Three years have passed since we scoured the city for 101 of the most delicious places to chow down—and well—for $15 or less. Since then L.A.’s economical eating terrain has only grown. We’ve built something of a reputation for being the ultimate cheap eats city, for having the most tummy-tempting selection of ethnic dives, gourmet trucks, taco stands, and burger joints in the country. With that in mind, Los Angeles magazine brings you a brand-new guide to 101 more of the most fabulous yet frugal meals our town has to offer. Wet-naps not included.
Barbecue/Southern
Burgers/Hot Dogs
Chef Picks
Chicken
Chinese
Hawaiian/Caribbean
Indian/Pakistani
Japanese
Korean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Pizza
Sandwiches
Central/South American
Southeast Asian
Wheel O' Deals
Why the deformalization of dining is saving us all
By Patric Kuh
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For his blog, Midtown Lunch, Zach Brooks dines for $10 or less. Here are his tips for pinching pennies while packing it in
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ALSO: See our list of 101 MORE Cheap Eats from 2009