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Maruta Shoten
At Maruta Shoten in Georgetown, you can pick up some of Seattle's best sushi for less than $20.
Quick Pack Food Mart
Some of the city's best chicken wings and sambusas are sold at Quick Pack Food Mart, a Central District convenience store.
Seward Park Market
For a quick snack between Seward Park and Rainier Beach, have some of the best fried chicken in the city at Seward Park Market.
Empanadas Colombianas Luis Panes
Empanadas Colombianas Luis Panes is serving Colombian food out of an old Tacoma diner.
Balcon Express
Balcon Express is a corner shop in Tacoma serving up excellent Mexican and Salvadoran dishes.
Happy Asian Fast Food
Happy Asian Fast Food is a Tacoma counter-service joint serving fragrant and flavorful Cambodian dishes.
Tho Tuong BBQ
Tho Tuong BBQ in Tacoma makes some of the best barbecue crispy pork and duck around. And the most expensive things max out at $16.
Big Mario’s Pizza
Big Mario’s is a totally fine NY-style slice joint in Cap Hill during the day, and an open-late savior at night.
Zesto's
Zesto's is a Rainier Valley drive-thru spot that serves a particularly delicious burger topped with a hot link.
Sandwich House Tres
For Japanese milk bread sandwiches stuffed with tasty fillings like fruit and whipped cream or crispy pork cutlets, head to Sandwich House Tres in Bellevue.
Where J. Kenji López-Alt Eats Lunch In Seattle For Under $10
If you're not going to listen to us, listen to him.
Apple Cup Cafe
If you’re looking for a breakfast spot near the Chelan riverwalk, Apple Cup Cafe is the place.
Lakeview Drive-In
It doesn't get more small town summer than fries, burgers, and soft serve at Lakeview Drive-In in Chelan.
Fishermen’s Green Market & Deli
Fishermen’s is a deli and market in Magnolia on the Salmon Bay Marina that you should prioritize for excellent sandwiches.
Taquitos Feliz
Taquito Feliz is a taco truck in West Seattle that serves great burritos—it's especially useful if you missed the Fauntleroy ferry and need some lunch nearby.
Spud Fish & Chips
After a rebrand and remodel, Spud Fish & Chips in Green Lake is back and better than ever with juicy breaded cod, hand-cut fries, and natural wine.
TNT Taqueria
At TNT Taqueria, a walk-up window in Wallingford, the shining star is their all-day breakfast burrito.
Taqueria La Fondita #2
Taqueria La Fondita #2 is a Mexican truck in White Center that serves delicious tacos and horchata just like duplicate truck Taqueria La Fondita only two blocks away.
Best Roasted Corn Stand
Best Roasted Corn Stand in White Center is a neighborhood staple that serves elote and esquite in a parking lot.
Taqueria La Fondita
Taqueria La Fondita is a Mexican truck in White Center that serves delicious tacos and horchata just like duplicate truck Taqueria La Fondita #2 only two blocks away.
Pasta Casalinga
Pasta Casalinga is a small spot downtown at Pike Place for inexpensive homemade pasta.
Chuck's Burger Press
Located inside Chuck's Hop Shop at Seward Park, Chuck's Burger Press is a smashburger pop-up that leaves a lot to be desired.