2 Arizona restaurants named best for 'cheap eats.' See which made the list, plus 10 others
Lucky for you, Arizona has a slate of options where you can enjoy a delicious meal and avoid breaking the bank. Yelp recently compiled a list of top 50 cheap eats in the United States and Canada. Two metro Phoenix restaurants — Bongiorno Bagels in Gilbert and Luana's Coffee & Beer in Phoenix — made the list.
"From frugal finds to beloved classics, these spots will leave you feeling satisfied without breaking the bank," Yelp wrote.
Here's what to know about the metro Phoenix cheap eats Yelp highlighted and a few others recommended by Arizona Republic dining reporters.
100 metro Phoenix essentials: These are the best Arizona restaurants to try in 2025
This East Valley breakfast and lunch spot was started by New Yorkers looking to replicate the authentic big city bagels and delis they loved.
"This family-owned business makes their bagel with New York water, bringing the most authentic NY-style bagels," Yelp's list states. "The Bongiorno made with fresh mozzarella and a generous amount of chicken is what Yelpers dream about."
This combination coffee house and dive bar in midtown Phoenix serves a variety of breakfast and lunch classics, like sandwiches pizzas and salads.
"Luana's serves a 'B.Y.O Breakfast Sandwich' where you can choose your choice of bread, protein, cheese, and aioli," the Yelp list explained. "Their French toast is also locally baked, thick and affordable for those with a sweet tooth."
Details: 1502 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix. luanascoffee.com.
The Arizona Republic's dining team scoured metro Phoenix for the 100 essential restaurants. Here are 10 of those restaurants that serve high quality dishes at fast food prices:
Asadero Norte de Sonora: This family-owned Mexican restaurant in central Phoenix offers tacos a la carte for just $1.90 each.
The Chuckbox: The Tempe staple has served generations of ASU students since the 70s. The most expensive item on the menu is the Double Great Big One burger, which comprises two ½-pound burger patties, for a full pound of ground beef, for $12.05.
DeFalco's Italian Grocery: There's no shortage of mouthwatering goodness to try at DeFalco's Italian Grocery, from house made pastas to pizzas to calzones.
Estero Beach Tacos: Jorge Picos' taco trailer was voted Top Taco by readers for two years in a row. If that's not enough to convince you, catch him at Park West Market every Saturday to try his tacos for yourself.
Fry Bread House: Everything on Fry Bread House's menu is under $20, and filling enough to make a truly satisfying meal.
Green New American Vegetarian: Whether you're vegan or not, Green New American is a great place to grab a healthy bite at a low price.
New Garden Restaurant: New Garden offers a large selection of American-style Chinese dishes at low prices — no item on the menu exceeds $15.
Phoenix Blue Fin: Phoenix Blue Fin Japanese restaurant offers an array of chicken, beef, pork, veggie and seafood dishes, such as panko chicken, katsu pork, vegetable yakisoba, coconut shrimp and crab salad with avocado.
Supreme Shawarma: This family-run Iraqi restaurant in Chandler offers chicken and beef kabab and shawarma wraps for less than $10 each.
ZK Grill: ZK Grill offers a large menu of affordable Iranian dishes. Specials include ghormeh sabzi, a Persian herb stew with parsley, leeks, red kidney beans, beef chunks and a side of rice.
Yelp Elites, a group of top Yelpers who highlight local businesses and build community, helped make this list.
"We identified businesses in the restaurant and one dollar sign categories, then ranked those spots based on the volume and ratings of reviews given by Yelp Elite Squad members for each business. "
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