San Diego isn’t immune to the rising costs that have impacted menu prices at restaurants across the Southland. Needless to say, when you’re balling on a budget, a good deal is always welcome. From hole-in-the-wall gems to San Diego’s underrated mom-and-pop shops, the region has reasonably priced pizza slices, multifaceted lunch combos, deluxe sub sandwiches, Lebanese platters, and more — for less. After searching high and low for the best-priced meals in town, Eater has put together a list of some of San Diego’s best affordable dining options.
The Crack Shack
From katsu-style Jidori chicken to fried egg pairings, sandwiches at the Crack Shack are priced under $15 and include the Firebird with spicy fried thigh, crispy onions, pickles, and cool ranch on an artisan potato roll, and the Coop Deville with fried chicken breast and cabbage slaw with pickled Fresno chiles. Lighter fare includes the Power Bowl with chicken al pastor, salsa verde, a soft-boiled egg, avocado, arugula, quinoa, and cilantro.
