Galleria Umberto
Sicilian Slices for Two
The North End's most legendary lunch spot — thick, crispy-bottomed Sicilian pizza slices so good that people line up before they open and the kitchen sells out daily. Two slices each and a soda for two people is one of Boston's all-time great cheap meals, all for under $15. Cash only. Lunch only. Don't miss it.
Gene's Chinese Flatbread Cafe
Xi'an Noodles for Two
Downtown Crossing's most exciting cheap eat — Gene Wu's hand-pulled Xi'an noodles are thick, chewy, and magnificent, tossed with chili oil, raw garlic, or cumin-scented lamb. Flatbread sandwiches for around $6. Two people eat one of Boston's most unique and memorable meals for under $20. Watch the noodles being made right in front of you.
Mike's City Diner
Breakfast or Lunch for Two
South End institution featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives — the Pilgrim sandwich (house-roasted turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy, fries, and a pickle) for under $12 is one of Boston's great value meals. Two people eat a legendary diner meal for well under $20. Guy Fieri-approved, locals-beloved.
Sullivan's at Castle Island
Burgers + Dogs for Two
A Boston institution since 1951 — juicy burgers, snappy Kayem hot dogs (add chili and cheese), hand-cut onion rings, and soft-serve ice cream with gorgeous views of Boston Harbor. Two people eat a full classic New England meal for well under $20. It's not officially summer in Boston until Sullivan's opens.
Anna's Taqueria
Two Burritos
A Boston staple since 1995 with seven locations — the al pastor burrito is one of the best in the city, packed with rice, beans, and fresh ingredients at prices that haven't kept up with inflation. Two burritos for well under $20. The go-to for a quick, filling, honest Mexican meal anywhere in the city.
Machu Chicken
Peruvian Chicken for Two
Fenway-area Peruvian gem — a quarter rotisserie chicken for $6, a half for $12. The bird is marinated in spices and roasted to perfection, served with yucca fries and the restaurant's signature sauces. Two people eat an outstanding Peruvian meal for under $20. Also try the lomo saltado.
Hei La Moon
Dim Sum for Two
Boston Chinatown's most celebrated dim sum destination — bao, har gow, siu mai, turnip cakes, and egg tarts rolled cart-style through a cavernous dining room. Two people build a spectacular dim sum spread for under $20. Weekend mornings draw the biggest crowds — arrive early or expect a wait.
Pho 2000
Pho for Two — about $14
A no-frills Fields Corner pho counter that Boston Magazine named a Best Neighborhood Restaurant. A bowl of beef noodle soup runs about $6–7 (the loaded XL a little more), so two people each get their own steaming bowl for around $14. Closed Tuesdays.
Ba Le Bakery & Deli
Banh Mi for Two — about $13
A Dorchester Ave Vietnamese bakery (a 2025 Boston Legacy Business) baking its own baguettes for crackly banh mi — roast beef, BBQ, lemongrass tofu, or the combo, about $6–7 each. Two sandwiches run around $13, each their own, with room for a Vietnamese coffee.
Taco Mex
Street Tacos & Burritos for Two
A family-run Maverick Square counter in East Boston slinging Mexican, Salvadoran, and Colombian plates. Street tacos run about $2 and burritos $5.25–$7.50, so two people load up for well under $20. Breakfast too, from early morning.
Taco Loco Mexican Grill
Pupusas, Tacos & Burritos for Two
A Winter Hill Salvadoran-Mexican staple since 1994. Pupusas are $2.99 (two for $4), tacos $3.50, and burritos $6.99–$8.99 — two people each build a plate for around $18. Generous portions and long hours.
Ernesto's Pizza
Giant North End Slices
A North End slice shop since 1984 with 24 rotating varieties — and the slices are huge, each cut from a quarter of a full pie. A cheese slice is about $3.75 (toppings to ~$6), so two people split a few oversized slices for well under $20.
Armando's Pizza
Cambridge Slices Since 1971
A Huron Village neighborhood pizzeria, family-run since 1971, doing Neapolitan and thick Sicilian. A pepperoni slice is about $3.75 and Sicilian $4.50, so two people each grab a couple of slices for around $15. Cash only (ATM on site).
Punjabi Dhaba
Curry Special — $8
A cash-only Inman Square institution slinging fast, heaping Punjabi plates on steel trays. The Curry Special — samosa, curry chicken, naan, and a side veg — is $8, and chicken biryani about $5, so two people each eat their fill for around $16. Cash only.
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