2024 Best Cheap Eats Restaurants in the U.S.A.

Ben's Chili Bowl is a true neighborhood fixture in Washington, D.C. Opened in 1958, it has always attracted plenty of local diners and celebrities for its namesake dish. Mildly hot and aromatic, this is one chili that will stick to your ribs. See More

Enjoy authentic takes on taco classics at chef Paul Kahan's Big Star in Chicago. Particularly of note are the pineapple-topped al pastor, the taco de panza (crispy pork belly) and the taco de papas con rajas with potatoes and queso cotija. See More

Bollywood Theater in Portland offers a take on Indian food that is more impressionistic than strictly authentic. Try the Kati roll, a paratha stuffed with chicken or paneer, egg, pickled onion and green chutney. See More

At Greenville Avenue Pizza Company in Dallas, everything is made in house, including the sauce. Loaded pies include the "Mucho Meato" (pepperoni, ham, hamburger, sausage and bacon), but there's also the option to build your own pizza or calzone by choosing the size, sauce, cheese, seasonings and toppings from a vast selection. See More

John's Roast Pork is a South Philly institution. There's the namesake, slow-roasted pork butt tucked into a delightfully seeded Carangi roll with peppery broccoli rabe and melty provolone, but another great bet is the cheesesteak.See More

La Taqueria in San Francisco serves up burritos, quesadillas, tacos and perhaps the most authentic fruit drinks in the Bay Area. The carnitas cooked in lard are meltingly tender, the chorizo is spicy and lean and the carne asada is among the best in the neighborhood. See More

Mamak in Doraville, Georgia, is a tiny, simple but brightly painted restaurant showcasing Malaysian street food. Fragrant and flavorful noodle dishes include flat noodles with seafood in an egg gravy. See More

Parkway Bakery & Tavern in New Orleans leads the pack in fried shrimp po' boy sandwiches, fully dressed with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and mayo. Other temptations include hot roast beef, catfish, shrimp, oysters and barbecue beef. See More

One of L.A.'s oldest and most beloved eateries, Philippe The Original serves up French dip sandwiches filled with beef, pork, ham, turkey or lamb. Fresh-roasted meats are pulled off the bone and layered inside crusty rolls dipped in hot pan juices. See More

After foodies and food bloggers discovered Xi'an Famous Foods in a food court in Flushing, Queens, a mini empire was launched. The famous lamb burger is a lamb patty mixed with cumin and peppers and placed in a Chinese-style bun. See More