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Cheap Eats 2012

Washington is full of culinary riches, and you don’t have to book a table at Citronelle or Komi to experience them. In fact, you don’t have to spend more than $25 a person, tax and tip included, to eat fabulously well. On our annual list of the area’s best bargain restaurants, you’ll find everything from top-notch pizza and haute bar snacks to Bosnian burgers and Laotian lemongrass pork. More than 30 countries are represented, and our very first Cheap Eats Hall of Fame recognizes the best restaurants in five cuisine categories as well as some stellar dishes. They might not come on bone-china plates, but they’re delicious just the same.

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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

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 - Columbia

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 6250 Suite D Columbia Crossing Circle, Columbia, MD 21045
T: 443-319-5546
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 Columbia

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 - Potomac

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 7949 Tuckerman Lane, Potomac, MD 20854
T: 301-299-1600
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 Potomac

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

Bangkok Golden

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 6395 Seven Corners Center, Falls Church, VA
T: 703-533-9480
Cuisines: Thai
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Bangkok Golden Cheap Eats 2011: Bangkok Golden

Bar Pilar

Rating:
Best Breakfasts 2012 Cheap Eats 2012 100 Best Restaurants (2011) Cheap Eats 2011 100 Best Restaurants 2012
Address: 1833 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009
Neighborhood(s): U Street/Shaw, Logan Circle
T: 202-265-1751
Cuisines: Tapas/Small Plates, Modern, American, Breakfast
Happy Hour on: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible
Description: The seasonal small plates are the draw at this low-key bar.
Happy Hour Details: Monday-Sunday 5:00pm-7:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm: half-price draft beers 6:00pm-7:00pm: $1 off draft beers

Reviews:

Bar Pilar: Best of Breakfast and Brunch 2012 Cheap Eats 2012: Bar Pilar 100 Best Restaurants 2012: Bar Pilar Cheap Eats 2011: Bar Pilar 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Bar Pilar

Bayou Bakery

Rating:
Best Breakfasts 2012 Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 1515 N. Courthouse Rd., Arlington, VA 22201
Neighborhood(s): Arlington, Clarendon/Courthouse
T: 703-243-2410
Cuisines: Southern, Breakfast, American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: New Orleans native and pastry chef David Guas has a lineup of sweet and savory odes to his home town.

Reviews:

Bayou Bakery: Best of Breakfast and Brunch 2012 Cheap Eats 2012: Bayou Bakery Cheap Eats 2011: Bayou Bakery Dining on a Shoesting: Bayou Bakery

Black Jack

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012
Address: 1612 14th St., NW, Washington, DC 20009
Neighborhood(s): Logan Circle
T: 202-986-5225
F: 202-986-8777

Bollywood Bistro

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 3955 Chain Bridge Rd. , Fairfax, VA 22030
Neighborhood(s): Fairfax
T: 703-273-0031
Cuisines: Indian
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: Sunil Bastola, who previously ran the kitchen at Arlington’s Tandoori Nights, is behind this bargain-minded Indian restaurant.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Bollywood Bistro Cheap Eats 2011: Bollywood Bistro Bollywood Bistro (Full Review) New and Noteworthy: Bollywood Bistro

Bon Fresco

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012
Address: 6945 Oakland Mills Rd., Columbia, MD
T: 410-290-3434

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

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

Carbón

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 100-F Gibbs St., Rockville, MD 20850
Neighborhood(s): Rockville
T: 301-251-1944
Cuisines: South American, Peruvian
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: A no-frills Peruvian cafe that focuses almost exclusively on meats.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Carbón Peruvian Chicken & Grille Cheap Eats 2011: Carbón Carbón (Full Review)

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

China Star - Fairfax

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012
Address: 9600-G Main St., Fairfax, VA 22031
Neighborhood(s): Fairfax
T: 703-323-8822
Cuisines: Chinese
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: China Star

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

DaMoim

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 7106 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003
Neighborhood(s): Annandale
T: 703-354-3211
Cuisines: Tapas/Small Plates, Korean
Price Range: Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: A Koreatown restaurant that gets fusion right.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: DaMoim Cheap Eats 2011: DaMoim Great New Restaurants 2010: DaMoim Mix Masters (Full Review)

