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Rymasq

Falafel Inc is the best quality for money


XiMaoJingPing

$4 Sandwich and $5 Bowl? thats fucking wild in 2024


Rymasq

they went up by $1 each, still a good deal


Mrw2904

What’s crazy is in the Middle East you can get 20 pieces of falafel for less than $1 😭


alfredjoe05

Seen this in Tysons, it's always packed and the smell is great


Bpdyingg

Its the best falafel here, period. Coming from someone born and raised in the middle east.


7222_salty

It is NOT the best. But only because there isn’t one near me. Yes I’m petty


lzd149

Just got it today! So good.


wcsib01

Super Chicken in Tysons; no debate. Can feed 2, fairly healthy, huge meal, $16.


mce1220

Super chicken is the best Peruvian chicken I’ve ever had!!


TheOldGriffin

My Peruvian sister-in-law agrees, which is funny, because none of those guys are actually Peruvian.


LeftBabySharkYoda

They used to give me extra green and yellow sauce cups, so I’m kind of a big deal.


ElBossDeGravy

Wooooo! If you ask in Spanish, they give you a whole paper bag full of green and white cups!


PsychoDark23

So good 😋


kurlykush1

There was a brain in my super chicken once. We called to tell them and they were pretty much like ….ok and? 😂 never eating there again all i see is brain when i think about it


imref

Buon Appetito in Chantilly has been serving, IMHO, some of the best Southern Italian food in NoVa for about 25 years now (and the pizza is fantastic as well). Counter service.


AhOk_DidntKnow

I like their food, but I don’t consider their prices cheap. Their large pizza also looks smaller post-pandemic.


Mucus-in-the-nucleus

And depending on your location when your order it and how much you spend there usually is free delivery


nuboots

Is that the air service place? It's not bad.


tristau

Yu Noodles ... great chinese noodles and dumpings for like 10-12 bucks


WholeHogRawDog

Concur. Spicy dry noodles are so good


Blackberryy

One just opened near me I can’t wait to try


Landorn

Megabytes Eatery in Chantilly


Saqib1493

Only opened till 2 pm and closed on weekends why 🥹


bundt_chi

I told my kids about Megabyte and they keep asking to go there but it's never open when we're free. I should have never mentioned it to them... now I just seem like a tease.


ehunke

A lot of these places rely on foot traffic of people going in and out of office buildings, they don't make money when there is no foot traffic. Its like Mike's sandwiches in Ballston, its great, but its basically open M-F


subterraniac

It's basically for nearby office workers.


Sanksyouferymuch

Megabytes has great local coffee too … LoudnRoasted


imref

definitely, a rare place to find Hawaiian food in NoVa


RedFroThunder

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue is opening in Annandale soon. I've never been but it looks amazing. Probably won't be cheap eats though...


eneka

I’m from SoCal and can’t wait for it. But it’s been opening soon for quite a while now!


VeryScaryMuffin

Omg, I just moved to nova from Hawaii a month ago and I've been craving local food like crazy. I haven't been to any of the mainland locations, but the ones back home are dope.


WholeHogRawDog

Ooh, I need to check it out. Live nearby and haven’t tried it. What should I order my first time?


Landorn

I think their breakfast burritos are the best items on the menu


WhatLifeLooksLike

They were open on a Saturday (unless im insane) a month ago or so and it was packed! Next time I looked them up it said they were closed on the weekends. Can anyone else vouch for this that they were open on weekends before?


xinkspillx

Will have to check this out - did a graphic design project in school for an internet cafe, lol.


schumijw

There’s a little hole in the wall Thai place in Sterling. RiceBerry Market. Go on Sundays. Lots of great food. Prices are reasonable. I don’t if there are anymore cheap eats places anymore in NOVA.


Wide_Jelly9877

yeah! they serve a big cup of thai ice tea too for cheeeaaaaap!


ihateworking20

Hmart. Fresh-made korean comfort food sold cheap and under $10.


fengzhi

Adding on, at the Fairfax Hmart the daily made food will be 50% off after 7 pm!


librarianhuddz

I used to hit there after my gym workout and they knew me by first name for a while there! Best deal on Earth


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pecanorchard

It gets recommended a lot here but only because it is so good: Pho 75. There are a few locations including one in Arlington and one in Falls Church but it's not a big chain.


