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2012 Cheap Eats
Bar Pilar is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

1. Bar Pilar

7.9
1833 14th St NW (btwn S & T St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · U-Street · 93 tips and reviews
Black Jack is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

2. Black Jack

7.8
1612 14th St NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · Logan Circle - Shaw · 57 tips and reviews
Cheesetique is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

3. Cheesetique

9.2
2411 Mount Vernon Ave (at E. Uhler Ave.), Alexandria, VA
Cheese Store · Del Ray · 59 tips and reviews
EatBar is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

4. EatBar

2761 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA
Gastropub · Lyon Park · 46 tips and reviews
PS 7's is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

5. PS 7's

777 I St NW (at 8th St NW), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Chinatown · 35 tips and reviews
Freddy's Lobster & Clams is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

6. Freddy's Lobster & Clams

4867 Cordell Ave (at Norfolk Ave), Bethesda, MD
Seafood Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews
KBQ Real Barbecue is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

7. KBQ Real Barbecue

9100 Woodmore Centre Drive, Lanham, MD
BBQ Joint · 8 tips and reviews
Potato Valley Cafe is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

8. Potato Valley Cafe

7.9
47 State Cir, Annapolis, MD
Sandwich Spot · 9 tips and reviews
Ray's The Steaks At East River is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

9. Ray's The Steaks At East River

3905 Dix St NE (at Minnesota Ave), Washington, D.C.
Steakhouse · Benning · 15 tips and reviews
Jackie's Sidebar is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

10. Jackie's Sidebar

8081 Georgia Ave (at Sligo Ave), Silver Spring, MD
Bar · 30 tips and reviews
Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

11. Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery

8.7
1515 N Courthouse Rd (15th St), Arlington, VA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 150 tips and reviews
Ray's Hell Burger is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

12. Ray's Hell Burger

1713 Wilson Blvd (at N Quinn St.), Arlington, VA
Burger Joint · Colonial Village · 129 tips and reviews
Bon Fresco Sandwich Bakery is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

13. Bon Fresco Sandwich Bakery

8.8
6945 Oakland Mills Rd (at Deer Pasture Ln), Columbia, MD
Sandwich Spot · 58 tips and reviews
Fishnet is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

14. Fishnet

5010 Berwyn Rd (Before 51st Street), College Park, MD
Seafood Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews
SUNdeVICH is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

15. SUNdeVICH

8.7
1314 9th St NW (in alley btwn N & O St NW), Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · Logan Circle - Shaw · 102 tips and reviews
BGR - The Burger Joint is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

16. BGR - The Burger Joint

1514 Connecticut Ave NW (btwn Q St. & Dupont Cir NW), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Northwest Washington · 104 tips and reviews
Shake Shack is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

17. Shake Shack

8.0
1216 18th St NW (at Connecticut Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 227 tips and reviews
Good Stuff Eatery is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

18. Good Stuff Eatery

8.3
303 Pennsylvania Ave SE (at 3rd St. SE), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Capitol Hill · 279 tips and reviews
BGR - The Burger Joint is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

19. BGR - The Burger Joint

106 N Washington St (at King St), Alexandria, VA
Burger Joint · Old Town · 67 tips and reviews
Haute Dogs & Fries is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

20. Haute Dogs & Fries

609 E Main St, Purcellville, VA
Hot Dog Joint · 21 tips and reviews
A&J Restaurant is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

21. A&J Restaurant

7.6
1319 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD
Dim Sum Restaurant · Central Rockville · 47 tips and reviews
China Bistro is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

22. China Bistro

7.7
755 Hungerford Dr (N. Washington St.), Rockville, MD
Dumpling Restaurant · East Rockville · 29 tips and reviews
China Jade is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

23. China Jade

5.8
16805 Crabbs Branch Way, Derwood, MD
Chinese Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews
China Star is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

24. China Star

7.4
9600 Main St (Pickett Road), Fairfax, VA
Chinese Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews
Full Key Restaurant is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

25. Full Key Restaurant

7.6
2227 University Blvd W (at Amherst Ave.), Wheaton, MD
Chinese Restaurant · Wheaton-Glenmont · 32 tips and reviews
Hong Kong Pearl Seafood Restaurant is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

26. Hong Kong Pearl Seafood Restaurant

7.8
6286 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22044, Falls Church, VA
Chinese Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews
Michael's Noodles is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

27. Michael's Noodles

10038 Darnestown Rd (at Travilah Rd.), Rockville, MD
Chinese Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews
Sichuan Jin River is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