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

East Pearl

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012
Address: 838-B Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852
Neighborhood(s): Rockville
T: 301-838-8663
Cuisines: Chinese
Price Range: Inexpensive

Reviews:

Gem of the Pike: East Pearl Cheap Eats 2012: East Pearl

EatBar

Rating:
Best Breakfasts 2012 Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011 Cheap Eats (2009)
Address: 2761 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201
Neighborhood(s): Arlington, Arlington, Clarendon/Courthouse
T: 703-778-9951
Cuisines: Tapas/Small Plates, Modern, Breakfast, American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible
Description: Chef Nathan Anda—who also oversees the more expensive Tallula next door—is at his best here, dabbling in casual small plates and his beloved charcuterie.

Reviews:

EatBar: Best of Breakfast and Brunch 2012 Cheap Eats 2012: Eatbar Cheap Eats 2011: EatBar Cheap Eats 2009: Eatbar Cheap Eats 2008: EatBar

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

Elephant Jumps

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 8110-A Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, VA 22042
T: 703-942-6600
Cuisines: Thai
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Elephant Jumps Cheap Eats 2011: Elephant Jumps

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

Fishnet

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012
Address: 5010 Berwyn Rd., College Park, MD 20740
Neighborhood(s): College Park
T: 301-220-1070
Price Range: Inexpensive
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Fishnet Fishnet: Reeling Them In

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

Freddy's Lobster + Clams

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 4867 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814
Neighborhood(s): Bethesda/Glen Echo
T: 240-743-4257
Cuisines: Seafood, American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: Chef Jeff Heineman's ode to a New England Seafood Shack, complete with plastic lobsters, fried clam strips, and weathered signs.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Freddy’s Lobster & Clams Cheap Eats 2011: Freddy's Lobster + Clams First Look: Freddy's Lobster + Clams

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:

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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:

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Haute Dogs & Fries

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 609 E. Main St., Purcellville, VA 20132
Neighborhood(s): Middleburg
T: 540-338-2439
Cuisines: Deli/Quick Bites, American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: The dogs here get griddled not steamed, which means there's lots of flavor and pop.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Haute Dogs & Fries Cheap Eats 2011: Haute Dogs & Fries Out of the Ballpark: Haute Dogs & Fries

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:

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Hong Kong Pearl

Rating:
Best Breakfasts 2012 Cheap Eats 2012
Address: 6286 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, VA
Neighborhood(s): Falls Church
T: 703-237-1388

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

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

Jerusalem

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 3405 Payne St., Falls Church, VA 22041
T: 703-379-4200
Cuisines: Middle Eastern
Price Range: Inexpensive

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Jerusalem Cheap Eats 2011: Jerusalem

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

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

Mama Chuy

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012
Address: 2620 Georgia Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20001
T: 202-667-6262
Cuisines: Mexican
Price Range: Inexpensive
Description: A brother-sister team from Guadalajara runs this authentic taqueria in a rowhouse across the street from Howard University.

Reviews:

Mama Chuy: Happy Días Cheap Eats 2012: Mama Chuy

Masala Art

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 100 Best Restaurants (2011) Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 4441-B Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20016
Neighborhood(s): Upper Northwest
T: 202-362-4441
Make a Reservation
Cuisines: Indian
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: Vivid, zesty renditions of familiar Indian favorites.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Masala Art Cheap Eats 2011: Masala Art 100 Best Restaurants 2011: Masala Art Great New Restaurants 2010: Masala Art

Meaza

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Dirt Cheap Eats (2009)
Address: 5700 Columbia Pike, Falls Church, VA 22941
Neighborhood(s): Falls Church
T: 703-820-2870
Cuisines: Ethiopian
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: A sprawling, multi-level Ethiopian restaurant.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Meaza Dirt Cheap Eats 2009: Meaza

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:

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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:

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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:

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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

