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Cheap Eats (2007)

A spicy soup loaded with green-lipped mussels at Myoung Dong.Great food, low prices—and increasingly nice settings. Here are the 100 best bargains among all the restaurants in the District, Maryland, and Virginia.

Check out the Cheap Eats 2007 slideshow to see more great dishes like this spicy soup loaded with green-lipped mussels from Myoung Dong. Photography by Matthew Worden.

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Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics. 100 Best Restaurants 2008
2 Amys
3715 Macomb Street NW
Washington, DC
Cleveland Park
T: 202-885-5700
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Pizza, Italian
Price Range: Moderate
Weekend Brunch Kid Friendly
This airy, kid-friendly Neapolitan-style pizza joint and wine bar sometimes feels like a rec room.
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics.
A & J Restaurant--Annandale
4316-B Markham St.
Annandale, VA
Annandale
T: 703.813.8181
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Chinese, Cantonese, Dim Sum
Price Range: Inexpensive
Cash Only Weekend Brunch
Not your everyday Northern Chinese dim sum.
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics.
A & J Restaurant--Rockville
1319-C Rockville Pk.
Rockville, MD
Rockville
T: 301.251.7878
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Chinese, Cantonese, Dim Sum
Price Range: Inexpensive
Cash Only Weekend Brunch
Not your everyday Northern Chinese dim sum.
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics.
Amina Thai
5065 Nicholson Ln.
Rockville, MD
Rockville
T: 301.770.9509
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Thai
Price Range: Inexpensive
Delivery
A Thai restaurant with Muslim roots.
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics.
Artie's
3260 Old Lee Hwy.
Fairfax, VA
Fairfax
T: 703.273.7600
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Price Range: Moderate
Weekend Brunch
A perennially popular spot for spiffed-up comfort food.
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics.
Bamian Afghan Cuisine
5364 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA
Baileys Crossroads
T: 703.820.7880
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Afghan
Price Range: Inexpensive
Party Space
Afghan stews and kebabs served in an elegant dining room.
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics. 100 Best Restaurants 2008
Bombay Indian Restaurant
11229 New Hampshire Ave.
Silver Spring/Takoma Park, MD
Silver Spring/Takoma Park
T: 301-593-7222
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Indian
Price Range: Inexpensive
Kid Friendly
Some of the area's best Indian cooking emerges from this stripmall kitchen.
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics.
Bombay Curry Company
3110 Mount Vernon Ave.
Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, Del Ray
T: 703.836.6363
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Indian
Price Range: Inexpensive
Weekend Brunch Kid Friendly
Some excellent cooking comes from this humble Indian storefront.
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics.
Breadline
1751 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC
Downtown
T: 202.822.8900
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Deli/Quick Bites, American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Kid Friendly
The lines are usually long at this downtown bread bakery and sandwich shop.
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics.
Cafe Divan
1834 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, DC
Georgetown
T: 202.338.1747
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Turkish
Price Range: Inexpensive
Delivery Weekend Brunch Kid Friendly
A snug and stylish Turkish cafe.
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics. 100 Best Restaurants 2008
Cafe Du Parc
1401 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC
Downtown
T: 202-942-7000
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: No
Cuisines: French, Breakfast
Price Range: Inexpensive
Weekend Brunch Kid Friendly
At Café du Parc, the cooking is robust, the umbrella-topped patio is transporting, and the prices are reasonable. So what’s not to like?
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics.
Caribbean Sea Seafood Market & Restaurant
6869 New Hampshire Ave.
Silver Spring/Takoma Park, MD
Silver Spring/Takoma Park
T: 301.891.3497
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Seafood, Caribbean
Price Range: Inexpensive
This transportive seafood house puts out some of the best Jamaican cooking in the area.
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics. 100 Best Restaurants 2008
Cava
9713 Traville Gateway Dr.
Rockville, MD
Rockville
T: 301-309-9090
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Greek/Mediterranean, Tapas/Small Plates
Price Range: Inexpensive
Kid Friendly
Greek goes chic.
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics.
