Highest-rated cheap eats in Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon 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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Jack in the Box

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#23. Jack in the Box

- Rating: 2.6/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 304 East College Way Mount Vernon, Washington
- Categories: Fast food, Burgers, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

Carl's Jr

2 / 23

#22. Carl's Jr

- Rating: 2.6/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1543 South Burlington Blvd. Burlington, Washington
- Categories: Fast food, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Cherry Teriyaki

3 / 23

#21. Cherry Teriyaki

- Rating: 3.1/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 200 South Cherry St. Burlington, Washington
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Umi Teriyaki

4 / 23

#20. Umi Teriyaki

- Rating: 3.2/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2323 East Section St. Ste 110 Mount Vernon, Washington
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Chuck Wagon Drive-In

5 / 23

#19. Chuck Wagon Drive-In

- Rating: 3.3/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 800 North 4th St. Mount Vernon, Washington
- Categories: Burgers, fast food, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

Teriyaki Wok 9

6 / 23

#18. Teriyaki Wok 9

- Rating: 3.4/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 108 North Township St. Sedro Woolley, Washington
- Categories: Chinese, Japanese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Taco Time NW

7 / 23

#17. Taco Time NW

- Rating: 3.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 600 East College Way Mount Vernon, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Pizza Factory

8 / 23

#16. Pizza Factory

- Rating: 3.5/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 107 Cedar St. Burlington, Washington
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Hal's Drive In

9 / 23

#15. Hal's Drive In

- Rating: 3.6/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 321 State St. Sedro Woolley, Washington
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Bigfoot Java

10 / 23

#14. Bigfoot Java

- Rating: 3.7/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1633 Riverside Drive Mount Vernon, Washington
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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Big Scoop Sundae Palace & Restaurant

11 / 23

#13. Big Scoop Sundae Palace & Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 327 East College Way Mount Vernon, Washington
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, American
- Read more on Yelp

Taco Del Mar

12 / 23

#12. Taco Del Mar

- Rating: 4.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1773 South Burlington Blvd. Burlington, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

The Net Drive-In

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#11. The Net Drive-In

- Rating: 4.0/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 18037 State Rt 536 Mount Vernon, Washington
- Categories: Burgers, American
- Read more on Yelp

Taqueria La Bamba

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#10. Taqueria La Bamba

- Rating: 4.2/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2222 Riverside Drive Ste 850 Mount Vernon, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Rexville Grocery

15 / 23

#9. Rexville Grocery

- Rating: 4.3/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 19271 Best Road Mount Vernon, Washington
- Categories: Grocery, Cafes, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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Taqueria Los Jarritos

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#8. Taqueria Los Jarritos

- Rating: 4.3/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 590 South Burlington Blvd. Burlington, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

The Dari Delite

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#7. The Dari Delite

- Rating: 4.3/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1632 South 2nd St. Mount Vernon, Washington
- Categories: Burgers, Sandwiches, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

Tacos Tecalitlan

18 / 23

#6. Tacos Tecalitlan

- Rating: 4.3/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 702 North Burlington Blvd. Burlington, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Asian Grill & More 1

19 / 23

#5. Asian Grill & More 1

- Rating: 4.3/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1825 Riverside Drive Ste B Mount Vernon, Washington
- Categories: Vietnamese, Bubble Tea, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Woods Coffee

20 / 23

#4. Woods Coffee

- Rating: 4.4/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1779 South Burlington Blvd. Burlington, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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Jorge's Kitchen

21 / 23

#3. Jorge's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.4/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1725 East Blackburn Road Mount Vernon, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Beer Bar, Beer Gardens
- Read more on Yelp

Carniceria Los Compadres

22 / 23

#2. Carniceria Los Compadres

- Rating: 4.6/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1627 Freeway Drive Mount Vernon, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Grocery, Meat Shops
- Read more on Yelp

Taquera Mi Cocina

23 / 23

#1. Taquera Mi Cocina

- Rating: 4.8/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 16016 Mclean Road Mount Vernon, Washington
- 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.