Cheap Eats
By Mary Morley, City Editor
Dollars and sense: Cheap restaurants are everywhere. Great ones are not. Let our critics do the legwork for you.
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Rocky Mountain Diner
800 18th St, Denver, CO
This institution serves Western-style classics with a Rocky Mountain touch. -
Cherry Cricket
2641 E Second Ave, Denver, CO
A dark burger dive in the midst of swank Cherry Creek North. -
Pete's Kitchen
1962 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO
The last good place to eat after the bars close. -
Annie's Cafe
4012 E Eighth Ave, Denver, CO
A retro-themed diner with great food and no gimmicks.
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Parisi
4401 Tennyson St., Denver, CO
Enjoy pizza, fresh pasta and more irresistible Italian fare at this classy north Denver restaurant and deli. -
Patsy's Inn Italian Restaurant
3651 Navajo St, Denver, CO
Denver's Little Italy still hides some of the city's best cheap Italian fare. -
Pantaleone's New York Pizza
2120 S Holly St Ste 6, Denver, CO
This mom-and-pop restaurant creates some of the best pies in town.
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Taqueria Patzcuaro
2616 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO
This little-known, oft-overlooked taqueria serves some of Denver's best Mexican cuisine. -
La Cueva
9742 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO
Great mole and margaritas make for a fantastic meal at this Mexican favorite. -
Jack-N-Grill
2524 Federal Blvd, Denver, CO
Perpetually packed, this temple to New Mexico's food dishes out stellar Southwestern fare in a lively setting. -
El Taco De Mexico
714 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO
This humble spot is one of Denver's most authentic, serving classic dishes as well as unfamiliar offerings.
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China Gourmet
3970 Broadway St Ste 102, Boulder, CO
Cheap and tasty Chinese food on the go. -
Little Holly's
2223 W Wildcat Reserve Pkwy, Littleton, CO
Innovative Chinese cuisine gives a lift to dining in Highlands Ranch. -
Spice China
269 McCaslin Blvd, Louisville, CO
Experience the true taste and texture of Chinese cuisine at this suburban dining palace.
