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Cheap Eats in San Diego

Eating well for very little — the under-fifteen list, all-you-can-eat done right, and the vegetarian kitchens that don't charge a premium for it.

4 ranked lists · 37 places and things, each one checked directly against Google and Yelp · how we verify

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A lit to-go window at a late-night pizza counter, stacked boxes and a neon open sign

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The 7 Best Cheap Eats Around SDSU and the College Area

Seven delicious, affordable stops around SDSU, from a vegan deli breakfast to late-night pizza, with the exact order that makes each one worth the detour.

Updated Aug 2Read →

A counter-service meal worth every dollar

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The 10 Best Cheap Eats in San Diego, Ranked

San Diego's best complete meals for $15 or less, from 24-hour $1.39 fish tacos and a house-baked bánh mì to Iraqi shawarma, teriyaki, guisados, and ramen-shop bargains.

Updated Jul 27Read →

A colorful vegan meal served in San Diego

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The 10 Best Vegan Restaurants in San Diego, Ranked

Vietnamese depth, a zero-waste kitchen, Thai comfort food, cast-iron pizza, birria tacos, two serious cocktail rooms, and a raw dessert case.

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Raw Korean barbecue meats and banchan arranged around a tabletop grill

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The 10 Best All-You-Can-Eat Restaurants in San Diego, Ranked

Brazilian rodizio, Korean barbecue, a crab-heavy seafood buffet, sushi rolled to order, and two Sunday brunches worth the full two hours.

Updated Jul 23Read →