Nothing like a plate of chicharones (fried pork) to kill a craving. With a side of rice, re-fried beans, and tortillas all for about $13, there's still money left over for a cold Tecate. The bar takes up half of the small dining spot, so it's perfect for solo eaters who just want a quick bite.

One block north of El Rinconcito near a Latin grocer is a little outpost with plate meals running around $10-12. Serving the typical staples of chicken, beans, and rice, this place isn't fancy. And the interior isn't too inviting, so it's best of make this more of a carry-out option.

The guys behind Dupont Italian Kitchen have expanded east and opened this homage to Frida Kahlo's husband Diego Riviera earlier this summer. The space is bigger than the other players on this list and prices run higher here (as expected with a 14th St establishment). But the carne asada with rice, beans, and plantains is totally worth it.

A more hipster choice in an ever-more hipster nabe, the key here is to order the Honduran plato tipica. Sure, it's on the breakfast menu, but it's available all day. Egg, plantains, beans, and a bunch of other deliciousness. One plate for only $7.

At the intersection of bars, clubs, restaurants, and sorority girl shrieking known as AdMo, Mixtec has been serving up satisfied patrons for a while. And for less than an Andrew Jackson, you can score the plato Zapoteca with grilled chicken, pork tamale, cheese enchilada with mole, and rice and beans with guac. That's the same price as one and half drinks at any dive around the corner.

This Dupont spot is known more for its pitchers of margaritas and wild weekend crowds. With its large platters of enchiladas, grilled steak, ribs, and other pan-Latin specials — many for under $20 — there is still money left for another round of drinks to share with friends.

Yeah, the interior may be over the top, but the food hits it where it counts. For $17, eat like the ultimate carnivore with steak, chicken, chorizo, and shrimp with salad on the side. And to elevate the dish, a sauce with Dijon is included.

Try the carne asada at Super Tacos and get steak, rice, beans, salad, tortillas and your fill of food for only $10.50.