These are the Daily Press’ picks for the top-10 cheap eats in the city, in no particular order. Yes, Virginia, you can eat well for 10 bucks or less. ■ The Counter (Hamburgers), 2901 Ocean Park Blvd. ■Tacos Por Favor (Mexican), 1406 Olympic Blvd. ■ Il Dolce Cafe (Italian), 1023 Montana Ave. ■ Holy Guacamole (Mexican), 2906 Main St. ■ Yangtze Restaurant (Asian), 1333 Third Street Promenade ■ Big Jo’s (American), 1955 Broadway Fritto Misto (Italian), 601 Colorado Ave. ■ Swingers (American), 802 Broadway Cha Cha Chicken (Caribbean), 1906 Ocean Ave. ■ Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery (Italian), 1517 Lincoln Blvd.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on April 14, 2007. Read the original PDF.