CHEAP EATS L.A. - FROM A TO Z! l  ALADDIN FALAFEL 2180 S. Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles 310.446.1174 Why: Moist but crunchy falafel sandwiches with delicious tahini, perfect shwarma, lamb chops, grape leaves. l ALEGRIA ON SUNSET 3510 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles 323.913.1422 Why: Huge burritos, fish tacos, carne asada anything, friendly staff. l THE APPLE PAN 10801 w. Pico Blvd., W. Los Angeles 310.475.3585 Why: Hickory Burger, great berry and cream pies, no fast food garbage here. l ASAHI RAMEN 2027 Sawtelle Blvd., W. Los Angeles 310.479.2231 Why: Delicious bowls of ramen noodles filled with your choice of numerous toppings, legendary gyoza. l THE BEAR PIT 10825 Sepulveda Blvd., Mission Hills 818.365.2500 Why: huge all-meat sandwiches, BBQ duck a la orange. v BILLY'S DELI 216 N. Orange St., Glendale 818.246.1689 Why: Huge triple decker deli sandwiches for under $8, great cabbage soup, Martino's Bakery tea cakes for $.75 l THE BUCHANAN ARMS 2013 W. Burbank Ave., Burbank 818.845.0692 Why: Pleasant pub vibe, good fish and chips, scotch pie. l CAIOTI PIZZA CAFÉ 4346 Tujunga Ave., Studio City 818.761.3588 Why: The place where BBQ chicken pizza was invented, perfect gourmet pizzas. v CAPTAIN KIDD’S FISH MARKET AND RESTAURANT 209 N. Harbor Dr., Redondo Beach, 310.372.7703 Why: Delicious fresh fish, fast service, not a bad wine list. l CASA BIANCA PIZZA PIE 1650 Colorado Blvd., Eagle Rock 323.256.9617 Why: Best old-style pizza in Los Angeles…period. l THE COUNTER 2901 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.399.8383 Why: Best burgers in L.A., low carb options available, amazing sweet potato fries. l DINAH'S FAMILY RESTAURANT 6521 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles 310.645.0456 Why: Perfect fried chicken, pigs-in-a-blanket, apple pancakes. l DU-PAR'S Locations in Studio City, West Hollywood, Farmer's Market and Thousand Oaks. Why: Pancakes dipped in melted butter, Welsh rarebit, blueberry cream cheese pie, steak and kidney pie. l EL COYOTE 7312 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles 323.939.2255 Why: An L.A. institution, cheap margaritas, huge crowd, acceptable food. l EMPANADA'S PLACE Locations in Tarzana, Culver City, West Hollywood. Why: Delicious pies from Argentina, stuffed with everything from spinach to chicken. l FLOSSIE'S HEALTHY HOME COOKING 3566 Redondo Beach Blvd., Torrance 310.352.4037 Why: Delicious Southern food, including fried chicken, smothered pork chops, meatloaf. l FRED 62 1850 N. Vermont Ave., Los Feliz 323.667.0062 Why: Hip place to hang, open 24/7, housemade pop tarts, el dooblay burger, tofu scramble. l GALLEGOS MEXICAN DELI 1270 Venice Blvd., Venice 310.395.0162 l GUS'S 808 Fair Oaks Ave., So. Pasadena 626.799.3251 Why: Comfortable atmosphere perfect for family dining, good ribs, Fosselman's ice cream for dessert. l THE HAT Locations in Alhambra, Pasadena, Glendora, Temple City, Monterey Park, Simi Valley, Upland. Why: Hot Pastrami dip sandwiches, wet fries with gravy, horchata. l HOWARD'S FAMOUS BACON AND AVOCADO BURGERS 11127 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles 310.838.9111 Why: Namesake burger under $4…avocado and bacon on anything! l INDIA'S OVEN 7231 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, 323.936.1000 11645 Wilshire Blvd., West L.A., 310.207.5522 Why: Great chicken tikka, delicious rotis (Indian breads). l INDO CAFÉ 10482 1/2 National Blvd., Palms 310.815.1290 Why: Rare Indonesian cuisine, including perkedel (fried, stuffed mashed potato fritter). l JINKY'S CAFÉ 14120 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, 818.981.2250 1447 2nd St., Santa Monica, 310.917.3311 Why: Delicious gourmet pancakes, exceptional chili selection, lots of healthy menu selections. l O'GROATS 10516 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles 310.204.0962 Why: Best breakfast in town, perfect corned beef hash. l KETTLE 1138 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach 310.545.8511 Why: Great family dining, fried cheese stuffed with prosciutto and fresh basil, blackberry lemonade. l KING'S HAWAIIAN BAKERY AND