Budget-Friendly Restaurants in Los Angeles

Going on a food crawl can be an exciting activity regardless of the season or day of the week. It’s also a great way to celebrate special occasions, like walking out of your Honda dealership in Los Angeles as a brand new car owner!

You don’t have to break the bank going on these food crawls, especially when your wallet’s still hurting from getting your new Honda Odyssey, but you can still make the most of it in Los Angeles. There are plenty of budget-friendly restaurants in the city that would blow your mind without blowing a hold in your wallet. Here are some local favorites in no particular order:

Astro Doughnuts and Fried Chicken

Originally based in Washington, DC, this donut and fried chicken store finally made its way across to the west coast. It’s signature fried chicken is sandwiched between a donut and makes the ultimate indulgent treat.

Granted this place might be a bit far compared to the others, but the whole point of buying your Honda was so that you could travel beyond the borders of Los Angeles, right?

Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen

This quaint cafe serves amazing food and coffee and is a place to find good fellowship. They’ve got hearty meals such as their soul bowl, which you can have for breakfast and lunch. They’re also known for their made-to-order beignets throughout the day.

Joy

This Taiwanese restaurant located in Highland Park is always bustling with people, and rightfully so. Joy has a huge menu of dishes that are reasonably priced, and you can find familiar dishes like dan dan noodles and spicy shrimp wontons. The restaurant also has its own farm so you’re sure to get the freshest sauteed greens! You can also get shaved ice for dessert, but if you’re too full you can just grab a house milk tea with boba (there’s always room for boba).

Tacos 2986

This taco stand does Tijuana-style carne asada and adobada right, and because of that (along with its affordable prices) many people are flocking to this stall to get their taco fix. If you visit, be sure to order their secret menu item—the perrón, which is a northern style taco with carne asada, cheese, beans, and salsa served on a flour tortilla.

Dino’s Chicken & Burgers

This classic LA joint has been around for six decades, and its famous char-grilled chicken is something everyone comes to order. Fun fact, this dish, now a famous staple of the restaurant, wasn’t an item on the menu until the 1980s! Dousing the chicken and fries with Dino’s secret sauce brings the whole dish to the next level

Furnsaj Bakery & Restaurant

Fans of Lebanese shawarma and flatbreads, look no further. Furnsaj Bakery & Restaurant is worth the trek out of LA. Furnsaj is a type of Middle Eastern flatbread, and they make it perfectly here. These flatbreads are griddled to perfection and filled with your choice of filling, like shawarma and falafel. If you love baked falafels, they can do so upon request, or you can even try their falafel pie!

Sarita’s Pupuseria

The blue neon glow in Grand Central Market draws people in, that they’ll end up at Sarita’s Pupuseria. This is one of the market’s oldest stands and is also one of the stands with the best value. If you’re wondering what a pupusa is, it’s a thick flatbread made of cornmeal or rice flour and is usually stuffed with ingredients like cheese, squash, refried beans, and/or chicharron. It’s a dish that’s from El Salvidor.

Me + Crepe

Me + Crepe originated from Vancouver and has made its way to Los Angeles. The jianbing, which is a crepe originally from China, can be filled with your choice of savory toppings, or you can choose from one of their signature combinations. A popular crepe is the Peking duck crepe, which includes coriander, hoisin, cucumbers, baocui, and chopped duck—a spin on what you normally expect from eating Peking duck.

Dulan’s Soul Food

If you come to this incredible lunch spot, don’t be surprised that you’ll be leaving with plenty of leftovers. It’s not because the food is bad, but it’s because the employees at Dulan’s Soul Food will give you a massive amount of food, and they pile it so generously your box will hardly close. Their entrees come with cornbread muffins, mac and cheese, green beans, black eyed peas, and collard greens—if that doesn’t sound like an amazing and well-balanced lunch, we don’t know what is.

Phnom Penh Noodle Shack

Here’s another excuse to take your Honda out for a spin just outside of Los Angeles. This family-run restaurant has been open since 1985 and has a mean bowl of pho and exceptional tripe and beef balls. They also serve porridge and have been doing so way before the porridge-trend came about!

Triple Beam Pizza

This Roman-style pizzeria was opened by Nancy Silverton and Matt Molina and is one of Highland Park’s favorite spots. Multiple thin-crusted pizzas link the walk-up counter showcases, and you can pick what you want. Before they get heated up in the oven, the pizzas are cut by length and paid by weight. This is perfect for those who can’t pick one flavor—just get them all! They also have deals from noon to 4pm, so don’t miss out if you’re in the area!

Hasiba

If you want proper hummus with Israeli and Moroccan roots, Hasiba is the place to go. They have all sorts of hummus, from the classic with smoked paprika and herbs, or more daring ones with wild mushrooms and chermoula. This is paired perfectly with their hand-made pita, which is out of this world!

This list should get you going for now, but there are definitely more places to explore. Don’t be afraid to pop into a store to try their food if you’re curious. After all, how else can you find your own hidden gems?

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