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1. Red's Java House
- A diner of the best sort - cheap.
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- American
- Cheap
- SoMa/Potrero/Bayview
- Nile Expert Tip: Head here after a Giants day game and take in sunset on the Bay with an ice cold PBR in your hand.
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2. El Farolito
- Bursting with flavor
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- Mexican
- Affordable
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3. Chutney
- Cheap and fast Indian in the Tenderloin
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- Indian
- Affordable
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4. Rosamunde Sausage Grill
- Grilled Sausages to Die for
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5. Gold Mountain
- Two Floors of Great Food
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- Asian
- Chinese
- Affordable
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6. In-N-Out Burger
- Famous burgers at the wharf
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- Fast Food
- Hamburgers
- Affordable
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7. Liba Falafel
- It's falafel plus magical pixie dust that makes you shout "WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE?"
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- Cheap
- SoMa/Potrero/Bayview
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8. Green Chile Kitchen
- From the Mexican Shores
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- Mexican
- Affordable
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9. Chairman Bao
- Nouveau Chinese buns and big fruity drinks
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- Chinese
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10. Katana-Ya
- The best ramen
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- Japanese
- Affordable
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San Francisco is a notoriously expensive city, but fortunately, you don't have to go broke to eat well. From burritos to food trucks to gourmet bar food, here are the top ten ways to stretch you dollar in a delicious way in San Francisco.
El Farolito in the Mission neighborhood is the unofficial top pick in the hotly contested San Francisco burrito category. It's cheap, delicious, and they're open late. Another late night favorite that is as delicious at lunch as it is post-bar is Golden Boy in North Beach (get a big, doughy slice of the clam pie for just $3.75). Sunday morning brunch stays wallet-friendly at Gold Mountain, a dim sum spot for eaters in the know. And for gourmet sausages, you can't go wrong with Rosamunde's.
Unsurprisingly, a lot of your top cheap restaurants in San Francisco are going to be known for glorious hamburgers. No-nonsense service, a cheap beer, and an incredible burger await you at Red's Java House. Get a burger 'dirty south style' or 'yo mama style' at 15 Romolo for just $8; that's less than the price of a cocktail. If you have never experienced In 'n' Out, be sure to pop into this West Coast fast food chain for a double double animal style with fries.
The food truck trend is here to stay. Off the Grid is a truly local experience where various food trucks set up shop in various neighborhoods on different days and nights. Fort Mason hosts Friday nights while UN Plaza at Civic Center is popular at lunch. Bring cash and indulge in all kinds of grub like Chairman Bao's steamed pork buns or Liba's falafel exploding with gourmet toppings. It's a great way to sample a plethora of San Francisco cuisine.
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