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Cheap Eats (2010)

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Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
2 Amys

3715 Macomb St., NW map
Washington, DC
Cleveland Park
T: 202-885-5700
This airy, kid-friendly Neapolitan-style pizza joint and wine bar sometimes feels like a rec room.
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Afghan Famous Kabob

14702 Lee Hwy. map
Gainesville, VA

T: 703-754-1600
100 places that offer great food at low prices.
Rating:
Cuisines: Afghan
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Delivery Kid Friendly
We found 82 burger joints, street carts, taquerias, and dinner-worthy happy hours where a delicious meal won’t cost you more than $15. Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
A & J Restaurant - Annandale

4316-B Markham St. map
Annandale, VA
Annandale
T: 703.813.8181
Not your everyday Northern Chinese dim sum.
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
A & J Restaurant - Rockville

1319-C Rockville Pike map
Rockville, MD
Rockville
T: 301-251-7878
Not your everyday Northern Chinese dim sum.
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Amma Vegetarian Kitchen - Vienna

344 Maple Avenue East map
Vienna, VA
Vienna
T: 703-938-5328
Great food, low prices, lots of fun.
Rating:
Cuisines: Indian, Vegetarian/Vegan
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
A Taste of Burma

126 Edds Lane map
Sterling, VA
Sterling
T: 703-444-8510
Rating:
Cuisines: Burmese
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Bamian Afghan Cuisine

5634 Leesburg Pike map
Falls Church, VA
Baileys Crossroads
T: 703-820-7880
Afghan stews and kebabs served in an elegant dining room.
Rating:
Cuisines: Afghan, Middle Eastern
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Party Space Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Bangkok 54

2919 Columbia Pike map
Arlington, VA
Arlington
T: 703-521-4070
Often excellent cooking paired with spiffy cocktails and a lounge-like setting.
Rating:
Cuisines: Thai
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Delivery Party Space Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Bar Pilar

1833 14th Street, NW map
Washington, DC
U Street/Shaw
T: 202-265-1751
Rating:
Cuisines: American, Modern, Tapas/Small Plates
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: No
Other: Late Night Party Space Weekend Brunch
We found 82 burger joints, street carts, taquerias, and dinner-worthy happy hours where a delicious meal won’t cost you more than $15. Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Batik

200 Main St. map
Gaithersburg, MD
Gaithersburg
T: 301-869-8661
Rating:
Cuisines: Malaysian/Indonesian, Pan-Asian, Thai, Tapas/Small Plates
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
BGR the Burger Joint - Arlington

3129 Lee Hwy. map
Arlington, VA
Arlington
T: 703-812-4705
100 great places that offer great food at low prices.
Rating:
Cuisines: Deli/Quick Bites, American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
BGR the Burger Joint - Bethesda

4827 Fairmont Ave. map
Bethesda, MD
Bladensburg
T: 301-358-6137
Rating:
Cuisines: Deli/Quick Bites, American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
BGR the Burger Joint - Clarendon

3024 Wilson Boulevard map
Arlington, VA
Arlington
T: 703-566-1446
Rating:
Cuisines: Deli/Quick Bites, American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
BGR the Burger Joint - Dupont Circle

1514 Connecticut Avenue, NW map
Washington, DC
Dupont Circle
T: 202-299-1071
Rating:
Cuisines: Deli/Quick Bites, American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
BGR the Burger Joint - Old Town

106 North Washington Street map
Alexandria, VA
Alexandria
T: 703-299-9791
Rating:
Cuisines: Deli/Quick Bites, American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
BGR the Burger Joint - Springfield

8420 Old Keene Mill Road map
Arlington, VA
Arlington
T: 703-451-4651
Rating:
Cuisines: Deli/Quick Bites, American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly

Bob's Noodle 66

305 North Washington Street map
Rockville, MD
Rockville
T: 301-315-6668

Breadline

1751 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW map
Washington, DC
Downtown
T: 202-822-8900
The lines are usually long at this downtown bread bakery and sandwich shop.
Rating:
Cuisines: Deli/Quick Bites, American, Breakfast
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Burma Road

