Highest-rated cheap eats in Danville by diners

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September 3, 2025
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Highest-rated cheap eats in Danville 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 Danville 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.

1 / 7
El Toro

#7. El Toro

- Rating: 3.6/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 619 South Gilbert St. Danville, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican
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2 / 7
La Potosina Restaurant

#6. La Potosina Restaurant

- Rating: 3.6/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 215 South Gilbert St. Danville, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Seafood
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3 / 7
Green Jade Chinese Restaurant

#5. Green Jade Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1628 Georgetown Road Tilton, Illinois
- Categories: Chinese
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4 / 7
Green Island Chinese Restaurant

#4. Green Island Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11 North Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois
- Categories: Chinese
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5 / 7
Gross' Burgers

#3. Gross' Burgers

- Rating: 4.2/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 25 Henderson St. Danville, Illinois
- Categories: Sandwiches, Burgers, fast food
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I & I State Line Tavern

#2. I & I State Line Tavern

- Rating: 4.5/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4015 East Main St. Danville, Illinois
- Categories: New American
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7 / 7
Tacos Y Nieves Calvillo

#1. Tacos Y Nieves Calvillo

- Rating: 4.6/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 501 North Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois
- 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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