Bar Pilar
1833 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC
U Street/Shaw
T: 202-265-1751
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: No
Cuisines: American, Modern, Tapas/Small Plates
Price Range: Inexpensive
Late Night Party Space Weekend Brunch
Latest Reviews:
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics.
Bob's Shabu Shabu 88
316 N. Washington Street
Rockville, MD
Rockville
T: 301-294-5888
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Kid Friendly: No
Cuisines: Chinese, Japanese
Price Range: Inexpensive
Party Space Kid Friendly
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics.
EatBar
2761 Washington Blvd.
Arlington, VA
Arlington, Clarendon/Courthouse
T: 703-778-9951
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: No
Cuisines: Modern, Tapas/Small Plates
Price Range: Inexpensive
Late Night Party Space
Latest Reviews:
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics.
La Flor de la Canela
117 N. Frederick Ave
Gaithersburg, MD
Gaithersburg
T: 301-519-9100
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Peruvian, South American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Party Space Kid Friendly
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics.
M Cafe
5471 Wisconsin Ave., NW
Chevy Chase, MD
Tenleytown/Friendship Heights
T: 202.986.8785
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Pizza, Italian
Price Range: Inexpensive
Weekend Brunch Kid Friendly
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics.
Mia's Pizzas
4926 Cordell Ave
Bethesda/Glen Echo, MD
Bethesda/Glen Echo
T: 301-718-6427
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Pizza, Italian
Price Range: Inexpensive
Kid Friendly
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics.
Rangoli
24995 Riding Plaza
Loudoun, VA
Leesburg
T: 703-957-4900
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Indian, Vegetarian/Vegan
Price Range: Inexpensive
Kid Friendly
Latest Reviews:
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics.
Rose Restaurant
126 W. Maple Ave
Vienna, VA
Vienna
T: 703-255-2557
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Kid Friendly: No
Cuisines: Middle Eastern
Price Range: Inexpensive
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics.
Taste of Burma
126 Edds Ln.
Sterling, VA
Sterling
T: 703.444.8510
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Burmese
Price Range: Inexpensive
Kid Friendly
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics.
Tay Do
6793-C Wilson Blvd.
Falls Church, VA
Falls Church
T: 703-536-5728
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Kid Friendly: No
Cuisines: Vietnamese
Price Range: Inexpensive
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics. New restaurants Washingtonian critics recently visited for the first time.
Comet Ping Pong
5037 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC
Cleveland Park
T: 202.364.0404
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Pizza, American
Price Range: Moderate
Party Space Kid Friendly
Carole Greenwood's postmodern pizza joint.
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics.
Coppi's Organic
1414 U Street, NW
Washington, DC
U Street/Shaw
T: 202.319.7773
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Pizza, Italian, Vegetarian/Vegan, American
Price Range: Moderate
Kid Friendly
A convivial, darkly lit spot for Ligurian pastas and pizza.
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics.
Costa Verde
946 N. Jackson Street
Arlington, VA
Arlington, Clarendon/Courthouse
T: 703.522.6976
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Seafood, Peruvian, South American
Price Range: Inexpensive
The ceviches and pisco sours alone make this Peruvian kitchen worth a visit.
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics.
Cuba de Ayer
15446 Old Columbia Pike
Burtonsville, MD
Burtonsville
T: 301.476.9622
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Cuban, South American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Kid Friendly
A family-run spot for wonderfully homey Cuban fare.
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics.
Delhi Club
1135 N. Highland St.
Arlington, VA
Arlington, Clarendon/Courthouse
T: 703.527.5666
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Indian
Price Range: Moderate
This Northern Indian gem isn't shy about spicing.
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics.
Deli City
2200 Bladensburg Rd., NE
Washington, DC
Capitol Hill, Northeast
T: 202.526.1800
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Deli/Quick Bites, American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Kid Friendly
A popular lunch spot for overstuffed sandwiches.
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics.
Teddy's Roti Shop
7414 Georgia Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
Georgia Ave./Petworth/Takoma DC
T: 202-882-6488
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Kid Friendly: No
Cuisines: Caribbean
Price Range: Inexpensive
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics.
