Top 12 Budget-Friendly Restaurants Near You in in Sacramento, CA

Thomas Whitley 5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional Experience at La Cosecha by Mayahuel! I recently visited La Cosecha by Mayahuel and had an outstanding experience. Salvador, my bartender, was incredibly friendly and attentive. The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was top-notch. Fernanda was also very helpful and ensured that our needs were met throughout the evening. We started with the chips and salsa, which were fresh and flavorful. The guacamole was truly fantastic - creamy, rich, and perfectly seasoned. Overall, I highly recommend La Cosecha by Mayahuel for its excellent food, exceptional service, and warm atmosphere. Cant wait to return!

Liz Palmer Great service with a view of the river and bridge. Food was excellent. Great atmosphere! I had the Spicy chicken with mashed potatoes and Cajun gravy! Affordable Kids meals served too.

Paige We enjoyed breakfast at the Grange during our hotel stay. Our waiter, Chris, was attentive and communicated clearly, sharing substitution options and menu recommendations on request. The cheese enchiladas were a hit— a touch of heat, but not really spicy, great for a morning meal.

Joe S We walked in on a Wednesday night celebrating a great work day; slightly nervous because it was a hour before closing. We were welcomed warmly and never felt rushed during our meal. Food and drinks were tasty. Decor is nice. Will come back!

The Nicols Team Great dining experience - impeccable service. If you appreciate quality and fresh food you should check this place out. I loved that it offered a casual dining atmosphere yet quality wasn’t compromised. Thoroughly enjoyed everything from the deviled eggs to the New York steak! I have to say the scallops were my favorite though … the Singapore sling is an amazing cocktail in an tiki mug and I don’t really even like gin! And the coffee profiteroles delicious - they just need to add some seasoning berries lol Wonderful service, professional staff, great wine list - we will definitely be back!

Delaney Bird This is hands down my favorite restaurant in Sacramento. Everyone is always so kind, service is top notch, food and drinks are DELICIOUS. The flavor combinations are always unique and seasonal. I think it’s the best quality to price ratio in Sacramento. My partner and I go pretty often and they make us feel like part of the family. I would especially like to shoutout Tyrone, who always makes the most delicious drinks, even when I ask for all my kooky prohibition-era favorites. But truly, everyone who works at Magpie is so wonderful. I highly recommend their beet salad, burger, BLT, duck skin toast (when they have it), miso radishes, and honestly any special they have is always 10/10 (they had this insane banh mi/yorkshire pudding mashup that was life changing). Check it out if you somehow haven’t been!

Jennifer Hayes This has been my go-to lunch place for years! How can you top the lunch special where you choose from the fish, stew, or pasta that starts with a soup and ends with a dessert? Recently, I had a late lunch and had the restaurant to myself. It was magical. I highly recommend taking the time for yourself to treat yourself every now and again to some alone lunch time. So worth it. Especially here.

Aaliya Chyanne My server was absolutely phenomenal! He was so busy yet he checked on me every five minutes and every item I ordered my items came out in great time! I was able to dine during happy hour but the food was so good I wouldn’t care what time of day it was! The atmosphere is so nice the amount of windows and natural light that comes in paired with the dim lighting in the restaurant really sets the tone. This is a must when visiting the city.

Justin K Great service. Atmosphere is lively. It was completely packed by the time we left at 8pm. Reservation is recommended. Even the bar seats were filled - so it may be hard for a walk-in. The portion size was in the smaller end. We ordered about 2 appetizers, 2 smaller, 2 veggies and 2 platters. The whole chicken did the job of filling us up - could have had more spices. It was a little bland. However, the other smaller dishes were great.

Tevister A new tapas/small plate place from a great, local chef. They had a good selection of drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. The menu was simple, affordable and a range of tapas/small plate options. The food was DELICIOUS, and perfect for these hot summer days. The service was fantastic, as they were both friendly and tentative to our needs. Plenty of seating, both at the bar or at tables throughout. It was busy with people after work and seemed like a great place to get happy hour and a light bite to eat! Definitely will come back with friends.

Theresa Leininger What an amazing little gem of a place! We found this restaurant on Instagram, and it did not disappoint! It is a little crowded inside, and once you get past that, youre set. The service was superb, the recommendations were spot on, and the food was delicious! I will DEFINITELY be going back!!

Jasmine Lambert It was my first time trying out Melt and let me tell you they have the best burgers and fries in Sac! Everything was fresh and tasty. I got the original melt burger with garlic Parmesan fries and my uncle got the impossible shroom burger with fries. Their customer service was top tier! Tim and Remy made sure we had everything we needed and even gave us a free desert cookie. Also the place was very clean and plenty of seating . I see why they are at 4.8 on Google because it shows in their positive attitude and their delicious food of course! I will definitely eat here again :).