must reads

Give a Gift Subscription
Newsletters

I would like to receive the following free email newsletters:

Newsletter Signup
  1. Bridal Party
  2. Dining Out
  3. Kliman Online
  4. Photo Ops
  5. Shop Around
  6. Where & When
  7. Well+Being
  9. Learn more
Cheap Eats 2010
Order By:

2 Amys

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2011 Cheap Eats 2010 100 Best Restaurants (2011) 100 Best Restaurants (2010)
Address: 3715 Macomb St., NW, Washington, DC 20016
Neighborhood(s): Upper Northwest, Cleveland Park
T: 202-885-5700
Cuisines: Tapas/Small Plates, Pizza, Italian
Price Range: Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: This airy, kid-friendly Neapolitan-style pizza joint and wine bar sometimes feels like a rec room.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: 2 Amys 100 Best Restaurants 2012: 2 Amys Cheap Eats 2011: 2 Amys 100 Best Restaurants 2011: 2 Amys Cheap Eats 2010: 2 Amys

A & J Restaurant - Annandale

Rating:
Best Breakfasts 2012 Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011 Cheap Eats 2010 Dirt Cheap Eats (2009)
Address: 4316-B Markham St., Annandale, VA
Neighborhood(s): Annandale
T: 703.813.8181
Cuisines: Breakfast, Chinese, Cantonese, Dim Sum
Price Range: Inexpensive
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
Description: Not your everyday Northern Chinese dim sum.

Reviews:

A & J Restaurant: Best of Breakfast and Brunch 2012 Cheap Eats 2011: A&J Restaurant Annandale Cheap Eats 2010: A & J Restaurant— Annandale Dirt Cheap Eats 2009: A & J Restaurant Cheap Eats 2009: A & J Restaurant - Annandale

A & J Restaurant - Rockville

Rating:
Best Breakfasts 2012 Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2010 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 1319-C Rockville Pike , Rockville, MD 20852
Neighborhood(s): Rockville
T: 301-251-7878
Cuisines: Breakfast, Dim Sum, Cantonese, Chinese
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: Not your everyday Northern Chinese dim sum.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: A&J Restaurant Cheap Eats 2011: A&J Restaurant Rockville Cheap Eats 2010: A & J Restaurant— Rockville Dirt Cheap Eats 2009: A & J Restaurant Cheap Eats 2009: A & J Restaurant - Rockville

A Taste of Burma

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011 Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 126 Edds Lane, Sterling, VA 20165
Neighborhood(s): Sterling
T: 703-444-8510
Cuisines: Burmese
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: A Taste of Burma Cheap Eats 2011: A Taste of Burma Cheap Eats 2010: A Taste of Burma Cheap Eats 2009: A Taste of Burma Cheap Eats 2008: Taste of Burma

Afghan Famous Kabob

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011 Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 14702 Lee Hwy., Gainesville, VA 20155
T: 703-754-1600
Cuisines: Middle Eastern, Afghan
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: The grill here is tended with care.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Afghan Famous Kabob Cheap Eats 2011: Afghan Famous Kabob Cheap Eats 2010: Afghan Famous Kabob

Amma Vegetarian Kitchen - Vienna

Cheap Eats 2010 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 344 Maple Avenue East , Vienna, VA 22180
Neighborhood(s): Vienna
T: 703-938-5328
Cuisines: Vegetarian/Vegan, Indian
Price Range: Inexpensive
Description: This no-frills Southern Indian dining room turns out excellent dosas.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2011: Amma Vegetarian Kitchen Cheap Eats 2010: Amma Vegetarian Kitchen Cheap Eats 2009: Amma Indian Vegetarian Kitchen

BGR the Burger Joint - Arlington

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2010 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 3129 Lee Hwy., Arlington, VA 22201
Neighborhood(s): Arlington
T: 703-812-4705
Cuisines: American, Deli/Quick Bites
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: Myriad takes on the burger, plus excellent fries and onion rings.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2011: BGR the Burger Joint Arlington Cheap Eats 2010: BGR the Burger Joint— Arlington

BGR the Burger Joint - Bethesda

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2010 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 4827 Fairmont Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814
Neighborhood(s): Bladensburg
T: 301-358-6137
Cuisines: Deli/Quick Bites, American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: Myriad takes on the burger, plus excellent fries and onion rings.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2011: BGR the Burger Joint Bethesda Cheap Eats 2010: BGR the Burger Joint— Bethesda Cheap Eats 2009: BGR The Burger Joint Dining on a Shoestring: The Patty Wars Word of Mouth: The Burger Joint

BGR the Burger Joint - Clarendon

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2010 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 3024 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201
Neighborhood(s): Arlington
T: 703-566-1446
Cuisines: American, Deli/Quick Bites
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: Myriad takes on the burger, plus excellent fries and onion rings.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2011: BGR the Burger Joint Clarendon

BGR the Burger Joint - Dupont Circle

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2010 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 1514 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036
Neighborhood(s): Dupont Circle, Downtown
T: 202-299-1071
Cuisines: American, Deli/Quick Bites
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: Myriad takes on the burger, plus excellent fries and onion rings.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: BGR the Burger Joint Cheap Eats 2011: BGR the Burger Joint Dupont Circle Cheap Eats 2010: BGR the Burger Joint— Dupont Circle Cheap Eats 2009: BGR the Burger Joint

BGR the Burger Joint - Old Town

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2010 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 106 North Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Neighborhood(s): Alexandria, Old Town , Alexandria
T: 703-299-9791
Cuisines: American, Deli/Quick Bites
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: Myriad takes on the burger, plus excellent fries and onion rings.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2011: BGR the Burger Joint Old Town Cheap Eats 2010: BGR the Burger Joint— Old Town Cheap Eats 2009: BGR the Burger Joint

BGR the Burger Joint - Springfield

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2010 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 8420 Old Keene Mill Road, Arlington, VA 22152
Neighborhood(s): Arlington
T: 703-451-4651
Cuisines: American, Deli/Quick Bites
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: Myriad takes on the burger, plus excellent fries and onion rings.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2011: BGR the Burger Joint Springfield

Bamian Afghan Cuisine

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011 Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 5634 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041
Neighborhood(s): Falls Church, Baileys Crossroads
T: 703-820-7880
Cuisines: Middle Eastern, Afghan
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: Afghan stews and kebabs served in an elegant dining room.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Bamian Cheap Eats 2011: Bamian Cheap Eats 2010: Bamian Cheap Eats 2009: Bamian Afghan Cuisine Cheap Eats 2008: Bamian Afghan Cuisine

