SD: I got $10 bucks..where to go?

[Beach Chick]

I have more but why spend it if I don't have to.
Beach Chick needs a challenge..what's good for under $10 bucks?

[Junoesq]

Dinner for two at McCormick & Schmicks during happy hour!

[Beach Chick]

So I've added Super Sergio's to the list..
What else new we got going on for a ten spot?

[cstr]

Finally made it to SS?

[Fake Name]

No, they don't offer Tofu Asada.

[Beach Chick]

; )

[Beach Chick]

10 pan fried tofu dumplings at Dumpling Inn
Longhorn Patty Melt with side of fries and a cold Coor's Light
The Cheese Shop for a Turkey/Avocado/Cheese on rye with some sun chips.

[cstr]

Grilled fish sammie at El Pescador in LJ.
Many fish tacos, or anything on their menu, plus a cup of their seafood broth at Marisco's El Pescador in CV.
Carnita's plate at Martiza's, Clairmont.
Anything at Super Concina.

Nice top revive the thread BC.

[daimyo]

I love how a cold beer accompanies so many of your req's. So right on...

[daantaat]

Okan for lunch. Their pre-set lunch w/ rice and hijiki, 3 sides, pickles and miso soup packed w/ veggies runs about $6-7. Add one of their protein dishes for $2-3 and you have enough food for 1.5 meals (at least for me).

[Dagney]

Pork sandwich and a Vietnamese iced coffee at A Chau (Menlo Avenue and El Cajon Boulevard). right around $6.00.

[jnice5]

Anything at El Zarape on Park.

[mjsp1]

Burger or Turkey Burger @ Burger Lounge - well worth the $8 bucks.

[Dagney]

Yakiyudori Ramen on Convoy. One bowl of ramen is $6.50.

[DiningDiva]

2 places for lunch

Windmill Farms deli sandwich - $3.99 (Del Cerro)
Mr. Chick's Greek Salad w/ Chicken, but get the dressing on the side. Comes with a side of french bread - $7.95 (Zion & Mission Gorge Rd.) It goes up on the dinner menu

Other than lunch

West Coast BBQ - Carnitas $8.99, BBQ Chicken $9.99 comes with choice of 2 sides, portions are generous (not including tax or tip). Add $.99 and you can get Pulled pork or BBQed Brisket. Discernable smoke ring on the meat. (Lake Murray Blvd at El Paso in La Mesa)

Johnny B's Cheeseburger + fries under $10...cold beer extra (East end of La Mesa Blvd)

[Beach Chick]

All these look awesome DD!
I should support a place named Mr. Chick's..
; )

[DiningDiva]

Here's the link - http://www.mrchickrestaurant.com/#

[Beach Chick]

glad the hat and bowtie I gave Mr. Chick for Xmas was put to good use!

[Beach Chick]

Let's review..
Anything new and delicious for $10 in the greater San Diego area?
My $10 challenge is the Indian Truck..Mariscos Pescador in CV..Mystic Grill for the falafel.

[ipsit]

The Copper Chimney truck might just be the only place you can get 3 courses and a drink for $10.

[Fake Name]

El Pescador

[Beach Chick]

sweet..

[beantowntitletown]

The 1/2 order barbacoa for $6.95 at Aqui es Texcoco, with enough cash left over for a pancita taco for $1.60 and a small tip.

[kare_raisu]

hells yes

[beantowntitletown]

...and the extra salsa negra is free!

[alottameat]

The Chicken Pie Shop on El Cajon blvd.
I think you get the whole meal deal for under 5 bucks it includes salad, rolls. meal (meat, potato, veggie) and a piece of pie.
just make sure you bring cash, they dont take credit cards.

[FireFlyFiftyFive]

I’ll pop in with two cents:

How about the board favorite for Indian: Punjabi Tandoor. I call ‘em “Spongabi” because my belly gets fat there. Lunch is around $7 from the warming trays or you can get a two meat curry combo for around $8 in the evening. I'd say the flavor is a little deeper (or spicier) when they make to order for you.

How about a Chicago on the Bun in RB or UTC? I’m indifferent on the hot dogs (can’t you get like 10 of them for 10 bucks at Costco anyhow?) but I go for the combo Italian Sausage and Beef. Just tell them you want a combo dipped. Mmmmm! With peppers and onions. Hot peppers if you want ‘em too!

And I was nearly going to nominate this one on the best burger thread but I didn’t want to get rammed: At Joey’s Smokin’ BBQ go for the Joey's Bad Ass Burger – topped with a hotlink, caramelized onions and cheese. I was damn impressed – I’ve been going there for other sammiches (some pretty good) and ribs for some time but just tried the burger a couple of weeks ago.

Yes, these are all gutbusting meals for around your $10.

[daantaat]

big thumbs up for Punjabi Tandoor!

