2025 Best Cheap Eats Restaurants in Washington DC Area

Inexpensive Restaurants in Washington DC

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 Washington DC, presented in alphabetical order.

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Ben's Chili Bowl
12/20
A U Street staple, Ben's has been dishing out its chili to celebs for years and years: Forget charm, just eat chili. See More
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Chaia
QB
Healthful tacos made with farm-fresh vegetables in Georgetown. See More
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Chopt Creative Salad Company
QB
This trendy eatery offers some of the best salads in the metro area. See More
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Daikaya

Japanese, Noodles, Izakaya
Daikaya
14/20
Get ready to slurp up the first-rate noodles at this Penn Quarter shop. See More

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El Tamarindo
12/20
Pupusas rule in this Latino destination. See More
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Good Stuff Eatery
QB
Raucous fun, overstuffed burgers, and a groovy place to eat. See More
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Hitching Post
13/20
Hard to beat the old-time charm and topnotch soul food. See More
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Nando's Peri-Peri
12/20
Fast, casual eatery offering flame-grilled chicken and much more. See More
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Taqueria Nacional
QB
Top taco destination near the U Street Corridor. See More
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2 Amys
13/20
The pizza-makers at 2 Amys deliver delicious pies, served by a friendly staff. See More
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