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December 09, 2022

These Cleveland Restaurants Give You the Best Bang for Your Buck, According to Reddit

By Scene Staff

Recently, Reddit user MLong32 asked the question "What (Cleveland) restaurants give the biggest portions & also best bang for your buck?" The responses were widespread, from the suburbs to the city and from steakhouses to Chinese buffets. Here are the recommendations for some great local food options if you're looking to stretch your dollar far.
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Taco Tonto’s 13321 Madison Ave., Lakewood “A giant burrito from Taco Tontos. The regular is filling but the portion of a giant is what a burrito should be. Bonus points if you get the cheeseburgerito. You will not be disappointed.” Via AvalancheQueen/Reddit
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Taco Tonto’s

13321 Madison Ave., Lakewood

“A giant burrito from Taco Tontos. The regular is filling but the portion of a giant is what a burrito should be. Bonus points if you get the cheeseburgerito. You will not be disappointed.” Via AvalancheQueen/Reddit
New China Buffet 5935 Andrews Rd., Mentor-On-The-Lake “In Mentor On The Lake, there’s a Chinese buffet called New China Buffet, and for like $8 or $9 it’s all you can eat. And the food is surprisingly good. It’s kind of amazing how good it is for how cheap it is.” Via Asp821/Reddit
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New China Buffet

5935 Andrews Rd., Mentor-On-The-Lake

“In Mentor On The Lake, there’s a Chinese buffet called New China Buffet, and for like $8 or $9 it’s all you can eat. And the food is surprisingly good. It’s kind of amazing how good it is for how cheap it is.” Via Asp821/Reddit
Big Al’s Diner 12600 Larchmere Blvd., Cleveland “Big Al’s Diner in Larchmere” Via SurprisedSubaru/Reddit
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Big Al’s Diner

12600 Larchmere Blvd., Cleveland

“Big Al’s Diner in Larchmere” Via SurprisedSubaru/Reddit
George’s Kitchen 13101 Triskett Rd., Cleveland “George's Kitchen on Triskett” “ You can order everything on the 8 page menu and spend 50$ lol” (PinkCrush) Via CoffeeHouseBrat/Reddit
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George’s Kitchen

13101 Triskett Rd., Cleveland

“George's Kitchen on Triskett” “ You can order everything on the 8 page menu and spend 50$ lol” (PinkCrush) Via CoffeeHouseBrat/Reddit
Superior Pho 3030 Superior Ave., Cleveland “Superior Pho or any Pho place typically gives you a big bowl for a decent price.” Via VulcanMind1/Reddit
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Superior Pho

3030 Superior Ave., Cleveland

“Superior Pho or any Pho place typically gives you a big bowl for a decent price.” Via VulcanMind1/Reddit
Tick Tock Tavern 11526 Clifton Blvd., Cleveland “Tick Tock Tavern on Clifton is old school 80's giant portions for cheap-ish.” Via Gorgehound/Reddit
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Tick Tock Tavern

11526 Clifton Blvd., Cleveland

“Tick Tock Tavern on Clifton is old school 80's giant portions for cheap-ish.” Via Gorgehound/Reddit
Amigos Taqueria 14795 Pearl Rd., Strongsville and 4147 Bridgewater Pkwy., Stow “Amigos Taqueria in Strongsville is amazing. Biggest burritos I’ve ever seen and tastes great!” Via Dozmor/Reddit
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Amigos Taqueria

14795 Pearl Rd., Strongsville and 4147 Bridgewater Pkwy., Stow

“Amigos Taqueria in Strongsville is amazing. Biggest burritos I’ve ever seen and tastes great!” Via Dozmor/Reddit
Buckeye Beer Engine 15315 Madison Ave., Lakewood “On Wednesdays Buckeye Beer Engine has half off wings, whiskey, and wine. My bf and I go there on Wednesdays and our bill together is only about $30 when we've both had wings, fries, and a couple drinks.” Via Dspins33/Reddit
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Buckeye Beer Engine

15315 Madison Ave., Lakewood

“On Wednesdays Buckeye Beer Engine has half off wings, whiskey, and wine. My bf and I go there on Wednesdays and our bill together is only about $30 when we've both had wings, fries, and a couple drinks.” Via Dspins33/Reddit
Kintaro Multiple Locations “Do u count Buffets? I regularly go to Kintaro in Fairview Park/Brooklyn and for 27$ it's all you can eat Sushi and Hibachi. This is all sashimi, sushi rolls, Nigiri, specialty rolls, fried rice, tempura, hibachi, soup, salad, and more.” Via 754754/Reddit
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Kintaro

Multiple Locations

“Do u count Buffets? I regularly go to Kintaro in Fairview Park/Brooklyn and for 27$ it's all you can eat Sushi and Hibachi. This is all sashimi, sushi rolls, Nigiri, specialty rolls, fried rice, tempura, hibachi, soup, salad, and more.” Via 754754/Reddit
Zoma 2240 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights “Zoma's Ethiopian in Cedar Lee. Like. $12-15 (veg vs meat) for a combo platter that is easily 2 meals, maybe 3.” Via LordSariel/Reddit
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Zoma

2240 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights

“Zoma's Ethiopian in Cedar Lee. Like. $12-15 (veg vs meat) for a combo platter that is easily 2 meals, maybe 3.” Via LordSariel/Reddit

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