Highest-rated cheap eats in St. George 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 St. George 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.

Bombay Cafe

1 / 25

#25. Bombay Cafe

- Rating: 3.6/5 (289 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 40 West Tabernacle St. St. George, Utah
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Hungry Howie's Pizza

2 / 25

#24. Hungry Howie's Pizza

- Rating: 3.6/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 144 West Brigham Road Unit 4 St. George, Utah
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

3 Amigos Market

3 / 25

#23. 3 Amigos Market

- Rating: 3.7/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 325 North Bluff St. Saint George, Utah
- Categories: Mexican, Grocery
- Read more on Yelp

St Helen's Restaurant and Sports Bar

4 / 25

#22. St Helen's Restaurant and Sports Bar

- Rating: 3.7/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 395 East Telegraph St. Washington, Utah
- Categories: Sports Bars, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Jalapenos Authentic Mexican Food

5 / 25

#21. Jalapenos Authentic Mexican Food

- Rating: 3.7/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 386 Bluff St. Ste A St. George, Utah
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Ernesto's Mexican Restaurant

6 / 25

#20. Ernesto's Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 929 West Sunset Blvd. Ste 18 St. George, Utah
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Durango's Mexican Grill

7 / 25

#19. Durango's Mexican Grill

- Rating: 3.8/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 245 Red Cliffs Drive Ste 8 Saint George, Utah
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Teriyaki Grill

8 / 25

#18. Teriyaki Grill

- Rating: 3.8/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 875 West Red Cliffs Drive Washington, Utah
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

El Coyote Charro

9 / 25

#17. El Coyote Charro

- Rating: 3.9/5 (341 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 969 North 3050th East St. George, Utah
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Bishop's Grill

10 / 25

#16. Bishop's Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1973 West Sunset Blvd. St. George, Utah
- Categories: American, Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

The Crêpery

11 / 25

#15. The Crêpery

- Rating: 4.0/5 (517 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1091 North Bluff St. Ste 311 St. George, Utah
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Creperies
- Read more on Yelp

Habit Burger & Grill

12 / 25

#14. Habit Burger & Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 15 South River Road Unit 400 St. George, Utah
- Categories: Burgers, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Croshaw's Gourmet Pies

13 / 25

#13. Croshaw's Gourmet Pies

- Rating: 4.1/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 175 West 900th South Saint George, Utah
- Categories: Salad, Sandwiches, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

Honolulu Grill

14 / 25

#12. Honolulu Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (405 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 706 East 700th South St. George, Utah
- Categories: Hawaiian, Barbecue, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Angelica's Mexican Grill

15 / 25

#11. Angelica's Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (816 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 101 East St. George Blvd. St. George, Utah
- Categories: Mexican, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

Tom's Deli

16 / 25

#10. Tom's Deli

- Rating: 4.3/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 175 West 900 South Ste 2 Saint George, Utah
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Island Grinds

17 / 25

#9. Island Grinds

- Rating: 4.3/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1973 West Sunset Blvd. Ste B St. George, Utah
- Categories: Hawaiian, Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp

Judd's Store

18 / 25

#8. Judd's Store

- Rating: 4.3/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 62 West Tabernacle St. Saint George, Utah
- Categories: Candy Stores, Cafes, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

The Corndog

19 / 25

#7. The Corndog

- Rating: 4.5/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1405 South River Road St. George, Utah
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Zeppe's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard

20 / 25

#6. Zeppe's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard

- Rating: 4.6/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1013 East 700th South St. George, Utah
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

American Grinders

21 / 25

#5. American Grinders

- Rating: 4.6/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4058 South River Road Ste 1 Saint George, Utah
- Categories: Delis, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Tacos El Monchis

22 / 25

#4. Tacos El Monchis

- Rating: 4.6/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3795 South River Road Saint George, Utah
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

FS Coffee

23 / 25

#3. FS Coffee

- Rating: 4.6/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 14 West Tabernacle St. St. George, Utah
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

Crepe Station

24 / 25

#2. Crepe Station

- Rating: 4.7/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 520 West Telegraph St. Ste 2 Washington, Utah
- Categories: Creperies, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Sanchez Mexican Food

25 / 25

#1. Sanchez Mexican Food

- Rating: 4.7/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1418 West Sunset Blvd. St. George, Utah
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- 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.