28. Sichuan Jin River

7.0
410 Hungerford Dr (at Beall Ave), Rockville, MD
Chinese Restaurant · Central Rockville · 22 tips and reviews
Toki Underground is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

29. Toki Underground

8.5
1234 H St NE (above The Pug), Washington, D.C.
Noodle Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 180 tips and reviews
Afghan Famous Kabob Restaurant is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

30. Afghan Famous Kabob Restaurant

7.5
14702 Lee Hwy, Gainesville, VA
Afghan Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews
DaMOIM is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

31. DaMOIM

7.0
7106 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA
Asian Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews
A&J Restaurant is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

32. A&J Restaurant

8.6
4316 Markham St (Little River Turnpike), Annandale, VA
Asian Restaurant · 40 tips and reviews
Bamian Afghan Cuisine is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

33. Bamian Afghan Cuisine

7.5
5634 Leesburg Pike (Carlin Springs Rd.), Baileys Crossroads, VA
Afghan Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews
BGR - The Burger Joint is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

34. BGR - The Burger Joint

3024 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA
Burger Joint · Clarendon - Courthouse · 19 tips and reviews
BGR - The Burger Joint is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

35. BGR - The Burger Joint

7.2
3129 Lee Hwy, Arlington, VA
Burger Joint · North Highland · 36 tips and reviews
Bollywood Bistro is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

36. Bollywood Bistro

8.5
3955 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA
Indian Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews
Burma Road is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

37. Burma Road

617 S Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD
Malay Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews
Ethiopic is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

38. Ethiopic

7.9
401 H St NE (at 4th St NE), Washington, D.C.
Ethiopian Restaurant · Near Northeast · 49 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: ** stars in Tom Sietsema's Fall Dining Guide 2011 ("The city's best source for kitfo -- Ethiopia's fiery, butter-splashed version of steak tartare," writes Tom.) http://wapo.st/pFL1z9

Pete's New Haven Style Apizza is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

39. Pete's New Haven Style Apizza

3017 Clarendon Blvd (at Garfield St), Arlington, VA
Pizzeria · Clarendon - Courthouse · 60 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: 2 stars in Tom Sietsema's Fall Dining Guide 2011. "I'm partial to the 18-inch white pizza strewn with tender clams," writes Tom. http://wapo.st/oB3G9Z

Ren's Ramen is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

40. Ren's Ramen

7.6
11403 Amherst Ave (at University Blvd W.), Wheaton, MD
Noodle Restaurant · Wheaton-Glenmont · 53 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: ** stars in Tom Sietsema's Fall Dining Guide 2011. (Tom recommends the "piping-hot miso-flavored feast wrought from wiry yellow noodles imported from Sapporo.") http://wapo.st/pALURb

Red Pearl is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

41. Red Pearl

10215 Wincopin Cir, Columbia, MD
Chinese Restaurant · Downtown Columbia · 15 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: If the prospect of driving to Columbia for Chinese food doesn’t appeal to you, focus on the specifics: the best tea-smoked duck we’ve found and superlative dim sum that’s cooked to order.

Minh's Restaurant is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

42. Minh's Restaurant

2500 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Clarendon - Courthouse · 20 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: What to get: Shrimp-and-yam patties; bun cha, charred pork meatballs in spicy fish sauce; Hanoi-style sizzling catfish with dill and mint; clay pots of pork or catfish; lemongrass-marinated short rib.

2 Amys is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

43. 2 Amys

8.9
3715 Macomb St NW, Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens · 167 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Some of our favorites—deviled eggs topped with piquant green sauce, gorgeously fried prosciutto croquettes—never leave the menu. Look to the specials for interesting spins on seasonal veggies.

Nava Thai is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

44. Nava Thai

11301 Fern St, Silver Spring, MD
Thai Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: There are moments in nearly every meal here—a soup that activates every taste sensor, a salad of Technicolor intensity—that make you think you’ve never really eaten Thai food before.

Ruan Thai is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

45. Ruan Thai

8.7
11407 Amherst Ave (at University Blvd), Silver Spring, MD
Thai Restaurant · 42 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: The dishes explode with flavor, the kitchen is remarkably consistent, and the setting is comfortable and calming.

