The 10 Best Budget Eats In Westwood, Los Angeles
Los Angeles’ Westwood neighborhood is essentially a small college town, home to UCLA and complete with budget restaurants ranging from modern, casual diners to traditional taco stands. Whether you’re living on a student budget or simply looking for cheap eats, check out these great spots to get a cheap meal in Westwood.
800 Degrees Neopolitan Pizzeria
Affectionately referred to as ‘800’ by local UCLA students, this spot is anything but a classic pizza joint. Marked by high ceilings, white marble counter tops, and an elaborate chandelier dangling above the dining space, 800 Degrees is ideal for a quick bite with friends or an evening date. The menu features several pre-constructed pizzas, as well as the option to build your own pizza from a variety of fresh ingredients. Each pie is ready in minutes, cooked in a wood-burning oven, appropriately heated to exactly 800 degrees Fahrenheit. Try the classic Margherita or the decadent Tartufo with truffle cheese, arugula, and roasted garlic.
TLT has built its reputation by delivering gourmet fast food to Westwood locals. The restaurant began as The Lime Truck, but after winning The Great Food Truck Race, it was rewarded with a storefront on Westwood Boulevard. TLT’s daily menu features taquería dishes with a Pan-Asian twist, such as Seared Ahi Tuna Tacos and the Beef Short Rib Quesadilla. For the salad lover, TLT offers the Señor Waldorf Salad, a modern Mexican interpretation of the classic with kale and queso fresco.
1. Gushi
Restaurant, Korean
2. In-N-Out Burger
Diner, American
3. Bella Pita
Bar, Restaurant, Middle Eastern
4. Fat Sal’s
Deli, Bar, Diner, French
5. Tomodachi Sushi
Bar, Restaurant, Japanese
6. Diddy Riese
Shop
7. Wolfgang Puck Express
Bar, Restaurant, American
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