2025 Best Cheap Eats Restaurants in Los Angeles Area

Inexpensive Restaurants in Los Angeles

Splurging at top-rated restaurants is fun for special events, but where can you go for a good-quality meal that won't break the bank?

Check out GAYOT's selections for the Best Cheap Eats Restaurants Los Angeles, presented in alphabetical order.

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Philippe The Original
QB
One of L.A.’s oldest and most beloved eateries, this is the place for French dip sandwiches, devoured at communal tables. See More
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Pink's Hot Dogs
QB
Hungry patrons line up for bursting-with-flavor beef hot dogs at this LA fast-food icon. See More
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Samosa House East
QB
Modern in appearance, this vegetarian Indian eatery is a sibling to the west side’s Samosa House market and bazaar. See More
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Sanamluang Cafe
12/20
Thai Town café notable for its noodle dishes and late hours. See More
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Top Round Roast Beef
QB
New York-style roast beef sandwiches in Mid-City. See More
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Triple Beam Pizza
13/20
Transcendent Roman-style pizza from Nancy Silverton, Matt Molina and Randy Clement in Highland Park. See More
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Uovo
13/20
Fresh traditional “sfogline” pasta imported from Bologna, along with Italian beer and select wines, on Santa Monica’s 2nd Street. See More
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Wurstküche
12/20
Gourmet and exotic grilled sausages, complemented by Belgian fries and imported beers. See More
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Xi'an Kitchen
13/20
This Shaanxi-style Chinese restaurant separates itself from surrounding dining options by serving house-made noodle dishes. See More
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Yuca's Hut
QB
Diminutive food shack dispensing authentic Mexican fast food, highlighted by cochinita pibil. See More
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