![]() ![]() If you're pining for the return of chef Peter Froese' tasting menus, the sandwiches at Gander & Ryegrass offer interim satiation. The dirty fries are priced like a side, but they easily make a meal - and a damn good one at that. During the pandemic, Brown moved the dish to Stella's in Saranac Commons, but the appeal remains the same: Delicious, crispy fries covered in a house-made aioli, salsa verde and melt-in-your-mouth pork shoulder. So it was no surprise that when he pulled his Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives convertible up to Ruins' door a few years back, he found his way to sing the praises of Chef Tony Brown's dirty fries. While many of us might worship Guy Fieri's trailblazing sense of hair care and fashion (or not), we can all agree the dude knows his way around tasty comfort food. But their lunch special stands out: You can stop by any location at lunch and grab two slices of pizza and a pop for just $4.99. The locally owned pizza joint is well known for giving out free fountain drinks with carryout orders, and for their promise of being the best price in town by accepting any competitor's pizza coupons. ![]() Pines Rd., Īs one of Spokane's largest pizza chains, Pizza Rita has been a staple of the local "cheap eats" scene since its opening in 1989. Pizza Rita: Two Slices + Drink Lunch Special ($5)ĥ02 W. When I added queso, the burrito artist said, "Nice," as if I'd stumbled upon a secret only the most seasoned breakfast burrito lovers would know. The avocado and melted cheese balance the flavor out, softening each mouthful into something heavenly. I usually go with the barbacoa, if for no other reason than I tried it once and liked it and I haven't looked back. You can choose between carnitas (shredded pork), adovada (red chili pork), barbacoa (shredded beef) or chili verde (beef with hatch green chili). You get a taste of the egg, which is perfectly salted and - unlike some inferior breakfast burritos - won't overwhelm each bite with a mound of yellow mess. The tortilla, too often overlooked in burritos, is chewy and flavorful. ![]() The first bite of the breakfast burrito from TacoVado lets you know this won't be your ordinary burrito experience. In the meantime, enjoy these "cheap eats," all less than $15, and please continue supporting our local food and drink purveyors who need your business more now than ever. Drop us a line at to share your favorites for us to scope out next time. While the following 21 staff-tested recommendations are a mere snapshot of the amazingly affordable eats to be found around Spokane, Coeur d'Alene and beyond, we know there are many more waiting to be discovered by us, and you. Sometimes, you just have to look a little harder to find them. But there will always be loads of locally owned places that consistently outshine typical big-chain fast food in every way: price, freshness, flavor, quality of ingredients and convenience. As costs continue to rise with time, these issues become more challenging to put together. Each year, the Inlander team sets out on a tasty mission for our annual Cheap Eats issue: Find and recommend as many affordable menu items as possible from restaurants across the Inland Northwest. ![]()
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