13 Best Cheap Eats On Queen Street West
It's going to get warmer outside soon and you'll probably be wanting to go out more (and eat more food). Want to try new places to eat but don't want to be broke? Queen West is super diverse with a variety of different cuisines you can find for pretty cheap. Here are 13 of the best cheap eats on Queen Street West.
1. Mi Taco Taqueria // 247 Queen St. W
We love us some fish tacos. Their tacos are only $3.75 each.
2. Little India // 255 Queen St. W
They actually have the best Indian food in all of Toronto. Their butter chicken is to die for. Their veggie, chicken, lamb, and beef dishes range from $11.50 to $14.50.
Photo cred – @a.n.it.a
3. Queen Street Warehouse // 232 Queen St. W
$5 for literally every food item on the menu? Heck yeah. Good vibes and good washroom selfie lighting? Heck yeah x2.
4. Kanga // 65 Duncan St.
If you're craving a meat (or veggie) pie... (Come here.) Get 'em all for under $7.
5. The Jerk Joint // 238 Queen St. W
Down to grab some cheap and tasty Jamaican food? Take us with you, please. Their jerk chicken is $7.50 for a small/$9.50 for a large and their patties are only $2.
6. Rose City Kitchen // 406 Queen St. W
Looking for delicious Mediterranean eats? You've found it right here. Half sandwiches are only $5 and box meals are under $9.
7. Banh Mi Boys // 392 Queen St. W
Once you go Banh Mi Boys, you never go back. Try their Grilled Chicken Banh Mi and Pork Belly Bao. Their baos are all under $5 and their banh mis range from $6.25 to $9.
Photo cred – @maddylandry
8. Tone Sushi // 414 Queen St. W
Craving sushi but don't want to drop $30 on all-you-can-eat? You've come to the right place. They even have a 20-piece sushi lunch special for only $13.50.
9. Saffron Spice Kitchen // 459 Queen St. W
Is there anything better than Indian food? Drooling for their Lamb Kothu Roti right now ($5 for a small and $7.50 for a large).
10. Arepa Café // 490 Queen St. W
Feeling Venezuelan-inspired food? You'll fall in love with Arepa's Arepas. They range from $8.50 to $12.
11. Mean Bao // 167 Bathurst St.
Bao paired with anything is awesome. Pretty much everything on their menu is $5. If you can handle spicy foods, try their Jerk Chicken Bao.
12. New York Subs & Burritos // 520 Queen St. W
Not the prettiest of places, but their mouthwatering burritos make this a hidden gem. *drooling* You can get a burrito plate for under $10.
Photo cred – @duetpr
13. Fonda Lola // 942 Queen St. W
Want quality Mexican food for cheap? They serve up $2 tacos on their Taco Tuesdays.

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