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Best Budget Restaurants in Boston

Great meals without breaking the bank — casual spots, counter service, and neighbourhood staples where the food punches above the price.

53 restaurantsAvg rating 4.5
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Taquería Jalisco
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Mexican RestaurantBoston$

Taquería Jalisco

Taquería Jalisco is a mexican restaurant pick in Boston in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

date night

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4.7
Based on 1509 reviews
6
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Mexican RestaurantBoston$

Angela's Cafe Eagle Hill

Angela's Cafe Eagle Hill is a mexican restaurant pick in Boston in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

brunchdate night

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4.7
Based on 1183 reviews
17
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Cha Yen Thai Cookery
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Thai RestaurantBoston$

Cha Yen Thai Cookery

Cha Yen Thai Cookery is a thai restaurant pick in Boston in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

date night

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4.6
Based on 716 reviews
23
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Linda Bánh Mì
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Vietnamese RestaurantBoston$

Linda Bánh Mì

Linda Bánh Mì is a vietnamese restaurant pick in Boston in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

hidden gemdate night

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4.6
Based on 182 reviews
24
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Pizza RestaurantBoston$

Santarpio's Pizza

Santarpio's Pizza is a pizza restaurant pick in Boston in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

date night

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4.5
Based on 4306 reviews
29
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Vegan RestaurantAllston$

Grasshopper Vegan Restaurant

Grasshopper Vegan Restaurant is a vegan restaurant pick in Allston in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

date night

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4.5
Based on 693 reviews
34
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Hamburger RestaurantBoston$

Tasty Burger

Tasty Burger is a hamburger restaurant restaurant in Boston in Boston that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

cocktail

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4.4
Based on 3725 reviews
39
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for New Saigon
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Vietnamese RestaurantBoston$

New Saigon

New Saigon is a vietnamese restaurant restaurant in Boston in Boston that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

hidden gem

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4.4
Based on 383 reviews
50
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DinerBoston$

South Street Diner

South Street Diner is a strong brunch move in Boston in Boston when you want the meal to feel worth leaving the house for.

brunch

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4.1
Based on 4165 reviews

Common questions about budget dining in Boston

What are the best budget restaurants in Boston?

Top budget restaurants in Boston include Galleria Umberto, Pikaichi, El Jefe's Taqueria - Boston Common. TastyPals curates these picks based on Google ratings, review volume, and editorial judgment.

How much does dining cost at budget restaurants in Boston?

Budget restaurants in Boston are priced at the "$" tier — Great meals without breaking the bank — casual spots, counter service, and neighbourhood staples where the food punches above the price.

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