Illegal Pete's South Broadway is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Denver.

1. Illegal Pete's South Broadway

8.7
270 South Broadway (Alameda), Denver, CO
Mexican Restaurant · Central Denver · 54 tips and reviews

Max W.Max Wicker: great bar and patio for a petes. happy hour is 3-8 and is cheap.

Benjamin B.Benjamin Blackmer: Great cheap and fast Mexican. Has beer too.

Haley R.Haley Rodin: A variety of options; amazing queso; cheap happy hour; primo margaritas.

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2. Santiago's Mexican Restaurant

8.3
5701 Leetsdale Dr (Holly Street), Denver, CO
Mexican Restaurant · Washington Virginia Vale · 36 tips and reviews

Pat Sue G.Pat Sue Gentry: So good, so cheap!

Phil T.Phil Torres: Good food and cheap. If you don't have the hot chili, you're wrong.

Kacie A.Kacie Armbrust: The breakfast burritos are super cheap and always hot! The meat is picked for the day or it's Chef's Choice on the weekends

Illegal Pete's is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Denver.

3. Illegal Pete's

8.3
1530 16th St (at Wazee St), Denver, CO
Mexican Restaurant · LoDo · 137 tips and reviews

Miguel V.Miguel Vargas: Cheap, fast, and delicious .

Brian H.Brian Hancock: Love the sopapillas and cheap!!!

Daniel H.Daniel Hellsten: Relaxed place. Nothing fancy but great food to cheap prices.. good bar with good beer.

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4. Kokoro

8.4
2390 S Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO
Japanese Restaurant · University Hills · 34 tips and reviews

Kelly K.Kelly Kaufman: my go to place for healthy Japanese comfort fast (best kept secret drive-thru) great value, consistently good since I've lived here over 10 yrs...bowls, katsu, gyoza, rolls, shrimp tempura...

RaynaRayna: Went on happy hour and got full for two people at about $30. Cheap and decent for the price. Very good service.

Craig G.Craig G: Sake tasted like cheap squirt hibachi sake, rice bowl was uneventful, and sushi was akin to supermarket take-out. I only stopped because Kiki's (plaza next door) was closed.

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5. Giggling Grizzly

7.8
1320 20th St, Denver, CO
Bar · LoDo · 44 tips and reviews

Rick F.Rick Fu: Tasty big burgers here. And on Wednesday's from 5p-10p they're only $1.50 with $1.50 PBRs to go with it. Good food, cheap beer--highly recommended.

Katherine B.Katherine Beizaei: Obviously this is for when money is no object... but their wings are super cheap on Thursdays and very very good.

Charanbir S.Charanbir Singh: It's a shit hole. The worst place to hang out. Unfriendly bartenders, no food, sucky music. The only good thing about this place is that they got cheap liquor.

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6. Phở-natic

8.3
229 E Colfax Ave (at Grant St), Denver, CO
Noodle Restaurant · North Capitol Hill · 32 tips and reviews

Daniele F.Daniele Federico: Great food, great value. The service is not fancy at all and I like it so much since they are very nice and fast without keep asking if I like it of if I am with that... Highly recommended for lunch.

Erica W.Erica Wenzel: Spring rolls and pho (rare beef and flank) on Colfax. Quick, yummy, affordable, and a must try any day of the week.

👀👀: Best Pho in Denver. I eat here at least once a week. The combination noodle bowl is fantastic and the severs are awesome!

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7. Jerusalem Restaurant

8.6
1890 E Evans Ave (at S High St.), Denver, CO
Middle Eastern Restaurant · University · 76 tips and reviews

Ryan Mayor V.Ryan Mayor Vincent: The combos are a great value, but I think the gyro meat is the best! Ohhh and the humus is pretty tasty indeed..

KaitlinKaitlin: Delicious and cheap Mediterranean food. Some of the most intricate desserts I've ever seen at a Mediterranean place, too.

Dana K.Dana Kimpton: This place has the best Middle Eastern food in Denver! Order the Kallayah with half hummus, half rice. It's a lot of food, so you'll have leftovers.