Bangkok 54

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011 Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 2919 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204
Neighborhood(s): Arlington
T: 703-521-4070
Cuisines: Thai
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: Spiffy cocktails, spicy Thai cooking, and a lounge-like setting.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Bangkok 54 Cheap Eats 2011: Bangkok 54 Cheap Eats 2010: Bangkok 54 Cheap Eats 2009: Bangkok 54 Cheap Eats 2008: Bangkok 54

Batik

Cheap Eats 2011 Cheap Eats 2010 Dirt Cheap Eats (2009)
Address: 200 Main St., Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Neighborhood(s): Gaithersburg
T: 301-869-8661
Cuisines: Thai, Tapas/Small Plates, Pan-Asian, Malaysian/Indonesian
Price Range: Inexpensive
Description: A stylish Kentlands spot for Asian street food.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2011: Batik Cheap Eats 2010: Batik Dining on a Shoestring: Pan-Asian to Savor Dirt Cheap Eats 2009: Batik

Bob's Noodle 66

Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 305 North Washington Street, Rockville, MD 20850
Neighborhood(s): Rockville
T: 301-315-6668
Cuisines: Chinese
Price Range: Inexpensive
Description: The terrific Taiwanese cooking surpasses the no-frills interior.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2010: Bob's Noodle 66 Cheap Eats 2009: Bob's Noodle 66 Cheap Eats 2008: Bob's Noodle 66 100 Best Restaurants 2008: Bob's Noodle 66 Dirt Cheap Eats 2007: Bob's Noodle 66

Breadline

Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 1751 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036
Neighborhood(s): Downtown
T: 202-822-8900
Cuisines: Breakfast, American, Deli/Quick Bites
Price Range: Inexpensive
Description: The lines are long at this downtown bread bakery and sandwich shop.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2010: Breadline Cheap Eats 2009: Breadline Cheap Eats 2008: Breadline Cheap Eats 2007: Breadline Breadline

Burma Road

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2010 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 617 South Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Neighborhood(s): Gaithersburg
T: 301-963-1429
Cuisines: Burmese, Chinese
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: Burmese and Chinese fusion in a soothing mint green decor.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Burma Road Cheap Eats 2011: Burma Road Cheap Eats 2010: Burma Road Cheap Eats 2009: Burma Road

Buzz - Del Ray

Happy Hour Dirt Cheap Eats (2008) Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 901 Slaters Ln. , Alexandria, VA 22314
Neighborhood(s): Alexandria, Old Town , Alexandria, Del Ray
T: 703-600-2899
Cuisines: Deli/Quick Bites, American, Breakfast
Price Range: Inexpensive
Description: At this stylish wi-fi cafe, it's cupcakes, quiches, and coffee all day.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2010: Buzz Cheap Eats 2009: Buzz Dirt Cheap Eats 2008: Buzz Great Takeout: Buzz Bakery Dining on a Shoestring: Buzz

Cafe Divan

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 1834 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20007
Neighborhood(s): Georgetown
T: 202-338-1747
Cuisines: Turkish, Middle Eastern, Breakfast
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: A snug and stylish Turkish cafe.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Cafe Divan Cheap Eats 2010: Cafe Divan Cheap Eats 2009: Cafe Divan Great Takeout: Cafe Divan Cheap Eats 2008: Cafe Divan

Café Assorti

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011 Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 1800 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201
Neighborhood(s): Arlington, Clarendon/Courthouse, Arlington
T: 703-465-0036
Cuisines: Russian/E. European, Breakfast
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: An Eastern European cafe for carb-lovers.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Café Assorti Cheap Eats 2011: Café Assorti Cheap Eats 2010: Cafe Assorti Cheap Eats 2009: Cafe Assorti

Cajun Experience - Leesburg

Cheap Eats 2011 Cheap Eats 2010 First Look
Address: 14 Loudoun St., Leesburg, VA 20175
Neighborhood(s): Leesburg
T: 703-777-6580
Cuisines: American, Cajun/Creole
Price Range: Moderate
Description: Authentic po'boys and terrific pecan pie.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2011: The Cajun Experience Leesburg Cheap Eats 2010: The Cajun Experience The Cajun Experience

Cheesetique Cheese and Wine Bar

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2010 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 2411 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA 22301
Neighborhood(s): Alexandria, Del Ray, Alexandria
T: 703-706-5300
Cuisines: Modern, Grocery Store/Market, American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: This popular cheese shop now has a wine bar.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Cheesetique Cheap Eats 2011: Cheesetique Cheese and Wine Bar Cheap Eats 2010: Cheesetique Cheese & Wine Bar Cheap Eats 2009: Cheesetique Cheese and Wine Bar Great Takeout: Cheesetique

China Bistro

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011 Cheap Eats 2010 Dirt Cheap Eats (2009)
Address: 755 Hungerford Dr., Rockville, MD 20850
Neighborhood(s): Rockville
T: 301-294-0808
Cuisines: Chinese
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: Terrific dumplings by the dozen.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: China Bistro Cheap Eats 2011: China Bistro Cheap Eats 2010: China Bistro Dirt Cheap Eats 2009: China Bistro The Needle: China Bistro

China Jade

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011 Cheap Eats 2010 Dirt Cheap Eats (2009)
Address: 16805 Crabbs Branch Way, Rockville, MD 20855
Neighborhood(s): Rockville
T: 301-963-1570
Cuisines: Szechuan, Cantonese, Chinese
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: A long and varied menu that will tempt you to keep eating long after you're full.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: China Jade Cheap Eats 2011: China Jade Cheap Eats 2010: China Jade Dirt Cheap Eats 2009: China Jade

Comet Ping Pong

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011 Cheap Eats 2010 First Look
Address: 5037 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008
Neighborhood(s): Upper Northwest, Cleveland Park
T: 202-364-0404
Cuisines: Pizza, American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: Postmodern pizza comes to Cleveland Park.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Comet Ping Pong Cheap Eats 2011: Comet Ping Pong Cheap Eats 2010: Comet Ping Pong Cheap Eats 2009: Comet Ping Pong 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Comet Ping Pong

Cosmopolitan Grill

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011 Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 7770-B Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, VA 22306
Neighborhood(s): Alexandria
T: 703-360-3660
Cuisines: Russian/E. European
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: A generous Bosnian/German cafe.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Cosmopolitan Grill Cheap Eats 2011: Cosmopolitan Grill Cheap Eats 2010: Cosmopolitan Grill Cheap Eats 2009: Cosmopolitan Grill

