
- Rating: 3.8/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1102 South Treadaway Blvd. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
Heff's Burgers
13 / 26#14. Heff's Burgers
- Rating: 3.8/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2642 East Lake Drive Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Burgers, Diners, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Joe's Pizza
14 / 26#13. Joe's Pizza
- Rating: 3.8/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4460 Buffalo Gap Road Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp
Armando's Mexican Food
15 / 26#12. Armando's Mexican Food
- Rating: 3.9/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2549 South 1st St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
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Dante's
16 / 26#11. Dante's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4310 Buffalo Gap Road Ste 1426 Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
Monterrey Restaurant
17 / 26#10. Monterrey Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3310 North 10th St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, New American, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
La Popular Bakery Burrito Stop
18 / 26#9. La Popular Bakery Burrito Stop
- Rating: 4.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3001 South Treadaway Blvd. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
Alfredo's Mexican Food
19 / 26#8. Alfredo's Mexican Food
- Rating: 4.1/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2849 South 14th St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Hernandez Bakery
20 / 26#7. Hernandez Bakery
- Rating: 4.1/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 642 Oak St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Bakeries, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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Arby's
21 / 26#6. Arby's
- Rating: 4.2/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3824 South Clack St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Fast food, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
La Familia Restaurant
22 / 26#5. La Familia Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 882 Grape St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Larry's Better Burger Drive-In
23 / 26#4. Larry's Better Burger Drive-In
- Rating: 4.4/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1233 North Treadaway Blvd. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Fast food
- Read more on Yelp
El Pulgarcito de America
24 / 26#3. El Pulgarcito de America
- Rating: 4.4/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2502 South 7th St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
Hickory Street Cafe
25 / 26#2. Hickory Street Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 644 Hickory St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
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Niko's Greek Restaurant
26 / 26#1. Niko's Greek Restaurant
- Rating: 4.6/5 (248 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3354 Rebecca Lane Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Greek
- 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.