Zorba's Cafe is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

46. Zorba's Cafe

8.1
1612 20th St NW (at Connecticut Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Greek Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 68 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: If you’re after something quick, the excellent pork souvlaki wrapped with feta in warm, soft pita is the way to go—it’s one of our favorite sandwiches in the area

Etete Ethiopian Cuisine is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

47. Etete Ethiopian Cuisine

1942 9th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Ethiopian Restaurant · U-Street · 41 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: We recommend: Sambusas; yebeg wat (lamb); doro wat (chicken and hard-boiled egg); kitfo (beef tartare); kik alicha (split peas); gomen (collards); azifa (green lentils).

Masala Art is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

48. Masala Art

7.5
4441 Wisconsin Ave NW (at Albemarle St NW), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Tenleytown · 23 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: The flavors of the kitchen’s chicken makhani are at once amped up and complex, and it’s hard to resist sopping up all the tomatoey gravy with blistered rounds of cilantro-sprinkled naan.

Comet Ping Pong is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

49. Comet Ping Pong

7.5
5037 Connecticut Ave NW (at Nebraska Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Chevy Chase · 114 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Try the tender meatballs blanketed in terrific red sauce (now sold by the jar) and fluffy tiramisu. To drink, there are wine carafes and interesting draft beers.

We, The Pizza is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

50. We, The Pizza

8.2
305 Pennsylvania Ave SE (btwn 3rd & 4th St), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Capitol Hill · 152 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Pies at this Hill-staffer gathering place are best when leaning toward the creative, including an outstanding barbecue pizza topped with smoky shredded pork, cheddar, and fried onions.

Pho 75 is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

51. Pho 75

8.7
1721 Wilson Blvd (at N Quinn St), Arlington, VA
Noodle Restaurant · Colonial Village · 132 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Enhance any of the phos with accompanying plates of bean sprouts, basil sprigs, lime wedges, and jalapeños or with a dollop of the Sriracha chili sauce found on the tables.

Cafe Assorti is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

52. Cafe Assorti

1800 Wilson Blvd, Washington, VA
Eastern European Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: The produce here is bright and fresh and tossed into an array of salads, including a noteworthy one with shredded beets, walnuts, and garlic. Also good: Carrot salad with garlic and chili peppers.

Guajillo is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

53. Guajillo

7.5
1727 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA
Mexican Restaurant · Colonial Village · 67 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: The kitchen’s skill is evident in its mole, a sauce that involves no fewer than 15 ingredients and lots of hours. The rich and nutty version here comes ladled over chicken enchiladas.

El Pollo Rico is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

54. El Pollo Rico

8.7
932 N Kenmore St (at Fairfax Dr), Arlington, VA
Peruvian Restaurant · Ballston - Virginia Square · 93 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Considered the king of the area’s Peruvian-chicken houses. A tip to up your chances of a getting a great chicken: Prime time might mean waiting in line, but the birds won’t sit in a warmer.

Bangkok 54 Restaurant & Bar is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

55. Bangkok 54 Restaurant & Bar

8.6
2919 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA
Thai Restaurant · Arlington Heights · 57 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: We recommend: Shrimp salad with lemongrass; crispy fish with green mango; crispy pork belly with chili and basil; coconut ice cream.

Pupatella Neapolitan Pizza is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

56. Pupatella Neapolitan Pizza

9.0
5104 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA
Pizzeria · 128 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: We recommend: Fried risotto balls with mozzarella and roasted eggplant; Margherita pizza with buffalo mozzarella; chorizo pizza with onion and roasted red pepper; prosciutto-and-arugula pizza.

Jerusalem Restaurant and Catering is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

57. Jerusalem Restaurant and Catering

7.7
3405 Payne St (Leesburg Pike), Falls Church, VA
Mediterranean Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Begin with the superb veggie combo platter, which includes fine renditions of baba ghanoush, hummus, tabbouleh, and foul (fava beans). It’s a good primer for the zesty, garlicky flavors that abound.

Padaek is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

58. Padaek

8.4
6395 Seven Corners Ctr (at Leesburg Pike), Falls Church, VA
Thai Restaurant · 58 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: The kitchen makes its own lemongrass-laced pork and roasts a perfect, plump quail. But there are rewards up and down the menu, and many of the best dishes don’t make meat the star.

Hong Kong Palace is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

59. Hong Kong Palace

7.6
6387 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA
Chinese Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Good starts to the meal include a simple dish of cold cucumber with cilantro. Pork with crunchy cucumber and seaweed-like mushrooms is good for those who shy away from spice.

La Caraqueña is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

60. La Caraqueña

300 W Broad St (at Little Falls St), Falls Church, VA
Latin American Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: We recommend: Arepa sifrina; JP’s Favorite arepa; diputado; pabellón criollo.

