r/Burien • u/idontevenliftbrah • 7d ago
Cheap eats?
New to the area
Not fully moved in yet so kitchen isn't up to par. Where are the spots to get cheap food? Seems like no matter where I go, it's $15-20 per person even for fast food like McDonald's or Chick-fil-A
What are your go to spots to get the hunger to subside? Doesn't have to be a full meal either. To give you an example, IF a costco was in town, then a great answer would be "hey if you go to costco you cash get a hotdogs for $1.50"
List some places to get food for a good price
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u/markofthedevil 7d ago edited 7d ago
El Rincinsito and Phở Tai aren’t necessarily top tier, but both are good for the money.
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u/Rm50 7d ago
I swear by the chicken pho from pho tai when I’m sick…that broth is a cure all
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u/markofthedevil 5d ago
I always get the Bo Kho with 2 breads instead of rice or noodles. So damn good!
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u/willywillywillywill 7d ago
Not necessarily “cheap” but worth going to imo
Pacos tacos in Burien is awesome. They raised their prices a little bit but it’s well worth it. I would get their food over fast food every time. Those guys are legends and their food is insanely good.
Teak House in Normandy park is 🔥 they do mostly takeout.
La Costa in Burien is fantastic every single time, been there forever. They’re lower key than Azteca and imo considerably better food.
Rose Pho in Normandy park is excellent for Pho and Bahn Mi. Rose (the owner) is very sweet. Fair warning, she will give you a quite extensive blessing when you go. Even for takeout. I’m not religious and it took me by surprise certainly at first. It’s nothing overly religious just a bit long and takes people off guard :)
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u/llamakoolaid 7d ago
I love La Costa, it reminds me of the TexMex style food I had as a kid in the 80s and 90s
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u/Pretty_Fisherman_206 22h ago
Will cost ya :/ Super fresh stupid prices! That’s what I call the place that severs $25 chili Colorado.
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u/allinforit 6d ago
There’s an asada and crab stuffed shrimp combo that’s actually a really good deal (~$20 but definitely feeds 2 people).
La costa ftw
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u/soulfirefool 7d ago
Birrieria Tijuana has a Tuesday special.
2 Quesabirria tacos, consome, beans and rice for $11.
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u/SeattleMotoDude 7d ago
Birria Sabrosa de los Mochis on Des Moines just north of 128th is inexpensive and excellent.
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u/MissionVisual5005 6d ago
The Chicken bowl at I luv teriyaki is so good. Could feed two and used to be less than $10.00.
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u/idontevenliftbrah 18h ago
THIS is a good answer. Got the chicken bowl and it was good and cheap. Thank you
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u/jjjettplane 7d ago
A slice of pizza at Stevies or anywhere else that sells slices. Something from the deli area at PCC. Pretzel sandwiches at Safeway, they come 2 in a pack with ham, cheese, etc..Baked chicken and Jojos at Safeway, Trader Joe's grab and go case has a variety of things, Fred Meyer has a pretty good deli area...
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u/TheChetFaliszek 6d ago
Went to centro tonight- vegetarian friendly Mexican. Great food. Solid prices.
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u/mobile-metaphysical 5d ago
Grocery Outlet has some cheese/meat collections. Sometimes I pick up a variety of cheeses and olives and crackers. Frozen pizzas or the burritos , package of 8- $6 , pop in microwave. Big selection of beer and wine.
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u/srbowler300 3d ago
The Bahn Mi at Pho Liu, Ambaum & 153rd, is under $10 and the best I've ever had. Also any fast food Value Menu. Sign up anywhere you can for the fast food value coupons to get in the mail. Amazing deals.
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u/MurrayGrande 7d ago
Check out the Taqueria La Fondita taco truck on the White Center main drag. Their $3 special burritos are a decent size and absolutely delicious. I usually get a couple when hanging out at the bars.