Highest-rated cheap eats in Wenatchee 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 Wenatchee 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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Taco Time NW

1 / 22

#22. Taco Time NW

- Rating: 2.6/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 100 Eastmont Ave. East Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Carl's Jr

2 / 22

#21. Carl's Jr

- Rating: 2.6/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 300 Grant Road East Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Burgers, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

Rusty's Drive in

3 / 22

#20. Rusty's Drive in

- Rating: 2.8/5 (163 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 700 Cotlets Way Cashmere, Washington
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

Taco Del Mar

4 / 22

#19. Taco Del Mar

- Rating: 2.9/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 142 Easy St. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, fast food, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

Taco Time NW

5 / 22

#18. Taco Time NW

- Rating: 3.1/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1512 North Wenatchee Ave. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Godfather's Pizza

6 / 22

#17. Godfather's Pizza

- Rating: 3.2/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1014 North Wenatchee Ave. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

El Rinconsito - Wenatchee

7 / 22

#16. El Rinconsito - Wenatchee

- Rating: 3.3/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1100 North Miller St. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Tacos Chava

8 / 22

#15. Tacos Chava

- Rating: 3.4/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 511 Valley Mall Pkwy Ste B7 East Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Jimmy's Diner

9 / 22

#14. Jimmy's Diner

- Rating: 3.5/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 418 Rock Island Road East Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: New American, Diners
- Read more on Yelp

Larry's Drive In

10 / 22

#13. Larry's Drive In

- Rating: 3.6/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 120 Rock Island Road East Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Burgers, fast food, American
- Read more on Yelp

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S S Sub Shop

11 / 22

#12. S S Sub Shop

- Rating: 3.7/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 414 Miller St. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Wendy's

12 / 22

#11. Wendy's

- Rating: 3.7/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1919 North Wenatchee Avenue Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Burgers, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

Ice

13 / 22

#10. Ice

- Rating: 3.8/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7 North Worthen Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Desserts, Gelato, Creperies
- Read more on Yelp

Glaze Bakery & Deli

14 / 22

#9. Glaze Bakery & Deli

- Rating: 4.0/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 595 Grant Road East Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Dizzy D's

15 / 22

#8. Dizzy D's

- Rating: 4.0/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 501 North Western Ave. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: American, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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Original J's Teriyaki

16 / 22

#7. Original J's Teriyaki

- Rating: 4.1/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 140 Eastmont Ave. East Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Japanese, Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Bella Bistro

17 / 22

#6. Bella Bistro

- Rating: 4.2/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 317 Orondo Ave. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

San Francisco Style Sourdough Eatery

18 / 22

#5. San Francisco Style Sourdough Eatery

- Rating: 4.3/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 505A Grant Road East Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Sandwiches, Desserts, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

Cafe Columbia

19 / 22

#4. Cafe Columbia

- Rating: 4.4/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7 North Worthen St. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

VN Pho

20 / 22

#3. VN Pho

- Rating: 4.4/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1010 Springwater Ave. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Salvadorean Pupusas Restaurant

21 / 22

#2. Salvadorean Pupusas Restaurant

- Rating: 4.7/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 802 Valley Mall Pkwy East Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp

Tropical Salvadorean Restaurant

22 / 22

#1. Tropical Salvadorean Restaurant

- Rating: 4.7/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 119 Palouse St. Wenatchee, Washington
- Categories: Salvadoran
- 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.