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25 Dishes Under $5 That Eater Readers Love

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These aren't just affordable dishes; they're dirt cheap eats. For those who only want to spend $5 or less on bar bites, lunch or even a full meal, Eater readers have obliged. In response to our Open Thread, this list includes the city's best in cheap tacos, banh mi, appetizers, sliders and more. Feel free to keep the conversation going in the comments section.

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Green Pig Bistro

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Fried pimento cheese at Green Pig Bistro is $5.

Ravi Kabob House

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Samosas at Ravi Kabob are $1.50 for vegetable, or $2.99 for special with chana.

Ben's Chili Bowl

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A half-smoke at Ben's will take you out of the $5 range, but get a regular chili dog and only pay $4.20.

DGS Delicatessen

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Head to DGS during its new happy hour, and the chopped liver is only $5.

Estadio

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Estadio in DC sells spicy Marcona almonds for $4.

Pho 14

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The banh mi with pork skin at Pho 14 is $4.49.

The Pretzel Bakery

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Spend $2 and get a pretzel at Capitol Hill's Pretzel Bakery.

Cava Mezze

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Lamb sliders are only $3 at happy hour over at Cava.

Carmine's

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Cheap $4 bites at Carmine's during happy hour include fried zucchini and meatball sliders.

Pizzeria Orso

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Head to Pizzeria Orso and try a lamb slider for $3.50.

2 Amys

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2 Amys has several affordable bites, from $3.95 deviled eggs to $4.95 cannoli.

Vidalia

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Vidalia is known for its happy hour, where items under $5 include fried pickles and quail nuggets.

The Big Greek Cafe

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At both locations of the Big Greek Cafe, get a gyro for $5 all day Wednesday.

Pica Taco

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You can get two tacos for $5 at both Pica Taco locations.

Tippy's Taco House

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At Tippy's Taco House (multiple locations), 4 tacos are $4.50.

Greek Deli & Catering

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The widely praised avgolemono soup at Greek Deli is only $3.50.

Radius Pizza

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Meatball sliders and mussels are priced at $5 at Radius Pizza.

Alegria

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Sample the mushroom taco at Alegria for $3.

Julia's Empanadas

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Any Julia's Empanada variety is priced at $3.59 each (multiple locations).

Taylor Gourmet

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The arancini at Taylor Gourmet are priced at $4.50 (multiple locations).

Levi's Port Cafe

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For $4.59, get a pork chop sandwich at Levi's Port Cafe.

MGM Roast Beef

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The breakfast sandwich at MGM Roast is $3.49.

Tortilla Cafe

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The Yuca y Chicharrones at Tortilla Cafe runs customers $3.49.

Ambar Balkan Cuisine

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The Balkan kabob at the new Ambar on Capitol Hill is $4 during Happy Hour.

Boqueria

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Cojonundo, a quail tapas dish at Boqueria, costs $4.

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Green Pig Bistro

Fried pimento cheese at Green Pig Bistro is $5.

Ravi Kabob House

Samosas at Ravi Kabob are $1.50 for vegetable, or $2.99 for special with chana.

Ben's Chili Bowl

A half-smoke at Ben's will take you out of the $5 range, but get a regular chili dog and only pay $4.20.

DGS Delicatessen

Head to DGS during its new happy hour, and the chopped liver is only $5.

Estadio

Estadio in DC sells spicy Marcona almonds for $4.

Pho 14

The banh mi with pork skin at Pho 14 is $4.49.

The Pretzel Bakery

Spend $2 and get a pretzel at Capitol Hill's Pretzel Bakery.

Cava Mezze

Lamb sliders are only $3 at happy hour over at Cava.

Carmine's

Cheap $4 bites at Carmine's during happy hour include fried zucchini and meatball sliders.

Pizzeria Orso

Head to Pizzeria Orso and try a lamb slider for $3.50.

2 Amys

2 Amys has several affordable bites, from $3.95 deviled eggs to $4.95 cannoli.

Vidalia

Vidalia is known for its happy hour, where items under $5 include fried pickles and quail nuggets.

The Big Greek Cafe

At both locations of the Big Greek Cafe, get a gyro for $5 all day Wednesday.

Pica Taco

You can get two tacos for $5 at both Pica Taco locations.

Tippy's Taco House

At Tippy's Taco House (multiple locations), 4 tacos are $4.50.

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Greek Deli & Catering

The widely praised avgolemono soup at Greek Deli is only $3.50.

Radius Pizza

Meatball sliders and mussels are priced at $5 at Radius Pizza.

Alegria

Sample the mushroom taco at Alegria for $3.

Julia's Empanadas

Any Julia's Empanada variety is priced at $3.59 each (multiple locations).