Jucys Taco
1 / 26#26. Jucys Taco
- Rating: 3.2/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2609 Judson Road Longview, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated cheap eats in Longview, Texas by diners
Americans spend a lot of money on eating out—in 2024, that totaled $1.54 trillion, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.
Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with more than 7 in 10 consumers eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.
Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because tortillas are cheaper to produce than bread. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.
Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Longview area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (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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Bodacious Bar-B-Q
2 / 26#25. Bodacious Bar-B-Q
- Rating: 3.3/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4521 Tx-42 Kilgore, Texas
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
Pho Saigon
3 / 26#24. Pho Saigon
- Rating: 3.4/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2655 Bill Owens Pky Longview, Texas
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
Bodacious Bar-B-Q
4 / 26#23. Bodacious Bar-B-Q
- Rating: 3.4/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1300 West Loop 281 Longview, Texas
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
Magic China
5 / 26#22. Magic China
- Rating: 3.5/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1903 Gilmer Road Longview, Texas
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
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The Back Porch Stage on Broadway
6 / 26#21. The Back Porch Stage on Broadway
- Rating: 3.5/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 904 Broadway Blvd. Kilgore, Texas
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
Pizza King
7 / 26#20. Pizza King
- Rating: 3.6/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1100 East Marshall Ave. Longview, Texas
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
Pho Vietnamese Restaurant
8 / 26#19. Pho Vietnamese Restaurant
- Rating: 3.6/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 417 North High St. Longview, Texas
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
Lizzy's Diner
9 / 26#18. Lizzy's Diner
- Rating: 3.7/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1301 Judson Road Longview, Texas
- Categories: Diners, Comfort Food, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
Tacos Goyo
10 / 26#17. Tacos Goyo
- Rating: 3.8/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 717 Hwy 31 Longview, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
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City Diner
11 / 26#16. City Diner
- Rating: 3.9/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1226 West Marshall Ave. Longview, Texas
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp
Jucy's Hamburgers
12 / 26#15. Jucy's Hamburgers
- Rating: 3.9/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 816 West Marshall Ave. Longview, Texas
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
Bodacious Bar-B-Q
13 / 26#14. Bodacious Bar-B-Q
- Rating: 3.9/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 904 North 6th St. Longview, Texas
- Categories: Barbecue, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Jucys Hamburgers
14 / 26#13. Jucys Hamburgers
- Rating: 3.9/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2701 North Eastman Road Longview, Texas
- Categories: American, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
Hot Dog Express
15 / 26#12. Hot Dog Express
- Rating: 4.0/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 106 East Marshall Ave. Longview, Texas
- Categories: Fast food
- Read more on Yelp
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The Char-Burger Stock-Ade
16 / 26#11. The Char-Burger Stock-Ade
- Rating: 4.1/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 206 North Kilgore St. Kilgore, Texas
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
Slim Chickens
17 / 26#10. Slim Chickens
- Rating: 4.1/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 204 East Loop 281 Longview, Texas
- Categories: Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
El Rincon
18 / 26#9. El Rincon
- Rating: 4.2/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1709 South Mobberly Ave. Longview, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
COFFEE Mill
19 / 26#8. COFFEE Mill
- Rating: 4.3/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2001 Gilmer Road Longview, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
Pietro's Neigborhood Pizzeria & Cafe
20 / 26#7. Pietro's Neigborhood Pizzeria & Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2418 Gilmer Road Longview, Texas
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
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Box Car Barbeque
21 / 26#6. Box Car Barbeque
- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2902A Gilmer Road Longview, Texas
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
It'll Do Deli
22 / 26#5. It'll Do Deli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 716 West Marshall Ave. Longview, Texas
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp
Bodacious Bar-B-Q
23 / 26#4. Bodacious Bar-B-Q
- Rating: 4.5/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2227 South Mobberly Ave. Longview, Texas
- Categories: Barbecue, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Downtown D'Lites Cafe
24 / 26#3. Downtown D'Lites Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 103 North Kilgore St. Kilgore, Texas
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
Deb's Downtown Cafe
25 / 26#2. Deb's Downtown Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 103 West Tyler Ave. Longview, Texas
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
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Los Papagallo's
26 / 26#1. Los Papagallo's
- Rating: 4.7/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1620 South Green St. Longview, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- 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.
