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Highest-rated cheap eats in Abilene 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 Abilene 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. The Dixie Pig

The Dixie Pig

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#26. The Dixie Pig

- Rating: 3.5/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1401 Butternut St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
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#25. Casa Herrera

Casa Herrera

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#25. Casa Herrera

- Rating: 3.5/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4109 Ridgemont Drive Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, Coffee & Tea
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#24. Cicis Pizza

Cicis Pizza

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#24. Cicis Pizza

- Rating: 3.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3366 Turner Plz Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Kids Activities, Buffets
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#23. Taco Casa

Taco Casa

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#23. Taco Casa

- Rating: 3.6/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1402 East Overland Trl Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican, fast food
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#21. Heff's Burgers

Heff's Burgers

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#21. Heff's Burgers

- Rating: 3.7/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1902 Antilley Road Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Burgers
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#20. Little Italy Pizza And Pasta

Little Italy Pizza And Pasta

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#20. Little Italy Pizza And Pasta

- Rating: 3.7/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 620 Ambler Ave. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#19. Rick & Carolyn's Burger & Fries

Rick & Carolyn's Burger & Fries

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#19. Rick & Carolyn's Burger & Fries

- Rating: 3.7/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 302 South Pioneer Drive Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Burgers
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#18. Sunrise Chinese Restaurant

Sunrise Chinese Restaurant

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#18. Sunrise Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 3.7/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2701 South 1st St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Chinese
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#17. Alfredo's Mexican Food

Alfredo's Mexican Food

10 / 26

#17. Alfredo's Mexican Food

- Rating: 3.8/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3910 Buffalo Gap Road Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#16. Hashi Teppan Grill

Hashi Teppan Grill

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#16. Hashi Teppan Grill

- Rating: 3.8/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3388 Rebecca Lane Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Teppanyaki, Salad, Soup
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#15. Joe's Pasta & Pizza

Joe's Pasta & Pizza

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#15. Joe's Pasta & Pizza

- Rating: 3.8/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1102 South Treadaway Blvd. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#14. Heff's Burgers

Heff's Burgers

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#14. Heff's Burgers

- Rating: 3.8/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2642 East Lake Drive Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Burgers, Diners, Sandwiches
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#13. Joe's Pizza

Joe's Pizza

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#13. Joe's Pizza

- Rating: 3.8/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4460 Buffalo Gap Road Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Pasta Shops
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#12. Armando's Mexican Food

Armando's Mexican Food

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#12. Armando's Mexican Food

- Rating: 3.9/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2549 South 1st St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
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#11. Dante's

Dante's

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#11. Dante's

- Rating: 4.0/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4310 Buffalo Gap Road Ste 1426 Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#10. Monterrey Restaurant

Monterrey Restaurant

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#10. Monterrey Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3310 North 10th St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, New American, Tex-Mex
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#9. La Popular Bakery Burrito Stop

La Popular Bakery Burrito Stop

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#9. La Popular Bakery Burrito Stop

- Rating: 4.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3001 South Treadaway Blvd. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex
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#8. Alfredo's Mexican Food

Alfredo's Mexican Food

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#8. Alfredo's Mexican Food

- Rating: 4.1/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2849 South 14th St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#6. Arby's

Arby's

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#6. Arby's

- Rating: 4.2/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3824 South Clack St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Fast food, Sandwiches
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#5. La Familia Restaurant

La Familia Restaurant

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#5. La Familia Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 882 Grape St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#4. Larry's Better Burger Drive-In

Larry's Better Burger Drive-In

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#4. Larry's Better Burger Drive-In

- Rating: 4.4/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1233 North Treadaway Blvd. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Fast food
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#3. El Pulgarcito de America

El Pulgarcito de America

24 / 26

#3. El Pulgarcito de America

- Rating: 4.4/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2502 South 7th St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American
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#1. Niko's Greek Restaurant

Niko's Greek Restaurant

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#1. Niko's Greek Restaurant

- Rating: 4.6/5 (248 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3354 Rebecca Lane Abilene, Texas
- Categories: Greek
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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.