L.A.’s 31 Best Cheap-Eats Spots (& What To Order)

The Uber receipts are piling up. Your landlord is raising your rent. The blow to your wallet that is wedding season is on the horizon. If we can all agree on something, it's that life in L.A. ain't cheap.  

Now, we can't change the fact that you have five destination weddings on your docket this summer, but we can help you save some serious dough when it comes to one of Angelenos' favorite pastimes: dining out. That's right, being able to hit up the city's best restaurants isn't a privilege only for the deep-pocketed — L.A. has endless choices when it comes to affordable, delicious meals. The only trick? Finding where they are. So, to help you navigate the world of cheap eats, we've rounded up 31 of the best spots L.A. has to offer. From tried-and-true diners to new hotspots, click through to peek our list. Your wallet will thank you.