D.C.’s is an expensive city to live in, and expense account-driven restaurants and tasting menu-only establishments that dot the local landscape certainly don’t help. Fortunately, D.C. is also home to lots of budget-friendly options covering all kinds of cuisines.
This list looks beyond pricey Michelin spots and review-laden heavy hitters. It’s a roundup of trusted eateries — serving everything from spicy hot pots to tacos and reliable happy hour specials that cost less than a Starbucks latte — that satisfy without draining the wallet. Here are 16 cheap bets in and around the District.
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