Best in Burbank — Curated Guide
Best Cheap Eats in Burbank
24 restaurants
The best affordable restaurants in Burbank, CA. Budget-friendly dining, under-$15 meals, and value spots in Burbank that don't sacrifice quality.
You don't have to spend like a showrunner to eat well in Burbank. The city's best cheap eats range from Porto's Cuban pastries and empanadas to taco trucks that rival anything in East LA. These are the restaurants where your dollar goes the furthest — and the food is genuinely excellent.
Paty's Restaurant
Burbank's Most Beloved Diner Since 1959
Bob's Big Boy
The Last Original Bob's — A Genuine American Landmark
Granville
California Comfort, Elevated
Porto's Bakery & Cafe
A Cuban-American Institution Built on Impossibly Good Pastry
Mini Kabob
A Tiny Room, Enormous Flavor, Legendary Status
Carousel Restaurant
The Armenian Table at Its Most Generous
Adana Restaurant
Turkish-Armenian Grill Mastery in the Heart of the Valley
Almaza Mediterranean
Mezze, Fire-Grilled Meats, and the Soul of the Levant
Tony's Bella Vista
Old-School Burbank Italian Where the Regulars Eat
Hanami
Sushi at the Speed of Craft
Daikokuya Ramen
Tokyo-Style Tonkotsu, Done Without Compromise
Talésai
Thai Cuisine With the Depth of a Royal Kitchen
El Burrito Jr.
The Neighborhood Taco Stand That Burbank Actually Talks About
Los Balcones
Peruvian-Mexican Fusion That Refuses to Pick Just One Country
Zankou Chicken
The Garlic Paste That Changed Los Angeles
Smoke Ranch BBQ
Central Texas Method, Valley Attitude
The Falcon
Burbank's Most Atmospheric Bar Has the Food to Match
Himalayan Kitchen
Nepal and Tibet Meet at an Altitude Burbank Didn't Know It Needed
Pho Saigon Noodle
Bowls of Comfort, Slow-Simmered and Served Without Pretense
Gen Korean BBQ House
Tableside Korean Grilling, All-You-Can-Eat, No Apologies
Butterfields
Burbank's Brightest Breakfast Since Before You Were Born
Romancing the Bean
Burbank's Independent Coffee Culture, One Cup at a Time
Papa Christo's Taverna
A Greek Table Set With Abundance and Kept That Way
India Sweets and Spices
Vegetarian Indian Cuisine Done With Total Conviction
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best cheap eats in burbank in Burbank, CA?
Paty's Restaurant is widely regarded as one of the best cheap eats in burbank in Burbank. Burbank's Most Beloved Diner Since 1959. You can find it at 10001 Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91505. Our full list above covers all 24 restaurants that made the cut.
Is Burbank a good food city?
Absolutely. Burbank — home to Warner Bros., Disney, Nickelodeon, and the world's largest concentration of entertainment studios — has a dining scene shaped by decades of creative, international, and hardworking people who expect excellent food. The city's Armenian community alone has produced some of the best Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurants in Southern California. Add a legendary diner culture, growing craft cocktail scene, and genuine culinary diversity, and Burbank consistently delivers.
How does Best in Burbank select these restaurants?
Every restaurant on Best in Burbank is researched, visited, and written about by our editorial team. We consider quality of food, consistency, value, ambiance, and what makes each spot unique to Burbank. We don't accept payment for inclusion — every listing is 100% editorially independent. Owners can claim their listing to update details, but editorial rankings are not for sale.