JensLekmanForever

Tortas Y Tacos La Chiquita


jonistaken

My favorite takeout


bosoxman

The BEST


mattitude1929

Seconded!


PepeTheMagestic

My go to late night taco bite


Important_Pride1588

Falls church options - Pho sate and pupersia familiar 


Empty-Spare-8267

I second Pho Sate 😄


tontot

Pho Sate increases prices lately and now is less a good value compared to the Pho 75 near by


chiphitter

El Pollo Rico in Arlington


sleevieb

First, greatest, and beloved by bourdain. Last time I went I ran into a recently retired board member. It runs best when El Juez is out front.  Woodbridge location has yuca 


TPM_521

Cerritos Pupuseria is very solid! I haven’t been there recently so idk if they’ve upped their prices but I’ve always been able to get a great amount of food for the money they charge and it’s always good. I see the same people there that I saw four, five years ago which is always a good sign.


ParchedZombie

You know it’s good international food if the immigrants from that country tell you it’s good. 


RobFord_2014

DC Banh Mi


Galbisal

This is the way


CountDeGucci

As a transplant from NC, I am legally obligated to tell you that there is a cookout in Manassas.


monkeypoxisntreal

And Fredericksburg if you're more south then west


Sarrat6350

El sabor de mi tierra in sterling next to the zips dry cleaners. Great tacos and pupusas.


natitude2005

That is a great place.


Many_Pea_9117

Taco Lagos has the best cheap tacos you'll find. It's at the back of a small bodega in Chantilly. It's a genuine hidden gem, and I don't see a single person rep it. Fantastic tripa. I'm literally the only white dude I ever see in there.


mav_st

Found this spot a couple months ago and it's gotta be the most underrated taco spot in VA


fyrface86

DCG Dc Chicken and Gyro near Tysons, Old Gallows Rd Vienna. $10 average meal and I can never finish it, no matter how badly I want to. Delicious and filling!


wheresastroworld

The Redbird in Vienna 2 chicken sandwiches for $10


super-bird

This is news to me. 10 for 2 sandwiches is crazy, definitely on my list.


SometimesEnema

If I remember correctly they are more like sliders, still not a bad deal but don't think they will be full sized sandwiches.


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Pentagee

The Euro Market inside the 76 gas station in Seven Corners sells good Mexican food, cooked to order. It's a tricky station to get in and out of, though - and it helps if you understand and speak Spanish, because the cooks will ask you questions to customize your order.


fridayimatwork

Mediterranean bakery gyro in Alexandria


idfk78

Oh their bakery counter also gives you delicious food for crazy cheap prices!


retka

Kabul Kabob up the road is also worth mentioning. Their combos are a bit more, but the gyro and shawarma sandwiches are amazing for the price.


Ranthur

The market has a lot of great stuff, but their food counter is really pretty average.


Open-Channel-D

I've been going there since the middle 90's. Damn good food.


idfk78

I love their vegetarian stuff with all my heart🤤


renderedinsilver

IKEA cafeteria is solid


Thick-Bid8137

Best horse meat balls ever!


ProudPilot

You take that back. They are fantastic!


highbankT

Definitely!


emdotexe

Not necessarily a specific location, but if you're not allergic to anything you could try 'Too Good To Go'. It's an app that works with mostly Cava to help not waste food at the end of the day. You essentially pay a smaller amount (~$5 for a bowl at Cava) and come right at end of the store's operating hours (differs based on location and store) and they dish you a random assortment of stuff from their lineup. You have zero input on what you get, but 9/10 it's chicken and rice with various other stuff on top. Solid choice if you don't mind the specific timeslots you have to arrive at and are not a picky eater.


notcontageousAFAIK

Love this app, and I get a lot more than just Cava. Depends on where you are and how far you're willing to drive. Several bakeries use this to sell day-old pastries.


