Five Places to Eat in Los Angeles On A Budget

Cali Quests | Road Trips and Adventure Travel Packages
Photography: Ali Inay

Yes you can find cheap finds in ‘The City of Angels’

1. El Huero

Type: Mexican

Located one block from the University of Southern California. This is the definition of cheap eats. It even has a DRIVE THRU! Everything on the menu is under $10 and the portions will keep you full until your next meal.

University Park

3000 S Figueroa St

Los Angeles, CA 90007 Open 24 hours

2. Syrup

Type: Dessert

This Downtown LA espresso and dessert bar is one place you must stop by if you’re downtown! With their succulent variety of crepes, waffles with ice cream, and sweet to savory grilled cheeses it’s perfect for date night or a sweet tooth indulgence. Everything is $8 or under!   

Downtown

611 S Spring St

Los Angeles, CA 90014 Monday – Sunday: 10 am – Midnight

3. Wurstkuche

Type: Sausage and Brews

This hip bar and sausage joint serves fries and exotic links from rabbit to rattlesnake to vegan for the non-meat eaters. Beers range from $6-$12 and all food is under $9. Two convenient locations in the Arts District of Downtown LA and Venice.  

DWTN LA
800 E. 3rd st @ Traction

Los Angeles, CA 90013 Monday – Sunday: 11 am – 1:30 am

Venice
625 Lincoln Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90291 Monday – Sunday : 11am – Midnight

4. The Larder at Maple Drive

Type: Breakfast  

This no-frills breakfast and lunch spot serves a mix of American and French breakfast ranging from croissants to breakfast sandwiches to challah french toast all under $12. Breakfast is served daily from 8 am – 10:30 am.  


Beverly Hills

345 North Maple Drive

Beverly Hills, CA 90210

In the courtyard of the

Maple Plaza building Monday – Friday: 8 am – 4 pm  

5. PizzaRev

Type: Pizza, Brews, and Wine    

Where crafting your own pizza is becoming a revolution with toppings that range from ricotta cheese to vegan sausage to sun-dried tomatoes. The best part is that it costs you $10 or less and is cooked in 3 minutes!! This place puts Blaze Pizza to shame. Everyday from 3 – 6 pm beer and wine is half-off with the purchase of a pizza.

Midtown Crossing  

4550 W Pico Blvd,

Los Angeles, CA 90019     Monday – Sunday: 11 am – 10 pm

 

Koreatown LA

90232, 3150 Wilshire Blvd,

Los Angeles, CA 90005 Monday – Sunday: 11 am – 10 pm

 

Glendale

108 W Wilson Ave,

Glendale, CA 91203 Monday – Sunday: 10:30 am – 10 pm

 

Burbank

175 Palm Ave,

Burbank, CA 91502 Sunday – Thursday: 11 am – 11 pm

Friday – Saturday: 11 am – Midnight

 

Pasadena

3455 E Foothill Blvd,

Pasadena, CA 9110 Sunday – Thursday:  11 am – 10 pm

Friday – Saturday: 11 am – 11 pm   

 

Studio City

12103 Ventura Blvd,

Studio City, CA 91604 Sunday – Thursday:  11 am – 10 pm

Friday – Saturday: 11 am – 11 pm  

 

Van Nuys

5608 Van Nuys Blvd,

Van Nuys, CA 91401 Monday – Sunday: 10:30 am – 10 pm

 

Rowland Heights

17490 Colima Rd D,

Rowland Heights, CA 91748 Sunday – Thursday: 11 am – 9 pm

Tuesday, Friday, Saturday: 11 am – 10 pm

 

El Segundo  

460 N Sepulveda Blvd,

El Segundo, CA 90245 Monday – Friday: 10 am – 10 pm

Saturday – Sunday: 11 am – 10 pm

*I do not own these pictures! These pictures are intended for customer knowledge, not for profit.


Interested in planning a road trip to the West Coast? Submit your dream vacation here and we’ll give you a FREE quote on your trip + a customized itinerary!

Want to Travel For FREE? Join our community of Travel Affiliates and earn commission for every travel package you sell + free travel opportunities!

->Follow @Caliquests on Facebook, Instagram, Pinetrest, Tumblr, and Twitter for access to West Coast adventures like a local on a budget!

Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Leave a Reply