Highest-rated cheap eats in Montgomery by diners

Americans spend a lot of money on eating out鈥攊n 2024, that totaled, 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 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. 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.

compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Montgomery area using data from . 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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Panda House

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#27. Panda House

- Rating: 3.9/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7036 Atlanta Hwy Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Chinese, Seafood
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Martin's Restaurant

2 / 27

#26. Martin's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1796 Carter Hill Road Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Southern, New American
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Top China

3 / 27

#25. Top China

- Rating: 4.0/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9160 Eastchase Pkwy Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Chinese, Seafood, Soup
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Chappy's Deli

4 / 27

#24. Chappy's Deli

- Rating: 4.0/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1611 Perry Hill Road Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Delis
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San Marcos

5 / 27

#23. San Marcos

- Rating: 4.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 61 North Burbank Drive Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Mexican
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VN Pho

6 / 27

#22. VN Pho

- Rating: 4.1/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2759 Bell Road Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Vietnamese
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East China

7 / 27

#21. East China

- Rating: 4.1/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8153 Vaughn Road Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Chinese
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Asia Bistro & Seafood

8 / 27

#20. Asia Bistro & Seafood

- Rating: 4.1/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7839 Vaughn Road Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Chinese, Thai, Seafood
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La Coronilla

9 / 27

#19. La Coronilla

- Rating: 4.2/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 425 North Eastern Blvd. Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Mexican
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Hunan Garden Chinese Restaurant

10 / 27

#18. Hunan Garden Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 963 Ann St. Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Chinese
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Martha's Place

11 / 27

#17. Martha's Place

- Rating: 4.2/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7730 Atlanta Hwy Somerset Shopping Center Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Buffets, Soul Food, Southern
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Davis Cafe

12 / 27

#16. Davis Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 518 North Decatur St. Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
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The Cheesecake Empori-Yum

13 / 27

#15. The Cheesecake Empori-Yum

- Rating: 4.3/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5311A Wares Ferry Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Desserts, Cupcakes, Sandwiches
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Sol Restaurante Mexicano & Taqueria - Montgomery

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#14. Sol Restaurante Mexicano & Taqueria - Montgomery

- Rating: 4.4/5 (279 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3962 Atlanta Hwy Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Tacos, Desserts
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Taqueria "El Campesino"

15 / 27

#13. Taqueria "El Campesino"

- Rating: 4.4/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1550 Mount Meigs Road Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Mexican
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Gail's Down the Street Cafe

16 / 27

#12. Gail's Down the Street Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2741 Zelda Road Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Cafes
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El Cerrito Mexican Grill

17 / 27

#11. El Cerrito Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2330 Cobbs Ford Road Millbrook, Alabama
- Categories: Mexican
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Joe's Again Buffalo Wings & Rib City

18 / 27

#10. Joe's Again Buffalo Wings & Rib City

- Rating: 4.4/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 654 West Fairview Ave. Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Southern, Barbecue
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Sweet Rice

19 / 27

#9. Sweet Rice

- Rating: 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2735 Bell Road Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Cafes, Bubble Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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Stockyard Grill

20 / 27

#8. Stockyard Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4500 Mobile Hwy Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: New American, Southern, Burgers
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El Taco Shop

21 / 27

#7. El Taco Shop

- Rating: 4.5/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3271 Malcom Drive Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Desserts
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Greg's Breakfast Bar

22 / 27

#6. Greg's Breakfast Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3407 Norman Bridge Road Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
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Vicki's Lunch Van

23 / 27

#5. Vicki's Lunch Van

- Rating: 4.6/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 106 Coliseum Blvd. Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: New American
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Kung Food Panda

24 / 27

#4. Kung Food Panda

- Rating: 4.6/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2787 Eastern Blvd. Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Chinese
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Hamburger King

25 / 27

#3. Hamburger King

- Rating: 4.6/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 547 South Decatur St. Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Burgers, fast food
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Brenda's Bar B Q Pit

26 / 27

#2. Brenda's Bar B Q Pit

- Rating: 4.7/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1457 Mobile Road Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Barbecue
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Mama's Sack Lunches

27 / 27

#1. Mama's Sack Lunches

- Rating: 4.7/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 21 South Perry St. Montgomery, Alabama
- Categories: Delis, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 388 metros.

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