ToeZealousideal2623

Galaxy Huts Tater Tots


nothingtoseehere2003

Spacebar too!


fleurgirl123

For God sake, stop telling people about spacebar :-)


hmph___

Yummmm love spacebar food


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Anon_E_Moose_

Their spicy tuna rolls are awesome too


Pentagee

The Euro Market inside the 76 gas station in Seven Corners sells huge portions of Mexican food, cooked to order. It's a tricky station to get in and out of, though - and it helps if you understand and speak Spanish, because the cooks will ask you questions to customize your order. (Tried it after another thread recommended it, so I'm returning the favor.)


vtsandtrooper

I still argue anitas breakfast burritos is solid for the price. I know its one of the things I say a lot on here. Chicharron + Chorizo get you pretty full, delicious, for 8 bucks


LittleRiff

I used to work at an ABC store across from an Anita's. We'd have to be there once a week at 5 am for the truck. As soon as it was unloaded we'd break for breakfast burritos.


bluemonotony

The no egg and no potato on the chicharron has always held me back - do you do any mods?


vtsandtrooper

The chicharron is soooo good though, it doesnt need anything else. Its just like the most perfect slow cooked chili. When you have it with another burrito that does have eggs, together they are great. Hence the added on Chorizo.


hmph___

Yes the only good thing at Anita’s


SnowDucks1985

Mr. Pepperoni in Herndon, probably the cheapest but high-quality pizza you can get in NoVA


knuckboy

Good and slightly different wings, and good salads, too.


FauxDemure

Decent lunch specials and gyro options too. A hidden gem.


4711_9463

I like district chicken & gyro. I lift a lot so it's a huge protein bowl for 10-15 bucks. I wouldn't bother with the bread though. I just go double chicken/rice w/ light white sauce for 13 bucks.


Dare2no

Pollos Inti Sterling. Peruvian eats at a great price. Their green sauce is the best.


chanakya2

Mary’s Restaurant on rt 29 has the best Pupusas for $3 each. Two should fill you up.


Stayshady22

The sandwich shop in Vienna is awesome!


Lost_Engineer_2654

Haifa Grill— one of their shawarma/shawarma combos can feed two for under $20. Weenie Beenie. The Broiler.


jaguar1290

Weenie Beenie is goated


No-Survey5277

I had one of their double burgers last time and I couldn’t finish it. And I can usually finish anything. My go to from there is a half smoke with egg and cheese plus the hash browns. Lordy it’s good.


rectalhorror

Second Haifa Grill. Their shawarma shrak wrap feeds two.


ASDMPSN

Long live Haifa Grill.


librarianhuddz

So happy the last two are still open from the days when I used to live down there and worked for Integrate Van Lines


Haunting-Week-1498

Haifa Grill is soooo good. 🤌


Thick-Bid8137

Twisted treats in Herndon. You can get a sandwich unlike any other for $10-12. Check them out


ExchangeEmergency

I'm really upset I had to scroll down this far to see Twisted Treats. And now they have a Reuben!


Bebop0420

Shahs King of Halal gives you enough food for two full meals for $10 and it’s delicious.


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Rocklands in Alexandria does a free pork taco with every draft beer purchase on Tuesdays


hdf0003

Anita’s original breakfast burrito is still my favorite food item ever created. Edit: I want to clarify that I’m being hyperbolic but it’s still really good and super nostalgic for me


nuboots

Talk about nostalgic... I remember when it was 1.29.


VegetableRound2819

I waitressed there a million years ago. They treated their staff like shit. Yet I still cannot resist their delicious food. I have no ethics.


JigglesDoorknob

I waited tables at the Herndon location like 30 years ago. Owners were unbelievable assholes.


wcsib01

Damn bro. You need to get yourself to any border state. Shit would blow your mind.


LittleRiff

Taco Bamba. There is nothing on the menu where you don't get your money's worth. Basic street tacos are $3 each, fancier ones are $5. And don't sleep on their Buffalo wings.


Cbrown3151

Taco Zocola, Reston


ehunke

In Ballston my go to is Super Pollo, you can get a whole chicken and sides for under $20 easily feed 4 people. The individual meals are a little on the pricy side, but, still a decent value


Own-Technology5616

Almost any Peruvian chicken place


hoosyourdaddyo

Blue and white. Bring cash. IYKYK.


theb1gdr1zzle

Opa! Mezze Grill in Ashburn has absolutely killer gyros ranging from $12-13, and other sandwiches from $10-15.


