2024 Best Cheap Eats Restaurants in San Diego Area

Inexpensive Restaurants in San Diego

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 San Diego, presented in alphabetical order.

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Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizzeria
14/20
Locals pack this cozy wood-fired pizza place in Encinitas. See More
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Burger Lounge
QB
Multi-location eatery with a groovy setting for casual grass-fed burgers, fries and shakes. See More
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Corvette Diner & Gamers Garage
12/20
A 1950s-style diner with all the trimmings like neon, jukeboxes, Corvettes, singing waitresses, shakes, burgers and fries. See More
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The Crack Shack
QB
All-day chicken and eggs al fresco dining in Little Italy. See More
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Filippi's Pizza Grotto
11/20
Family-owned pizza parlor that's been serving San Diego for more than 50 years. See More
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IB Street Tacos
QB
Delicious tacos served from a tiny space in Imperial Beach. See More
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Kansas City Barbeque
12/20
Downtown San Diego barbecue spot and a late-night hangout, too. See More
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Kim's Restaurant
11/20
Authentic Vietnamese fare in North County. See More
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American, Desserts, Coffeehouse
Krakatoa
12/20
Hipster coffeehouse with American fare in Golden Hill. See More
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Las Olas
12/20
Baja-style Mexican food in Cardiff by the Sea. See More
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