Mexico City Eats: Tamales Oaxaqueños
I stumbled across this month’s street food feature a couple of weeks ago while celebrating Mexico’s World Cup match win against France at the Angel de la Independencia in Mexico City. Served out of a giant steaming pot attached to the front of a bicycle, these delicious tamales Oaxaqueños and the young vendor selling them made the journey up the Paseo de la Reforma alongside all of the cheering futból (soccer) fans.
Tamales Oaxaqueños in Mexico City
The tamal vendor was doing great business,...
July 9th, 2010 | Laura Nazimiec | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: cheap eats, featuredarticle, food
Mexico City Eats: Elote
If I haven’t said it before, one of my favorite things about Mexico is all of the delicious food that is available very inexpensively on the street. Once a month I try to highlight one of the many street foods that can be found at stands and stalls throughout the capital. Last month the snack of choice was bunuelos. This month it’s elote, Mexican grilled corn on the cob.
Vendor preparing esquite in Mexico City
The name elote originates from the Nahuatl word elotl. Nahuatl was the language...
June 3rd, 2010 | Laura Nazimiec | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: cheap eats, featuredarticle, food
Deep-Fried Delights at the Mercado de Antojitos
The Mercado de Antojitos, or snack market, in the Coyoacán neighborhood of Mexico City is a great and inexpensive place to sample some Mexican favorites including deep-fried quesadillas and flautas (deep-fried chicken tacos). The market also serves Mexican specialties such as pozole (a traditional soup made with corn kernels, meat and chili pepper), elotes ( boiled corn kernels served with mayonaise) and licuados (fresh fruit shakes blended with milk or water).
Mercado de Antojitos
The Mercado...
May 17th, 2010 | Laura Nazimiec | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: cheap eats, featuredarticle, markets
Dine Cheaply at Some of Chicago’s Tastiest Restaurants
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to save money, then you’ve come to the right place.
Chicago’s dining scene is one of the best in the country and it can also be one of the cheapest, if you know where to go.
Some of the top “eat on the cheap” restaurants in the Windy City include:
Pollo Volador (3402 Montrose; map it) – This northside BYOB is known, as it names implies, for chicken. Inspired by the cuisine of Columbia, Pollo Volador makes an unforgettable roasted chicken dish...
January 31st, 2010 | Lisa Davis | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: cheap eats, Chicago, dining, Restaurants
Review: Vegas Goes South of the Border
Most people think they know Mexican food, but anyone who has eaten Mexican food in San Diego can attest to the fact that it is way different than dishes typical of El Paso. South of San Diego, the Baja peninsula is separate from mainland Mexico and its food shows the difference. Baja is known for its seafood with fish tacos, shrimp burritos and whole lobster plates served with tortillas, beans and rice. Baja food is addictive, but not too easy to find in Vegas – until now. Hussong’s has...
January 27th, 2010 | Lynn Goya | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: cheap eats, featuredarticle, Mexican seafood, Vegas dining, vegas restaurants
Cheap Eats at Nostrum
Fast food doesn’t necessarily have to be greasy and unhealthy. The new chain of Nostrum cafes proves that home cooking can be healthy and quick.
Nostrum Barcelona. By Regina Winkle-Bryan
Nostrum is a local company which has quickly expanded throughout the city over the last couple of years. They offer Mediterranean dishes, like lentil salad, cod fish, Russian salad, flan and more. For 8 Euros, you can get a starter, a main course, a drink and a dessert, which is a pretty sweet deal.
The way...
December 10th, 2009 | thebarcelonaguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: cheap and healthy, cheap eats, fast food, Nostrum, quick food
Affordable food on Kauai
... where finding good, affordable food could be like searching for a needle in a haystack. If you’re having trouble identifying delectable cheap eats, this list of places might help you get started. At most of these restaurants you can easily dine for under $10 per person.
Pho Kauai
Lunch & Dinner
4303 Rice Street Suite B1
Lihue
808-245-9858
”Vietnamese food, good prices, good size portions”
La Bamba Mexican Restaurant
Lunch & Dinner
3-2600 Kaumualii Hwy Ste C1 (in the Kukui Grove...
August 12th, 2009 | byun | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: affordable, budget, cheap, cheap eats, Food & Beverage, Kauai, lihue
Cheapskate Barcelona; The Tips You Need to Save
So you’re doing the shoestring thing? No problem. Here are some cheapskate tips for saving a buck, or a Euro as it were, in Barcelona.
Here are the ’5 S’s’ to saving big:
Shop: for your lunch at the supermarket or open air market. Buy a baguette, some cheese and a coke and eat your lunch in the park or on the beach. Buy at : Santa Caterina Market - http://www.mercatsantacaterina.net/
Sip: Cheap beers? Cheap bars? consider Bar Leo in Barceloneta, popular for its super cheap...
July 30th, 2009 | thebarcelonaguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: art ticket, Attractions, cheap eats, daily specials, discounts in barcelona, free museums, News, Restaurants & Bars, Shopping, The Arts
Budget Travel: Le Sandwich
Today we have a guest post from Kim Poulin, who blogs about Paris at The Paris Traveler. Kim became fascinated with Paris as a young girl, and we’re very fortunate that the fascination continues, allowing her to share her passion and knowledge of the city with all of us. Although Paris is usually thought of as an expensive city, today Kim shares with us an affordable Paris option.
When one speaks of budget travel, immediately backpacks, youth hostels, sleeping on trains or crashing in apartments...