Cuba de Ayer

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2010 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 15446 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD 20866
Neighborhood(s): Burtonsville
T: 301-476-9622
Cuisines: South American, Cuban
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: A family-run spot for wonderfully homey Cuban fare.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Cuba de Ayer Cheap Eats 2011: Cuba de Ayer Cheap Eats 2010: Cuba de Ayer Cheap Eats 2009: Cuba de Ayer Cheap Eats 2008: Cuba de Ayer

Don Churro Cafe

Cheap Eats 2010 Dirt Cheap Eats (2009)
Address: 13905-B Metrotech Dr., Chantilly, VA 20151
Neighborhood(s): Chantilly/Centreville/Clifton
T: 703-378-1211
Cuisines: South American, Peruvian, Argentinian
Price Range: Inexpensive
Description: A warm dining room with a sprawling pan-Latin menu.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2010: Don Churro Café Dirt Cheap Eats 2009: Don Churro Cafe

Eamonn's

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2010 Dirt Cheap Eats (2008)
Address: 728 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314
Neighborhood(s): Alexandria, Alexandria, Old Town
T: 703-299-8384
Cuisines: Seafood, English/Irish/Scottish
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: This Dublin-style chipper celebrates all things fried.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Eamonn’s Cheap Eats 2010: Eamonn's Cheap Eats 2009: Eamonn's Cheap Eats 2008: Eamonn's Dirt Cheap Eats 2007: Eamonn's

El Pike (Pike Pizza)

Cheap Eats 2010 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 4111 Columbia Pike, Falls Church, VA 22044
Neighborhood(s): Falls Church
T: 703-521-3010
Cuisines: South American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Description: The outside sign says "Pike Pizza," but hearty Bolivian dishes (and weekend saltenas) are the thing here.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2011: El Pike (Pike Pizza) Cheap Eats 2010: El Pike (Pike Pizza) Cheap Eats 2009: El Pike (Pike Pizza) Cheap Eats 2008: El Pike Cheap Eats 2007: El Pike (Pike Pizza)

El Pollo Rico - Arlington

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2010 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 932 N. Kenmore Street, Arlington, VA 22201
Neighborhood(s): Arlington, Clarendon/Courthouse, Arlington
T: 703-522-3220
Cuisines: South American, Peruvian
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: This Peruvian rotisserie puts out a terrific bird.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: El Pollo Rico Cheap Eats 2011: El Pollo Rico Arlington Cheap Eats 2010: El Pollo Rico— Arlington Cheap Eats 2009: El Pollo Rico - Arlington Great Takeout: El Pollo Rico

El Pollo Rico - Wheaton

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2010 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 2517 University Blvd. , Wheaton, MD 20902
Neighborhood(s): Wheaton
T: 301-942-4419
Cuisines: South American, Peruvian
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: Back open for business at a new location.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2011: El Pollo Rico Wheaton Cheap Eats 2010: El Pollo Rico— Wheaton Cheap Eats 2009: El Pollo Rico - Wheaton Cheap Eats 2007: El Pollo Rico, Wheaton El Pollo Rico, Wheaton

Etete

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011 100 Best Restaurants (2011) Cheap Eats 2010 100 Best Restaurants (2010)
Address: 1942 Ninth St., NW, Washington, DC 20001
Neighborhood(s): U Street/Shaw
T: 202-232-7600
Cuisines: Vegetarian/Vegan, Ethiopian
Price Range: Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly, Valet Parking Available
Description: A relaxing bistro in Little Ethiopia.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Etete Cheap Eats 2011: Etete 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Etete Cheap Eats 2010: Etete 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Etete

Ethiopic

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2010 100 Best Restaurants (2011) Cheap Eats 2011 100 Best Restaurants 2012
Address: 401 H St., NE, Washington, DC 20002
Neighborhood(s): H Street NE, Capitol Hill, Northeast
T: 202-675-2066
Cuisines: Vegetarian/Vegan, Ethiopian
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: This Ethiopian spot doesn't tone down its spices.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Ethiopic 100 Best Restaurants 2012: Ethiopic Cheap Eats 2011: Ethiopic 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Ethiopic Cheap Eats 2010: Ethiopic

Figs Fine Foods

Dirt Cheap Eats (2008) Cheap Eats 2010 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 4828 Macarthur Blvd., NW, Washington, DC 20007
Neighborhood(s): Upper Northwest, Palisades
T: 202-333-7773
Cuisines: Lebanese, Middle Eastern, Grocery Store/Market
Price Range: Inexpensive
Description: A terrific Middle Eastern market/cafe.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2011: Figs Fine Foods Cheap Eats 2010: Figs Fine Foods Cheap Eats 2009: Figs Fine Foods Great Takeout: Figs Fine Food

Fire Works

Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 201 Harrison St., SE, Loudoun, VA 20175
Neighborhood(s): Leesburg
T: 703-779-8400
Cuisines: Pizza, Italian, American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Description: Free-form pies from the folks behind Tuscarora Mill.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2010: Fire Works Dining on a Shoestring: Fire Works Fireworks Pizza

Four Sisters

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 100 Best Restaurants 2012 Cheap Eats 2010 Cheap Eats 2011 100 Best Restaurants (2011) 100 Best Restaurants (2010)
Address: 8190 Strawberry Ln. , Falls Church, VA 22042
Neighborhood(s): Falls Church
T: 703-539-8566
Cuisines: Vietnamese
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: The grande dame of the area's Vietnamese restaurants.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Four Sisters 100 Best Restaurants 2012: Four Sisters Cheap Eats 2011: Four Sisters 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Four Sisters Cheap Eats 2010: Four Sisters

Full Key - Wheaton

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011 Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 2227 University Boulevard W., Silver Spring/Takoma Park, MD 20902
Neighborhood(s): Wheaton
T: 301-933-8388
Cuisines: Cantonese, Chinese
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: Don't miss the Hong Kong-style roasted meats.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Full Key Cheap Eats 2011: Full Key Cheap Eats 2010: Full Key Cheap Eats 2009: Full Key Cheap Eats 2008: Full Key