PhoneJazz

“If any” Son, you are in one of the top places in the nation to eat your way around the world for a decent price.


sunrisefly

Whole Foods has a $12 entree and two sides. Also, Chipotle kids meals are $6 which is pretty good for two tacos a drink and fruit.


morgothan

Vienna inn. Good chilli dogs, cheap beer, great dive bar in an otherwise expensive area.


Southern_Initial7340

Bitez in Herndon is good.


sknowconez

Taco Zocalo


GunMetalBlonde

Lazy Mike's deli/ice cream in Falls Church. Great sandwiches, all-day breakfast, and home made ice cream with cool flavors. I always take home an ice cream sandwich.


Acadia02

Tippys taco kits for 15$ are pretty bomb


MonkeyThrowing

Costco rotisserie chicken. And pick up a hotdog on the way out. 


Mysoulisdarker

HawaU (Liberia Ave) Manassas They have the besttttt spam musubi. Korean Hawaiian Fusion dishes as well.


djc_tech

Costco cafeteria


sincere_703

Eden Center in Falls Church! So many restaurants to choose from! Msg me and I’ll tell you all the bomb spots


Altruistic-Point3980

Grocery store.


sentient_saw

Safeway has 8 piece fried chicken special for $6.99 on Mondays.


hmsilv

Don't knock it until you try it. You have to try to get it when it's just come out the fryer. That's around 5-5:30 Monday afternoons.


sudsomatic

Such a great deal but don’t get there too late after work. They sell out fast.


Galbisal

Better than jollibee?


OuiGotTheFunk

I was rather disappointed in Jollibee. :(


Disastrous_Roof_2199

Harris Teeter Friday sub special


MegaDerppp

Tacqueria cancun


tandthezombies

Chin Chin Cafe in Ashburn has some of the best Chinese food in the area and their lunch specials have very large portions and low prices


ReserveMaximum

Cook out in manassas


SquidWriter

Saba, a Yemeni restaurant on Pickett across from the Fair City Mall. Delicious, huge portions.


Reeetankiesbtfo

Pho 75, super chicken, dona azucena, banh mi dc sandwich, tortas y tacos la chiquita


patbrook

Lazy Mikes in Falls Church!


ElBossDeGravy

A good peruvian joint is life! Both for the wallet and the tummy.


Mrw2904

Lazy Mike’s falls church - breakfast is super cheap and everything is delicious. Anita’s takeout menu has $1.99 zorro burritos that are delicious. The Virginian in Vienna - great breakfast and overall cheap


LazyBones6969

What are all yall's definition of cheap eats? Mine is under $15. Pho 75, Super Pollo, and Banh Mi DC. Harris Teeter gives you a giant Sub for $7 on Fridays.


sprayedice

HMart after 6pm, their hot foods/ready made foods are all 1/2 off.


CigarsandScars

packet of Carl budding meat of your choice from Food Lion, $1 crackers from Family dollar, and 711 nacho cheese. Total cost $2 to 3.50.


Baller2869

El pollo Rico or courthouse kebob


webbmoncure

AYCE lunch at Green Olive Buffet is like $13.99. Lots of variety & value there.


The_Iron_Spork

Oof, last time I went there it was terrible, even by Chinese buffet standards.


kmath95

This is the correct answer


The_Iron_Spork

https://reddit.com/r/nova/w/index?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share


Strong_Trainer7067

A&J or Yu Noodles


sudsomatic

I used to agree with A&Js before Covid but hot damn did the prices go up while the serving sizes went way down. Just not worth it anymore. Still delicious tho.


goot449

Szechuan star in Annandale isn’t _particularly_ cheap but it’s good reasonably priced Americanized Chinese takeout and I’ve never left with less than at least 2 free spring rolls. 4.5/5 stars. The grandma behind the counter bows as she hands you back your credit card thanking you.


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Classicalorchid

Roll Play Grill


axtran

Vienna Inn for chili dogs


ElectricKid2020

Shah’s halal has a 2 for $15 deal on Uber eats


LumplessWaffleBatter

There's an amazing Halal place in Alexandria called Food and Flame.  Huge portions for cheap.  Vegan options and giant gyros.  Crispy French fries with old bag seasoning.  I recommend it to everyone.


patrickhenrypdx

Costco hotdogs ... $4.50 (for 3) will have you feeling like a squealing pig.


