Where do you eat when you're on a budget and get the best food?

We will answer that question with help from Yelp, who released their list of "Best Cheap Eats in Every State." When you think of cheap eats, you probably think of the local fast food spot closest to your house. Well, it doesn't have to be. 

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According to Insider"To identify the best "cheap eats" restaurants in every state, Yelp ranked businesses in the restaurant category that were listed as $ — the lowest price ranking on Yelp — using a number of factors, including the total volume and ratings of reviews. All the restaurants on the list had passing health scores and were marked open on Yelp as of July 31, 2023." 

Named Best Cheap Eats in Idaho: 

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Tangos Empanadas is Yelp's title of Best Cheap Eats in Idaho. They also received a similar award from Boise Weekly. Tango Empanadas is no stranger to success. They have been highlighted on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives on the Food Network, and more. 

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If Tangos Empanadas isn't on your radar, but you still want quality food for less. Tripadvisor released this list of the Best Cheap Eats in Boise. You can find something on here that will feed that craving. 

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Did you know that Tangos Empanadas was featured on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives? So were 14 other restaurants. You can see them all right here. 

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