(Hotel restaurants are not eligible in this category)
Cheap Eats
TACO BELL
Multiple locations
This category drew the poorest response of all 48 in the Eat & Drink division. We had no ideas our readers were so affluent! Either there's a distinct lack of interest in stuffing this category, or everyone was in line at Taco Bell. The silent majority can't argue with the few who bothered to voice their support for this fast-food wonder, where many a menu item still comes in under a buck. Latte Express trailed at second.
Our Pick:
SALVADORENO RESTAURANT
720 N. Main St.
If you're not made of money, perhaps you'd best familiarize yourself with the word "papusa." It's cornmeal pounded into a patty with cheese, beans or both in the middle, cooked like a pancake on a griddle and topped with diced cabbage and hot sauce, all for $1.55. The rest of the Salvadorean menu is pretty reasonable as well.