Cheap Eats

by Citysearch_Staff - 0 Reviews - 2,644 Lists

Updated: January 01, 2002

Dollars and sense: Cheap restaurants are everywhere. Great ones are not. Let our critics do the legwork for you.

On this page:Cheap Mexican Food, Cheap American Food, Cheap Eclectic and International Food, Little Italy: $24 in 24 hours.

Cheap Mexican Food

  1. 1 3.5 Star Rating: Average Old Town Mexican Cafe
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    2489 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110 (map)

  2. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Santanas Mexican Food
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    1525 Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110 (map)

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Miguel's Cocina
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    2912 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106 (map)

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Candelas Restaurant
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    416 Third Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)

    Free appetizers during happy hour are a great way to sample this sophisticated cuisine.

  5. 5 3.5 Star Rating: Average El Indio Mexican Restaurant
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    3695 INDIA ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92103 (map)

    Better food than any of the fancier Mexican eateries, plus a fun outdoor patio.

Cheap American Food

  1. 6 1 Star Rating: Poor The Cottage
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    7202 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037 (map)

    Cheap eats in La Jolla? Yes, it's true.

  2. 7 Sammy's Woodfired Pizza -- Temecula
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    40820 Winchester Rd., Temecula, CA 92591 (map)

    Pizza, pasta and salads continue to impress at this local, casual dining spot which also features a tapas menu and full bar.

  3. 8 4 Star Rating: Recommended Wine Lover
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    3968 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103 (map)

    Nibbles are a bargain if you order wine.

  4. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended Pizza Nova
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    5050 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92106 (map)

  5. 10 4 Star Rating: Recommended Crowne Plaza-San Diego Mission
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    2270 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA 92108 (map)

  6. 11 3.5 Star Rating: Average McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - San Diego
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    675 L St, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)

  7. 12 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Cafe On Park
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    3831 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103 (map)

Cheap Eclectic and International Food

  1. 13 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Chin's Szechwan Restaurant
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    9355 Kearny Mesa Rd, San Diego, CA 92126 (map)

  2. 14 3.5 Star Rating: Average Pick Up Stix
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    3737 Murphy Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92123 (map)

  3. 15 4 Star Rating: Recommended Turquoise Street Bistro
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    873 Turquoise St, Pacific Beach, CA 92109 (map)

  4. 16 Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill
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    1010 Second Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)

    Casual, fast-food dining chain features teriyaki dishes and other Japanese favorites like spring rolls and shrimp tempura.

Little Italy: $24 in 24 hours

  1. 17 3 Star Rating: Average Mimmo's Italian Village
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    1743 India St, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)

    The the Italian special for just $6.99.

  2. 18 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Extraordinary Desserts
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    1430 Union St, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)

    Grab a cup of coffee and one of Krasne's famous pastries for just $5 before 11am.

  3. 19 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Waterfront Bar & Grill
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    2044 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)

    they serve up one of the best burgers in town for just $6.90.