Highest-rated cheap eats in Odessa 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 Odessa 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.

Buffet King

1 / 22

#22. Buffet King

- Rating: 2.8/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4101 East 42nd Odessa, Texas
- Categories: Chinese, Buffets, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Chinese Kitchen

2 / 22

#21. Chinese Kitchen

- Rating: 2.9/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3183 East University Blvd. Odessa, Texas
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Rosa Cafe

3 / 22

#20. Rosa Cafe

- Rating: 2.9/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7900 East Hwy 191 Odessa, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Wienerschnitzel

4 / 22

#19. Wienerschnitzel

- Rating: 2.9/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4404 Tanglewood Lane Odessa, Texas
- Categories: Hot Dogs, fast food, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Rosa's Café & Tortilla Factory

5 / 22

#18. Rosa's Café & Tortilla Factory

- Rating: 2.9/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4945 East 42nd St. Odessa, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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Rosa's Café & Tortilla Factory

6 / 22

#17. Rosa's Café & Tortilla Factory

- Rating: 3.1/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1701 North County Road West Odessa, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Taco Villa

7 / 22

#16. Taco Villa

- Rating: 3.2/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2120 East 42nd St. Odessa, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

La Esperanza Restaurant

8 / 22

#15. La Esperanza Restaurant

- Rating: 3.2/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1511 North County Road West Odessa, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Keith's Hamburger Station

9 / 22

#14. Keith's Hamburger Station

- Rating: 3.3/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4324 Andrews Hwy Odessa, Texas
- Categories: American, Burgers, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

Polo's Mexican Food

10 / 22

#13. Polo's Mexican Food

- Rating: 3.4/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7501 West University Blvd. Odessa, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Watt's Burger No 1

11 / 22

#12. Watt's Burger No 1

- Rating: 3.6/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1208 South Grant Ave. Odessa, Texas
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Delicias Restaurant

12 / 22

#11. Delicias Restaurant

- Rating: 3.6/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 716 West 8th St. Odessa, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Garibaldy's Tacos

13 / 22

#10. Garibaldy's Tacos

- Rating: 3.9/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4206 Andrews Hwy Odessa, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

La Burreria

14 / 22

#9. La Burreria

- Rating: 3.9/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3600 Billy Hext Road Ste 100 Odessa, Texas
- Categories: Fast food, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Dumplins Y Amigos

15 / 22

#8. Dumplins Y Amigos

- Rating: 4.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 401 West 42nd St. Odessa, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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Taqueria Guadalajara

16 / 22

#7. Taqueria Guadalajara

- Rating: 4.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1301 South Crane Ave. Odessa, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Dewey's Breakfast Shop

17 / 22

#6. Dewey's Breakfast Shop

- Rating: 4.1/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 550 East Yukon Road Odessa, Texas
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Cpl Ray's Coffee

18 / 22

#5. Cpl Ray's Coffee

- Rating: 4.2/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3111 Faudree Road Ste A Odessa, Texas
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Elva's Taco Casa

19 / 22

#4. Elva's Taco Casa

- Rating: 4.3/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 807 Royalty Ave. Odessa, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Judy K's Kountry Kitchen

20 / 22

#3. Judy K's Kountry Kitchen

- Rating: 4.3/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7010 North County Road West Odessa, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

The Rose Bar B Q

21 / 22

#2. The Rose Bar B Q

- Rating: 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4740 West University Blvd. Odessa, Texas
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Taqueria Guadalupana

22 / 22

#1. Taqueria Guadalupana

- Rating: 4.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1255 South Grant Ave. Odessa, 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.