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Our 10 Favorite Meals for Under $10 in the DC Area

Deliciously filling, seriously cheap.

Written by Ann Limpert, Jessica Sidman and Ike Allen | Published on August 27, 2026
Falafel Inc’s pita sandwich is a steal. Photograph courtesy of Falafel Inc.

Our 10 Favorite Meals for Under $10 in the DC Area

Deliciously filling, seriously cheap.

Written by Ann Limpert, Jessica Sidman and Ike Allen | Published on August 27, 2026

$9.99

location_on1323 Fourth St., NE

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Lunch cheeseburger at Pastis

 

$9.95

location_onLaurel and Silver Spring

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Pan de pollo—a Salvadoran braised-chicken sandwich—at La Casita

 

$8.99

location_on1120 19th St., NW

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Avgolemono soup at the Greek Deli

 

$7.50

location_on3103 Graham Rd., Falls Church

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Cold-cut bánh mì at Bánh Mì D.C. Sandwich

 

$7

location_on247 Florida Ave., NW

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Chilito—a flour tortilla stuffed with chili and cheddar—at Meats & Foods

 

$6.99

location_on517 Morse St., NE

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Genoa-salami-and-provolone sub at A. Litteri

 

$6.50

location_onCapitol Hill, Union Market District, and Crystal City

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One-quarter rotisserie chicken at Peruvian Brothers

 

$5.49

location_onMultiple area locations

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Falafel sandwich at Falafel Inc

 

$4.50

location_on3513 12th St., NE

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“Good Morning” breakfast sandwich—eggs, cheese, and a choice of meat—at Murry & Paul’s

 

$4

location_on1301 Fourth St., NE

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Happy-hour hot dog—available daily—at Last Call

This article appears in the August 2026 issue of Washingtonian.

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Ann Limpert
Ann Limpert
Executive Food Editor/Critic

Ann Limpert joined Washingtonian in late 2003. She was previously an editorial assistant at Entertainment Weekly and a cook in New York restaurant kitchens, and she is a graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education. She lives in Petworth.

Jessica Sidman
Jessica Sidman
Food Editor

Jessica Sidman covers the people and trends behind DC’s food and drink scene. Before joining Washingtonian in July 2016, she was Food Editor and Young & Hungry columnist at Washington City Paper. She is a Colorado native and University of Pennsylvania grad.

Ike Allen
Staff Writer

Ike Allen covers politics, food, culture, and transportation in DC and writes the monthly Hidden Eats column for the magazine. He grew up in DC.

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