Moroni & Brothers

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 4811 Georgia Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20010
Neighborhood(s): Georgia Ave./Petworth/Takoma DC
T: 202-829-2090
Cuisines: South American, Pizza, Salvadoran, Italian, Breakfast
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: A wood-fired brick oven in a Salvadoran restaurant? You bet.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Moroni & Brothers Cheap Eats 2011: Moroni & Brother's Cheap Eats: Moroni & Brother's Moroni & Brothers

Mount of Lebanon

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012
Address: 2922 Annandale Rd., Falls Church, VA 22046
Neighborhood(s): Falls Church
T: 703-241-2012

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

PS 7's

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011 100 Best Restaurants 2012 100 Best Restaurants (2010)
Address: 777 I Street., NW, Washington, DC 20001
Neighborhood(s): Penn Quarter/Chinatown, Downtown
T: 202-742-8550
Make a Reservation
Cuisines: Modern, American
Price Range: Expensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible
Description: In Penn Quarter, thinking small but coming up big.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: PS 7’s Lounge 100 Best Restaurants 2012: PS 7's Cheap Eats 2011: PS 7's 100 Best Restaurants 2010: PS7's 100 Best Restaurants 2009: PS7's

Pete's New Haven Style Apizza - Clarendon

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 3017 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201
Neighborhood(s): Arlington, Clarendon/Courthouse
T: 703-527-7383
Cuisines: Pizza, American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: An offshoot of the Columbia Heights original. Pizza here has a crust that's not too thin, not too thick.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2011: Pete's New Haven Style Apizza - Clarendon

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

Pete's New Haven Style Apizza - Tenleytown

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 4940 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20016
T: 202-237-7383
Cuisines: Pizza, American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: Some of our favorite pies: thin, crisp crust; sparse sauce; fresh toppings.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Pete’s New Haven Style Apizza Cheap Eats 2011: Pete's New Haven Style Apizza - Tenleytown

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

Pimento Grill

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 4405 Bowen Rd., Washington, DC 20019
T: 202-582-6595
Cuisines: Caribbean
Price Range: Inexpensive

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Pimento Grill Cheap Eats 2011: Pimento Grill

Plaka Grill

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 110 Lawyers Rd., NW, Vienna, VA 22180
Neighborhood(s): Vienna
T: 703-319-3131
Cuisines: Greek/Mediterranean
Price Range: Inexpensive
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
Description: Home of the area's best gyro.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Plaka Grill Cheap Eats 2011: Plaka Grill Cheap Eats 2010: Plaka Grill Best of Vienna and McLean: Plaka Grill

Potato Valley Cafe - Annapolis

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 47 State Cir., Annapolis, MD 21401
Neighborhood(s): Annapolis
T: 410-267-0902
Cuisines: Deli/Quick Bites, American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: Baked potatoes with offbeat accents.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Potato Valley Cafe Cheap Eats 2011: Potato Valley Dirt Cheap Eats 2009: Potato Valley Cafe Dirt Cheap Eats 2007: Potato Valley Cafe

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

R&R Taqueria

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 7894 Washington Blvd., Elkridge, MD 21075
T: 410-799-0001
Cuisines: Mexican
Price Range: Inexpensive
Description: Some of the best Mexican food in the area is dished out in a convenience mart next to a Shell station.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: R&R Taqueria R&R Taqueria (Full Review) Cheap Eats 2011: R&R Taqueria

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

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)

Red Pearl

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012 100 Best Restaurants 2012 Cheap Eats 2011
Address: 10215 Wincopin Cir., Columbia, MD 21044
Neighborhood(s): Columbia
T: 410-715-6530
Cuisines: Szechuan, Chinese, Cantonese, Dim Sum
Price Range: Moderate
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
Description: A very good Cantonese and Szechuan menu from David Wong, a chef whose sisters own nearby Chinese restaurants.

Reviews:

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Ren's Ramen

Rating:
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Address: 11403 Amherst Ave., Wheaton, MD 20902
Neighborhood(s): Wheaton
T: 301-693-0806
Cuisines: Japanese
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: These noodle soups put the packaged grocery-store stuff to shame.

