DINING ON A BUDGET IN LOS ANGELES

Tacos:

  • Tacos 1986:
    • Address: 609 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90014
    • Website: Tacos 1986
    • Average Price: $2-$3 per taco
    • Suggested Orders: Al Pastor or Asada Tacos.
    • Public Transportation: Metro Red/Purple Line to Pershing Square Station, followed by a short walk.
  • Guisados:
    • Address: 2100 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90033
    • Website: Guisados
    • Average Price: $2.75 per taco
    • Suggested Orders: Sampler Plate for variety or the Cochinita Pibil Taco.
    • Public Transportation: Metro Gold Line to Soto Station, followed by a short walk.
  • El Chato Taco Truck:
    • Location: Varies (Check El Chato Taco Truck for current locations)
    • Average Price: $1.50-$2 per taco
    • Suggested Orders: Carne Asada Tacos or the Al Pastor Mulitas.
    • Public Transportation: Various locations; check social media for the truck’s current schedule.

Food Trucks:

  • Kogi BBQ Truck:
    • Location: Varies (Check Kogi BBQ for current locations)
    • Average Price: $7-$10 per item
    • Suggested Orders: Short Rib Tacos or Kimchi Quesadilla.
    • Public Transportation: Various locations; check the website for the food truck’s current schedule.
  • The Lobos Truck:
    • Location: Varies (Check The Lobos Truck for current locations)
    • Average Price: $8-$12 per item
    • Suggested Orders: Lobster Grilled Cheese or the Buffalo Chicken Tots.
    • Public Transportation: Various locations; check social media for the truck’s current schedule.
  • Rasta Taco Truck:
    • Location: Varies (Check Rasta Taco for current locations)
    • Average Price: $2.50-$3 per taco
    • Suggested Orders: Jerk Chicken Tacos or the Vegetarian Plantain Burrito.
    • Public Transportation: Various locations; check social media for the truck’s current schedule.

Fast Casual:

  • In-N-Out Burger:
    • Address: Multiple locations (Check In-N-Out Burger for details)
    • Average Price: $5-$8 per meal
    • Suggested Orders: Double-Double with Animal Style Fries.
    • Public Transportation: Various locations; check local bus routes for accessibility.
  • Blaze Pizza:
    • Address: Multiple locations (Check Blaze Pizza for details)
    • Average Price: $8 per custom pizza
    • Suggested Orders: Build your own pizza with unlimited toppings.
    • Public Transportation: Various locations; check local bus routes for accessibility.
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill:
    • Address: Multiple locations (Check Chipotle for details)
    • Average Price: $8-$10 per burrito bowl
    • Suggested Orders: Chicken Burrito Bowl with your choice of toppings.
    • Public Transportation: Various locations; check local bus routes for accessibility.

Sandwiches:

  • Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery:
    • Address: 1517 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    • Website: Bay Cities
    • Average Price: $8-$12 per sandwich
    • Suggested Orders: The Godmother or the Caprese Sandwich.
    • Public Transportation: Metro Expo Line to Downtown Santa Monica Station, followed by a short walk.
  • Langer’s Delicatessen-Restaurant:
    • Address: 704 S Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90057
    • Website: Langer’s Deli
    • Average Price: $10-$15 per sandwich
    • Suggested Orders: #19 – Pastrami with Swiss Cheese and Cole Slaw.
    • Public Transportation: Metro Red/Purple Line to Westlake/MacArthur Park Station, followed by a short walk.
  • The Park’s Finest BBQ:
    • Address: 1267 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90026
    • Website: The Park’s Finest
    • Average Price: $10-$15 per meal
    • Suggested Orders: Pulled Pork or Coconut Beef Adobo Sandwich.
    • Public Transportation: Metro Red/Purple Line to Westlake/MacArthur Park Station, followed by a short walk.