Kabul Kabob House is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

61. Kabul Kabob House

7.1
514A S Van Dorn St (Pickett), Alexandria, VA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Landmark - Van Dorn · 8 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Appetizers of sambosa and bulanee, perfectly fried triangles filled with beef, potato, or leeks, make for outstanding starters. For entrées try one of the stews or rice dishes.

Myanmar Restaurant is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

62. Myanmar Restaurant

6.0
7810C Lee Hwy, Falls Church, VA
Asian Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Start w/ something from the fryer—such as batter-dipped squash batons or bundles of watercress fritters dipped in tamarind-chili sauce—then balance it with the crunchy, earthy pickled tea-leaf salad.

Gom Ba Woo is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

63. Gom Ba Woo

7.4
7133C Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA
Korean Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Try one of the soups, such as the restorative beef soup with noodles, egg, and turnips or the clam-and-tofu soondooboo with a red-pepper broth and an egg whisked in for richness.

Honey Pig Gooldaegee Korean Grill is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

64. Honey Pig Gooldaegee Korean Grill

8.1
7220C Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA
Korean BBQ Restaurant · 113 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: While you don’t want to miss the grilled meats, other parts of the menu are worth exploring. Those include chul pan stocked with baby octopus and pork, as well as a scallion-studded seafood pancake.

Four Sisters is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

65. Four Sisters

8190 Strawberry Ln (at Lee Hwy), Falls Church, VA
Vietnamese Restaurant · 92 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: The 149-item menu has many good entry points, but we like to start with the shrimp toast—airy baguette halves slathered in shrimp paste and deep-fried to a crisp —or a round of spring rolls.

Elephant Jumps Thai Restaurant is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

66. Elephant Jumps Thai Restaurant

7.7
8110A Arlington Blvd (Gallows Rd., Entrance to Shopping is on Gallows), Falls Church, VA
Thai Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Try the crispy salmon, a moist filet encased in a crunchy shell and set on steamed jasmine rice. Or a dish of deep-fried bay scallops tossed with basil, scallions, and red peppers.

Shamshiry Chelo Kabob is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

67. Shamshiry Chelo Kabob

8.3
8607 Westwood Center Dr (at Leesburg Pike), Vienna, VA
Persian Restaurant · 123 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: The stars of the menu are the generous entrées, particularly a spicy, cilantro-rubbed chicken tandoori kebab. The juicy ground-beef chelo kebab kubideh impressed with its meatloaf-like flavors.

Gamasot is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

68. Gamasot

6963 Hechinger Dr, Springfield, VA
Korean Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: There might not be a better value than the $4.99 refillable bowls of sul leung tang, a soup made by simmering beef bones for 48 hours and studding the broth with beef slices and rice noodles.

Rose Kabob Restaurant is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

69. Rose Kabob Restaurant

7.9
126 Maple Ave W, Vienna, VA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Accompany all the meat on the menu with a generous plate of the sweet, fragrant rice-and-carrot pilaf called shirin polo and a dish of warm eggplant dip.

Cosmopolitan Grill is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

70. Cosmopolitan Grill

7700 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA
Eastern European Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Jaeger schnitzel is a thin cut of veal topped with a homey mushroom-cream sauce and served with a mound of sautéed vegetables such as carrots and zucchini.

Plaka Grill is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

71. Plaka Grill

8.8
110 Lawyers Rd NW, Vienna, VA
Greek Restaurant · 64 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: The warm pita holds spit-grilled pork and is finished with a handful of crispy French fries. Dips such as kalamata-olive tapenade and tyrokafteri make nice shares with lightly griddled pita.

Sichuan Village is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

72. Sichuan Village

4.9
14005 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy, Chantilly, VA
Chinese Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Note the color coding on the menu. For most people, yellow will be plenty hot; red means the kitchen has seasoned with abandon.

Cafe Divan is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

73. Cafe Divan

7.0
1834 Wisconsin Ave NW (at 34th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Turkish Restaurant · Georgetown · 28 tips and reviews
El Pollo Rico is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

74. El Pollo Rico

8.2
2517 University Blvd W (Near Georgia Ave), Wheaton, MD
Peruvian Restaurant · Wheaton-Glenmont · 30 tips and reviews
Carbon Peruvian Chicken & Grille is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

75. Carbon Peruvian Chicken & Grille

100 Gibbs St (btwn E Middle Ln. & Beall St.), Rockville, MD
Peruvian Restaurant · Town Square · 10 tips and reviews
Cuba de Ayer is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

76. Cuba de Ayer

8.4
15446 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD
Cuban Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews
BGR - The Burger Joint is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

77. BGR - The Burger Joint

4827 Fairmont Ave (at Norfolk Ave), Bethesda, MD
Burger Joint · 35 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: We recommend: Tuna burger with grilled pineapple; Greek-style lamb burger; Wellington burger with blue cheese and roasted mushrooms.