617 South Frederick Ave. map
Gaithersburg, MD
Gaithersburg
T: 301-963-1429
Great food, low prices, lots of fun.
Rating:
Cuisines: Burmese, Chinese
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Delivery Kid Friendly
One of our very favorite spots to get a drink or hit a happy hour.
Buzz - Del Ray

901 Slaters Ln. map
Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, Old Town
T: 703-600-2899
Great food, low prices, lots of fun.
Rating:
Cuisines: Deli/Quick Bites, American, Breakfast
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Late Night Weekend Brunch Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Café Assorti

1800 Wilson Blvd. map
Arlington, VA
Arlington
T: 703-465-0036
Great food, low prices, lots of fun.
Rating:
Cuisines: Russian/E. European, Breakfast
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Weekend Brunch Kid Friendly

Cafe Divan

1834 Wisconsin Avenue, NW map
Washington, DC
Georgetown
T: 202-338-1747
A snug and stylish Turkish cafe.
Rating:
Cuisines: Turkish, Middle Eastern, Breakfast
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Delivery Weekend Brunch Kid Friendly
New restaurants Washingtonian critics recently visited for the first time. Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Cajun Experience - Leesburg

14 Loudoun St. map
Leesburg, VA
Leesburg
T: 703-777-6580
Bayou beautiful in Leesburg.
Rating:
Cuisines: Cajun/Creole, American
Price Range: Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Cheesetique Cheese and Wine Bar

2411 Mount Vernon Ave. map
Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, Del Ray
T: 703-706-5300
Rating:
Cuisines: American, Modern, Grocery Store/Market
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Weekend Brunch Kid Friendly
We found 82 burger joints, street carts, taquerias, and dinner-worthy happy hours where a delicious meal won’t cost you more than $15. Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
China Bistro

755 Hungerford Dr. map
Rockville, MD
Rockville
T: 301-294-0808
Terrific dumplings by the dozen.
Rating:
Cuisines: Chinese
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
We found 82 burger joints, street carts, taquerias, and dinner-worthy happy hours where a delicious meal won’t cost you more than $15. Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
China Jade

16805 Crabbs Branch Way map
Rockville, MD
Rockville
T: 301-963-1570
Rating:
Cuisines: Chinese, Szechuan, Cantonese
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Delivery Kid Friendly
New restaurants Washingtonian critics recently visited for the first time. Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Comet Ping Pong

5037 Connecticut Ave., NW map
Washington, DC
Cleveland Park
T: 202-364-0404
Carole Greenwood's postmodern pizza joint.
Rating:
Cuisines: Pizza, American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Party Space Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Cosmopolitan Grill

7770-B Richmond Hwy. map
Alexandria, VA
Alexandria
T: 703-360-3660
Great food, low prices, lots of fun.
Rating:
Cuisines: Russian/E. European
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Cuba de Ayer

15446 Old Columbia Pike map
Burtonsville, MD
Burtonsville
T: 301-476-9622
A family-run spot for wonderfully homey Cuban fare.
Rating:
Cuisines: Cuban, South American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
We found 82 burger joints, street carts, taquerias, and dinner-worthy happy hours where a delicious meal won’t cost you more than $15.
Don Churro Cafe

13905-B Metrotech Dr. map
Chantilly, VA
Chantilly/Centreville/Clifton
T: 703-378-1211
Rating:
Cuisines: Argentinian, Peruvian, South American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Delivery Weekend Brunch Kid Friendly

Eamonn's

728 King St. map
Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, Old Town
T: 703-299-8384
This Dublin-style chipper celebrates all things fried.
Rating:
Cuisines: Seafood, English/Irish/Scottish
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Late Night Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
El Pike (Pike Pizza)

4111 Columbia Pike map
Falls Church, VA
Falls Church
T: 703-521-3010
The outside sign says "Pike Pizza," but hearty Bolivian dishes (and weekend saltenas) are the thing here.
Rating:
Cuisines: South American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Weekend Brunch Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
El Pollo Rico - Arlington

932 N. Kenmore Street map
Arlington, VA
Arlington, Clarendon/Courthouse
T: 703-522-3220
These Peruvian rotisseries put out a terrific bird.
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
El Pollo Rico - Wheaton

