Highest-rated cheap eats in Boulder 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 Boulder 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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Pavy's Food Truck

1 / 29

#29. Pavy's Food Truck

- Rating: 4.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Food Trucks, New American, Sandwiches
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Durango Restaurant

2 / 29

#28. Durango Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1445 Nelson Road Longmont, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
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Flower Pepper Restaurant

3 / 29

#27. Flower Pepper Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (354 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1310 College Ave. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Chinese, Noodles
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Snarf's Sandwiches

4 / 29

#26. Snarf's Sandwiches

- Rating: 4.1/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 637 South Broadway St. Ste A Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, Soup
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Fuji Restaurant and Bar

5 / 29

#25. Fuji Restaurant and Bar

- Rating: 4.1/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2018 Broadway Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Japanese, Cafes, Himalayan/Nepalese
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Deli Zone

6 / 29

#24. Deli Zone

- Rating: 4.1/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1322 College Ave. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches
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Loco Hermanos

7 / 29

#23. Loco Hermanos

- Rating: 4.1/5 (212 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 318 South McCaslin Blvd. Louisville, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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Thai Avenue

8 / 29

#22. Thai Avenue

- Rating: 4.1/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1310 College Ave. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Thai, Noodles
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Curry N Kebob

9 / 29

#21. Curry N Kebob

- Rating: 4.1/5 (584 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3050 28th St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Indian, Halal
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Pupusas

10 / 29

#20. Pupusas

- Rating: 4.1/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Union Jack Liquor Parking Lot Colo 42 & South Boulder Road Louisville, Colorado
- Categories: Salvadoran, Food Trucks
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Audrey Jane's Pizza Garage

11 / 29

#19. Audrey Jane's Pizza Garage

- Rating: 4.2/5 (414 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2675 13th St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza
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Pizza Colore

12 / 29

#18. Pizza Colore

- Rating: 4.2/5 (188 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1336 Pearl St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza
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Tibet Kitchen

13 / 29

#17. Tibet Kitchen

- Rating: 4.2/5 (318 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2359 Arapahoe Ave. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Himalayan/Nepalese, Indian, Asian Fusion
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La Choza

14 / 29

#16. La Choza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (247 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4457 Broadway St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
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Mediterranean Market & Deli

15 / 29

#15. Mediterranean Market & Deli

- Rating: 4.3/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2690 28th St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Grocery, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
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Biscuit Bar

16 / 29

#14. Biscuit Bar

- Rating: 4.3/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 579 East South Boulder Road Louisville, Colorado
- Categories: Sandwiches, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
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January Coffee

17 / 29

#13. January Coffee

- Rating: 4.3/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1886 30th St. Ste B Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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Seoul Kitchen

18 / 29

#12. Seoul Kitchen

- Rating: 4.4/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1310 College Ave. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Korean
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Ba-NOM-a-NOM

19 / 29

#11. Ba-NOM-a-NOM

- Rating: 4.4/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Food Trucks, Breakfast & Brunch, Vegetarian
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McDevitt Taco Supply

20 / 29

#10. McDevitt Taco Supply

- Rating: 4.4/5 (242 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4800 Baseline Road Ste C 110 Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Tacos
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Munson's Farm Stand

21 / 29

#9. Munson's Farm Stand

- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7455 Valmont Road Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Fruits & Veggies, Food Stands
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Canyon Coffee

22 / 29

#8. Canyon Coffee

- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 30509 Hwy 72 Golden, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries
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Bento-ria

23 / 29

#7. Bento-ria

- Rating: 4.6/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1310 College Ave. Ste 240 Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Poke
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The Old Oak Coffee house

24 / 29

#6. The Old Oak Coffee house

- Rating: 4.6/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 136 2nd Ave. Niwot, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bars, Sandwiches
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Tacos Del Norte

25 / 29

#5. Tacos Del Norte

- Rating: 4.7/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican, Caterers
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Freddie's Hot Dogs

26 / 29

#4. Freddie's Hot Dogs

- Rating: 4.7/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1100 Pearl St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Food Stands
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Lewis Sweet Shop

27 / 29

#3. Lewis Sweet Shop

- Rating: 4.7/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1621 Coalton Road Superior, Colorado
- Categories: Souvenir Shops, Desserts, American
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Moontime Crepes

28 / 29

#2. Moontime Crepes

- Rating: 4.8/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5505 West 20th Ave. Ste 104 Edgewater, Colorado
- Categories: Creperies, Food Trucks
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The Pikine Grill Food Truck

29 / 29

#1. The Pikine Grill Food Truck

- Rating: 5.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1950 South Parker Road Aurora, Colorado
- Categories: Senegalese, Food Trucks
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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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