Best Cheap Eats in Boston

“Food is consistently delicious. I have been a regular here for some time now, and Mo Rockin always delivers.”

“Tucked inside the bustle of Boston Public Market, Moroccan Fusion is favorite that immediately stands out with its rich aromas and warm, welcoming energy.”

“The owner not only delivered our food himself but called a day in advance to make some recommended changes to our order for the better!”

“This is the best pasta I tried so far in Boston. Great local authentic place with homemade pasta, toppings and sauce. Definitely recommend it!”

“This is my third time back here the food is fresh the pasta is fresh and the quality is EXCELLENT!”

“Amazing food every single time. Some of the best pasta I’ve ever had in my life.”

“This place has had many food options over the years and AATMA's Indian food is by far the best.”

“Chef Keith and his team have done an incredible job with Aatma and their approach to Indian food.”

“I am vegan and my partner is vegetarian. We had the bhajji's, korma sutra, and mushroom saag - all of which were excellent.”

“A nice casual but quick restaurant serving up authentic and delicious Korean food!”

“The Veggie Bibimbap that I am eating is really tasty and the sauce that goes with it was really good.”

“Edit to add that I ordered gluten free popcorn chicken for my child with Celiac and it was a big hit !”

“The atmosphere is modern and hip with great music and even better drinks — perfect spot for a fun night out.”

“Sarah was the best! She was extremely helpful and very kind. We couldn’t have asked for better service. Would 10/10 recommend Sarah & Chubbs!”

“The food was incredible. Best wing I’ve ever had. Everything was delicious. Thank you”

“The best, consistently good sushi in Boston!! Their portions are extremely generous, and the sushi is always so fresh and flavorful.”

“Could be the best tasting sushi in this area. Price is very fair.”

“Food was fresh, delicious and high quality. Service was great too!”

“Came in for lunch with no expectations, was pleasantly surprised with the amazing food, great portions, good coffee for the price.”

“The pizza is delicious and uses the freshest ingredients. It’s light, crispy, and tasty!”

“The food is absolutely delicious! The pizza at this place is SO GOOD!”

“Best Spanish food in and around Boston feels like home and all handmade made by one of the best chefs around”

“We order from Bono on a regular basis, the food is absolutely delicious and is a staple in our house.”

“The food was delicious. The owner and staff are so great. Nice decor and vibe.”

“This is the best fish and chips ive EVER had, and easily the best food ive had while i was on a work trip for the week.”

“Mr. Dooley’s is our favorite Irish pub and they have the best Full Irish breakfast!!”

“The Irish sampler was perfect and it could feed two.”

“The quality of the pizza was really good and the customer service was amazing. Very fresh pizza you can tell it’s made with love.”

“This place is a tiny hole in the wall with 4 tables. I searched gluten free pizza and found this place.”

“We came from Texas to go to Fenway, and while exploring the city, we came across here. The pizza was so good we came back the next day.”

“Every experience I have had, whether dining or takeout, has been AMAZING. The food is always fresh, served quickly, and most importantly, DELICIOUS.”

“Best authentic Mexican food I’ve had in a long time! Highly recommend the grande sampler and mojitos”

“The staff was absolutely amazing, helped my friend and I when we didn’t know where to go!”

“This place was a secret amazing find off the beaten path near Fenway Park!”

“It’s a small, unassuming restaurant, and though it frequently pops up as a recommendation for Fenway, there were plenty of open seats night.”

“The atmosphere on the inside was very chill vibe, music was great, prices are very fair, staff.”

“Incredible homemade pasta, cooked to perfection! Both the ravioli and the pasta al forno were delicious.”

“Street parking can be tough to find, they don't take reservations, and the wait outside was about an hour for dinner.”

“This is the 4th time over the last few years we’ve been able to make it to Rino’s and it is always 100% worth it.”

“They gave us wicked good service and amazing food and were super understanding when we had card trouble.”

“The super friendly waiter, Sam was the highlight of the meal. He checked to see how we liked each dish.”

“It was nice and cool, the food was good and cool. Only downside was the loud background noise”

“4 stars for the prices, otherwise extremely amazing and probably best in town Mexican spot.”

“The tastiest, authentic, freshest food with the friendliest employees. Thoroughly enjoyed our delicious lunch!”

“This place is amazing every time we go. Great food, drinks, energy and atmosphere.”

“No matter how many times I’ve ordered, the food is always fresh, tasty and so delicious.”

“The food… just AMAZING perfectly seasoned, hot, fresh, and ready in less than 10 …”

“Owner is attentive and always asks how customers what we think of the food and if we need anything.”

“The Mezze platter: hummus was absolute perfection, the muhammara so tasty & baba ghanoush was excellent!”

“Searching for a great brunch spot near Quincy Market, we stumbled upon this fantastic restaurant.”

“The food was amazing on a whole other level, And everything was seasoned phenomenal.”

