The Best Hole in the Wall Restaurants in Yakima, As Recommended by Real LOCALS

There you are: Searching for the best food in Yakima but not looking to eat at a 'fancy' place. Here's your list, recommended by real Yakima locals who know good food!

These aren't recommendations for national chain restaurants, and best yet, each restaurant in the list below is actually on the list of affordable places to eat.

Here's an insider's tip from Redditors in Yakima: Sometimes in Yakima, you'll find out that the best places to get a good meal is located inside a gas station!

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9 Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants in Yakima Locals Especially Love

Rocky Mart

1003 W Nob Hill Blvd

Locals love this relatively undiscovered restaurant inside the Rocky Mart gas station. They are known "for some boss Indian food made by one of the owners." They do not have a website.

Ariel’s Taqueria

807 W Nob Hill Blvd

Ariel's is a hidden gem place to get yummy Mexican food. The even offer street tacos for 2 bucks! It might seem kind of hard to get in there because it looks like a small residential house; just remember that you have to park in the back. They don't have a website.

Panaderia Delicias

2301 W Nob Hill Blvd and 1705 Fruitvale Blvd

Panaderia Delicias comes highly recommended for their pastries.

Flightline Convenience Center

2805 W Washington Ave

Flightline Kitchen inside a Texaco makes the cut because of their chicken, beef, and pork teriyaki. They don't have a website though.

Famous Burger & Teriyaki Sandwich

401 W Lincoln Ave

Famous Burger & Teriyaki Sandwich is a local favorite hidden gem because of their large portions of food, plus they have smoothies on the menu.

The Dutch

214 N 6th Ave

The Little Dutch Inn is a great place to get meals with large portions including huge slices of toast, plus their food, sauces, and condiments are made from scratch. Locals also love going there because it feels like you're going to the Cheers bar from that TV show!

The Warehouse Sports Bar and Grill

402 S 11th Ave

Warehouse is one of the most underrated places to get a good meal in Yakima, from the big, juicy burgers to the cocktails. It's also a fun place to do karaoke on the weekends.

Joy Garden

3710 Fruitvale Blvd

Local fans of Joy Garden say they have delicious homemade Korean, Japanese, and Chinese food. It's also an awesome place to get hard-to-find Korean snacks, like Korean Rice Wine!

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Ay Caramba

1300 N 40th Ave #107

One of the best places to get an enchilada, rice, and beans in town! It's a hidden gem that locals in the know like to keep to themselves.

Ron's Tacos & Burgers

1529 W Lincoln Ave

is a quirky walk-up burger stand. They are very popular place where locals flock to get taco salads, grilled cheese, and a bag of "mixed fries", too. Warning: the soft serve ice cream cones are HUMONGOUS. They don't have a website.

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If you're looking for the best recommended hole-in-the-wall spots outside of Yakima, try these:

• Zac’s Zzas Pizza in Gleed, 3120 Mapleway Rd
• Topp Stop gas station in Toppenish, 321 S Elm St
• Fernando’s in Tieton, 802 Wisconsin Ave
• Chinese Gourmet Garden in Selah, 106 N 1st St