Highest-rated cheap eats in Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla 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.

Del Taco

1 / 19

#19. Del Taco

- Rating: 2.8/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1725 Southeast Meadowbrook Blvd. College Place, Washington
- Categories: Fast food, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

2 / 19

#18. Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

- Rating: 2.9/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1474 Plaza Way Walla Walla, Washington
- Categories: Fast food, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

La Casita

3 / 19

#17. La Casita

- Rating: 3.1/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 315 South 9th Ave. Walla Walla, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Ice-Burg Drive-In

4 / 19

#16. Ice-Burg Drive-In

- Rating: 3.5/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 616 West Birch St. Walla Walla, Washington
- Categories: Fast food
- Read more on Yelp

Fast Eddy's

5 / 19

#15. Fast Eddy's

- Rating: 3.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 600 West Main St. Walla Walla, Washington
- Categories: Burgers, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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Big Cheese Pizza

6 / 19

#14. Big Cheese Pizza

- Rating: 3.6/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 499 North Wilbur Ave. Walla Walla, Washington
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Mi Pueblito

7 / 19

#13. Mi Pueblito

- Rating: 3.7/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1633 East Isaacs Ave. Walla Walla, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Dora's Deli

8 / 19

#12. Dora's Deli

- Rating: 3.8/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1303 South 3rd Ave. Walla Walla, Washington
- Categories: Delis, Mexican, Food Delivery Services
- Read more on Yelp

Sweet Basil Pizzeria

9 / 19

#11. Sweet Basil Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.9/5 (228 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5 South 1st Ave. Walla Walla, Washington
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

Taqueria Yungapeti

10 / 19

#10. Taqueria Yungapeti

- Rating: 4.0/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 320 South 9th Ave. Walla Walla, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Tony's Sub Shop

11 / 19

#9. Tony's Sub Shop

- Rating: 4.0/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1068 East Isaacs Ave. Walla Walla, Washington
- Categories: Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

Tommy's Dutch Lunch

12 / 19

#8. Tommy's Dutch Lunch

- Rating: 4.2/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1203 West Pine St. Walla Walla, Washington
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp

Stone Soup Cafe

13 / 19

#7. Stone Soup Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 105 East Alder St. Walla Walla, Washington
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Grandma's Kitchen

14 / 19

#6. Grandma's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.3/5 (238 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 36 South Colville St. Walla Walla, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Dora's Deli

15 / 19

#5. Dora's Deli

- Rating: 4.4/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1186 Wallula Ave. Walla Walla, Washington
- Categories: Grocery, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

Walla Walla Sub Shop

16 / 19

#4. Walla Walla Sub Shop

- Rating: 4.4/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 25 Boyer Ave. Walla Walla, Washington
- Categories: American, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Graze

17 / 19

#3. Graze

- Rating: 4.5/5 (390 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5 South Colville St. Walla Walla, Washington
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Hidden Valley Bakery

18 / 19

#2. Hidden Valley Bakery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 45 Terminal Loop Road Ste 7 Walla Walla, Washington
- Categories: Bakeries, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

La Monarca

19 / 19

#1. La Monarca

- Rating: 4.9/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 901 West Rose St. Walla Walla, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, 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.