San Diego Cheap Eats Examiner

Aloe Vera Ice Cream

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:17:51 -0700

Aloe ice cream may sound a little crazy, but the flavor is light and fruity, yet bold and unlike anything you’ve ever had before. I myself was wary when I had it the first time while visiting a home in Sweden where they brought back a gallon fr...

Marshmallows Too Good For Rice Squares

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:47:21 -0700

Even the packaging is fantastic.When a representative from Plush Puffs got in touch with me about trying their gourmet marshmallows, I must admit, I was skeptical. After all, how great can a marshmallow be, right? Still, being a fan of cheap eats, I...

The Lovable Dive Bar Of Delis

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:26:17 -0700

The Lunch Bag Deli is exactly what a tiny local deli should be: cheap, uncrowded and delicious. It also has all the best characteristics of a good dive bar: full of empty space, yet decorated in a themeless mess of collectibles. Your sandwich m...

Free Jack In The Box Tacos

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:05:27 -0700

Jack In The Box Taco

Today, August 11 only, recieve two tacos for free at any participating Jack In The Box.

Just bring in your coupon (get them here) and enjoy.

National Freebies this Weekend

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:52:56 -0700

Today is national cow appriciation day. To celebrate, put on your best cow costume and get a free combo meal at Chick-fill-a.As if that wasn't good enough, tomorrow, 7/11, is national 7-Eleven day, where you can get free small Slurpees and your local...

Middle Eastern Food That Brings Your Tastebuds to Life

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:55:32 -0700

A dolma wrap. Photo via Chris B. Shawama is not a well known food in America, particularly in San Diego. But it should be. These burrito-style sandwiches made with lamb meat are like gyros in the way that fillet mignon is like a hamburger. They may ...

Sonic Santee Sure To Succeed

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:47:00 -0700

Anyone who has gone by the newly opened Sonic in Santee knows that it is a madhouse. Unfortunately, the place is so popular that many people have only driven by, unwilling to wait in lines for a cheeseburger and a shake.But the lines have started to ...

Free Birthday Meals In San Diego

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 11:39:48 -0700

Photo Via Aloha Orangeneko [Flickr] Let's face it, your family doesn't want to spend all kinds of money taking you out to dinner on your birthday. They want to go somewhere and eat some good food and they already bought you presents, but why make th...

Janet's Cafe: The Best Breakfast in San Diego

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:58:45 -0700

Photo via collectionlaw on FlickrJanet’s Café is one of the best breakfast spots in all of San Diego. The catch: their three locations are all in the East part of the county that few tourists, even few locals, bother to visit. For food ...

Free Mars Candy

Fri, 08 May 2009 13:20:55 -0700

Yummy!

Looking for a delicious pick-me-up? Head over to Realchocolate.com, fill out the application and get a coupon for a free chocolate bar headed out to your home in the next six weeks. Not bad.

Water: A precious resource that tastes miserable

Fri, 08 May 2009 10:39:19 -0700

Water image via Ian Makarov [Flickr]We all know how bad bottled water is for the envoirnment, but if you live in San Diego, you know our water is barely pallatable.What do you do? Buy a water cooler and a few 5 gallon bottles of course. But then the...

A Full Meal As Low As $4.59

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:00:48 -0700

The mizithra cheese sauceThe Spaghetti Factory is having a great special for its 40th anniversary. Every Tuesday, most of the restaurant's great, already inexpensive meals are an additional 40% off. That means getting spaghetti with marinara sauce, ...

Deviled Eggs: A Neccessary Easter Recipe

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:55:36 -0700

Deviled Egg Photo Via Blue13pop [Flickr]Every family Easter gathering requires a plethora of hard boiled, dyed eggs. It is important to have a great deviled egg recipe if you don't have one already. Many families have their own recipes and eggs with...

Cheap Dining Near Disneyland & Knotts

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:12:19 -0700

Whether you live in San Diego or are just visiting, there's a good chance you will visit Disneyland, Midevil Times or Knotts Berry Farm at some point. These are great tourist stops that are only an hour or so away from San Diego. When you're up there...

Antonelli's: Sandwiches Worth Salivating

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 14:49:59 -0700

Photo Via YelpSan Diego is a town blessed with some seriously good sandwich shops. Still, it is very rare that a sandwich can be seen as downright sexy. Antonelli's Deli in El Cajon brings the sexy back to the sandwich world. Not that they intended ...

Gaglione Bros: Don't Let the Name Scare You

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:44:39 -0700

The Works sub. Photo Via Yelp Few people would consider naming their restaurant anything with the word “gag” in it. Unfortunately, if want to name it with your family name, which just happens to be “Gaglione,” you don&...

6 Ways to Save Money By Doing Your Spring Cleaning

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:39:46 -0700

Photo Via Steve Wampler [Flickr] 1) Make Your Own Cleaning Products Lemon, baking soda and vinegar make great cleaners and they’re a heck of a lot cheaper and more eco-friendly than the store-bought stuff. A great and cheap detergent is Dr. Br...

The Greatest, Cheapest Fusion In Deep Jamul

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 23:34:30 -0700

If you're looking for a diamond in the rough, look no further than the Greek Sombrero in Jamul. The story behind this place is that a Greek man married a Mexican woman and the pair decided to run a restaurant where both spouses would work as chefs in...

Moma Rosa's: Heaven In The Form of Italian Food

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:04:36 -0700

I am a snob when it comes to Italian food. Pasta's cheap and marinara sauce is not the only thing they eat in Italy (shocking I know). I don't like most Italian restaurants because I can cook Italian food at home that's way better for a tenth of the ...

More Cheap Threads $5 Tee Shirts

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:20:24 -0700

I love Threadless, especially when they have a good sale going on like right now. They have a great selection of shirts on sale for only $5, better shop fast, the deal expires on Monday. The awesome design shown is unfortunately not on sale, but I th...