Gamasot

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011 Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 696 Hechinger Dr., Springfield, VA 22151
Neighborhood(s): Springfield
T: 703-256-0780
Cuisines: Korean, Breakfast
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: A 24-hour Korean kitchen that specializes in rich soups.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Gamasot Cheap Eats 2011: Gamasot Cheap Eats 2010: Gamasot Cheap Eats 2009: Gamasot Cheap Eats 2008: Gamasot

Gom Ba Woo

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011 Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 7133 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003
Neighborhood(s): Annandale
T: 703-642-1577
Cuisines: Korean
Price Range: Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: One of the best places to eat in Koreatown.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Gom Ba Woo Cheap Eats 2011: Gom Ba Woo Cheap Eats 2010: Gom Ba Woo Cheap Eats 2009: Gom Ba Woo Cheap Eats 2008: Gom Ba Woo

Good Stuff Eatery

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2010 Cheap Eats 2011 Dirt Cheap Eats (2008)
Address: 303 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20003
Neighborhood(s): Capitol Hill, Southeast, Capitol Hill
T: 202-543-8222
Cuisines: American, Deli/Quick Bites
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: Top Chef alum Spike Mendelsohn's burger joint.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Good Stuff Eatery Cheap Eats 2011: Good Stuff Eatery Cheap Eats 2010: Good Stuff Eatery Cheap Eats 2009: Good Stuff Eatery Dirt Cheap Eats 2008: Good Stuff Eatery

Guajillo

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2010 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 1727 N. Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201
Neighborhood(s): Arlington, Arlington, Clarendon/Courthouse
T: 703-807-0840
Cuisines: South American, Mexican
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: A funky, tequila-fueled Mexican kitchen.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Guajillo Cheap Eats 2011: Guajillo Cheap Eats 2010: Guajillo Cheap Eats 2009: Guajillo Cheap Eats 2008: Guajillo

Himalayan Heritage

Cheap Eats 2011 Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 2305 18th St., NW, Washington, DC 20009
Neighborhood(s): Adams Morgan
T: 202-483-9300
Cuisines: Indian
Price Range: Inexpensive
Description: A nicely appointed Indian/Nepalese dining room.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2011: Himalayan Heritage Cheap Eats 2010: Himalayan Heritage Cheap Eats 2009: Himalayan Heritage

Hollywood East Cafe

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 11160 Veirs Mill Rd. , Wheaton, MD 20902
Neighborhood(s): Wheaton
T: 240-290-9988
Cuisines: Dim Sum, Chinese, Cantonese
Price Range: Inexpensive
Description: Dim Sum inside the Westfield Wheaton Shopping Center.

Reviews:

Great New Restaurants 2010: Hollywood East Cafe Hollywood East Cafe (Full Review) Cheap Eats 2010: Hollywood East Cafe on the Boulevard

Honey Pig (Gooldaegee)

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011 Cheap Eats 2010 Dirt Cheap Eats (2008)
Address: 7220-C Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003
Neighborhood(s): Annandale
T: 703-256-5229
Cuisines: Korean
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: A high-energy, 24-hour Korean barbecue parlor.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Honey Pig (Gooldaegee) Cheap Eats 2011: Honey Pig (Gooldaegee) Cheap Eats 2010: Honey Pig (Gooldaegee) Cheap Eats 2009: Honey Pig Dirt Cheap Eats 2008: Honey Pig

Hong Kong Palace

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011 Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 6387 Seven Corners Center, Falls Church, VA 22044
Neighborhood(s): Falls Church
T: 703-532-0940
Cuisines: Szechuan, Chinese, Cantonese
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: A Cantonese gem in Seven Corners Center.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Hong Kong Palace Cheap Eats 2011: Hong Kong Palace Cheap Eats 2010: Hong Kong Palace Cheap Eats 2009: Hong Kong Palace Cheap Eats 2008: Hong Kong Palace

Huong Viet

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011 Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 6785 Wilson Blvd., Falls Church, VA 22044
Neighborhood(s): Falls Church
T: 703-538-7110
Cuisines: Vietnamese
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: An Eden Center favorite for regional dishes not found in your typical Vietnamese eatery.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Huong Viet Cheap Eats 2011: Huong Viet Cheap Eats 2010: Huong Viet Cheap Eats 2009: Huong Viet Cheap Eats 2008: Huong Viet

Irene's Restaurant

Dirt Cheap Eats (2009) Cheap Eats 2010 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 601 Second St., Laurel, MD 20707
Neighborhood(s): Laurel
T: 301-362-3371
Cuisines: South American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Description: The excellent baliadas are some of the best dining values in the area.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2011: Irene's Restaurant Cheap Eats 2010: Irene's Restaurant Dirt Cheap Eats 2009: Irene's Restaurant

Jaymar Colombian Breeze

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011 Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 348 Main St., Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Neighborhood(s): Gaithersburg
T: 301-869-0023
Cuisines: South American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Jaymar Colombian Breeze Cheap Eats 2011: Jaymar Colombian Breeze Cheap Eats 2010: Jaymar Colombian Breeze Cheap Eats 2009: Jaymar Colombian Breeze

Joe's Noodle House

Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 1488-C Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852
Neighborhood(s): Rockville
T: 301-881-5518
Cuisines: Vegetarian/Vegan, Szechuan, Chinese
Price Range: Inexpensive
Description: Look past the grubby exterior--this is some of the best Szechuan cooking in the area.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2010: Joe's Noodle House Cheap Eats 2009: Joe's Noodle House Cheap Eats 2008: Joe's Noodle House Cheap Eats 2008: Joe's Noodle House Cheap Eats 2007: Joe's Noodle House

KBQ Real Barbecue

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011 Cheap Eats 2010 Dirt Cheap Eats (2008)
Address: 12500 Fairwood Pkwy., Suite B-1, Bowie, MD 20720
Neighborhood(s): Bowie
T: 301-352-8111
Cuisines: Southern, American, Barbecue
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: The closest thing to backwoods barbecue you'll find without heading to the country.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: KBQ Real Barbecue Cheap Eats 2011: KBQ Real Barbecue Cheap Eats 2010: KBQ Real Barbecue Cheap Eats 2009: KBQ Real Barbeque Dirt Cheap Eats 2008: KBQ Real Barbecue

Kabob n Karahi

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011 Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 15521 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring/Takoma Park, MD 20905
Neighborhood(s): Silver Spring/Takoma Park
T: 301-879-0044
Cuisines: Middle Eastern, Afghan
Price Range: Inexpensive
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
Description: This Cloverly kebab house is the real deal.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Kabob n Karahi Cheap Eats 2011: Kabob n Karahi Chep Eats 2010: Kabob n Karahi