“Atticus, our waiter, was one of the friendliest people we talked to and gave excellent reccomendations.”

“The service is outstanding — attentive, kind, and genuine — and the menu offers the perfect balance of comforting classics and creative options.”

“It’s best to put down a reservation because there aren’t a lot of tables and gets busy.”

“Solid thai, not outstanding but its in a good location near Faneuil hall, north end, and haymarket.”

“This is a small and cozy restaurant with excellent service that makes you feel very welcomed.”

“Ordered galangal soup w shrimp, mango salad, kee mao w beef or veg, green curry w chicken, pineapple curry w veg.”

“Best spot for breakfast in the south end!! Food is amazing and prices are fantastic! Loved the western omelette with home fries!”

“If you are walking down Albany street you can follow your nose to the place as that wonderful greasy spoon smell wafts down the street and draws you.”

“Went to hidden kitchen and I have to say it has the best service and coffee!”

“The staff are really nice. Food was delicious. This is my Second time coming back to them for more delicious food.”

“The wuality of the Food is always excellent and very fresh.”

“The Miso soup was amazing, and the sushi was delectable.”

“I've had lunch here dozens of times over the last couple years on weekdays and the kitchen's work has been consistently excellent.”

“The Shephard’s Pie, Bangers and Mash, Sunday Roast are consistently outstanding.”

“After walking the city looking for a bar to watch the World Series, I found Elephant & Castle glowing warm against the night.”

“The Bandeja Peñol was excellent. I ordered the mini version and still couldn't quite eat it all.”

“Servers take care of US 7 people in a table and we all left happy and Belly full”

“My son loves arepas and hamburgers, so when he saw that they added a new menu item, arepa burger, he of course had to get it.”

“Ate here alone and ordered carne asada. It was delicious. Chips and salsa included. Local authentic restaurant, affordable, service was great. Will be back.”

“The pupusas here are delicious! They are prepared fresh and not pre-made which is a key to the authentic flavor.”

“Service was super friendly and accommodating, even with kids and our limited Spanish, and the food was utterly delicious.”

“Probably one of the best Mexican breakfast/brunch plates I’ve had in Boston. Everything tasted fresh (no frozen meats), great sauces, and I especially liked the sautéed fried corn tortilla chips.”

“This has always been one of my go-to places, and I’ve loved coming here for years.”

“It is located at 131 Lexington Ave in a residential area and it's what you can call a favorite.”

“Very friendly staff, excellent customer service, delivery was on time, I loved the products, mmm delicious.”

“I have a shellfish allergy so I asked if they fry their shrimp empanadas in the same fryer as the rest of the fried foods.”

“They say it closes at 10pm but at 930 they don’t answer calls and you cannot place a order on DoorDash.”

“Reasonably priced, excellent customer service and the quality of food is always consistent. Huge portions as well, which is key in this tough economy.”

“Manager is an outstanding person! Really brings the atmosphere of the place to another level ! 5 stars salmon bento is amazing 😍”

“The chicken and shrimp teriyaki is my absolute favorite. I come here about once a week for it 😋.”

“Fried chicken & waffle was amazing, the best I've had in years. Spicy, sweet, salty and fat. Loved it.”

“The best bar staff in Boston are the best people in the world, especially the bartender Aidan.”

“Bianca is an amazing bartender—super friendly, fast, and makes every drink perfectly.”

“The falafel here is amazing. Very different from the usual falafel one would get at a similar establishment.”

“As a Greek, I can say their gyro is absolutely delicious, very close in quality and flavor to what you’d get at a local spot in Athens.”

“Place is very clean & the way they have they're setup in a line with boxes to the ceiling to get the food done very quickly but absolutely delicious!!!”

“The pizza slices here are huge and delicious! If you come here while hungry, the pizza will be devoured!”

“Easily the best chicken gyro sandwich I have ever had.”

“Be careful of their pricing practices. They post one price on the menu and charge you another if you are not paying attention.”

“Sushi pieces are large! Well cooked rice, generous portions of fish, and fresh veggies - some of the best.”

“Side note: parking SUCKS. But keep circling the block till something opens up or walk a couple blocks. Worth it!”

“The food was amazing! Loved the display it came.”

“Possibly the best food I have had in Boston and I’m Chinese + vegetarian.”

“Friendly, efficient, and lots of options! There is also a surprising amount of seating for such a congested area!”

“Went 3 times during my Boston trip! Great casual breakfast spot, food is good and service is fast!”

“I had a waitress named Susan, asked her to order me whatever she recommends. 14/5 would absolutely recommend. Hands down best server I have ever had”

“Zen has been our go to sushi spot for over the years. The staff is always wonderful and the sushi is extremely high quality and consistent.”

“The Udon is PERFECTION. Getting the texture right is no joke. Having a flavourful broth is not easy! They do it!”