Ten Places with the best Cheap Eats in Phoenix

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Everyone is trying to save a little money these days, and eating out can add up fast. A mere $15 a day for lunch adds up to $300 a month if you eat out every week day. Add in a few breakfasts, dinners and lattes and you’ve spent quite a bundle. Knowing where to go to get good food for a great price can save you hundreds by the time the year is over. Fortunately, Phoenix is home to a huge variety of restaurants that serve great tasting food without breaking your bank. Try out some of these for starters.

La Parilla Villa Catering – Hanging out in the parking lot of Charlie’s Bar on Camelback Road in the evenings on weekends, you'll find a food truck. This little truck serves some of the best street tacos you will ever taste. La Parilla Villa has a very basic menu, so ordering is easy even if you’ve just stumbled over from Charlie’s. You’ll love the food, and the prices aren’t half bad either.
Mojo Bowl – This food cart serves Acai Bowls, to the delight of their customers. Founder and owner Scott created Mojo Bowl out of a passion to serve people and help them fuel their bodies with healthy food. Read his story on the website while downing one of the delicious smoothies or salads that are offered here. For extra energy, order up an acai bowl; you might just get hooked.
Lee’s Sandwiches – Banh mi, Vietnamese sandwiches made from a French baguette and stuffed with yummy ingredients, are the star of the show at this favorite Phoenix eatery. Lee’s Sandwiches bakes the bread fresh, so you're sure to get top quality sandwiches every time. Stop in and try the banh mi or any of the other sandwiches offered. You’ll have plenty to choose from with their huge menu. Order some of Lee’s delicious coffee to go with your sandwich, and you'll still come out on the cheap end of the spectrum.
Mi Comida Restaurante Latino – You will find affordable and delicious South American cuisine at Mi Comida Shrimp stew with plantains and peanuts are among the star dishes. The Ecuadorian ceviche is also a much preferred entrée. The restaurant is small by all standards and there are few servers, but the food is worth the wait.
Caffe Sarajevo– This quaint Bosnian restaurant offers delicious homey food made for the meat and potato set. It’s authentic Bosnian cuisine served by friendly, attentive staff. Customers rave about the cevapi, a sausage sandwich served with red onion slices, sour cream and a veggie spread. There are also pita sandwiches and soups. The prices here are surprisingly low, especially considering the high quality of the food.
Khyber Halal Restaurant - This family run restaurant serves Indian, Pakistani and Afghani food in large portions at reasonable prices. The menu includes fish, sandwiches and wraps, Afghani specialties, Indian Pakistani vegetarian and several other offerings as well. You may also enjoy trying the Chicken Tikka Masala or the Karahi.
Cornish Pasty Co. – The original Cornish Pasty Co. opened about eight years ago in Tempe. The little pastry pouches stuffed with hearty fillings were an instant hit. The traditional pasty is filled with steak and potatoes or shepherd’s pie, but the Cornish Pasty Col has gone all out to create some unique pasties filled with flavors such as Cajun Chicken, the Italian, The Mexican , Carne Adovada, Lamb Vindaloo and many more.
Luncha Libre – This food truck has a constantly changing menu. You’ve got to check them out, if only for the names of the dishes. Check out the Choke and Spin Torta, packed with cream cheese, green chilies, spinach, artichokes, pico de gallo, and jack cheese or All Thai’d Up, featuring citrus marinated chicken, serrano peppers, onions, Jack cheese, sweet Thai Chile Sauce. With their
Sweet Cakes Café – As you might expect, baked goods make up a majority of the Sweet Cakes Menu. Still, they also have soup and sandwiches that are some of the best in Arizona. While some patrons rave about the lemon bars and cinnamon rolls, others can’t get over how great the turkey sandwiches are. Sweet Cakes was featured in the May 2010 TLC episode of “Best Food Ever.”
Chompie’s – Yes, there’s a New York style deli in Arizona! This award winning deli has been around since 1979, serving up some of the best delicatessen food in the area. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and the prices aren’t bad. The Reuben sandwiches are very good, and if you stop in during the morning hours, be sure to try the breakfast tacos. Chompie’s even caters to gluten-free customers.