Kabul Kabob House

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2010 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 514 Van Dorn St., Alexandria, VA 22203
Neighborhood(s): Alexandria
T: 703-751-1833
Cuisines: Middle Eastern, Afghan
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: The cooked-to-order kebabs are worth the wait.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Kabul Kabob House Cheap Eats 2011: Kabul Kabob House Cheap Eats 2010: Kabul Kabob House Cheap Eats 2009: Kabul Kabob House Cheap Eats 2008: Kabul Kabob House

Kotobuki

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2010 100 Best Restaurants (2010)
Address: 4822 MacArthur Blvd., NW, Washington, DC 20016
Neighborhood(s): Upper Northwest, Palisades
T: 202-281-6679
Cuisines: Sushi, Japanese
Price Range: Inexpensive
Description: No teriyaki or tempura here--just high-quality sushi at bargain prices.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2010: Kotobuki 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Kotobuki Cheap Eats 2009: Kotobuki 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Kotobuki Cheap Eats 2008: Kotobuki

La Caraqueña

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011 Cheap Eats 2010 Dirt Cheap Eats (2008)
Address: 300 W. Broad St., Falls Church, VA
Neighborhood(s): Falls Church
T: 703-533-0076
Cuisines: South American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: La Caraqueña Cheap Eats 2011: La Caraqueña Cheap Eats 2010: La Caraqueña Cheap Eats 2009: La Caraquena La Caraquena

La Limeña

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2010 Cheap Eats 2011 100 Best Restaurants 2012
Address: 765-B Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20850
Neighborhood(s): Rockville
T: 301-424-8066
Cuisines: South American, Peruvian
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: The plastic utensils may say fast food, but the cooking befits white tablecloths.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: La Limeña 100 Best Restaurants 2012: La Limeña Cheap Eats 2011: La Limeña Cheap Eats 2010: La Limeña Cheap Eats 2009: La Limena

La Sirenita

Rating:
Best Breakfasts 2012 Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011 Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 4911 Edmonston Rd., Hyattsville, MD 20781
Neighborhood(s): Hyattsville
T: 301-864-0188
Cuisines: South American, Mexican, Breakfast
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: The Mexican cooking at this Riverdale diner is the real deal.

Reviews:

La Sirenita: Best of Breakfast and Brunch 2012 Cheap Eats 2012: La Sirenita Cheap Eats 2011: La Sirenita Cheap Eats 2010: La Sirenita Cheap Eats 2009: La Sirenita

Lebanese Butcher & Restaurant

Cheap Eats 2010 Dirt Cheap Eats (2009)
Address: 150 Hillwood Ave., Falls Church, VA 22046
Neighborhood(s): Falls Church
T: 703-533-2903
Cuisines: Middle Eastern, Lebanese, Grocery Store/Market
Price Range: Inexpensive
Description: Go for anything lamb at this hybrid butcher shop/restaurant.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2010: Lebanese Butcher & Restaurant Dirt Cheap Eats 2009: Lebanese Butcher & Restaurant Cheap Eats 2009: Lebanese Butcher & Restaurant Dirt Cheap Eats 2008: Lebanese Butcher & Restaurant Cheap Eats 2008: Lebanese Butcher

Maiwand Kabob, Burtonsville

Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 15508 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD 20707
Neighborhood(s): Burtonsville
T: 301-421-9251
Cuisines: Afghan
Price Range: Inexpensive
Description: An Afghan mini-chain.

Reviews:

No reviews yet

Maiwand Kabob, Columbia

Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 5467 Harpers Farm Rd., Columbia, MD 21044
Neighborhood(s): Columbia
T: 410-992-7754
Cuisines: Middle Eastern, Afghan
Price Range: Inexpensive
Description: An Afghan mini-chain.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2010: Maiwand Kabob Cheap Eats 2009: Maiwand Kabob Word of Mouth: Maiwand Kabob

Malaysia Kopitiam

Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 1827 M St. NW, Washington, DC 20036
Neighborhood(s): Dupont Circle, Downtown
T: 202-833-6232
Cuisines: Malaysian/Indonesian
Price Range: Inexpensive
Description: What this downtown dining room lacks in ambiance, it makes up for with bright, vibrant flavors.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2010: Malaysia Kopitiam Cheap Eats 2009: Malaysia Kopitiam Cheap Eats 2008: Malaysia Kopitiam 100 Best Restaurants 2008: Malaysia Kopitiam Dirt Cheap Eats 2007: Malaysia Kopitiam

Mandalay Restaurant & Café

Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 930 Bonifant St., Silver Spring/Takoma Park, MD 20910
Neighborhood(s): Silver Spring/Takoma Park
T: 301-585-0500
Cuisines: Vegetarian/Vegan, Burmese
Price Range: Inexpensive
Description: Elements of Thai, Chinese, and Indian cooking come together in Burmese cuisine.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2010: Mandalay Restaurant & Café Cheap Eats 2009: Mandalay Restaurant & Cafe Cheap Eats 2008: Mandalay Restaurant & Café Cheap Eats 2007: Mandalay Mandalay

Mia's Pizzas

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2010 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 4926 Cordell Ave , Bethesda, MD 20814
Neighborhood(s): Bethesda/Glen Echo
T: 301-718-6427
Cuisines: Pizza, Italian, American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: Fabulous gourmet pies.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Mia’s Pizzas Cheap Eats 2011: Mia's Pizzas Cheap Eats 2010: Mia's Pizzas Cheap Eats 2009: Mia's Pizzas Cheap Eats 2008: Mia's Pizzas

Michael's Noodles

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011 Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 10038 Darnestown Rd., Rockville, MD 20850
Neighborhood(s): Rockville
T: 301-738-0370
Cuisines: Szechuan, Cantonese, Chinese
Price Range: Inexpensive
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
Description: The house-made noodles and soups are top-notch, and the kitchen also puts out excellent Taiwanese, Szechuan, and dim sum dishes.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Michael's Noodles Cheap Eats 2011: Michael's Noodles Cheap Eats 2010: Michael's Noodles Cheap Eats 2009: Michael's Noodles Cheap Eats 2008: Michael's Noodles

Minerva Indian Cuisine - Chantilly

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 14513-B Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, Chantilly, VA 20151
Neighborhood(s): Chantilly/Centreville/Clifton
T: 703-378-7778
Cuisines: Vegetarian/Vegan, Indian
Price Range: Inexpensive
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2010: Minerva Indian Cuisine — Chantilly Cheap Eats 2009: Minerva Indian Cuisine - Chantilly Cheap Eats 2008: Minerva Indian Cuisine Minerva-Chantilly

