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Highest-rated cheap eats in Evansville by diners

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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 Evansville 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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#26. Cricket's Bar & Grill

Cricket's Bar & Grill

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#26. Cricket's Bar & Grill

- Rating: 3.6/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 518 West Main St. Newburgh, Indiana
- Categories: Bars, Pizza, Sandwiches
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#25. Beltone Hearing Care Center

Beltone Hearing Care Center

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#25. Beltone Hearing Care Center

- Rating: 3.7/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1211 Tutor Lane Evansville, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza, Buffets, Arcades
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#24. El Charro Mexican Restaurant

El Charro Mexican Restaurant

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#24. El Charro Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 720 North Sonntag Ave. Evansville, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
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#23. Cleaver's

Cleaver's

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#23. Cleaver's

- Rating: 3.9/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5501 East Indiana St. Evansville, Indiana
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad
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#22. Grand Buffet

Grand Buffet

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#22. Grand Buffet

- Rating: 3.9/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1356 North Green River Road Evansville, Indiana
- Categories: Chinese, Buffets
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#21. G D Ritzy's

G D Ritzy's

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#21. G D Ritzy's

- Rating: 4.0/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 601 North Green River Road Evansville, Indiana
- Categories: Burgers, Diners, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#20. Major Munch

Major Munch

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#20. Major Munch

- Rating: 4.1/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 101 Northwest 1st St. Ste 100 Evansville, Indiana
- Categories: Burgers, Seafood, Chicken Shop
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#19. Mama's Kitchen

Mama's Kitchen

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#19. Mama's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.1/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1624 North Green River Road Evansville, Indiana
- Categories: Chinese, Korean, Thai
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#18. Parkway Pizza

Parkway Pizza

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#18. Parkway Pizza

- Rating: 4.1/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3911 Broadway Ave. Evansville, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza
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#16. Azzip Pizza

Azzip Pizza

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#16. Azzip Pizza

- Rating: 4.1/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5225 Pearl Drive Evansville, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza, Salad
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#15. Los Bravos Mexican Restaurant

Los Bravos Mexican Restaurant

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#15. Los Bravos Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4630 West Lloyd Expy Evansville, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
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#14. Peephole Bar & Grill

Peephole Bar & Grill

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#14. Peephole Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 201 Main St. Evansville, Indiana
- Categories: Sports Bars, American
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#13. Sam's Pizzeria

Sam's Pizzeria

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#13. Sam's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.2/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2011 West Delaware St. Evansville, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza
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#11. Chopstick House Restaurant

Chopstick House Restaurant

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#11. Chopstick House Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5412 East Indiana St. Evansville, Indiana
- Categories: Chinese
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#10. Steve's Una Pizza

Steve's Una Pizza

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#10. Steve's Una Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1005 South Saint James Blvd. Evansville, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
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#9. Zesto

Zesto

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#9. Zesto

- Rating: 4.4/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 102 West Franklin St. Evansville, Indiana
- Categories: Fast food
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#8. Kite & Key Cafe on Franklin

Kite & Key Cafe on Franklin

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#8. Kite & Key Cafe on Franklin

- Rating: 4.4/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2301 West Franklin St. Evansville, Indiana
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#6. Vietnamese Cuisine Restaurant

Vietnamese Cuisine Restaurant

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#6. Vietnamese Cuisine Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4602 Vogel Road Evansville, Indiana
- Categories: Vietnamese
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#5. Los Tres Caminos

Los Tres Caminos

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#5. Los Tres Caminos

- Rating: 4.4/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 12100 Hwy 41 North Evansville, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
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#4. River Kitty Cat Cafe

River Kitty Cat Cafe

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#4. River Kitty Cat Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 226 Main St. Evansville, Indiana
- Categories: Themed Cafes, Wine Bars
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#3. Azzip Pizza

Azzip Pizza

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#3. Azzip Pizza

- Rating: 4.6/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8850 High Pointe Drive Newburgh, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza
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#2. La Campirana

La Campirana

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#2. La Campirana

- Rating: 4.7/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 724 North Burkhardt Road Evansville, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, fast food, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#1. Siciliano Subs

Siciliano Subs

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#1. Siciliano Subs

- Rating: 4.7/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2021 West Franklin St. Evansville, Indiana
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Wraps
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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.