Mia's Pizzas is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

78. Mia's Pizzas

4926 Cordell Ave (at Old Georgetown Rd), Bethesda, MD
Pizzeria · 16 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Kids can order spaghetti and meatballs while adults supplement the wood-fired pizzas with interesting salads such as one with arugula, pears, and Gorgonzola.

Tortacos is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

79. Tortacos

9629 Lost Knife Rd (at Odendhal Ave.), Gaithersburg, MD
Taco Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: The best of the tacos, the al pastor, features glistening, spice-rubbed pork sliced from a spit and piled into a nubby, two-ply corn tortilla.

La Limeña is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

80. La Limeña

8.3
765 Rockville Pike Ste B, Rockville, MD
Peruvian Restaurant · Central Rockville · 37 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Even if you’re stuffed, you can’t leave without a bite of Perez’s homemade alfajores—anise shortbread cookies filled with caramel. Sublime.

Lighthouse Tofu & BBQ is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

81. Lighthouse Tofu & BBQ

7.7
12710 Twinbrook Pkwy (at Ardennes Rd), Rockville, MD
Korean Restaurant · Twinbrook · 24 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: There are five spice levels for the soondubu—medium is about right for the average diner.

Spice Xing is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

82. Spice Xing

100 Gibbs St Unit B (btwn E. Middle Ln. & Beall St.), Rockville, MD
Indian Restaurant · Town Square · 19 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Interesting small plates include kathi rolls, the cool potato salad called papri chaat, and tandoori chicken wings—sample them with abandon during the weeknight happy hour.

Kabob n Karahi is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

83. Kabob n Karahi

7.8
15521 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD
Indian Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Consider the superlative lamb chops, marinated in a paste of ginger, chili flakes, and garlic, set over a charcoal flame until the surface darkens, then sprinkled with sumac.

Eamonn's, A Dublin Chipper is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

84. Eamonn's, A Dublin Chipper

728 King St (Columbus St), Alexandria, VA
Fish and Chips Shop · Old Town · 47 tips and reviews
East Pearl Hong Kong Cuisine is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

85. East Pearl Hong Kong Cuisine

7.2
838 Rockville Pike Unit B, Rockville, MD
Chinese Restaurant · East Rockville · 11 tips and reviews
Huong Viet is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

86. Huong Viet

7.4
6785 Wilson Blvd (at Arlington Blvd.), Falls Church, VA
Vietnamese Restaurant · 51 tips and reviews
La Sirenita is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

87. La Sirenita

7.6
4911 Edmonston Rd, Hyattsville, MD
Mexican Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews
Mama Chuy DC is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

88. Mama Chuy DC

2620 Georgia Ave NW (at Euclid St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Columbia Heights · 15 tips and reviews
Meaza Restaurant & Market is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

89. Meaza Restaurant & Market

7.8
5700 Columbia Pike, Falls Church, VA
Ethiopian Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews
Minerva Indian Cuisine is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

90. Minerva Indian Cuisine

2443 Centreville Rd, Herndon, VA
Indian Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews
Minerva Indian Cuisine is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

91. Minerva Indian Cuisine

14513 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy, Fairfax, VA
Indian Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews
Moroni & Brothers Restaurant is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

92. Moroni & Brothers Restaurant

4811 Georgia Ave NW (btwn Delafield & Decatur St NW), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Petworth · 12 tips and reviews
Mount of Lebanon is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

93. Mount of Lebanon

2922 Annandale Rd (jefferson ave), Falls Church, VA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews
Pho 88 is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

94. Pho 88

7.4
10478 Baltimore Ave, Beltsville, MD
Vietnamese Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews
Pimento Grill is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

95. Pimento Grill

8.6
4405 Bowen Rd SE, Washington, D.C.
Caribbean Restaurant · Fort Dupont · 30 tips and reviews
Rabieng Thai Restaurant is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

