Los Perros (Venezuelan)

Food Type: Fast

Origin: Venezuelan

website: n/a

location: doral on 107th

Los Perros is a little joint located right next to a Chevron gas station in Doral. If you are a broke guy like me with a big stomach, and up for a meat on meat action then this would be your Valhalla. Los Perros offers a large menu, but the best run for your money would be the "Regular Hamburger" which is far from regular I might add. This glorious hamburger is made out of 100% Venezuelan ground beef, piled high with cheese, tomatoes, cole salad or lettuce or even both plus so many different types of dressings that makes you start to question yourself of how would it taste. But do not be worried my friend, because even after the rampage of different flavors you can still feel the glorious beef patty's taste. This bad boy will only set you back 5 bucks, and since the place seems to be kept in the D/L you don't need to worry about taxes nor tips which puts a big smile on my face. With 2 of these, you will be set for the day. If you are thirsty you can always walk 50 ft and go inside the gas station and buy whatever you'd like.

Pro: No taxes, Tips optional, Gas Station adjacent meaning that you can gas up and eat at the same time, Open till really late.

Con: Only cash accepted, no fries, exposed: meaning no A/C

2x Hamburgers 10$
1x 20 oz beverage 1$

Total: 11$ and a fueled stomach

[doral on 107th]

Chipotle.

Food Type: "Southwestern"

Origin: Mexican-american

website: www.chipotle.com

location: several

Upper-division fast food. Is this the real name for it? probably not, but this type of place is becoming way more common and popular among young people, and for good reason. In the nice middle ground, Chipotle as well as its two competitors are tastier, healthier, and overall better (also more expensive) than Taco Bell without becoming the classic mexican restaurants of years past. My choice at chipotle is a Chicken burrito with: white rice, black beans, cheese, lettuce, and the costly quacamole. If chipotle has a kryptonite it would be the extra charge for the "quac". Worth it however, chips and soda also added will set you back just under $10. No waiters. Seating is fast-food style with fountain drink refill machine by the wall and somewhat modern wood/stainless steel furniture. There's no luxury here, just good burritos.

-Nick

Lan Pan asian cuisine.

Food Type: Pan Asian

Origin: Japanese-thai-chinese

website: www.lanpanasian.com

location: Dadeland Station

Today was a little break from the cheaper alternatives, and i went to Lan Pan asian in Dadeland station. Over time, as public relations for my school's Asian Student Union I have been to quite a few asian restaurants in Miami. This place ranks up top among the plethora of choices, a popular birthday spot, and a nice combination of taste and price!

Let me start by saying that my favorite Japanese dish is Unagi Don. A fairly cheap dish to make in Japan (ironically), Unagi Don consists of strips of bbq eel over a bowl of white rice. Now as my favorite dish, I have tasted it at many of Miami's restaurants and Lan Pan takes the prize.

The lunch hour is the best time to come to Lan. Kitchen closes at 3pm sharp so get there before their hour-long break to get the cheaper, better menu. The Unagi Don at lunch brings:

Miso soup (tofu & seaweed in chicken broth, delicious):

Salad:

and the Eel over rice.

All for $11!

Soda and tip will set you to about $15, not too shabby for a 3 course meal eh?

also try:

-Spicy Korean BBQ (Kimchee):

[also with soup & salad during lunch]

-Various Noodle Dishes:

[also with soup & salad during lunch]

-Various sushi combinations [try Rainbow roll!]

-Nick

Taco Bell

Food Type: Fast

Origin: Mexico?

website: www.tacobell.com

location: everywhere :D

A haven for those with little cash and a big appetite, Taco bell has been the place to satisfy those cravings for a long time. Taco bell is also the late-night king, always having the longest lines at night, and closing at 4am.

what's the big deal about Taco Bell you say? The Cheesy gordita crunch. This is a hard taco with a pita bread added and melted cheese in the middle of the two shells, along with a special sauce inside. What is the sauce made out of? Awesomeness. $2.50 scores you one of these "not on the menu" specials, at most Taco bells. Along with a filling dollar-menu Cheesy fiesta potatos and a soda you have a serious kick to your taste buds for about $5.

Also try:

- Chicken Quesadillas

- Steak Burritos

- Sub-dollar priced nachos

-Nick

Five Guys Burgers and Fries

Food Type: Burgers & Fries

Origin: U.S.A.

website: www.fiveguys.com

location: several

Today I ate at Five Guys Burgers and Fries. The upper division fast-food restaurant has a simple decor of classic americana, and specializes in precisely what it's name implies. Their main claim to fame is the use of peanut oil to cook their products. Another highlight is how full you can get under $10!

Five guys is always packed. Every time i go there is a line and most chairs are taken. There's a very good reason for this. The food is great! I like to order a double cheese burger with mushrooms [$5.00], fries [$2.69], and a soda [$1.30]. The advantage Five guys has over its nearest competitor Fuddruckers is the no charge for toppings, which makes a (slightly smaller) double cheeseburger a cheaper choice. Other nice touches are the vast amount of fries they give you (don't order the large!) and..

free peanuts!

Yes, the peanuts are free for the taking and you can eat as much as you'd like. I do however, hate how much effort cracking a peanut for the small nut inside takes. If your appetite outlasts the money in your pocket however, its a nice comfort food.

Now look at this burger. It is the equivalent to a wolf in sheep's clothing. Inside this gnarly looking small burger is a whole lot of taste! No, of course it's not healthy. When will "burgers and fries" ever be healthy? Peanut oil or not, you should look into exercise to justify this flavorful toll on your midsection...

Moral of the story? for $10 you can't go wrong at Five Guys Burgers and Fries.

-Nick

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Chili's

Food Type: Southwestern

Origin: U.S.A.-Mexican

website: www.chilis.com

location: several

Today was a friend's late birthday lunch with friends, she picked Chili's. A perfect choice for a broke guy like me! Chili's is a restaurant with a great menu and many things that can fill you up for under $10, although i'm inclined to consider it an under $15 type of deal.

I felt hungry for a mushroom-swiss burger, which is quite manly at Chili's. Together with some seasoned fries, this is a $8 order. I opted for some soda, which is the real killer in today's experience. Not only is soda bad for you, but it's also $2.35! unlimited refills or not, water is the clear choice if you're strapped for cash.

The bad thing about restaurants is the hidden expenses. Drinks run up the tab, and then tipping if you don't want to look like a douche (important when when not eating alone!). My check came out to be $11 for the quite filling burger, fries, and coke. tip was extra.

~$15 or ~$10 with tip, your choice.

[The aftermath]

Broke Guys: Miami; Food on a budget.

hello world!

This is a new project by a stereotypical broke college student and his friends. Fancy food critics don't review the things we eat on a daily basis, so it's about time someone did! My friends and I will go ahead and rate and review the best deals for good food in miami, all within what you could afford on a normal day and quite possibly no job! thanks for reading.

-Nick