2517 University Blvd. map
Wheaton, MD
Wheaton
T: 301-942-4419
Rating:
Cuisines: Peruvian, South American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other:
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Etete

1942 Ninth St., NW map
Washington, DC
U Street/Shaw
T: 202-232-7600
The spiffiest--and best--restaurant in Little Ethiopia.
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Ethiopic

401 H St., NE map
Washington, DC
H Street NE
T: 202-675-2066
Rating:
Cuisines: Ethiopian
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Figs Fine Foods

4828 Macarthur Blvd., NW map
Washington, DC
Palisades
T: 202-333-7773
Rating:
Cuisines: Lebanese, Middle Eastern, Grocery Store/Market
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly

Fire Works

201 Harrison St., SE map
Loudoun, VA
Leesburg
T: 703-779-8400
Rating:
Cuisines: Pizza, Italian, American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Four Sisters

8190 Strawberry Ln. map
Falls Church, VA
Falls Church
T: 703-539-8566
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Full Key - Wheaton

2227 University Boulevard W. map
Silver Spring/Takoma Park, MD
Wheaton
T: 301-933-8388
Don't miss the Hong Kong-style roasted meats.
Rating:
Cuisines: Chinese, Cantonese
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Late Night Weekend Brunch Kid Friendly
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Gamasot

696 Hechinger Dr. map
Springfield, VA
Springfield
T: 703-256-0780
A Korean kitchen that specializes in rich, entree-sized soups.
Rating:
Cuisines: Korean, Breakfast
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Late Night Weekend Brunch Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Gom Ba Woo

7133 Columbia Pike map
Annandale, VA
Annandale
T: 703-642-1577
Rating:
Cuisines: Korean
Price Range: Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Good Stuff Eatery

303 Pennsylvania Ave., SE map
Washington, DC
Capitol Hill, Southeast
T: 202-543-8222
Three new burger joints duke it out for fast-foodie supremacy.
Rating:
Cuisines: Deli/Quick Bites, American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Late Night Party Space Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Guajillo

1727 N. Wilson Blvd. map
Arlington, VA
Arlington, Clarendon/Courthouse
T: 703-807-0840
The mojito-fueled fun flows at this funky Mexican kitchen.
Rating:
Cuisines: Tex-Mex, Mexican
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Weekend Brunch Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Himalayan Heritage

2305 18th St., NW map
Washington, DC
Adams Morgan
T: 202-483-9300
Great food, low prices, lots of fun.
Rating:
Cuisines: Indian
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Delivery Weekend Brunch Kid Friendly

Hollywood East Cafe

11160 Veirs Mill Rd. map
Wheaton, MD
Wheaton
T: 240-290-9988
Reopened Hollywood East is a welcome departure in Wheaton
Rating:
Cuisines: Chinese, Cantonese, Dim Sum
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Late Night Weekend Brunch Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Honey Pig (Gooldaegee)

7220-C Columbia Pike map
Annandale, VA
Annandale
T: 703-256-5229
Great food, low prices, lots of fun.
Rating:
Cuisines: Korean
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Late Night Party Space Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Hong Kong Palace

6387 Leesburg Pike map
Falls Church, VA
Falls Church
T: 703-532-0940
Rating:
Cuisines: Chinese, Szechuan
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Huong Viet

6785 Wilson Blvd. map
Falls Church, VA
Falls Church
T: 703-538-7110
Rating:
Cuisines: Vietnamese
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Cash Only Weekend Brunch Kid Friendly
We found 82 burger joints, street carts, taquerias, and dinner-worthy happy hours where a delicious meal won’t cost you more than $15. Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Irene's Restaurant

601 Second St. map
Laurel, MD
Laurel
T: 301-362-3371
Rating:
Cuisines: South American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Jaymar Colombian Breeze (Closed)

348 Main St. map
Gaithersburg, MD
Gaithersburg
T: 301-869-0023
Great food, low prices, lots of fun.
Rating:
Cuisines: South American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Weekend Brunch Kid Friendly

Joe's Noodle House

1488-C Rockville Pike map
Rockville, MD
Rockville
T: 301-881-5518
Look past the grubby stripmall exterior--this is some of the best Szechuan cooking in the area.
Rating:
Cuisines: Chinese, Vegetarian/Vegan, Szechuan
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Kabob n Karahi