96. Rabieng Thai Restaurant

7.9
5892 Leesburg Pike (at Glen Forest Dr), Falls Church, VA
Thai Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews
Ravi Kabob House is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

97. Ravi Kabob House

8.1
305 N Glebe Rd (at Pershing Dr.), Arlington, VA
Mediterranean Restaurant · 48 tips and reviews
Rice Paper is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

98. Rice Paper

7.6
6775 Wilson Blvd (Roosevelt Rd.), Falls Church, VA
Vietnamese Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews
Sardi's Pollo A La Brasa is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

99. Sardi's Pollo A La Brasa

9.1
10433 Baltimore Ave (Sunnyside Ave), Beltsville, MD
South American Restaurant · 103 tips and reviews
Sardi's Pollo a la Brasa is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

100. Sardi's Pollo a la Brasa

8.6
430 N Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD
Latin American Restaurant · 41 tips and reviews
Shagga Coffee is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

101. Shagga Coffee

8.4
6040 Baltimore Ave (Oliver), Hyattsville, MD
Ethiopian Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews
Shawafel is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

102. Shawafel

1322 H St NE (at 13th St NE), Washington, D.C.
Falafel Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 36 tips and reviews
Surfside is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

103. Surfside

2444 Wisconsin Ave NW (at Calvert St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Glover Park · 74 tips and reviews
La Placita Taqueria is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

104. La Placita Taqueria

8.5
5020 Edmonston Rd (at Farragut St.), Hyattsville, MD
Mexican Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews
Taste of Burma is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

105. Taste of Burma

126 Edds Ln, Sterling, VA
Asian Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews
Woodlands is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

106. Woodlands

6.6
4078 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax, VA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews
Colombian Breeze is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

107. Colombian Breeze

348 Main St, Gaithersburg, MD
South American Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews
Lighthouse Tofu (빛고을 순두부) is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

108. Lighthouse Tofu (빛고을 순두부)

8.2
4121 Chatelain Rd Ste 100, Annandale, VA
Korean Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: While the soondubu is the star of the menu, there are other gems. The selection of pa jun—egg-and-scallion pancakes with seafood, kimchee, or vegetables—make for good additions to the table.

Metro City Wing House is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

109. Metro City Wing House

7.5
4404 Saint Barnabas Rd, Temple Hills, MD
Wings Joint · 14 tips and reviews
Super Chicken is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

110. Super Chicken

7.5
422 S Washington St (at Wallace St), Falls Church, VA
South American Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews
Fast Gourmet is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

111. Fast Gourmet

1400 W St NW (at 14th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · U-Street · 87 tips and reviews
ShopHouse Kitchen is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

112. ShopHouse Kitchen

1516 Connecticut Ave NW (at Dupont Circle), Washington, D.C.
Asian Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 104 tips and reviews
Taqueria Distrito Federal is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

113. Taqueria Distrito Federal

3463 14th St NW (at Newton St), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Columbia Heights · 46 tips and reviews
Taqueria Distrito Federal is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

114. Taqueria Distrito Federal

7.8
805 Kennedy St NW (btwn 8th & 9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Taco Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 2 tips and reviews
Balkan Grill is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

115. Balkan Grill

8.0
5902A N Kings Hwy, Alexandria, VA
Eastern European Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews
Max's Kosher Cafe and Marketplace is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

116. Max's Kosher Cafe and Marketplace

7.8
2319 University Blvd W, Silver Spring, MD
Kosher Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews
The Pure Pasty Co. is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

117. The Pure Pasty Co.

9.0
128C Church St NW, Vienna, VA
Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews
Saint Michel Bakery is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

118. Saint Michel Bakery

5540 Wilkins Ct, Rockville, MD
Bakery · 3 tips and reviews
Banh Mi DC Sandwich is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

119. Banh Mi DC Sandwich

8.9
3103 Graham Rd #C, Falls Church, VA
Sandwich Spot · 46 tips and reviews
Boundary Stone Public House is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

120. Boundary Stone Public House

8.3
116 Rhode Island Ave NW (btwn 1st & 2nd St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Pub · LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale · 108 tips and reviews
R&R Taqueria is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

121. R&R Taqueria

8.7
7894 Washington Blvd (MD 175), Elkridge, MD
Mexican Restaurant · 56 tips and reviews
Shemali's is one of 2012 Cheap Eats.

122. Shemali's

6.0
3301 New Mexico Ave NW (in Foxhall Square), Washington, D.C.
Lebanese Restaurant · Cathedral Heights · 4 tips and reviews