RESTAURANT 2808 W. Sepulveda Blvd., Torrance 310.530.0050 Why: King's Hawaiian bread made into French toast, Loco Moco (like a chili size but with gravy). l LA CABANITA 3447 Verdugo Rd., Glendale 818.957.2711 Why: Pork chops smothered in chile gravy, tacos stuffed with spiced beef, almonds and raisins. l LEMON MOON 12200 W. Olympic Blvd., W. Los Angeles, 310.442.9191 Why: Delicious gourmet food served daily, fresh ingredients combined with an artistic edge. l LES SISTERS SOUTHERN KITCHEN 21818 Devonshire St., Chatsworth 818.998.0755 Why: Jambalya, hush puppies, peach cobbler, buttermilk pie. l MAROUCH 4905 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood 323.662.9325 Why: Lentil soup, Makanek (beef sausage seasoned with cinnamon and cloves), baba ganoush. l MARSTON'S 151 E. Walnut St., Pasadena 626.796.2459 Why: Cornflake French toast, buckwheat blueberry pancakes, white chili. l MULBERRY STREET PIZZERIA 240 S. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, 310.247.8100 Why: Tempting New York style pies, great meatballs, delivery (within local area). l NEPTUNE'S NET 42505 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu 310.457.3095 Why: Calamari burger, fresh oysters, delicious seafood. l NETTY'S 1700 Silverlake Blvd., Los Angeles 323.662.8655 Why: Exotic cuisine in bohemian setting, call 323.665.DISH for daily menu specials. l ORIGINAL PANTRY 877 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles 213.972.9279 Why: Amazing breakfasts including steak and eggs, sandwich shop next door features cheaper lunchtime fare. l ORIGINAL TOMMY'S 2575 w. Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles 213.389.9060 Why: Classic chiliburger served in original setting. l PALERMO RISTORANTE ITALIANO 1858 N. Vermont Ave., Los Feliz 323.663.1178 Why: Great Italian offered at reasonable prices, Pizza Rosa - delicious! l PIE 'N' BURGER 913 E. California Blvd. Pasadena 626.795.1123 Why: Perfect cheeseburgers, homemade pie. l PHILIPPE’S THE ORIGINAL 1001 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles, 213. 628.3781 Why: Best French Dip around, great pie, a true culinary experience from ordering to eating. l QUALITY FOOD AND BEVERAGE 8030 W. Third St., Los Angeles 323.658.5959 Why: Celebrity spotting on a budget, matzo brie, German pancakes. l RAE'S 2901 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica 310.828.7939 Why: Classic coffee shop setting, good club sandwich, perfect milk shakes. l ROSCOE'S HOUSE OF CHICKEN AND WAFFLES Multiple locations in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Pasadena Why: Fried chicken on top of a waffle…need we say more? l S&W COUNTRY DINER 9478 Washington Blvd., Culver City 310.204.5136 Why: Cheddar and bacon waffles, fried tomatoes, huge omelets. l SITTON'S NORTH HOLLYWOOD DINER 11329 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood 818.761.3341 Why: Open 24/7, Ortega burger, tuna melts. l SKY'S GOURMET TACOS 5408 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles 323.932.6253 Why: Shrimp tacos, tortas, housemade lemonade. l THE STAND 17000 Ventura Blvd., Encino, 818.788.2700 Why: Gourmet hot dogs prepared to your liking, delicious French fries. l TAIX 1911 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles 213.484.1265 Why: Daily specials (complete meals under $20), fine French food at reasonable prices. l TITO'S TACOS 11222 Washington Pl., Culver City 310.391.5780 Why: Cheap beef tacos, delicious beef burritos - nothing over $5. l UNCLE DARROW'S CAJUN CREOLE EATERY 5301 W. Venice Blvd., Los Angeles 323.938.4293 Why: Friendly staff, cornmeal-coated catfish, red beans and rice. l VERSAILLES Locations in Los Angeles, Encino and Manhattan Beach Why: Best roast chicken in town, amazing roast pork as well. l VILLAGE COFFEE SHOP 2695 N. Beachwood Dr., Hollywood 323.467.5398 Why: Prettiest coffee shop clientele around, breakfast served all day. l WOODY'S BAR-B-QUE 3446 W. Slauson Ave., Los Angeles 323.294.9443 Why: Open until 3am on weekends, crusty pork ribs, hot links. l ZANKOU CHICKEN Locations in Hollywood, Glendale, Pasadena, Van Nuys, Anaheim Why: Garlic sauce and chicken, beef shwarma.