Highest-rated cheap eats in Laredo 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 Laredo 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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Wingstop

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#22. Wingstop

- Rating: 3.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7309 San Dario Ave. Ste 150 Laredo, Texas
- Categories: Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Pho Oi

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#21. Pho Oi

- Rating: 3.2/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2348 Monarch Drive St. A275 Laredo, Texas
- Categories: Vietnamese, New American, Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp

Taco Palenque McPherson

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#20. Taco Palenque McPherson

- Rating: 3.3/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9814 McPherson Road McPherson, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Paulitas Restaurant

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#19. Paulitas Restaurant

- Rating: 3.3/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5110 McPherson Road Laredo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Bolillos Cafe

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#18. Bolillos Cafe

- Rating: 3.4/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6950 Mcpherson Road Laredo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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Chico's Comida Casera

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#17. Chico's Comida Casera

- Rating: 3.4/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2329 Jacaman Road Laredo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Danny's

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#16. Danny's

- Rating: 3.4/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1319 Hidalgo St. Floor 2 Laredo, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Pino Burger

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#15. Pino Burger

- Rating: 3.8/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2517 East Del Mar Blvd. Laredo, Texas
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Los Jacales Mexican Restaurant

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#14. Los Jacales Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 620 Guadalupe St. Laredo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Taquitos Ravi

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#13. Taquitos Ravi

- Rating: 3.8/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 414 Shiloh Drive Laredo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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Taco Palenque San Bernardo

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#12. Taco Palenque San Bernardo

- Rating: 3.8/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4515 San Bernardo Ave. Laredo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

El Querreque Grill

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#11. El Querreque Grill

- Rating: 3.8/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9701 McPherson Road Laredo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, American
- Read more on Yelp

Pho 68 Vietnamese Noodle House

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#10. Pho 68 Vietnamese Noodle House

- Rating: 3.9/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1414 East Del Mar Blvd. Laredo, Texas
- Categories: Vietnamese, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

El Taco Tote

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#9. El Taco Tote

- Rating: 4.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5603 San Dario Laredo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

El Meson De San Agustin

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#8. El Meson De San Agustin

- Rating: 4.1/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 908 Grant St. Laredo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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Tacos Kissi

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#7. Tacos Kissi

- Rating: 4.1/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1705 East Del Mar Laredo, Texas
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

Ringo's BBQ and Burgers

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#6. Ringo's BBQ and Burgers

- Rating: 4.2/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5102 Hwy 359 Ste 800 Laredo, Texas
- Categories: Barbecue, Burgers, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

Mr Corn

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#5. Mr Corn

- Rating: 4.3/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4800 McPherson Road Ste 1 Laredo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Carnitas Tapatio

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#4. Carnitas Tapatio

- Rating: 4.4/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 414 Shiloh Drive Laredo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Taquitos Ravi Restaurant

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#3. Taquitos Ravi Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2919 San Bernardo Ave. Laredo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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Loncheria El Popo

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#2. Loncheria El Popo

- Rating: 4.6/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9109 McPherson Road Ste 7 Laredo, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

El Quinto Sol

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#1. El Quinto Sol

- Rating: 4.7/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2330 Jacaman Road Laredo, Texas
- Categories: Bakeries, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Vegetarian
- 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.