Cheap Baltimore Restaurants

The "Ultimate" Vegetarian Soul Food Cuisine "You won't believe it's veggie!" According to their website. They have dishes like Vegan Turkey & Gravy, Kush BBQ Ribs, Curry Chickun and lots of fresh sides. If you want to indulge, but still be healthy this place is for you. Menu changes with customer feedback.

Tacos, Burritos, Salsa, tamales are typical menu items here. Try the mole poblano tamale for a taste of smokey delicious flavor. Many of the tacos come with cactus and grilled onions as well as salsa. If you are seriously hungry grab a chicken burrito with fresh ingredients, it hits the spot.

This is about as German as a restaurant can get. Try the knockwurst with sauerkraut ($7.50) which you can get with assorted mustards. Their service is quick and easy if you're looking for lunch where sandwiches are as little as $4. Try some of their German pickles with anything you order.

Another good happy hour spot Monday-Friday 3-7pm get $2 domestic beers, $3 wines, and $5 cocktails and appetizers. They have a Lunch feast for $12.50 that includes a salad, entree, dessert and a drink.

Stop by for their happy hour, Monday-Friday 4-7pm where you can enjoy $1 off drinks and $5 appetizers. Lunch specials are served 11:30am-3pm and start at $8.25. Check the calendar on their website for deals like all you can eat tacos and free dessert on select nights.

Samos serves "Baltimore's Best" Greek food, according to many local awards. If there is a wait, it's worth it. Pita wraps start at $5.50, and they also have pizza, platters and pasta. Start your meal off with some fresh made hummus, tzatziki, or olive tapenade.

There are lots of great pastry choices at Vaccaro's. They have many Panini styles including breakfast. Try the Big Boss, or a Mufalato which is made with their fresh homemade olive spread. They also do cakes and boxed pastries, so take a box on your way out.

Salads and sandwiches start at $6.50. Their bread is made fresh every day and they have many varieties. Sides include chips, couscous, or lentils which are flavorful and unique. You can add extra toppings and mix up their salads to make a unique dish like the Persian chicken salad or grilled veggies.

Located in Towson, this Sushi bar has a unique conveyor belt system that delivers sushi to your table, also called a Kaiten in Japanese. The sushi travels around the restaurant on a conveyor belt and when you are done they just count up the number of plates you grabbed by color to figure out your bill ($2.25, $3.95, or $5.50). They also have miso soup and other classic dishes.

Chaps has won "Baltimore's Best" for over 10 years, and with sandwiches starting at $4.50 you can always find something cheap that you'll like. They have an open kitchen where you can see a lot of the meat cooking, being basted and cut. Next time you're on the Polaski highway, stop by and don't forget to order one of their 15 sides with your BBQ.

Pasta Mista serves big pizzas whole or by the slice. Their vegetable toppings are generous and their crust is thick and delicious. They also have Italian dishes like chicken Parmesan or lasagna. They even have salads. There are usually 10+ pizzas to choose slices from, so come ready to try a few.

Philadelphia may be 100 miles away, but Jeno's will give you a taste of Philly, specifically their cheese steaks. They only have standing room, so you may want to take it to go. Try the "Elchim" which is Rib-Eye steak, bacon, jalapenos, grilled onions, provolone smothered with buffalo sauce and honey mustard.

Right in the heart of Federal Hill, bring your dog, because Pub Dog is animal friendly. The "Dog Deal" gets you two beers for $4. Pizza's start at $8 and have interesting toppings like the Atomic Dog (Hot Sauce, Hot Cherry Peppers, Smoked, Gouda, Mozzarella, Smoked Bacon, Pepperoni and Red Onion) or the "Smash Dog" which is two pizza's sandwiched together.

Closed Sundays Andy Nelson's serves Memphis style BBQ. They are constantly making fall off the bone ribs, succulent chicken, and fresh sides like coleslaw and potato salad. Grab some pie or apple cake for dessert or you can buy a bottle of their BBQ sauce before you leave.

How does cinnamon roll or captain crunch french toast sound to you? What about homemade cinnamon buns, biscuits and jam? They also make fresh salsa which is part of their huevos rancheros. Stop by and give yourself some extra time, there's often a line, but it's worth the wait.