2011 Cheap Eats - DC
Himalayan Heritage is one of 2011 Cheap Eats - DC.

1. Himalayan Heritage

7.1
2305 18th St NW (at Kalorama Rd NW), Washington, D.C.
Himalayan Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 21 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Especially worthwhile are the refreshing aloo chaat salad—a toss of chickpeas, potatoes, onions, and fried pastry—and the vegetable-stuffed samosas.

Good Stuff Eatery is one of 2011 Cheap Eats - DC.

2. Good Stuff Eatery

8.1
303 Pennsylvania Ave SE (at 3rd St. SE), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Capitol Hill · 279 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Mendelsohn’s milkshakes—especially the toasted-marshmallow flavor—are some of the best in town.

We, The Pizza is one of 2011 Cheap Eats - DC.

3. We, The Pizza

7.7
305 Pennsylvania Ave SE (btwn 3rd & 4th St), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Capitol Hill · 152 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Pies at this Hill-staffer gathering place are best when leaning toward the creative, including an outstanding barbecue pizza topped with smoky shredded pork, cheddar, and fried onions.

El Rinconcito Cafe II is one of 2011 Cheap Eats - DC.

4. El Rinconcito Cafe II

7.3
1326 Park Rd NW, Washington, D.C.
Latin American Restaurant · Columbia Heights · 29 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Among the house specialities are well-seasoned steaks that come plain or with a variety of dressings—the carne de salpicón has an eye-watering, chili-laced topping.

Pete's New Haven Style Apizza is one of 2011 Cheap Eats - DC.

5. Pete's New Haven Style Apizza

1400 Irving St NW (at 14th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Columbia Heights · 68 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Order a whole pie—our favorite is the garlicky white clam—or by the slice, which we like topped with sausage, mushrooms, and garlic. The Sorbillo’s Original is filling and flavor-packed.

PS 7's is one of 2011 Cheap Eats - DC.

6. PS 7's

777 I St NW (at 8th St NW), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Chinatown · 35 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Share a few rounds of sliders, whether made from tuna tartare—they’ve been a staple on the menu since day one—or pork-belly bánh mì.

BGR - The Burger Joint is one of 2011 Cheap Eats - DC.

7. BGR - The Burger Joint

1514 Connecticut Ave NW (btwn Q St. & Dupont Cir NW), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Northwest Washington · 105 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: The big, juicy patties are crafted from dry-aged beef and set on puffy brioche buns. We like them dressed with cheddar, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and grilled onions.

The Cajun Experience is one of 2011 Cheap Eats - DC.

8. The Cajun Experience

1825 18th St NW (at Swann St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 31 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Most entrées are hearty enough to share—a good way to stick to a Cheap Eats budget. In Louisiana fashion, the owners are big on live music, and bands play most weekends.

Shake Shack is one of 2011 Cheap Eats - DC.

9. Shake Shack

7.9
1216 18th St NW (at Connecticut Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 226 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Desserts here are built around frozen custard. It’s blended into killer shakes and “concretes,” a blend of custard and traditional ice-cream toppings such as hot fudge and cookie dough.

Zorba's Cafe is one of 2011 Cheap Eats - DC.

10. Zorba's Cafe

8.1
1612 20th St NW (at Connecticut Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Greek Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 68 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: If you’re after something quick, the excellent pork souvlaki wrapped with feta in warm, soft pita is the way to go—it’s one of our favorite sandwiches in the area

Ethiopic is one of 2011 Cheap Eats - DC.

11. Ethiopic

7.8
401 H St NE (at 4th St NE), Washington, D.C.
Ethiopian Restaurant · Near Northeast · 49 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Some of the area’s best vegetarian eating can be found here. The easiest way to sample the vegetable stews and sautés is to share a generously heaped platter on a round of injera.

Toki Underground is one of 2011 Cheap Eats - DC.

12. Toki Underground

8.5
1234 H St NE (above The Pug), Washington, D.C.
Noodle Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 181 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Two people can make a meal from one big bowl of ramen (all five varieties are $10 each) and an order of dumplings (six for $5), which means a Cheap Eats budget can include cocktails.

El Rinconcito Cafe is one of 2011 Cheap Eats - DC.

13. El Rinconcito Cafe

8.6
1129 11th St NW (at M St NW), Washington, D.C.
Latin American Restaurant · Mount Vernon Square · 66 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: We recommend: Cheese and black-bean pupusas; yuca, fried and topped with pork and a vinegary slaw; carne desilada, a platter of shredded beef, avocado, rice, and beans.

Figs Fine Foods is one of 2011 Cheap Eats - DC.

14. Figs Fine Foods

4828 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean Restaurant · Foxhall-Palisades · 7 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Many simple-looking dishes have a surprising depth of flavor—a bulgur-wheat-and-tomato salad, flavored with cumin, is cooked like risotto for more than an hour.

Comet Ping Pong is one of 2011 Cheap Eats - DC.

15. Comet Ping Pong

8.0
5037 Connecticut Ave NW (at Nebraska Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Chevy Chase · 115 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Try the tender meatballs blanketed in terrific red sauce (now sold by the jar) and fluffy tiramisu. To drink, there are wine carafes and interesting draft beers.

Masala Art is one of 2011 Cheap Eats - DC.

16. Masala Art

7.5
4441 Wisconsin Ave NW (at Albemarle St NW), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Tenleytown · 24 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: The flavors of the kitchen’s chicken makhani are at once amped up and complex, and it’s hard to resist sopping up all the tomatoey gravy with blistered rounds of cilantro-sprinkled naan.

Bar Pilar is one of 2011 Cheap Eats - DC.

17. Bar Pilar

8.2
1833 14th St NW (btwn S & T St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · U-Street · 93 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Recent standouts on the menu have been roasted mushrooms w/ braised leeks; crispy potatoes w/ malt aïoli; honey-glazed carrots w/ shallots and thyme; strawberry-rhubarb crumb pie w/ vanilla ice cream

Etete Ethiopian Cuisine is one of 2011 Cheap Eats - DC.

18. Etete Ethiopian Cuisine

1942 9th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Ethiopian Restaurant · U-Street · 41 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: We recommend: Sambusas; yebeg wat (lamb); doro wat (chicken and hard-boiled egg); kitfo (beef tartare); kik alicha (split peas); gomen (collards); azifa (green lentils).