Highest-rated cheap eats in Sherman 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 Sherman 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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Grandy's

1 / 27

#27. Grandy's

- Rating: 2.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3201 Texoma Parkway Sherman, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

King Buffet

2 / 27

#26. King Buffet

- Rating: 2.5/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2916 North US Hwy 75 Ste 500 Sherman, Texas
- Categories: Chinese, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes

3 / 27

#25. MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes

- Rating: 3.2/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4114 Hwy 75 North Ste 100 Sherman, Texas
- Categories: Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

Sweetberries Cafe

4 / 27

#24. Sweetberries Cafe

- Rating: 3.2/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1835 Texoma Pkwy Sherman, Texas
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

La Mesa Mexican Restaurante & Cantina

5 / 27

#23. La Mesa Mexican Restaurante & Cantina

- Rating: 3.2/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2124 Texoma Pkwy Sherman, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, American
- Read more on Yelp

Wok Xpress

6 / 27

#22. Wok Xpress

- Rating: 3.4/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1900 West Morton St. Denison, Texas
- Categories: Cantonese
- Read more on Yelp

Italian Affair Pizza

7 / 27

#21. Italian Affair Pizza

- Rating: 3.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 104 North Woods St. Sherman, Texas
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Dairy Queen

8 / 27

#20. Dairy Queen

- Rating: 3.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 103 Sunset Sherman, Texas
- Categories: Fast food, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Tamales Lupe's

9 / 27

#19. Tamales Lupe's

- Rating: 3.7/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 129 East Wall St. Sherman, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Tex-Mex, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

El Tapatio

10 / 27

#18. El Tapatio

- Rating: 3.7/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2401 South Austin Ave. Denison, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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Gourmet China

11 / 27

#17. Gourmet China

- Rating: 3.8/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4909 Texoma Pkwy Ste 101 Sherman, Texas
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Camino Viejo Mexican Restaurant

12 / 27

#16. Camino Viejo Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 110 East Houston St. Sherman, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Wanna Burger

13 / 27

#15. Wanna Burger

- Rating: 3.9/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 706 West Houston St. Sherman, Texas
- Categories: Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Gourmet Waffle Shop & Cafe

14 / 27

#14. Gourmet Waffle Shop & Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2418 West Morton St. Denison, Texas
- Categories: American, Waffles, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Mom's Cafe

15 / 27

#13. Mom's Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 317 West Fm 120 Pottsboro, Texas
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Nick's Family Restaurant

16 / 27

#12. Nick's Family Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 210 South Austin Ave. Denison, Texas
- Categories: Diners, New American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Watson's Drive In

17 / 27

#11. Watson's Drive In

- Rating: 4.1/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 631 West Main St. Denison, Texas
- Categories: Burgers, American, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Teriyaki Jar

18 / 27

#10. Teriyaki Jar

- Rating: 4.2/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 114 South Woods St. Sherman, Texas
- Categories: Japanese, New American
- Read more on Yelp

Hot & Creamy Donuts

19 / 27

#9. Hot & Creamy Donuts

- Rating: 4.3/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 717 West Lamar St. Sherman, Texas
- Categories: Donuts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Crazy Burrito

20 / 27

#8. Crazy Burrito

- Rating: 4.4/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1834 Texoma Pkwy Sherman, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Hickory House Bar-B-Que

21 / 27

#7. Hickory House Bar-B-Que

- Rating: 4.4/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 630 West Woodard St. Denison, Texas
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

MG's

22 / 27

#6. MG's

- Rating: 4.6/5 (412 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1721 North Woods St. Sherman, Texas
- Categories: Burgers, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Momo's Donuts

23 / 27

#5. Momo's Donuts

- Rating: 4.6/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2121 North Fm 1417 Ste G Sherman, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Donuts
- Read more on Yelp

Randy's BBQ

24 / 27

#4. Randy's BBQ

- Rating: 4.6/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3315 Woodlawn Blvd. Denison, Texas
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

CJ's Coffee Cafe

25 / 27

#3. CJ's Coffee Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 514 West Main St. Denison, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

La Placita

26 / 27

#2. La Placita

- Rating: 4.7/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1015 West Houston St. Sherman, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp

Taco Hondumex - Taco Bus

27 / 27

#1. Taco Hondumex - Taco Bus

- Rating: 4.7/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2103 State Hwy 691 Denison, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- 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.