15521 New Hampshire Ave. map
Silver Spring/Takoma Park, MD
Silver Spring/Takoma Park
T: 301-879-0044
100 places that offer great food at low prices.
Rating:
Cuisines: Afghan, Middle Eastern
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Kabul Kabob House

514 Van Dorn St. map
Alexandria, VA
Alexandria
T: 703-751-1833
The cooked-to-order kebabs are worth the wait.
Rating:
Cuisines: Afghan, Middle Eastern
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
KBQ Real Barbecue

12500 Fairwood Pkwy., Suite B-1 map
Bowie, MD
Bowie
T: 301-352-8111
In Bowie, barbecue that tastes country anyway
Rating:
Cuisines: Barbecue, American, Southern
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly

Kotobuki

4822 MacArthur Blvd., NW map
Washington, DC
Palisades
T: 202-281-6679
No teriyaki or tempura here--just high-quality sushi at bargain prices.
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
La Caraqueña

300 W. Broad St. map
Falls Church, VA
Falls Church
T: 703-533-0076
Great food, low prices, lots of fun.
Rating:
Cuisines: South American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
La Limeña

765-B Rockville Pike map
Rockville, MD
Rockville
T: 301-424-8066
Rating:
Cuisines: Peruvian, South American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Weekend Brunch Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
La Sirenita

4911 Edmonston Rd. map
Hyattsville, MD
Hyattsville
T: 301-864-0188
The Mexican cooking at this Riverdale diner is the real deal.
Rating:
Cuisines: Mexican, South American, Breakfast
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
We found 82 burger joints, street carts, taquerias, and dinner-worthy happy hours where a delicious meal won’t cost you more than $15.
Lebanese Butcher & Restaurant

150 Hillwood Ave. map
Falls Church, VA
Falls Church
T: 703-533-2903
Go for anything lamb at this hybrid butcher shop/restaurant.

Maiwand Kabob, Columbia

5467 Harpers Farm Rd. map
Columbia, MD
Columbia
T: 410-992-7754
Rating:
Cuisines: Afghan, Middle Eastern
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly

Malaysia Kopitiam

1827 M St. NW map
Washington, DC
Downtown
T: 202-833-6232

Mandalay Restaurant & Café

930 Bonifant St. map
Silver Spring/Takoma Park, MD
Silver Spring/Takoma Park
T: 301-585-0500
Elements of Thai, Chinese, and Indian cooking come together in Burmese cuisine.
Rating:
Cuisines: Burmese, Vegetarian/Vegan
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Mia's Pizzas

4926 Cordell Ave map
Bethesda, MD
Bethesda/Glen Echo
T: 301-718-6427
Rating:
Cuisines: Pizza, Italian, Modern
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Michael's Noodles

10038 Darnestown Rd. map
Rockville, MD
Rockville
T: 301-738-0370
Great food, low prices, lots of fun
Rating:
Cuisines: Chinese
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly

Minerva Indian Cuisine - Chantilly

14513-B Lee Jackson Memorial Highway map
Chantilly, VA
Chantilly/Centreville/Clifton
T: 703-378-7778
Rating:
Cuisines: Indian, Vegetarian/Vegan
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly

Minerva Indian Cuisine - Herndon

2443-G1 Centreville Rd. map
Herndon, VA
Reston/Herndon
T: 703-793-3223
Rating:
Cuisines: Indian, Vegetarian/Vegan
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Minh's

2500 Wilson Blvd. map
Arlington, VA
Arlington, Clarendon/Courthouse
T: 703-525-2828
Bright Vietnamese flavors hide in a Clarendon office building.
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Muffin Man Caribbean Cafe

9434 Lanham-Severn Rd. map
Seabrook, MD
Seabrook
T: 301-459-1144
Great food, low prices, lots of fun
Rating:
Cuisines: Caribbean
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Myanmar

7810-C Lee Highway map
Falls Church, VA
Falls Church
T: 703-289-0013
Rating:
Cuisines: Burmese, Vegetarian/Vegan
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly

