Cheap Places to Eat in Washington DC

"(between N. Q and N. Corcoran streets) in Logan Circle, the brasserie and cafe is the most popular French restaurant in Washington, boasting four stars out of 2,373 reviews on Yelp. Paying homage to French cafe culture, Le Diplomate aims to offer an authentic Parisian feel, inside and out. But you’ll find far more than flaky croissants and cafe au lait."

"This classic restaurant pays tribute to the chefs of France and makes diners feel transported to a classic Parisian brasserie with both the cuisine and the ambiance."

"4 out of 5 stars Restaurants Capitol Hill. The team behind Matchbox and Ted’s Bulletin have another crowd-pleaser in DC-3, their hot dog joint on Capitol Hill. Named for the Douglas DC-3 air plane from the 1930s—which explains the giant vintage propeller on one wall—the counter-service restaurant dishes up a roster of regional hot dogs from around the US, from the famous DC half smoke to the New Jersey bacon-wrapped ripper, the Chicago 7 with pickles and tomatoes, and even a version of the standard New York dirty water dog."

"With affordable prices and mouth watering dishes, this U Street favorite has been serving celebrities, politicians and every day folks since 1958. Ben's famous all meat chili dog, chili con carne and jumbo beef dog are menu specialties. Healthier, yet still tasty, options include a tuna sandwich, veggie burger and rice bowl."

"The half smoke originated in Washington, D.C.|© T.Tseng / Flickr. Ben’s Chili Bowl is housed in a historic building dating back to 1910 that used to be a silent movie theater and a pool hall. In 1958, it was converted into a restaurant."

"In Del Ray, Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap turned a bland parking garage into Lena’s Oasis. The top floor of the parking deck is now a 5,200-square-foot tented space with elaborate decor. (Inside, the theme at The Loft at Lena’s is “Full Bloom,” with spring florals everywhere.)"

"A night out isn’t complete without gobbling down a slice, or two, or eight of greasy late-night pizza. Something about being a little tipsy and wobbly from dancing, or drinking, the night away turns pizza into a delicacy, but at Jumbo Slice, pizza is a delicacy. DC iconically massive pizza is made freshly until dawn and delivered to your eager hands warm, oozing with cheese, on two paper plates."

"Houston-area native Chris Svetlik has been building a community of Tex-Pats since he co-founded the Republic Kolache pop-up. His Truxton Circle cantina segues from coffee and some of the city’s best breakfast tacos by day into margaritas (agave or spicy) and “pico back” shots (pico de gallo juice and tequila) that accompany a dinner menu full of nachos, enchiladas, and fajitas. “Outlaw hour” (4 to 6 p.m.) brings $4 Modelo and $7 margs."

"Cacti, faded red bricks, a retro peg-board menu full of top-notch breakfast tacos, and kitschy touches like chile pepper hanging lights make this day-to-night, Tex-Mex cafe/cantina an ideal place to linger for a chill teleworking session or gather with friends over queso and spicy margaritas."

"Next door to Jeff Tunks’s upscale District Commons is his counter service Burger, Tap & Shake, which features elevated burgers prepared with a blend of house-ground, three-day-aged, naturally raised–beef brisket and chuck on house-made buns. Also on the menu: liquor-spiked “shaketails” like the Apocalypto, which combines cinnamon whisky, homemade marshmallows, and chocolate ice cream, and 20 American craft brews on tap."

"When the red-meat craving hits, there’s one place that satisfies the need for a juicy fix: Burger Tap and Shake, otherwise simply known as BTS. BTS offers a great selection of burgers made from locally sourced beef that is freshly ground on..."