Highest-rated cheap eats in Longview, Texas 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 Longview 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.

Jucys Taco

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#26. Jucys Taco

- Rating: 3.2/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2609 Judson Road Longview, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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Bodacious Bar-B-Q

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#25. Bodacious Bar-B-Q

- Rating: 3.3/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4521 Tx-42 Kilgore, Texas
- Categories: Barbecue
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Pho Saigon

3 / 26

#24. Pho Saigon

- Rating: 3.4/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2655 Bill Owens Pky Longview, Texas
- Categories: Vietnamese
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Bodacious Bar-B-Q

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#23. Bodacious Bar-B-Q

- Rating: 3.4/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1300 West Loop 281 Longview, Texas
- Categories: Barbecue
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Magic China

5 / 26

#22. Magic China

- Rating: 3.5/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1903 Gilmer Road Longview, Texas
- Categories: Chinese
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The Back Porch Stage on Broadway

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#21. The Back Porch Stage on Broadway

- Rating: 3.5/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 904 Broadway Blvd. Kilgore, Texas
- Categories: American
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Pizza King

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#20. Pizza King

- Rating: 3.6/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1100 East Marshall Ave. Longview, Texas
- Categories: Pizza
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Pho Vietnamese Restaurant

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#19. Pho Vietnamese Restaurant

- Rating: 3.6/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 417 North High St. Longview, Texas
- Categories: Vietnamese
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Lizzy's Diner

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#18. Lizzy's Diner

- Rating: 3.7/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1301 Judson Road Longview, Texas
- Categories: Diners, Comfort Food, Breakfast & Brunch
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Tacos Goyo

10 / 26

#17. Tacos Goyo

- Rating: 3.8/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 717 Hwy 31 Longview, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
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City Diner

11 / 26

#16. City Diner

- Rating: 3.9/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1226 West Marshall Ave. Longview, Texas
- Categories: Diners
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Jucy's Hamburgers

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#15. Jucy's Hamburgers

- Rating: 3.9/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 816 West Marshall Ave. Longview, Texas
- Categories: Burgers
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Bodacious Bar-B-Q

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#14. Bodacious Bar-B-Q

- Rating: 3.9/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 904 North 6th St. Longview, Texas
- Categories: Barbecue, Salad, Sandwiches
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Jucys Hamburgers

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#13. Jucys Hamburgers

- Rating: 3.9/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2701 North Eastman Road Longview, Texas
- Categories: American, Burgers
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Hot Dog Express

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#12. Hot Dog Express

- Rating: 4.0/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 106 East Marshall Ave. Longview, Texas
- Categories: Fast food
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The Char-Burger Stock-Ade

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#11. The Char-Burger Stock-Ade

- Rating: 4.1/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 206 North Kilgore St. Kilgore, Texas
- Categories: Burgers
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Slim Chickens

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#10. Slim Chickens

- Rating: 4.1/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 204 East Loop 281 Longview, Texas
- Categories: Chicken Wings
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El Rincon

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#9. El Rincon

- Rating: 4.2/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1709 South Mobberly Ave. Longview, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, Salad
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COFFEE Mill

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#8. COFFEE Mill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2001 Gilmer Road Longview, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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Pietro's Neigborhood Pizzeria & Cafe

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#7. Pietro's Neigborhood Pizzeria & Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2418 Gilmer Road Longview, Texas
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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Box Car Barbeque

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#6. Box Car Barbeque

- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2902A Gilmer Road Longview, Texas
- Categories: Barbecue
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It'll Do Deli

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#5. It'll Do Deli

- Rating: 4.5/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 716 West Marshall Ave. Longview, Texas
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Comfort Food
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Bodacious Bar-B-Q

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#4. Bodacious Bar-B-Q

- Rating: 4.5/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2227 South Mobberly Ave. Longview, Texas
- Categories: Barbecue, Salad, Sandwiches
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Downtown D'Lites Cafe

24 / 26

#3. Downtown D'Lites Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 103 North Kilgore St. Kilgore, Texas
- Categories: Cafes
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Deb's Downtown Cafe

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#2. Deb's Downtown Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 103 West Tyler Ave. Longview, Texas
- Categories: Cafes
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Los Papagallo's

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#1. Los Papagallo's

- Rating: 4.7/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1620 South Green St. Longview, Texas
- 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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