Dining out in Los Angeles can be an expensive activity. Even as inflation and restaurant operating costs continue to rise, eating well doesn’t have to break the bank. LA’s options are incredibly vast, with Okinawan onigiri in Koreatown, Taiwanese fan tuan in Monterey Park, and smoky carne asada in Cypress Park, every neighborhood throughout the Southland has a spot serving delicious and reasonably priced fare.
Here are some of the best budget-friendly restaurants in Los Angeles. Baja Subs Market & Deli The Sri Lankan menu is the star at the unassuming Baja Subs, which leans into Mexican food, takeaway corner store items, and Southeast Asian food alike. Diners will be hard-pressed to find a menu item over $16.
Expect easy service at the steam table counter and browse the market side before going home. Also featured in: The 21 Best Indian and South Asian Restaurants in Los Angeles The 25 Essential Restaurants in the San Fernando Valley Super Burger A quick exit from the 210 Freeway puts one at Super Burger within minutes. Once there, order classic cheeseburgers, pastrami, chili cheese fries, or the deep-fried fish burger prepared by longtime owners Jean and Ben Khe.
The cheeseburger is $7.95, while the $15.95 chicken teriyaki with rice and veggies can easily feed two.
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