Minerva Indian Cuisine - Gaithersburg

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 16240 Frederick Rd., Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Neighborhood(s): Gaithersburg
T: 301-948-9898
Cuisines: Vegetarian/Vegan, Indian
Price Range: Inexpensive
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly

Reviews:

No reviews yet

Minerva Indian Cuisine - Herndon

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 2443-G1 Centreville Rd., Herndon, VA 20171
Neighborhood(s): Reston/Herndon
T: 703-793-3223

Minh's

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 100 Best Restaurants (2011) 100 Best Restaurants 2012 Cheap Eats 2011 Cheap Eats 2010 100 Best Restaurants (2010)
Address: 2500 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201
Neighborhood(s): Arlington, Clarendon/Courthouse, Arlington
T: 703-525-2828
Cuisines: Vietnamese
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: Bright Vietnamese flavors hide in a Clarendon office building.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Minh's 100 Best Restaurants 2012: Minh's Cheap Eats 2011: Minh's 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Minh's Cheap Eats 2010: Minh's

Muffin Man Caribbean Cafe

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2011 Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 9434 Lanham-Severn Rd., Seabrook, MD 20706
Neighborhood(s): Seabrook
T: 301-459-1144

Myanmar

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011 Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 7810-C Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA 22042
Neighborhood(s): Falls Church
T: 703-289-0013
Cuisines: Vegetarian/Vegan, Burmese
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Myanmar Cheap Eats 2011: Myanmar Cheap Eats 2010: Myanmar Cheap Eats 2009: Myanmar Cheap Eats 2008: Myanmar

Nava Thai Noodle and Grill

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011 100 Best Restaurants 2012 Cheap Eats 2010 100 Best Restaurants (2010)
Address: 11301 Fern St., Wheaton, MD 20902
Neighborhood(s): Wheaton
T: 240-430-0495
Cuisines: Thai
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: Flavors are clear, bright, and precise, making for some of the best Thai food in the area.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Nava Thai Noodle and Grill 100 Best Restaurants 2012: Nava Thai Noodle and Grill Cheap Eats 2011: Nava Thai Noodle and Grill The Needle: March 2011 Cheap Eats 2010: Nava Thai Noodle and Grill

Oohhs & Aahhs

Rating:
Dirt Cheap Eats (2008) Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 1005 U St., NW, Washington, DC 20001
Neighborhood(s): U Street/Shaw
T: 202-667-7142
Cuisines: Soul Food, Southern, American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Description: The area's best soul food kitchen.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2010: Oohhs & Ahhs Cheap Eats 2009: Oohhs & Aahhs Dirt Cheap Eats 2008: Oohhs & Aahhs Great Takeout: Oohhs and Aahhs Cheap Eats 2008: Oohhs & Aahhs

Pete's New Haven Style Apizza - Columbia Heights

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Dirt Cheap Eats (2008) Cheap Eats 2010 100 Best Restaurants (2010)
Address: 1400 Irving St., NW, Washington, DC 20010
Neighborhood(s): Mt. Pleasant/Columbia Heights
T: 202-332-7383
Cuisines: Pizza, American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: A crust that's not too thick, not too thin.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2011: Pete's New Haven Style APizza - Columbia Heights Cheap Eats 2010: Pete’s New Haven Style Apizza 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Pete's New Haven Style Apizza Cheap Eats 2009: Pete's New Haven Style Apizza 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Pete's New Haven Style Apizza

Pho 75 - Arlington

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2010 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 1721 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22209
Neighborhood(s): Arlington, Clarendon/Courthouse, Arlington
T: 703-525-7355
Cuisines: Vietnamese, Breakfast
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: This mini-chain puts out the area's best, most restorative Vietnamese soups.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2011: Pho 75 - Arlington Cheap Eats 2010: Pho 75 — Arlington Cheap Eats 2009: Pho 75 - Arlington Cheap Eats 2008: Pho 75 - Courthouse Cheap Eats 2007: Pho 75 - Rosslyn

Pho 75 - Falls Church

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2010 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 3103 Graham Rd., Falls Church, VA 22042
Neighborhood(s): Falls Church
T: 703-204-1490
Cuisines: Vietnamese, Breakfast
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: This mini-chain puts out the area's best, most restorative Vietnamese soups.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2011: Pho 75 - Falls Church Cheap Eats 2010: Pho 75 — Falls Church Cheap Eats 2009: Pho 75 - Falls Church Cheap Eats 2008: Pho 75 - Falls Church Cheap Eats 2007: Pho 75 - Falls Church

Pho 75 - Herndon

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2010 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 382 Elden St., Herndon, VA 20170
Neighborhood(s): Reston/Herndon
T: 703-471-4145
Cuisines: Vietnamese, Breakfast
Price Range: Inexpensive
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
Description: This mini-chain puts out the area's best, most restorative Vietnamese soups.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2011: Pho 75 - Herndon Cheap Eats 2010: Pho 75 — Herndon Cheap Eats 2009: Pho 75 - Herndon Cheap Eats 2008: Pho 75 - Herndon Cheap Eats 2007: Pho 75 - Herndon

Pho 75 - Langley Park

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011 Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 1510 University Blvd., East, Langley Park, MD 20783
Neighborhood(s): Langley Park
T: 301-434-7844
Cuisines: Vietnamese, Breakfast
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: This mini-chain puts out the area's best, most restorative Vietnamese soups.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Pho 75 Cheap Eats 2011: Pho 75 - Langley Park Cheap Eats 2010: Pho 75 — Langley Park Cheap Eats 2009: Pho 75 - Langley Park Cheap Eats 2008: Pho 75 - Langley Park

Pho 75 - Rockville

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2010 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 771 Hungerford Dr., Rockville, MD 20850
Neighborhood(s): Rockville
T: 301-309-8873
Cuisines: Vietnamese, Breakfast
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: This mini-chain puts out the area's best, most restorative Vietnamese soups.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2011: Pho 75 - Rockville Cheap Eats 2010: Pho 75 — Rockville Cheap Eats 2009: Pho 75 - Rockville Cheap Eats 2008: Pho 75 - Rockville Cheap Eats 2007: Pho 75 - Rockville

Pho 88

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2010 Dirt Cheap Eats (2008)
Address: 10478 Baltimore Ave., Beltsville, MD 20705
T: 301-931-8128
Cuisines: Vietnamese, Breakfast
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Pho 88 Cheap Eats 2010: Pho 88 Dirt Cheap Eats 2008: Pho 88 Cheap Eats 2008: Pho 88 Dirt Cheap Eats 2007: Pho 88

Present

Rating:
100 Best Restaurants 2012 Cheap Eats 2011 100 Best Restaurants (2011) Cheap Eats 2010 100 Best Restaurants (2010)
Address: 6678 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, VA 22042
Neighborhood(s): Falls Church
T: 703-531-1881
Cuisines: Vietnamese
Price Range: Inexpensive
Description: This Vietnamese restaurant aims for perfect.

