Highest-rated cheap eats in Kokomo 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 Kokomo 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.

Great Wall

1 / 20

#20. Great Wall

- Rating: 2.8/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 639 North Dixon Road Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: Chinese
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Barker's B & K

2 / 20

#19. Barker's B & K

- Rating: 3.2/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1100 East Markland Ave. Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: Hot Dogs
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Coffee Junkiez Pizza Junkiez

3 / 20

#18. Coffee Junkiez Pizza Junkiez

- Rating: 3.3/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2930 South Washington St. Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Pizza
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Mancino's Pizza & Grinders of Kokomo

4 / 20

#17. Mancino's Pizza & Grinders of Kokomo

- Rating: 3.3/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3700 South Reed Road Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches
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Omeletty's

5 / 20

#16. Omeletty's

- Rating: 3.4/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 602 Saint Joseph Drive Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: New American
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Harvey Hinklemeyers

6 / 20

#15. Harvey Hinklemeyers

- Rating: 3.4/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1554 South Dixon Road Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza
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Ray's Drive In

7 / 20

#14. Ray's Drive In

- Rating: 3.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1900 North Courtland Ave. Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: New American
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8 / 20

#13. Hong Kong

- Rating: 3.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1523 East Markland Ave. Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: Chinese
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Pizza King Kokomo

9 / 20

#12. Pizza King Kokomo

- Rating: 3.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3017 South Lafountain St. Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: New American
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Don Pancho Villa

10 / 20

#11. Don Pancho Villa

- Rating: 3.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1052 South Dixon Road Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
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El Arriero Mexican Bar & Grill

11 / 20

#10. El Arriero Mexican Bar & Grill

- Rating: 3.6/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3315 South Lafountain St. Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
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Gabe's Pizza

12 / 20

#9. Gabe's Pizza

- Rating: 3.8/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 405 East Center Road Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza
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Kokomo Fish Chicken & Gyros

13 / 20

#8. Kokomo Fish Chicken & Gyros

- Rating: 4.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3320 South Lafountain St. Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: Fast food, Sandwiches, Chicken Wings
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Jay's Authentic Thai Cuisine

14 / 20

#7. Jay's Authentic Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 4.0/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3710 South Lafountain St. Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: Thai
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Mi Familia

15 / 20

#6. Mi Familia

- Rating: 4.3/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5125 Clinton Drive Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
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Pho Nguyen

16 / 20

#5. Pho Nguyen

- Rating: 4.3/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 816 East Markland Ave. Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: Vietnamese
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Louie's Coney Island

17 / 20

#4. Louie's Coney Island

- Rating: 4.3/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1700 East Hoffer St. Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Sandwiches, Greek
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Cone Palace

18 / 20

#3. Cone Palace

- Rating: 4.3/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 55 West 300th South Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Burgers
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Frittatas Restaurant

19 / 20

#2. Frittatas Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 306 Espanol Drive Kokomo, Indiana
- Categories: Comfort Food, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
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Tortas Johann Mexican Grill

20 / 20

#1. Tortas Johann Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3704 South Lafountain St. Kokomo, Indiana
- 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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