Reviews:

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Rice Paper Vietnamese Cuisine

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012
Address: 6775 Wilson Blvd., Falls Church, VA 22044
Neighborhood(s): Falls Church
T: 703-538-3888
Price Range: Inexpensive
Description: This new Eden Center mom n pop breaks from the drab utilitarianism of its Eden Center peers with a pressed tin ceiling, dangling globe lights, sleek leather chairs, and the requisite industrial brick wall.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: Rice Paper Rice Paper: Bold and Beautiful

Rose Kabob Restaurant

Rating:
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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:

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Ruan Thai

Rating:
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Address: 11407 Amherst Ave., Wheaton, MD
Neighborhood(s): Wheaton
T: 301-942-0075

Sardi's-Beltsville

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012
Address: 10433 Baltimore Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705
Neighborhood(s): Beltsville
T: 301-595-3222
Cuisines: Peruvian

Reviews:

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Sardi's-Gaithersburg

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012
Address: 430 North Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Neighborhood(s): Gaithersburg
Cuisines: Peruvian

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Shagga

Rating:
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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:

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Shake Shack

Rating:
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Address: 1216 18th St., NW, Washington, DC 20036
Neighborhood(s): Dupont Circle, Downtown
T: 202-683-9922
Cuisines: American, Deli/Quick Bites
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: The New York-based chain comes to Dupont Circle with diner-thin patties, "concretes"—like milkshakes—and hot dogs from the Midwest.

Reviews:

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Shamshiry

Rating:
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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:

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Shawafel

Rating:
Cheap Eats 2012
Address: 1322 H St., NE, Washington, VA 20002
Neighborhood(s): H Street NE

Sichuan Jin River (Formerly Sichuan Pavilion)

Rating:
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Address: 410 Hungerford Dr., Rockville, MD 20850
T: 240-403-7351

Sichuan Village

Rating:
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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:

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Sidebar

Rating:
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Address: 8081 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring/Takoma Park, MD 20910
Cuisines: Modern, American
Price Range: Inexpensive

Reviews:

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Spice Xing

Rating:
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Address: 100-B Gibbs St., Rockville, MD 20850
Neighborhood(s): Rockville
T: 301-610-0303
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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:

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Sundevich

Rating:
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Address: 1314 Ninth St., NW, Washington, DC 20001
T: 202-319-1086
Cuisines: Sandwiches, American
Price Range: Inexpensive

Reviews:

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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:

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Taqueria La Placita

Rating:
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Address: 5020 Edmonston Road, Hyattsville, MD 20781-2738
Neighborhood(s): Hyattsville
T: 301-277-4477
Cuisines: South American, Mexican
Price Range: Inexpensive
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly

Reviews:

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Toki Underground

Rating:
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Address: 1234 H St., NE, Washington, DC 20002
Neighborhood(s): H Street NE, Capitol Hill, Northeast
T: 202-388-3086
Cuisines: Japanese
Price Range: Inexpensive
Description: A tiny Taiwanese noodle shop on H Street that has spunky attitude, lots of ramen and dumplings, and colorful toys lining the walls.

Reviews:

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Tortacos

Rating:
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Address: 9629 Lost Knife Rd., Gaithersburg, MD 20877
T: 240-632-9423
Cuisines: South American, Mexican
Price Range: Inexpensive

Reviews:

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Vit Goel ToFu (Lighthouse Tofu and BBQ) - Annandale

Rating:
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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:

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Vit Goel ToFu (Lighthouse Tofu and BBQ) - Rockville

Rating:
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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

We, The Pizza

Rating:
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Address: 305 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20003
Neighborhood(s): Capitol Hill, Capitol Hill, Southeast
T: (202) 544-4008
Cuisines: Pizza, American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Description: Former Top Chef bad boy Spike Mendelsohn and Mike Colletti are doing for pizza what they did for burgers at their popular Good Stuff Eatery, where creative renditions are mixed in with classics.

Reviews:

Cheap Eats 2012: We, The Pizza Cheap Eats 2011: We, The Pizza Great New Restaurants 2010: We, the Pizza

Woodlands - Fairfax

Rating:
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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:
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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:

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Zorba's Cafe

Rating:
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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:

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