Cheap Eats

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Constanso’s in the Bayview serves ginormous sandwiches that are just $6 apiece.

Julia Chen

September 21, 2023

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Tacos del Barrio serves up Mexico City-style tacos—they're the best in the city.

Ricky Rodriguez

August 2, 2023

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Palmyra is a low-key spot for comforting Syrian food in the Lower Haight.

Ricky Rodriguez

July 12, 2023

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King’s Thai Cuisine in the Richmond makes solid Thai food and is open late into the night.

Ricky Rodriguez

May 24, 2023

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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

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Souvla is an excellent fast-casual Greek spot with multiple locations throughout San Francisco.

Julia Chen

August 22, 2022

Guide

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

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

Lani Conway

January 20, 2022

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One of the city’s most underrated burrito joints.

Team Infatuation

January 14, 2022

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

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

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

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

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Lani Conway

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A casual taco spot in SoMa with lots of outdoor seating, Uno Dos Tacos doesn’t have amazing food, but it’s perfect for your next work team outing.

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

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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

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Don't let the people in Brenda's brunch line find out about the goodness going down at her second location.

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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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

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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