10 De Mayo
1 / 27#27. 10 De Mayo
- Rating: 3.3/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8350 College St. Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated cheap eats in Beaumont by diners
Americans spend a lot of money on eating out—in 2024, that totaled $1.54 trillion, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.
Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with more than 7 in 10 consumers eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.
Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because tortillas are cheaper to produce than bread. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.
Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Beaumont area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (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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Elena's Mexican Restaurant
2 / 27#26. Elena's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.3/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6290 Phelan Blvd. Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Cicis Pizza
3 / 27#25. Cicis Pizza
- Rating: 3.4/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5882-A Eastex Fwy Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Kids Activities, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp
Schlotzsky's
4 / 27#24. Schlotzsky's
- Rating: 3.4/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4080 North Dowlen Road Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
Rusty Taco
5 / 27#23. Rusty Taco
- Rating: 3.4/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4215 Dowlen Road Ste A Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Tacos, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
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Sertinos Cafe
6 / 27#22. Sertinos Cafe
- Rating: 3.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5657 Eastex Fwy Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
Jo Jo's China Bistro
7 / 27#21. Jo Jo's China Bistro
- Rating: 3.6/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3939 Dowlen Road Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
Uncle Henry's Tamales-Lucas
8 / 27#20. Uncle Henry's Tamales-Lucas
- Rating: 3.7/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4358 East Lucas Drive Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Carmelas Mexican Restaurant
9 / 27#19. Carmelas Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.7/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3925 Calder Ave. Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
La Salsita
10 / 27#18. La Salsita
- Rating: 3.9/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 612 Washington Blvd. Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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Taste Of China
11 / 27#17. Taste Of China
- Rating: 3.9/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2949 College St. Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
Great China Restaurant
12 / 27#16. Great China Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3135 Calder St. Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Chinese, Seafood, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
Pho Four Seasons
13 / 27#15. Pho Four Seasons
- Rating: 4.0/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3690 College St. Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
El Habanero Bar and Grill
14 / 27#14. El Habanero Bar and Grill
- Rating: 4.1/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6685 Eastex Fwy Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Hamburger Depot
15 / 27#13. Hamburger Depot
- Rating: 4.1/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1652 West Cardinal Drive Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
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Chef Leo's
16 / 27#12. Chef Leo's
- Rating: 4.2/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 325 North Main St. Vidor, Texas
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
Tacos La Bamba
17 / 27#11. Tacos La Bamba
- Rating: 4.2/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2005 Calder St. Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Daddio's Burger
18 / 27#10. Daddio's Burger
- Rating: 4.3/5 (271 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4230 Calder Ave. Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Burgers, Diners
- Read more on Yelp
The LogOn Cafe & Pub
19 / 27#9. The LogOn Cafe & Pub
- Rating: 4.3/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3805 Calder Ave. Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Music Venues, Cafes, Pubs
- Read more on Yelp
Kajun Seafood & Wings
20 / 27#8. Kajun Seafood & Wings
- Rating: 4.4/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 597 South 11th St. Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
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Mutt & Jeff's
21 / 27#7. Mutt & Jeff's
- Rating: 4.4/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 110 South Main St. Vidor, Texas
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
MX Sushi Bar
22 / 27#6. MX Sushi Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6155 Eastex Fwy Ste 660 Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
Richards Cafe
23 / 27#5. Richards Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1087 Magnolia St. Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Soul Food, Southern, American
- Read more on Yelp
Woogie's Sandwich Shop
24 / 27#4. Woogie's Sandwich Shop
- Rating: 4.6/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 535 North Main St. Vidor, Texas
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Abbie's Imports
25 / 27#3. Abbie's Imports
- Rating: 4.6/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5335 Fannett Road Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: International Grocery, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
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Rockin A Cafe
26 / 27#2. Rockin A Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3520 West Cardinal Drive Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Burgers, Southern, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Happy Donuts
27 / 27#1. Happy Donuts
- Rating: 4.7/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6400 Walden Road Beaumont, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Donuts
- 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.
