Cheap Eats

SFReview

Either order a bunch of tacos at Tacos El Muchacho Alegre in Napa or ask for the very popular off-menu torta ahogada.

Christina Julian

September 14, 2022

SFGuide

From garlic noodles with five-spice chicken to thick, cheesy pupusas, here are 23 great meals you can get for under $15.

Julia Chen, Lani Conway & Kat Hong

May 11, 2022

SFReview

Bini’s Kitchen is a Nepali restaurant in SoMa serving excellent momos and lunch combo plates.

Lani Conway

January 20, 2022

SFReview

Bakesale Betty in Temescal makes the best fried chicken sandwich in Oakland, if not the world.

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Lani Conway

SFReview

Tons of beers on tap and homemade sausage is what you’ll find at Hogwash in Lower Nob Hill.

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Will Kamensky

SFReview

Cordon Bleu is a Vietnamese lunch counter in Lower Nob Hill where you can eat a lot of food for cheap. Make sure you get the five spice chicken.

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Will Kamensky

SFReview

One of the city’s most underrated burrito joints.

Team Infatuation

January 14, 2022

SFReview

Garaje in SoMa does three things well: beer, sports, and Mexican food stuffed with french fries and guacamole.

SFReview

Nick’s Crispy Tacos in Russian Hill makes solid tacos and excellent guacamole.

SFReview

Nook is a solidly priced, reliable neighborhood cafe and wine bar in Russian Hill.

SFReview

Oren's serves great hummus and skewers in Palo Alto.

SFReview

Back A Yard is one of our top cheap eats hangs in the Bay Area.

SFReview

Brenda’s serves some solid breakfast and brunch food with a New Orleans twist.

SFReview

Late at night in the Mission, craving that NYC slice? Here's your answer.

SFReview

Ignore Tacorgasmico's terrible name, and enjoy the affordable and delicious Mexican food.

SFReview

It’s all about the arepas at Venezuelan spot Pica Pica in the Mission.

SFReview

Berkeley’s Top Dog is an institution: an anarchist hole-in-the-wall that serves incredible hot dogs late into the night.

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Amy Clark

SFReview

Pho K & K in Berkeley is your go-to for a hangover curing Vietnamese brunch or an affordable, casual dinner.

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Amy Clark

SFReview

Lai Hong Lounge in Chinatown is an old-school banquet hall with solid dim sum that’s great for big groups.

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Will Kamensky

SFReview

The best little taco shop in the Marina. Don't tell anyone we told you.