Oohhs & Aahhs

1005 U St., NW map
Washington, DC
U Street/Shaw
T: 202-667-7142
The area's best soul food kitchen.
Rating:
Cuisines: Soul Food, American, Southern
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Late Night Kid Friendly
One of our very favorite spots to get a drink or hit a happy hour. Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Pete's New Haven Style Apizza - Columbia Heights

1400 Irving St., NW map
Washington, DC
Mt. Pleasant/Columbia Heights
T: 202-332-7383
A heavenly slice of pizza.
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Pho 75 - Arlington

1721 Wilson Blvd. map
Arlington, VA
Arlington
T: 703-525-7355
This mini-chain puts out the area's best, most restorative Vietnamese soups.
Rating:
Cuisines: Vietnamese, Breakfast
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Cash Only Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Pho 75 - Falls Church

3103 Graham Rd. map
Falls Church, VA
Falls Church
T: 703-204-1490
This mini-chain puts out the area's best, most restorative Vietnamese soups.
Rating:
Cuisines: Vietnamese, Breakfast
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Cash Only Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Pho 75 - Herndon

382 Elden St. map
Herndon, VA
Reston/Herndon
T: 703-471-4145
This mini-chain puts out the area's best, most restorative Vietnamese soups.
Rating:
Cuisines: Vietnamese, Breakfast
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Cash Only Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Pho 75 - Langley Park

1510 University Blvd., East map
Langley Park, MD
Langley Park
T: 301-434-7844
This mini-chain puts out the area's best, most restorative Vietnamese soups.
Rating:
Cuisines: Vietnamese, Breakfast
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Cash Only Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Pho 75 - Rockville

771 Hungerford Dr. map
Rockville, MD
Rockville
T: 301-309-8873
This mini-chain puts out the area's best, most restorative Vietnamese soups.
Rating:
Cuisines: Vietnamese, Breakfast
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Cash Only Kid Friendly

Pho 88

10478 Baltimore Ave. map
Beltsville, MD

T: 301-931-8128
Rating:
Cuisines: Vietnamese, Breakfast
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Weekend Brunch Kid Friendly
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Present

6678 Arlington Blvd. map
Falls Church, VA
Falls Church
T: 703-531-1881
No. 88: Present

Pueblo Viejo

10820-E Rhode Island Avenue map
Beltsville, MD
Beltsville
T: 301-595-5955
100 places that offer great food at low prices.
Rating:
Cuisines: Mexican, Salvadoran
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Delivery Kid Friendly
One of our very favorite spots to get a drink or hit a happy hour.
Punk's Backyard Grill

2188 Annapolis Mall map
Annapolis, MD
Annapolis
T: 410-571-7744
Great food, low prices, lots of fun.
Rating:
Cuisines: American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
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Pupatella

5104 Wilson Blvd. map
Arlington, VA
Arlington, Ballston
T: 571-312-7230
The pizza truck grows up
Rating:
Cuisines: Pizza, Deli/Quick Bites, Italian
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Rabieng

5892 Leesburg Pike map
Falls Church, VA
Falls Church
T: 703-671-4222
Rating:
Cuisines: Thai
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly

Rangoli

24995 Riding Plaza, Suite 120 map
Chantilly, VA
Chantilly/Centreville/Clifton
T: 703-957-4900
Rating:
Cuisines: Indian, Vegetarian/Vegan
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Delivery Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Ravi Kabob

305 N. Glebe Rd. map
Arlington, VA
Arlington, Ballston
T: 703-522-6666
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Ravi Kabob II

250 N. Glebe Rd. map
Arlington, VA
Arlington, Ballston
T: 703-816-0222
Rating:
Cuisines: Middle Eastern
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Cash Only Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Ray's Hell-Burger

1725 Wilson Blvd. map
Arlington, VA
Arlington, Clarendon/Courthouse
T: 703-841-0001
Rating:
Cuisines: Deli/Quick Bites, American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Cash Only Kid Friendly
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Ray's the Steaks at East River

3905 Dix St. map
Washington, DC

T: 202-396-7297
Michael Landrum boldly takes his terrific steaks across the Anacostia River.
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Rose Kabob Restaurant