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8. 20th St Mexican Cafe

7.7
1123 20th St (Arapahoe), Denver, CO
Diner · Ballpark · 16 tips and reviews

Lynsey F.Lynsey Foster: Go to restaurant.com for a good deal on a gift certificate to this cafe.

Griffin T.Griffin Turnipseed: Always a great value and quick service. The chili, cheese and eggs is a miracle for hung over bellies. But seriously don't you dare skip their pancakes.

CynCyn: Eat here. Yup, it's a greasy spoon with decor straight out of '61, but it's clean, friendly and the grub is great. Hash browns are crispy. Bacon was cooked perfectly.

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9. Snarf's Sandwiches

8.5
891 14th St, #160, Denver, CO
Sandwich Spot · Central Business District · 18 tips and reviews

Drew J.Drew Johnston: Love this place! Great sandwiches...cheap too.

Deeana O.Deeana Owens: Rotisserie chicken. Yes! AND they deliver! 

Adam D.Adam D: Don't trust Google. It's on Champa between 14th and 15th. Foursquare knows.

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10. Lechuga's Italian Restaurant

7.7
3609 Tejon St, Denver, CO
Pizzeria · Highland · 17 tips and reviews

Dan F.Dan F: Live music and cheap beer ... kick ass place to kicked it friday night

Mark P.Mark Prado Corrales: Incredible!!! Go, go, go! Loved it. Prices are ridiculously affordable.

The N.The Nige: Spicy devils are legit. Always get extra marinara.

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11. Pub on Penn

7.5
1278 Pennsylvania St (13th), Denver, CO
Pub · Capitol Hill · 53 tips and reviews

CaitlinCaitlin: Pretty noisy inside, love sitting on the patio. $5 all you can eat wings on Wednesdays with cheap pitchers of Bud!

AaronAaron: The bartender here... He has remembered my name since the first time. It speaks volumes of the care that a place as popular as this can do. Cheap drink specials, a dive-esque atmosphere and soul!

Nate W.Nate Wolny: Nebraska bar. Nice patio and lots of space inside. Free pool on Sundays. Service is marginal, but drinks are cheap

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12. D'Corazon

8.4
1530 Blake St, Denver, CO
Mexican Restaurant · LoDo · 52 tips and reviews

Nicole B.Nicole Bianco: Food blows Rio out of the water! Cheap and delish

Haley R.Haley Rodin: The margaritas are strong and affordable - just the way I like um!

Michael G.Michael Graham: This place is amazing! Carnitas is the best I have ever had in the country and I travel a lot.

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13. Tacos Rapidos

8.2
2800 W Evans Ave (Federal), Denver, CO
Mexican Restaurant · College View · 35 tips and reviews

Sean L.Sean L: Three words: CHILLI RELLENO BURRITOS and I mean as many as u can afford!

Simon D.Simon Duran: The Colorado burrito is amazing ! Also try the carne asada fries

Denver WestwordDenver Westword: Voted Best 24/7 Restaurant in Westword's Best of Denver 2011!

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14. Vinh Xuong Bakery (2)

9.2
2200 W Alameda Ave, Denver, CO
Vietnamese Restaurant · Athmar Park · 19 tips and reviews

Euphegenia D.Euphegenia Doubtfire: This place is so cheap and amazing!! Great staff and amazing food!!

Ben C.Ben Crawford: If you haven't been here you are living the wrong kind of life. Some of the best sandwiches in Denver. Quality decor, good coffee and just excellence all round.

whitney N.whitney Nguyen: Best Vietnamese sanwiches & coffee!!

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15. Butcher Block Cafe

7.6
1701 38th St (Brighton Blvd), Denver, CO
Diner · North Denver · 21 tips and reviews

Alli B.Alli Barocas: If you like hole-in-the-wall diners, go. Really cheap, local diner. Its been around for ages. You'll see a lot of regulars

Jesse K.Jesse Karma: Good inexpensive food and great service!

AJ T.AJ Tapia: Friendliest Service in town! For breakfast i reccommend a Full Roundhouse smothered in green chili! The Cinnamon Rolls are a MUST TRY as well.