Highest-rated cheap eats in Huntington 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 Huntington 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.
#19. Rio Grande
- Rating: 2.6/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 914 4th Ave. Huntington, West Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American
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#18. China House
- Rating: 2.7/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5636 US Rt 60 East Ste 6 Huntington, West Virginia
- Categories: Chinese, Buffets
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#17. Davis' Place
- Rating: 3.1/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 801 8th St. Road Huntington, West Virginia
- Categories: Burgers
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#16. China Garden Buffet
- Rating: 3.2/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 804 6th Ave. Huntington, West Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
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#15. D.P. Dough
- Rating: 3.4/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1520 4th Ave. Huntington, West Virginia
- Categories: Fast food, Pizza
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#14. No. 1 Kitchen
- Rating: 3.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1669 Washington Ave. Huntington, West Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
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#13. Pita Pit
- Rating: 3.6/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1216 4th Ave. Huntington, West Virginia
- Categories: Sandwiches, Mediterranean, fast food
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#12. Stewarts Original Hot Dogs
- Rating: 3.7/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2445 Fifth Ave. Huntington, West Virginia
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Burgers, Sandwiches
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#11. El Ranchito
- Rating: 3.8/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1325 Hal Greer Blvd. Huntington, West Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
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#10. Cam's Ham
- Rating: 4.1/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 809 1st St. Huntington, West Virginia
- Categories: Sandwiches, Diners, American
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#9. Frostop Drive-In
- Rating: 4.2/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1449 Hal Greer Blvd. Huntington, West Virginia
- Categories: American
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#8. Tequila Grill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5636 US Rt 60 East Huntington, West Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
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#7. Penn Station
- Rating: 4.2/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5110 US Rte 60 Huntington, West Virginia
- Categories: Fast food, Sandwiches
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#6. Rocco's Little Italy
- Rating: 4.3/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1345 4th Ave. Huntington, West Virginia
- Categories: Italian, Diners
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#5. Central City Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 529 14th St. West Huntington, West Virginia
- Categories: Cafes
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#4. Jolly Pirate Donuts
- Rating: 4.5/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4526 East US Hwy 60 Huntington, West Virginia
- Categories: Donuts, Bakeries, Delis
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#3. Hillbilly Hot Dogs
- Rating: 4.5/5 (528 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6951 Ohio River Road Lesage, West Virginia
- Categories: Burgers, Hot Dogs, American
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#2. Midway West Drive-In
- Rating: 4.5/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 445 6th Ave. West Huntington, West Virginia
- Categories: Sandwiches, Hot Dogs, Burgers
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#1. China One
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6007 US Rt 60 East Ste 106 Barboursville, West Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
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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.