Dixie Bones
13440 Occoquan Rd.
Woodbridge, VA
Woodbridge
T: 703.492.2205
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Barbecue
Price Range: Inexpensive
Weekend Brunch
Smoking is a great thing at this roadside barbecue place.
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics.
Domku
821 Upshur St. NW
Washington, DC
Georgia Ave./Petworth/Takoma DC
T: 202.722.7475
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Russian/E. European, Scandinavian, Breakfast
Price Range: Moderate
Weekend Brunch
Aquavit and gravlax in a cool, chandeliered Petworth lounge.
Latest Reviews:
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics.
Eamonn's
728 King St.
Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, Old Town
T: 703.299.8384
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Seafood, English/Irish/Scottish
Price Range: Inexpensive
Late Night Kid Friendly
This Dublin-style chipper celebrates all things fried.
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics.
El Pike (Pike Pizza)
4111 Columbia Pike
Arlington, VA
Arlington
T: 703.521.3010
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Steaks, South American
Price Range: Inexpensive
Weekend Brunch Kid Friendly
The outside sign says "Pike Pizza," but hearty Bolivian dishes (and weekend saltenas) are the thing here.
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics.
El Pollo Rico, Arlington
932 N Kenmore St.
Arlington, VA
Arlington, Clarendon/Courthouse
T: 703-522-3220
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Peruvian, South American
Price Range: Inexpensive
These Peruvian rotisseries put out a terrific bird.
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics.
El Pollo Rico - Wheaton
2541 Ennalls Ave.
Wheaton, MD
Wheaton
T: 301.942.4419
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Peruvian, South American
Price Range: Inexpensive
This restaurant is currently closed.
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics.
El Tapatio
4309 Kenilworth Ave.
Bladensburg, MD
Bladensburg
T: 301.403.8882
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Mexican, South American, Breakfast
Price Range: Inexpensive
Kid Friendly
A family-run storefront with authentic Guadalajaran specialties.
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics.
Flavors Soul Food
3420 Carlyn Hill Dr.
Falls Church, VA
Baileys Crossroads
T: 703.379.4411
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Soul Food, American, Southern
Price Range: Inexpensive
Smoked or fried? Pick your pleasure at this hidden soul food spot.
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics.
Fortune - Falls Church
6249 Arlington Blvd.
Falls Church, VA
Falls Church
T: 703.538.3338
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Chinese, Cantonese, Dim Sum
Price Range: Inexpensive
Weekend Brunch
Firstrate Hong Kong-style dim sum seven days a week.
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics.
Huong Que (Four Sisters)
6769 Wilson Blvd.
Falls Church, VA
Falls Church
T: 703.538.6717
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Vietnamese
Price Range: Inexpensive
Party Space
One of the Eden Center's most gracious restaurants.
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics.
Gamasot
6963-C Hechinger Dr.
Springfield, VA
Springfield
T: 703.256.0780
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Korean
Price Range: Inexpensive
Late Night
A Korean kitchen that specializes in rich, entree-sized soups.
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics.
Guajillo
1727 N. Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA
Arlington, Clarendon/Courthouse
T: 703.807.0840
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Tex-Mex, Mexican
Price Range: Inexpensive
Kid Friendly
The mojito-fueled fun flows at this funky Mexican kitchen.
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics. 100 Best Restaurants 2008
Hollywood East Cafe on the Boulevard
2621 University Blvd. W.
Wheaton, MD
Wheaton
T: 240-290-9988
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Cuisines: Chinese, Cantonese, Dim Sum
Price Range: Inexpensive
Late Night Weekend Brunch Kid Friendly
Some of the area's best dim sum--seven days a week.
Rated one of 100 Cheap Eats by Washingtonian Restaurant critics.
Hong Kong Palace
6397 E. Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA
Falls Church
T: 703.532.0940
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Kid Friendly: No
Cuisines: Chinese, Cantonese
Price Range: Inexpensive
Kid Friendly