Lazy Moon Pizza, Hawkers Asian Street Fare and Pom Pom’s Teahouse and Sandwicheria took places in Urbanspoon’s recently released list of their users’ favorite places to nosh for not a lot of dosh. Congrats, guys! If you’re not already a regular customer at those three spots, read our reviews of the Urbanspoon fan favorites here:
Lazy Moon Pizza: (the gist: “Mammoth pies and slices, vast beer selection, gourmet soups and salads, in a casual, upbeat atmosphere”)Hawkers Asian Street Fare: (the gist: “The sheer variety and low price point of the assorted dishes makes this hub of pan-Asian small plates a popular draw, but it’s better for snacking and drinking beer with a group than sitting down to a trad meal”)
Pom Pom’s Teahouse and Sandwicheria: (the gist: “Interesting sandwiches (yellow curry chicken salad with toasted almonds, red apple and onion), unusual tea (raspberry-rose), killer desserts (lavender-peppercorn creme brulee), and a cheery atmosphere. Open 24 hours Friday and Saturday”)
And hey, no quibbles with those restaurants — they’re all fine places to score tasty and (relatively) inexpensive grub. But we’d like to flesh out that list, because there are a lot more places in Orlando for great, inexpensive meals! Click through to the next page to find seven more cheap-eats champs, so we can have a proper Top 10.
Here are seven more spots for delicious and cheap bites in Orlando – at each of these places, you can leave stuffed full for less than 10 bucks. Click restaurant name for address and phone number.
Junior Colombian Burger: (the gist: “Weighty, messy, exotic burgers draw a diverse patronage to this cramped Kirkman Road joint: hand-formed patties piled high with lettuce, tomato, white cheese, onion, and a mix of potato chips, pineapple sauce, pink sauce and delectable secret garlic sauce – they rule.”)Border Grill: (the gist: “A treature trove of tacos – pibil, chorizo, and grilled chicken are our faves – tortas, gorditas, burritos, and caldos awaits. Consider starting with fresh-made guac and ending with homemade flan, no matter how stuffed you feel.”)
Tako Cheena: (the gist: “An eclectic offering of Latin-Asian tacos and burritos sets this taqueria apart from the rest. Empanadas are a must to start, burritos are substantial, and sauces – especially habanero-jackfruit and sweet chili with smoked ghost pepper – are tantalizing.”)
Eden’s Fresh Co.: (the gist: “A garden of leafy delights awaits salad lovers tired of Sweet Tomatoes. Create your own salad or wrap from 37 ‘tossings’ and 12 dressings.”)
Italian Beefstro: (the gist: “Peppery, aromatic, thinly sliced roast beef piled thick on a steamed hoagie roll, topped with soft green bell peppers and doused with roasting juices … The place isn’t much to look at, but the menu packs more wins than Soldier Field.”)
Beth’s Burger Bar: (the gist: “Eschews the trend for designer burgers with a thousand toppings in favor of a straight-up, old-school approach with old-school pricing: a mere $3.49 will get you a single patty.”)
Sapporo Ramen: (the gist: “Pleasantly salty broth is light and clear, given added body with the addition of butter, corn, bok choy and fish cake … add slices of marinated pork belly, bamboo shoots, Japanese kimchi or egg for $1 more.”)
What are your favorite spots for cheap eats?
This article appears in Oct 9-15, 2013.
