Highest-rated cheap eats in Dalton 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 Dalton 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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Zaxbys

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#13. Zaxbys

- Rating: 2.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 872 College Drive Dalton, Georgia
- Categories: Fast food, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
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Tijuana's Mexican

2 / 13

#12. Tijuana's Mexican

- Rating: 3.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 328 South Hamilton St. Dalton, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
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Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant

3 / 13

#11. Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant

- Rating: 3.4/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1525 Cleveland Hwy Dalton, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
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Oyster Pub

4 / 13

#10. Oyster Pub

- Rating: 3.7/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 933 Market St. Ste 12 Dalton, Georgia
- Categories: Pubs, New American, Sports Bars
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Schlotzsky's

5 / 13

#9. Schlotzsky's

- Rating: 3.8/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1325 West Walnut Ave. Dalton, Georgia
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Pizza
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The Perfect Cup

6 / 13

#8. The Perfect Cup

- Rating: 4.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 110 West Crawford St. Dalton, Georgia
- Categories: Sandwiches, American, Coffee & Tea
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Buckin' Burrito

7 / 13

#7. Buckin' Burrito

- Rating: 4.0/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 212 North Hamilton St. Dalton, Georgia
- Categories: Tex-Mex
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Willies Famous

8 / 13

#6. Willies Famous

- Rating: 4.1/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 301 West Emery St. Dalton, Georgia
- Categories: Burgers, Barbecue, Hot Dogs
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Mr Biscuit No 2

9 / 13

#5. Mr Biscuit No 2

- Rating: 4.3/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1904 Chattanooga Road Dalton, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
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Oakwood Cafe

10 / 13

#4. Oakwood Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (310 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 195 West Cuyler St. Dalton, Georgia
- Categories: Southern, Barbecue, New American
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The Butcher's Market

11 / 13

#3. The Butcher's Market

- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3619A Cleveland Hwy Dalton, Georgia
- Categories: Delis, Butcher, Barbecue
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La Bendicion Pupuseria Salvadorena

12 / 13

#2. La Bendicion Pupuseria Salvadorena

- Rating: 4.6/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 307 Smith Industrial Blvd. Dalton, Georgia
- Categories: Latin American
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El Pollo Alegre

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#1. El Pollo Alegre

- Rating: 4.7/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 323 South Grimes St. Dalton, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
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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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