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Highest-rated cheap eats in Midland 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 Midland 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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#28. Taco Villa

Taco Villa

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#28. Taco Villa

- Rating: 3.2/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4411 Andrews Hwy Midland, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, fast food, Mexican
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#27. Rosa's Caf茅 & Tortilla Factory

Rosa's Caf茅 & Tortilla Factory

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#27. Rosa's Caf茅 & Tortilla Factory

- Rating: 3.2/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 903 Andrews Hwy Midland, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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#26. Potbelly

Potbelly

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#26. Potbelly

- Rating: 3.2/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1401 North Loop 250 West Space C-1 Midland, Texas
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, fast food
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#25. Cicis Pizza

Cicis Pizza

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#25. Cicis Pizza

- Rating: 3.2/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2106 Rankin Hwy Midland, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Kids Activities, Buffets
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#23. Rusty Taco

Rusty Taco

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#23. Rusty Taco

- Rating: 3.5/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3303 North Midkiff Road Midland, Texas
- Categories: Tacos, Breakfast & Brunch
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#22. Mulberry Cafe

Mulberry Cafe

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#22. Mulberry Cafe

- Rating: 3.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2101 West Wadley Midland, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Sandwiches
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#21. Garelys Mexican Restaurant

Garelys Mexican Restaurant

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#21. Garelys Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 3.5/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 503 East Interstate 20 Ste 124 Midland, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#20. Oscar's Super Burrito

Oscar's Super Burrito

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#20. Oscar's Super Burrito

- Rating: 3.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4306 Neely Ave. Midland, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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#19. Taqueria Jalisco Midland

Taqueria Jalisco Midland

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#19. Taqueria Jalisco Midland

- Rating: 3.6/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4416 Briarwood Ave. Ste 100 Midland, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#18. La Carreta Loncheria

La Carreta Loncheria

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#18. La Carreta Loncheria

- Rating: 3.6/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1900 Garden City Hwy Midland, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#17. Great Wall

Great Wall

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#17. Great Wall

- Rating: 3.7/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2215 North Midland Drive Midland, Texas
- Categories: Chinese
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#16. Carambas Spanish Inn Kitchen

Carambas Spanish Inn Kitchen

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#16. Carambas Spanish Inn Kitchen

- Rating: 3.7/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3116 West Front St. Midland, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#15. Addie's Diner

Addie's Diner

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#15. Addie's Diner

- Rating: 3.8/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 304 East Florida Ave. Midland, Texas
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#14. JumBurrito

JumBurrito

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#14. JumBurrito

- Rating: 3.9/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4509 North Midkiff Road Midland, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#13. Murray's Restaurant & Deli

Murray's Restaurant & Deli

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#13. Murray's Restaurant & Deli

- Rating: 4.0/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3211 West Wadley Ave. Midland, Texas
- Categories: Delis
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#12. Bob's Better Burger

Bob's Better Burger

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#12. Bob's Better Burger

- Rating: 4.0/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3417 Thomason Drive Midland, Texas
- Categories: Fast food
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#11. Tea2Go TeaN'ergy - Midland Borgata

Tea2Go TeaN'ergy - Midland Borgata

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#11. Tea2Go TeaN'ergy - Midland Borgata

- Rating: 4.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3415 North Lp 250 West Ste 307 Midland, Texas
- Categories: Tea Rooms, Cafes
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#10. Super Taco

Super Taco

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#10. Super Taco

- Rating: 4.1/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 401 East Florida Ave. Midland, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#9. Micaela's On The Go

Micaela's On The Go

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#9. Micaela's On The Go

- Rating: 4.1/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4411 Illinois Ave. Ste A1 Midland, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#8. Sun Wok

Sun Wok

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#8. Sun Wok

- Rating: 4.3/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2410 Rankin Hwy Ste 108 Midland, Texas
- Categories: Chinese
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#7. Pollos Asados Rio Grande

Pollos Asados Rio Grande

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#7. Pollos Asados Rio Grande

- Rating: 4.3/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3709 West Wall St. Midland, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#6. Don Tomas Cafe

Don Tomas Cafe

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#6. Don Tomas Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3415 North Loop 250 West Ste 203 Midland, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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#5. Riley's Bar & Grill

Riley's Bar & Grill

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#5. Riley's Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3421 West Wall St. Midland, Texas
- Categories: American, Dive Bars
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#4. Tall City Bistro

Tall City Bistro

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#4. Tall City Bistro

- Rating: 4.6/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 400 West Illinois Ave. Ste 195 Midland, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
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#3. El Banquete

El Banquete

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#3. El Banquete

- Rating: 4.6/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1802 Rankin Hwy Midland, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#2. Candilejas

Candilejas

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#2. Candilejas

- Rating: 4.6/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 701 South Marienfeld Midland, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#1. Vidal's Old-Fashioned Burgers

Vidal's Old-Fashioned Burgers

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#1. Vidal's Old-Fashioned Burgers

- Rating: 4.7/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1200 North Lamesa Road Midland, Texas
- Categories: Burgers
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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.