Are you going to visit the capital of the United States and are you looking for places to recharge your batteries? In this post we will tell you 8 restaurants to eat in Washington well and cheap. There are options for all tastes: from healthy to greasy and greasy dishes! Go for it:
And to prepare your visit, check out our travel guide to Washington D.C.
1. Ben's Chili's Bowl
It is an emblem of Washington for a few years, but it was after the visit of President Obama when this place gained worldwide fame. Do not expect anything from the other world: the dish of the house is a simple hot dog with chili sauce, but believe us, it's very tasty! Once inside you will freak out with the photos of all the celebrities that have passed through here to take a bite out of their puppies. Price: € 5.
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It is the most expensive place in our list, but we believe it is very worth a try. Sloppy's Mama is famous for her barbecue. You can opt for bbq meat dishes + 2 sides (1 type of meat: $ 15, 2 types of meat: $ 18), or for its legendary sandwiches: pork is the end of the world ($ 10).
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If you are tired of so much hamburger, hot dog and junk food, you will like this chain a lot. It specializes in healthy food, Being the salad buffet Your main course. The ingredients are quality, always fresh and tasty, and if the lettuce does not go with you do not worry: I tried a quinoa bowl (there is also rice), with sweet potatoes, almonds, chickpeas, hummus and falafel and sauce that I was in vice! Prices: $ 10-12.
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The bagel, a round donut-shaped muffin, is the king of breakfasts American people. You have to try it (at least once). In this place they prepare them very, very well, and they have a huge variety: from the classic cream cheese to egg bagels, bacon and more ingredients. In addition they also have hot or cold snack and breakfast offerings. Recommended the plate of scrambled eggs, bagel and sausage, bacon or ham (5 $ approx).
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The name is very appropriate since this place is very small, yes, the food is very large and tasty! You can tell she is prepared with love. The cooks and the waiters are latinos, as well as the gastronomy that is served. There is a bit of everything: from burritos ($ 8 approx) to pupusas or Tamales ($ 2.5). Also have fruit juices Homemade rich sea. Tip: the staff speaks Spanish and is generally very friendly. For us, one of the best restaurants to eat in Washington.
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You don't eat healthy here ... but if you feel like a rich rich lair, it's one of our favorite options in the entire United States. We discovered this place in New York and since then we have tried it around the country, we love it. The star dish is a rice bowl (type pilaf) with meat of chicken and veal (kebab type) that drowns in a yogurt sauce delicious Price: $ 8-10. The portions are huge, we always catch one each that is worth lunch / dinner (and sometimes double XD food).
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The concept is similar to Sweetgreen: you choose a base (rice / quinoa ...) and add ingredients. Here however there is a difference: the ingredients are typical of middle East (hummus, falafel, keftas, olives, eggplants, pita, feta, harissa….). Come on, if you like that gastronomy, CAVA will freak you out. Prices: $ 10 approx.
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We end up with a classic that never tires: pizza! There are many pizzerias in Washington D.C. But this chain is a very good option. You can customize yours by choosing salsa, type of cheese and toppings. Prices are around $ 10.
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Here you have an interactive map with the location of the recommended restaurants in Washington DC:
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