Highest-rated cheap eats in Yakima 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 Yakima 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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Arctic Circle

1 / 27

#27. Arctic Circle

- Rating: 3.4/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3912 West Nob Hill Blvd. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Burgers, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

Major's - Yakima

2 / 27

#26. Major's - Yakima

- Rating: 3.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1902 South 3rd Ave. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

McGuire's Irish Restaurant & Pub

3 / 27

#25. McGuire's Irish Restaurant & Pub

- Rating: 3.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4807 Tieton Drive Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Irish, Pubs
- Read more on Yelp

Pepp'rmint Stick

4 / 27

#24. Pepp'rmint Stick

- Rating: 3.6/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4002 Main St. Union Gap, Washington
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

Lariat Bar-B-Q

5 / 27

#23. Lariat Bar-B-Q

- Rating: 3.6/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 621 West Yakima Ave. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Burgers, Food Stands, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Magic's Pizza Shack

6 / 27

#22. Magic's Pizza Shack

- Rating: 3.7/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 309 South 1st St. Selah, Washington
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Mr. Pizza

7 / 27

#21. Mr. Pizza

- Rating: 3.7/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2019 Fruitvale Blvd. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Burger King

8 / 27

#20. Burger King

- Rating: 3.7/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1605 Terrace Heights Way Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Fast food, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Tony's Big Cheese Pizza

9 / 27

#19. Tony's Big Cheese Pizza

- Rating: 3.7/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2204 West Nob Hill Blvd. Ste C Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

King's Row

10 / 27

#18. King's Row

- Rating: 3.8/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 210 South 1st St. Selah, Washington
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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Smitty's Conoco Cafe

11 / 27

#17. Smitty's Conoco Cafe

- Rating: 3.9/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3508 Fruitvale Blvd. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Sub Shop of Yakima

12 / 27

#16. Sub Shop of Yakima

- Rating: 4.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 20 North 2nd St. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

Jean's Cottage Inn

13 / 27

#15. Jean's Cottage Inn

- Rating: 4.0/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3211 Main St. Union Gap, Washington
- Categories: American, Steakhouses, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

KiKi

14 / 27

#14. KiKi

- Rating: 4.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 505 West Yakima Ave. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Chinese, Taiwanese
- Read more on Yelp

Tacos El Rey

15 / 27

#13. Tacos El Rey

- Rating: 4.1/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1218 South 6th St. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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New York Teriyaki

16 / 27

#12. New York Teriyaki

- Rating: 4.1/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 723 North Park Center Selah, Washington
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Pho King Crab

17 / 27

#11. Pho King Crab

- Rating: 4.1/5 (184 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1601 East Washington Ave. Ste 104 Union Gap, Washington
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Taqueria Don Chepe's

18 / 27

#10. Taqueria Don Chepe's

- Rating: 4.3/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 404 North 1st St. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Taqueria Los Primos

19 / 27

#9. Taqueria Los Primos

- Rating: 4.3/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 103 North 1st St. Selah, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Taqueria Rolly's

20 / 27

#8. Taqueria Rolly's

- Rating: 4.3/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5612 Summitview Ave. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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Stop & Go Drive Inn

21 / 27

#7. Stop & Go Drive Inn

- Rating: 4.4/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2820 Fruitvale Blvd. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Gyro House

22 / 27

#6. Gyro House

- Rating: 4.4/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3609 West Nob Hill Blvd. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mediterranean, Greek
- Read more on Yelp

Los Hernandez Tamales

23 / 27

#5. Los Hernandez Tamales

- Rating: 4.5/5 (293 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3706 Main St. Union Gap, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Winey Dogs

24 / 27

#4. Winey Dogs

- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3 North 6th Ave. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Hot Dogs, New American, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Taco El Grande

25 / 27

#3. Taco El Grande

- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 910 East Nob Hill Blvd. Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Blue Hills Restaurant

26 / 27

#2. Blue Hills Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1112 Tieton Drive Yakima, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Tacos Don Chayo

27 / 27

#1. Tacos Don Chayo

- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2810 West Washington Yakima, 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.