126 Maple Ave. W. map
Vienna, VA
Vienna
T: 703-255-2557
Rating:
Cuisines: Middle Eastern
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Ruan Thai

11407 Amherst Ave. map
Wheaton, MD
Wheaton
T: 301-942-0075
Rating:
Cuisines: Thai
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Sabai Sabai Simply Thai

19847-M Century Blvd. map
Germantown, MD
Germantown
T: 301-528-1400
25 places that are making the Washington dining scene better than ever
Rating:
Cuisines: Thai, Vegetarian/Vegan
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Delivery Kid Friendly
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Shagga

6040 Baltimore Ave. map
Hyattsville, MD
Hyattsville
T: 240-296-3030
Great food, low price, lots of fun.
Rating:
Cuisines: Ethiopian, Breakfast
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
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Shamshiry

8607 Westwood Center Dr. map
Vienna, VA
Vienna
T: 703-448-8883
Rating:
Cuisines: Middle Eastern
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
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Sichuan Village

14005 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy. map
Chantilly, VA
Chantilly/Centreville/Clifton
T: 703-631-5888
Rating:
Cuisines: Chinese, Szechuan
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Delivery Party Space Kid Friendly
One of our very favorite spots to get a drink or hit a happy hour. Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Spice Xing

100-B Gibbs St. map
Rockville, MD
Rockville
T: 301-610-0303
Great food, low prices, lots of fun.
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Rating:
Cuisines: Indian, Tapas/Small Plates
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
One of our very favorite spots to get a drink or hit a happy hour.
Surfside

2444 Wisconsin Ave., NW map
Washington, DC
Glover Park
T: 202-337-0004
Rating:
Cuisines: Tex-Mex, Mexican, American, South American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Party Space Weekend Brunch Kid Friendly

Tackle Box

3245 M St., NW map
Washington, DC
Georgetown
T: 202-337-8269
Rating:
Cuisines: Seafood, American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly

Taqueria Distrito Federal - Columbia Heights

3463 14th St., NW map
Washington, DC
Mt. Pleasant/Columbia Heights
T: 202-276-7331
Rating:
Cuisines: Mexican, South American, Breakfast
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Delivery Weekend Brunch Kid Friendly

Thai X-ing

515 Florida Ave., NW map
Washington, DC
U Street/Shaw
T: 202.332.4322
Rating:
Cuisines: Thai
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Delivery Kid Friendly

Tommy Marcos Ledo Restaurant

4509 Knox Rd. map
College Park, MD
College Park
T: 301-422-8122
Rating:
Cuisines: Pizza, Italian, American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly

Uncle Liu's Hot Pot

2972 Gallows Rd. map
Falls Church, VA
Falls Church
T: 703-560-6868
The Szechuan-style (read: spicy) hot pots at this Falls Church newcomer offer a DIY eating experience.
Rating:
Cuisines: Chinese
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Vit Goel ToFu (Lighthouse Tofu) - Annandale

4121 Chatelain Rd. map
Annandale, VA
Annandale
T: 703-333-3436
We found 82 burger joints, street carts, taquerias, and dinner-worthy happy hours where a delicious meal won’t cost you more than $15. Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Vit Goel ToFu (Lighthouse Tofu) - Rockville

12710 Twinbrook Pkwy. map
Rockville, MD
Rockville
T: 301-881-1178
Rating:
Cuisines: Korean
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Woodlands - Fairfax

4078 Jermantown Rd. map
Fairfax, VA
Fairfax
T:
Rating:
Cuisines: Indian, Vegetarian/Vegan
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Woodlands - Langley Park

8046 New Hampshire Ave. map
Langley Park, MD
Langley Park
T: 301-434-4202
Rating:
Cuisines: Indian, Vegetarian/Vegan
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Kid Friendly
Best Bargains for Dining in the Washington DC Area
Zorba's Cafe

1612 20th St., NW map
Washington, DC
Dupont Circle
T: 202-387-8555
A traditional Greek cafe with a pleasant patio.
Rating:
Cuisines: Greek/Mediterranean
Price Range: Inexpensive
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other: Delivery Late Night Kid Friendly

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