Reviews:

100 Best Restaurants 2012: Present Cheap Eats 2011: Present 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Present Cheap Eats 2010: Present 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Present

Pueblo Viejo

Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 10820-E Rhode Island Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705
Neighborhood(s): Beltsville
T: 301-595-5955
Cuisines: Salvadoran, Mexican
Price Range: Inexpensive

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2010: Pueblo Viejo

Punk's Backyard Grill

Happy Hour Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 2188 Annapolis Mall, Annapolis, MD 21401
Neighborhood(s): Annapolis
T: 410-571-7744
Cuisines: American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Description: This fast-casual spot is like walking into a patio cookout.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2010: Punk's Backyard Grill Cheap Eats 2009: Punk's Backyard Grill

Pupatella

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011 Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 5104 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22205
Neighborhood(s): Arlington, Ballston, Arlington
T: 571-312-7230
Cuisines: Pizza, Italian, Deli/Quick Bites
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: Formerly a bright red food cart, this Neapolitan pizza joint now has a permanent home in Arlington.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Pupatella Cheap Eats 2011: Pupatella Great New Restaurants 2010: Pupatella Dining on a Shoestring: Pupatella Cheap Eats 2010: Pupatella

Rabieng

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2010 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 5892 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041
Neighborhood(s): Falls Church
T: 703-671-4222
Cuisines: Thai
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: The more rustic offshoot of gilded Thai dining room Duangrat's.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Rabieng Cheap Eats 2011: Rabieng Cheap Eats 2010: Rabieng Cheap Eats 2009: Rabieng The Needle: Rabieng

Rangoli

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 24995 Riding Plaza, Suite 120, Chantilly, VA 20152
Neighborhood(s): Chantilly/Centreville/Clifton
T: 703-957-4900
Cuisines: Vegetarian/Vegan, Indian
Price Range: Inexpensive

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2010: Rangoli Cheap Eats 2009: Rangoli Cheap Eats 2008: Rangoli Cheap Eats 2007: Rangoli

Ravi Kabob

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2010 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 305 N. Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA 22203
Neighborhood(s): Arlington, Ballston, Arlington
T: 703-522-6666
Cuisines: Middle Eastern
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: These no-frills Pakistani kebab houses, across the street from each other, sling some of the area’s best, juiciest meats.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Ravi Kabob House I and II Cheap Eats 2011: Ravi Kabob Cheap Eats 2010: Ravi Kabob House Dirt Cheap Eats 2009: Ravi Kabob House Cheap Eats 2009: Ravi Kabob

Ravi Kabob II

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011 Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 250 N. Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA 22203
Neighborhood(s): Arlington, Arlington, Ballston
T: 703-816-0222
Cuisines: Middle Eastern
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2011: Ravi Kabob II Cheap Eats 2010: Ravi Kabob II Dirt Cheap Eats 2009: Ravi Kabob II Dirt Cheap Eats 2008: Ravi Kabob II Cheap Eats 2008: Ravi Kabob II

Ray's Hell-Burger

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011 Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 1725 Wilson Blvd. , Arlington, VA 22209
Neighborhood(s): Arlington, Arlington, Clarendon/Courthouse
T: 703-841-0001
Cuisines: American, Deli/Quick Bites
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: Michael Landrum has won the burger wars.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Ray's Hell Burger Cheap Eats 2011: Ray's Hell-Burger Cheap Eats 2010: Ray's Hell-Burger Cheap Eats 2009: Ray's Hell-Burger Dining on a Shoestring: The Patty Wars

Ray's the Steaks at East River (Closed)

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011 100 Best Restaurants (2011) Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 3905 Dix St., Washington, DC 20019
T: 202-396-7297
Cuisines: Steaks, Seafood, American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: Michael Landrum opens his bargain steakhouse across the Anacostia River.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Ray’s the Steaks at East River Cheap Eats 2011: Ray's the Steaks at East River 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Ray's the Steaks at East River Great New Restaurants 2010: Ray's the Steaks at East River Crossing a Divide (Full Review)

Rose Kabob Restaurant

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2010 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 126 Maple Ave. W., Vienna, VA 22180
Neighborhood(s): Vienna
T: 703-255-2557
Cuisines: Middle Eastern
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Rose Kabob Restaurant Cheap Eats 2011: Rose Kabob Restaurant Cheap Eats 2010: Rose Restaurant Best of Vienna and McLean: Rose Restaurant Cheap Eats 2009: Rose Restaurant

Ruan Thai

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 100 Best Restaurants 2012 Cheap Eats 2011 Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 11407 Amherst Ave., Wheaton, MD
Neighborhood(s): Wheaton
T: 301-942-0075

Sabai Sabai Simply Thai

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2011 100 Best Restaurants (2011) Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 19847-M Century Blvd., Germantown, MD 20874
Neighborhood(s): Germantown
T: 301-528-1400

Shagga

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2010 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 6040 Baltimore Ave. , Hyattsville, MD
Neighborhood(s): Hyattsville
T: 240-296-3030
Cuisines: Ethiopian, Breakfast
Price Range: Inexpensive
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
Description: Some of the best Ethiopian cooking outside Little Ethiopia.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Shagga Coffee & Restaurant Cheap Eats 2011: Shagga Cheap Eats 2010: Shagga Coffee and Restaurant Cheap Eats 2009: Shagga Coffee and Restaurant

Shamshiry

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011 Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 8607 Westwood Center Dr., Vienna, VA 22182
Neighborhood(s): Vienna
T: 703-448-8883
Cuisines: Middle Eastern
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Shamshiry Cheap Eats 2011: Shamshiry Cheap Eats 2009: Shamshiry Cheap Eats 2008: Shamshiry Cheap Eats 2007: Shamshiry

