One Dollar Wonders: San Diego's Cheapest Eats

Updated: June 15, 2009

Looking for something even cheaper than the standard 2-for-1 special? Something more enticing than 5 rolled tacos for $1.99 or even cheaper than $2.50 you-call-it drinks at the beach? Look no further. We found a host of food and drinks in San Diego that cost $1 or less. Yes, we said $1 OR LESS! What a wonderful world.

San Diego's One-Dollar Wonders

  1. 1 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Ono Sushi
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    1236 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103 (map)

    Stop in on Wednesdays for $1 sake & half-price (selected) appetizers all night.

  2. 2 Beauty Bar
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    4746 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92125 (map)

    Stop in early on Friday nights (before 10pm) for great $1 beer specials, plus other drink specials and their famous $10 manicure-and-martini deal.

  3. 3 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended El Dorado Seafood Grill
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    311 Palomar St, Chula Vista, CA 91911 (map)

    From 4pm-7pm on Friday nights, this Chula Vista seafood bar-and-grill offers $2 margaritas and $1 tacos. Score.

  4. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Pizza Port-Carlsbad Brewery
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    571 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008 (map)

    Stop in to the Carlsbad location on Wednesday nights for $.25 wings, all you can eat.

  5. 5 3 Star Rating: Average Dog
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    4479 Everts St, San Diego, CA 92109 (map)

    Wednesday nights = $1 cover, $1 beers all night long. A deal like that makes it even harder to justify the lines around the block at PB's neighboring frat-party-esque bars.

  6. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Pizza Port-Solana Beach Brwry
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    135 N Highway 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (map)

    Pulled pork sliders for $1? Yep. That's probably why it's so pakced here on Monday nights after work. They're messy and flavorful and the perfect complement to a local brew.

  7. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Boathouse
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    2040 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)

    House margaritas are just $1 from 2:30-5pm on weekdays at this venerable, Shelter Island sailor hangout.