[JRSD]

2 of the $1.95 mini-sandwiches (Salami or Sopressata) and a cup of iced coffee at Caffe Calabria. I forget the price, but the caprese panini was also excellent.

[ibstatguy]

prosciutto and mozzarella panino with side salad for lunch at Wet Stone. plus there's always some great music playing.

[stevewag23]

which nights are best?

[ibstatguy]

gotta confess I've only been for lunch but Christian keeps telling me to come by in the evening; check with him

[Beach Chick]

I think I know this place and its really cool...good call!

[Beach Chick]

Wow..thank you all for your responses!

[srk]

I recommend a cup of soup and half a spicy chicken melt sandwich from Chez Nous for $7.06.

[juantanamera]

Funny you should ask...Linkery has a 'stimulus package' special, two sausage tacos and a bottle of Session Lager (from Full Sail) for ten bucks. Sea Rocket has a tuna melt sandwich and a draft beer (local, craft beer!) for the same. Both specials are only available at the bar and only Sunday through Thursday.

[daantaat]

bean, cheese and rice burrito from El Cuervo
machaca burrito from El Cuervo
carne asada, rice and bean burrito from El Cuervo
throw in a drink and you're still well under $10

pizza or hot dog from Costco
frozen yogurt from Yogurt World or Yogurt Lounge
kimchi tofu soup or bi bim bap from Tofu House
tacos from Mama Testa's
anything from Surati Farsan Mart or Sab e Lee
pho from Pho Hoa Cali
cheese from Venissimo Cheese
1 Vosges Haute chocolate bar

[cstr]

HH at Flemings, burger and fries for $2.95. Marisco's truck for fish tacos. Just don't turn into Rachael Ray and not include the tip in that saw buck!

[beth1]

A California Burrito at the taco shop of your choice. But if it's a Saturday, a pannini from the guy at the Little Italy Mercado.

[Josh]

Burger at Burger Lounge - filling enough you don't need fries. $8
K Sandwiches - banh mi, none more than $4
Super Cocina - two entrees, rice, beans and tortillas. $8
Pizzeria Luigi - two slices, $5
Mona Lisa Deli - soppressata sandwich, $6
Pete's Meats - All sandwiches under $7
Bread & Cie - All sandwiches under $8
Saigon - pho, $6
Surati Farsan Mart - South Indian food, most items around $3-4
Mama's Lebanese Bakery - Baba ghannouj wrap, $6

Ever since Hodad's featuring on Food Network and CNN, the line is down the block. Which if you've eaten there you know is totally ridiculous.

[DougOLis]

What Josh said plus:
Mariscos German - 1 Gobernador taco and 1 Smoked Marlin taco
Sab-E-Lee - pretty much everything is around $7 (green papaya salad, spicy mint leaves w/ stewed pork legs, panang curry, spicy raw beef, catfish larb)
Tacos El Paisa - 1 Adobada taco + 1 Lengua taco + 1 Cabeza taco

[MrKrispy]

sorry but in fairness to Sab-E-Lee one item just doesn't make a meal, you owe your tastebuds 2 items.

[DougOLis]

I normally do get 2 items but I can rarely eat them both so I'll usually get 2 meals out of it.

[csils]

Bring a friend who also has $10 and go Halfsies!!

[cstr]

Maybe BC likes fries, give her a full meal for that 10 spot.

[Josh]

I've had many a meal at Burger Lounge made up of nothing more than their cheeseburger. It's a substantial amount of meat and bread. I couldn't eat an order of fries with it, and I'm not a small man.

[normalheightsfoodie]

7.50 for a cheeseburger (Beef or Chicken), fries and a drink at HODADS.
A complete meal. With tax and a tip, you would still stay under 10, I calculated it to be a total of 9.50, out the door.

[Fake Name]

4 Milpas (see image provided) or a bowl of pho, #33 at Saigon, from which just came home.

[normalheightsfoodie]

If you are trying to google it, it is called Las Cuatros Milpas, it is very good.

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Las Cuatros Milpas
1857 Logan Ave, San Diego, CA

[stevuchan]

Nice photo FN, I can almost make out the meat chunks in the salsa.

[stevewag23]

3 empanadas at Puerto La Boca.

[DiningDiva]

The BLT at Bread on Market - $8.25

[oerdin]

Hmm, a few of my favorite cheap eats places in San Diego:

1) Smoked marlin tacos at Mariscos German
2) Just about anything out of Las Cuatro Milpas
3) The Chicken Pie Shop down on University.
4) Surati Farsan Mart
5) Bull Taco
6) A sandwich at the OB Co-Op

[Beach Chick]

Love the OB Co-Op..it's been quite awhile..how are their sandwiches?
Going to the Black, Farmer's Market and the OB Co-Op..priceless!