Sichuan Village

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011 Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 14005 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy., Chantilly, VA 20151
Neighborhood(s): Chantilly/Centreville/Clifton
T: 703-631-5888
Cuisines: Szechuan, Chinese
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: Look beyond the buffet for authentic Szechuan cooking.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Sichuan Village Cheap Eats 2011: Sichuan Village Cheap Eats 2010: Sichuan Village Cheap Eats 2009: Sichuan Village Cheap Eats 2008: Sichuan Village

Spice Xing

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Happy Hour 100 Best Restaurants (2011) Cheap Eats 2011 Cheap Eats 2010 100 Best Restaurants (2010)
Address: 100-B Gibbs St., Rockville, MD 20850
Neighborhood(s): Rockville
T: 301-610-0303
Make a Reservation
Cuisines: Tapas/Small Plates, Indian
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: Sudhir Seth's vibrant Indian cafe.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Spice Xing Cheap Eats 2011: Spice Xing 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Spice Xing Cheap Eats 2010: Spice Xing 100 Best Restaurants 2010: Spice Xing

Surfside

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Happy Hour Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 2444 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20007
Neighborhood(s): Glover Park
T: 202-337-0004
Cuisines: Tex-Mex, South American, Mexican, American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: David Scribner cooks at this Cali-Mex hangout.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Surfside Cheap Eats 2010: Surfside Cheap Eats 2009: Surfside 100 Best Restaurants 2009: Surfside Dining on a Shoestring: Surfside

Tackle Box

Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 3245 M St., NW, Washington, DC 20007
Neighborhood(s): Georgetown
T: 202-337-8269
Cuisines: Seafood, American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Description: This New England-style fish shack looks like it's been slinging fried clams forever.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2010: Tackle Box Cheap Eats 2009: Tackle Box Dirt Cheap Eats 2008: Tackle Box Great Takeout: Tackle Box Tackle Box

Taqueria Distrito Federal - Columbia Heights

Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 3463 14th St., NW, Washington, DC 20010
Neighborhood(s): Mt. Pleasant/Columbia Heights
T: 202-276-7331
Cuisines: South American, Mexican, Breakfast
Price Range: Inexpensive
Description: Authentic south of the border cooking in Columbia Heights.

Reviews:

Dirt Cheap Eats 2009: Taqueria Distrito Federal Cheap Eats 2009: Taqueria Distrito Federal Dirt Cheap Eats 2008: Taqueria Distrito Federal Cheap Eats 2007: Taqueria Distrito Federal Taqueria Distrito Federal

Thai X-ing

Dirt Cheap Eats (2008) Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 515 Florida Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20001
Neighborhood(s): U Street/Shaw
T: 202.332.4322
Cuisines: Thai
Price Range: Inexpensive
Description: This subterranean takeout puts out excellent curries.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2010: Thai X-ing Cheap Eats 2009: Thai X-ing Dirt Cheap Eats 2008: Thai X-ing Thai X-ing

Tommy Marcos Ledo Restaurant

Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 4509 Knox Rd., College Park, MD 20740
Neighborhood(s): College Park
T: 301-422-8122
Cuisines: Pizza, Italian, American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Description: The pies here are rectangular with a biscuit-like crust and smoked provolone. Don't confuse this place, now in its sixth decade, with the inferior Ledo chain.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2010: Tommy Marcos Ledo Restaurant

Uncle Liu's Hot Pot

Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 2972 Gallows Rd., Falls Church, VA 22031
Neighborhood(s): Falls Church
T: 703-560-6868
Cuisines: Chinese
Price Range: Inexpensive
Description: Chinese-style hot pots let you dip your dinner.

Reviews:

Great New Restaurants 2010: Uncle Liu's Hot Pot Dining on a Shoestring: Uncle Liu's Cheap Eats 2010: Uncle Liu's

Vit Goel ToFu (Lighthouse Tofu and BBQ) - Annandale

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011 Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 4121 Chatelain Rd. , Annandale, VA 22003
Neighborhood(s): Annandale
T: 703-333-3436
Cuisines: Korean
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: Wonderful meal-in-a-bowl soups.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Vit Goel Tofu (Lighthouse Tofu and BBQ) Cheap Eats 2011: Vit Goel ToFu (Lighthouse Tofu) - Annandale Cheap Eats 2010: Vit Goel ToFu (Lighthouse Tofu) - Annandale Cheap Eats 2009: Vit Goel ToFu Cheap Eats 2008: Vit Goel ToFu

Vit Goel ToFu (Lighthouse Tofu and BBQ) - Rockville

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011 Cheap Eats 2010 Dirt Cheap Eats (2009)
Address: 12710 Twinbrook Pkwy. , Rockville, MD 20852
Neighborhood(s): Rockville
T: 301-881-1178
Cuisines: Korean
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: The soondubu is a meal in itself.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2011: Vit Goel ToFu (Lighthouse Tofu) - Rockville Cheap Eats 2010: Vit Goel ToFu (Lighthouse Tofu) - Rockville Dirt Cheap Eats 2009: Lighthouse Tofu

Woodlands - Fairfax

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2010 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 4078 Jermantown Rd. , Fairfax, VA
Neighborhood(s): Fairfax
Cuisines: Vegetarian/Vegan, Indian
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2011: Woodlands - Fairfax Cheap Eats 2010: Woodlands - Fairfax

Woodlands - Langley Park

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011 Cheap Eats 2010
Address: 8046 New Hampshire Ave., Langley Park, MD 20783
Neighborhood(s): Langley Park
T: 301-434-4202
F: 301-434-4207
Cuisines: Vegetarian/Vegan, Indian
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: The Indian buffets at these spin-offs of the UK chain are wonderful feasts.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Woodlands Cheap Eats 2011: Woodlands - Langley Park Cheap Eats 2010: Woodlands - Langley Park Cheap Eats 2009: Woodland - Langley Park Cheap Eats 2008: Woodlands - Langley Park

Zorba's Cafe

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2010 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 1612 20th St., NW, Washington, DC 20009
Neighborhood(s): Dupont Circle, Downtown
T: 202-387-8555
F: 202-387-7070
Cuisines: Greek/Mediterranean
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: A traditional Greek cafe with a pleasant patio.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Zorba’s Cafe Cheap Eats 2011: Zorba's Cafe Cheap Eats 2010: Zorba's Cafe Cheap Eats 2009: Zorba's Cafe Cheap Eats 2008: Zorba's Cafe
Subscribe to Washingtonian