May 30th, 2009 | Kim Poulin | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: cheap eats, Food & Beverage, France, Paris, Restaurants & Bars, sandwiches
April 29th – 31 Cent Scoop Night at Baskin Robbins
It seems like it has been a battle of the ice cream brands lately — free scoops at Ben & Jerry’s, Haagen-Dazs (on May 12th) and now I’m happy to add Baskin Robbins to the list. Ok, so it’s not free, but it’s close enough. For only 31 cents, ice cream lovers alike will gather at their favorite Baskin Robbins to enjoy a sinfully delicious frozen treat. Enjoy 1, 2 or a 3 scoop cone (3′s the max here for this special deal, as we must save room for everyone). Try...
April 27th, 2009 | klynch | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: baskin robbins, cheap eats, Events, Family Friendly, ice cream, Restaurants & Bars
Have You Tried The New BBQ Joint In Toronto?
I did tonight. It was good. The stuff were super friendly, and the service was very fast. I had 3 ribs (dry) with a side salad, the Mrs. had the brisket sandwich hold the bun (of course). I think from order to plate took about 7 minuted flat. The brisket was very good. Not too fatty but a tad plain. The ribs were big, very big. They were fall off the bone, which isn’t my thing, but if it is yours you will love them. The BBQ sauce on the side is very good, not to sweet and not too...
April 16th, 2009 | thetorontoguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: bayview avenue toronto, bbq, beef ribs, briske, brisket, cheap eats, dry ribs, highway 61 toronto, ribs, toronto restaurants
Trying Another Dim Sum Spot
Based on the Toronto Life cheap eats guide, I am going to try another Dim Sum spot here in Toronto. This time I am going to try Yiu Wah. Check back for the reviews.
Jonah
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April 16th, 2009 | thetorontoguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: cheap eats, dim sim, Restaurants & Bars, Toronto Life, toronto restaurant, yiu wah
Almost free dinner (and free breakfast) at Isle Casino
The Isle Casino in Pompano Park is well-known for their casino and racing, but it is about to become famous for their incredibly valuable meal deals. I’m usually not a big fan of buffets, but if there ever was a good time to convert, now might be the time to do so.
Next week (April 20th – April 23rd), they will be doing a tour around the world and offering a $4.99 dinner buffet. (Yes, that’s less than $5.) The menu will be changing daily, so come for 1 day or come all week. It...
April 15th, 2009 | klynch | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: buffet, cheap eats, Events, isle casino, pompano beach, Restaurants & Bars
Free Tacos TODAY ONLY
Everyone loves free right? Well the fine folks at Taco Del Mar are giving away free tacos today! Sounds cool right? You only need 2 things. One, the coupon which you can get by visiting my friends over at smartcanucks.ca who have the cupon for you. Secondly you need to know where the locations are all over North America… That Planetey has for you right here:
[travelpack id=3674]
So eat up and enjoy the free tac from Taco Del Mar!
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April 15th, 2009 | jonah | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: cheap eats, Food & Beverage, free food, free tacos, smartcanucks, taco del mar
Planeteye’s Guide To Cheap Eats
... with a little bit of everything: from street food,
restaurants in inexpensive neighbourhoods or great deals in otherwise
fine restaurants.
In our cheap eats guide you’ll surely find a way to eat on a
budget.
Recommendations from our Travel Writers
Amsterdam: Stretch Your Shrunken Budget
Is your passion shopping and chocolate cake? And have you
just discovered that your budget is not credit crunch proof? Are those
luxuries no longer affordable for you? And are you now looking for a
cheap eat...
March 31st, 2009 | Katrina Verweel | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: cheap eats, cheap restaurants, eating budget, Food & Beverage, restaurant reviews, restaurants on a budget
Cheap Eats Edinburgh
... thankfully here in Edinburgh we have food that suits all budgets, from discount dining to luxury establishments. However, there are plenty of cheap eats in the city – here are some recommendations:
Eating a baked potato on Jeffrey Street outside the Tempting Tattie – by Sakia Van De Nieuwenhof
Tempting Tattie
Anyone who is a regular Edinburgh Guide reader knows that I’m a huge fan of the Tempting Tattie; you can easily get a oversized meal for less than £5. It’s a...
March 7th, 2009 | Andy Hayes | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: cheap eats, cheap food, Restaurants & Bars
Cheap Eats in Florida
Although I truly enjoy 5-star dining, I do love finding a bargain. When it comes to restaurants, it might mean planning ahead, planning what time you eat or knowing where to find the best deals. Here’s a list of some of my favorite places to find food that is cheap (though we’re not talking the dollar menu at McDonald’s), yet tasty.
Coupon sites: There’s South Florida Dines, restaurant.com, the Entertainment Book and even GoGoBoGo. All offer half price dining certificates...
March 4th, 2009 | klynch | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: bargain, cheap eats, discounts, Mortons, Restaurants & Bars, south florida dines, the brickwall grille
Cheap Eats – Washington, DC Street Food at Julia’s Empanadas
The stuffed-dough Spanish turnover called the empanada dates back to an ancient Arab dish, first created around the 8th-century.
The delicious baked or deep-fried pockets are filled with savory meats and vegetables, or with sweetened fruit and served as a dessert. Fillings vary as much as the cultures that eat them, ranging from plantains to lobster, papaya to hard-boiled eggs.
Similar turnovers are found around the world, with the “empanada” traditionally found in Spain and Central and South...
March 3rd, 2009 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: cheap eats, dining, empanadas, Julia\'s, Restaurants & Bars, Washington DC
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