Awesome and Cheap Meals in the Outer Sunset
9 December 2009 // Filed under Uncategorized
Yes, the Outer Sunset seems isolated and a lot slower than the rest of San Francisco. It’s also less flashy, foggier and for every grain of sand that flies into the neighborhood, the number of rude middle-aged Asian ladies increases by one.
But dang it, as a Marin boy, I demand a good view of Mt. Tamalpais and ocean, and this is really the only place for it (that I can afford). Yes, the Outer Sunset is the cheapest place to live and seems dull, but there are a few good places to eat. Cheaply, too!
Tennessee Grill, on Taraval between 21st and 22nd, is great. I grabbed a tasty burger, fries and a beer all for less than ten bucks after tax. It really gives a side-of-the-freeway diner feel, and the people that work there are pretty quirky (in a positive way).
Brother’s Pizza on Taraval and close to the Great Highway has Tandoori Chicken on pizza! Grab a slice (with Jalapenos if you like heat) and a beer, and it rings up less than ten bucks as well! While not as filling as the burger, coolness factor kind of makes up for it.
Hawaiian Drive Inn on Noriega and 22nd has a few different sandwiches for 3 bucks even, but the keeper is the (Large!) BBQ chicken plate, which runs for around seven bucks. It comes with a LOT of a chicken, rice, and the only macaroni salad I’ve actually enjoyed. Most likely because I had it with BBQ chicken.
Nick’s Taco Shop on Irving between 19th and 20th Ave has, you guessed it, good Tacos. As someone who can eat a grande meal in a sitting (yes, it IS something I brag about) I was surprised after getting stuff from two tacos here. They are nice and dense, and they do them crispy. Highly recommended, although I think the owner went to UMich, which hurts my Purdue pride.
8 Immortals on Taraval between 24th and 25th has awesome Salted Spicy Spareribs, and if I remember correctly, they ran for less than six bucks! The portion is about right for one person, so get some rice with it and you’re grand. They have a lot of other dishes for cheap too, and I believe they specialize in seafood (though I’ve yet to try any).
There you have it… cheap food and Outer Sunset. Anyone that knows of other good food out here let me know.
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