Highest-rated cheap eats in Midland 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 Midland 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.

Taco Villa

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#28. Taco Villa

- Rating: 3.2/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4411 Andrews Hwy Midland, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, fast food, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Rosa's Café & Tortilla Factory

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#27. Rosa's Café & Tortilla Factory

- Rating: 3.2/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 903 Andrews Hwy Midland, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Potbelly

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#26. Potbelly

- Rating: 3.2/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1401 North Loop 250 West Space C-1 Midland, Texas
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

Cicis Pizza

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#25. Cicis Pizza

- Rating: 3.2/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2106 Rankin Hwy Midland, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Kids Activities, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

JumBurrito

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#24. JumBurrito

- Rating: 3.4/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 908 South Midkiff Road Midland, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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Rusty Taco

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#23. Rusty Taco

- Rating: 3.5/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3303 North Midkiff Road Midland, Texas
- Categories: Tacos, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Mulberry Cafe

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#22. Mulberry Cafe

- Rating: 3.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2101 West Wadley Midland, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Garelys Mexican Restaurant

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#21. Garelys Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 3.5/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 503 East Interstate 20 Ste 124 Midland, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Oscar's Super Burrito

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#20. Oscar's Super Burrito

- Rating: 3.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4306 Neely Ave. Midland, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Taqueria Jalisco Midland

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#19. Taqueria Jalisco Midland

- Rating: 3.6/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4416 Briarwood Ave. Ste 100 Midland, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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La Carreta Loncheria

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#18. La Carreta Loncheria

- Rating: 3.6/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1900 Garden City Hwy Midland, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Great Wall

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#17. Great Wall

- Rating: 3.7/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2215 North Midland Drive Midland, Texas
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Carambas Spanish Inn Kitchen

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#16. Carambas Spanish Inn Kitchen

- Rating: 3.7/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3116 West Front St. Midland, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Addie's Diner

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#15. Addie's Diner

- Rating: 3.8/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 304 East Florida Ave. Midland, Texas
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

JumBurrito

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#14. JumBurrito

- Rating: 3.9/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4509 North Midkiff Road Midland, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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Murray's Restaurant & Deli

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#13. Murray's Restaurant & Deli

- Rating: 4.0/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3211 West Wadley Ave. Midland, Texas
- Categories: Delis
- Read more on Yelp

Bob's Better Burger

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#12. Bob's Better Burger

- Rating: 4.0/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3417 Thomason Drive Midland, Texas
- Categories: Fast food
- Read more on Yelp

Tea2Go TeaN'ergy - Midland Borgata

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#11. Tea2Go TeaN'ergy - Midland Borgata

- Rating: 4.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3415 North Lp 250 West Ste 307 Midland, Texas
- Categories: Tea Rooms, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Super Taco

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#10. Super Taco

- Rating: 4.1/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 401 East Florida Ave. Midland, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Micaela's On The Go

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#9. Micaela's On The Go

- Rating: 4.1/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4411 Illinois Ave. Ste A1 Midland, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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Sun Wok

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#8. Sun Wok

- Rating: 4.3/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2410 Rankin Hwy Ste 108 Midland, Texas
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Pollos Asados Rio Grande

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#7. Pollos Asados Rio Grande

- Rating: 4.3/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3709 West Wall St. Midland, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Don Tomas Cafe

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#6. Don Tomas Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3415 North Loop 250 West Ste 203 Midland, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Riley's Bar & Grill

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#5. Riley's Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3421 West Wall St. Midland, Texas
- Categories: American, Dive Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Tall City Bistro

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#4. Tall City Bistro

- Rating: 4.6/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 400 West Illinois Ave. Ste 195 Midland, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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El Banquete

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#3. El Banquete

- Rating: 4.6/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1802 Rankin Hwy Midland, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Candilejas

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#2. Candilejas

- Rating: 4.6/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 701 South Marienfeld Midland, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Vidal's Old-Fashioned Burgers

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#1. Vidal's Old-Fashioned Burgers

- Rating: 4.7/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1200 North Lamesa Road Midland, Texas
- Categories: Burgers
- 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.