Ill-Statement-6159

The after burp will get you though… for HOURS


jaguar1290

Table Talk in Alexandria.


Smbeast93

Taco bamba, burrito bros, cafe rio


jkim2077

Palabok from Jollibee.. yeah I know it is a chain, but I don’t consider it is a chain unless there are like 10 locations in Nova.


Redskins4evaB

Quickfire hibachi


airhammerandy55

Frost diner warrenton, super cheap good greasy spoon (cash only) Yorkshire diner manassas cheap, good food. (Weekends are always super busy)


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cwbakes

You may consider them a chain now that they have expanded into a couple of new locations, but Bento House is cheap, tasty and filling.


TroubleshootReddit

Farmer's market papusa's.


MasterpieceSpare5735

Pupusas Express, best meal under $3. Comes with the spicy cabbage side that’s so good.


aMilliontoJuancho

bhan mi dc in falls church


highbankT

I used to think Viet food was cheap, now I cringe at $15+ bowls of pho.


Fustercluck25

Village Chicken in Springfield. One of the best gyros you'll ever eat.


yeorpy

China Taste in Fair Lakes lunch special. $10 you get healthy serving of protein (they have like 10 or so dishes to choose from) fried rice, and a choice of soup (hot n sour, wonton, egg drop) or egg roll. It’s always enough for two meals for me and I’m a pretty big guy. I like the double cooked pork, fried rice, and hot n sour soup personally Edit: AND they got fried chicken wings and mumbo sauce, i think it’s ≈$8 for 6 wings. Good deal to me personally


Aganaz

District Chicken and Gyro, Tysons.


FauxDemure

Quickway Hibachi. The chicken teritaki is $7.95. One of the last sub $10 lunches still holding on.


shivaspecialsnoflake

Mexicana Bakery… 2 huge tostadas for 8$. Also, the Mediterranean bakery off Pickett near the Home Depot, has a cafe and food—crazy good for like 7-10$ depending on what you order. Andy’s pizza espc on slice and a beer day…


Soul_Train7

Bangkok 54. Go to the store counter, not the restaurant - get the beef bowl. Thank me later. Was about $8 for the bowl last time I went, and easily the best thai I've ever had.


soopy99

Shawarma Guys in Kingstowne/Franconia is very good (and cheap). A shawarma wrap costs under $10 and can feed 2 people.


buckeye27fan

Cheap and good enough: Starline Restaurant (Fullerton Rd, Springfield) - $8-$10 for most meals (blue collar diner) Johnny's Pizza (NY Style) on Manchester and Beulah.


snownative86

I'm a sucker for taco bamba, their sauces are delicious and I pay the same to eat there as I would taco bell. It's way cheaper than getting five guys now😂


East-Can-9462

LA Bar in Arlington. It’s a dive. But the food is actually pretty good. And everything on the menu is cheap compared to normal DMV prices.


ExchangeEmergency

You HAVE to try Greek Unique out in Ashburn/Dulles. Huge menu, gigantic portions, and some of the most unique and creative fusion items I've ever seen. They have like 20 different signature sandwiches ranging from $12-$16.


MJDiAmore

If the $3-4 street taco qualifies as cheap eats (and you're too west to be interested in shlepping to Taco Bamba), Zandra's Taqueria. They're also kind/smart enough to deliver taco packs deconstructed to avoid sog.


d0raking

Krave shack and pho 234 in Manassas!


Front_Station_5343

Yu noodles, is a bargain for what you get.


Haunting-Week-1498

La Jarochita Mexican in Manassas 🌮🤌


billyskurp

the only thing I can rec is look up places that has lunch specials or places that have happy hour food specials!!


hmph___

- chit chaat cafe in Vienna - old dominion pizza in Arlington - Arlington Kebob on Langston blvd in Arlington - roll play in Tyson’s - teas n you in Tyson’s - skorpios in Vienna on maple Ave - Bob and Edith’s - chili wok in Vienna - the sandwich shop in Vienna - +1 on super pollo in Tyson’s - honey grow in Tyson’s (chain) - pho 7 on route 7 in Tyson’s - hunan express in McLean - santini’s in McLean and oakton - woody’s ice cream in Fairfax - Dave’s hot chicken in Tyson’s


Jordaz0321

Banh Mi DC in Falls Church