Crown Burgers
The Utah Pastrami Burger · Since 1953
The Utah institution (since 1953) and the home of the pastrami burger — a charbroiled patty piled with hot pastrami and that famous fry sauce. The signature Crown Burger runs around $6, so two burgers land well under $20 (fries and onion rings are à la carte). Several locations around the valley, each with the Greek-diner vibe. Closed Sun.
Siegfried's Delicatessen
German Deli · Schnitzel & Reuben
A downtown German deli-and-market since the old days — quick-serve, order at the hot bar and grab a window seat. The schnitzel plate with red cabbage, potatoes and spätzle is about $14 and the reuben around $10, with generous portions and a little market to browse. Two do sandwiches for ~$20, and don't skip the curry ketchup. Closed Sun.
Los Tacos De La State
Best Al Pastor · 4 Tacos for $10
A 4.9-star South State hole-in-the-wall locals call the best al pastor in the city — real pineapple, fresh tortillas, quesabirria, and burritos the size of your head. The special is four tacos for $9.99, so two feast for around $20 with guac to spare. Tiny seating, so takeout's the move. A genuine mom-and-pop gem. Closed Sun.
Tacos Don Rafa
CDMX Street Tacos · Open Late Daily
A CDMX-style taco cart on State Street with covered seating in the old Sears lot — light tortillas, ~$2 tacos (the al pastor quesadilla is a standout), and burritos so huge one is a full meal. Open till midnight every day, so two can eat a big late-night spread for around $15–20. Cash-friendly; a brewery across the street sells beer to-go. Open daily.
Phở 33
Best Pho in Utah · One Bowl Feeds Two
A bustling South Salt Lake Vietnamese spot many call the best pho in Utah — a rich, clean broth, the oxtail-loaded Pho 33, plus basil beef and fried rice. A single large pho is genuinely enough for two, or two bowls plus shared spring rolls keep two around $20. Fast, friendly, spacious. Closed Mon.
Oh Mai Sandwich Kitchen
Famous Banh Mi
A bright, beloved Vietnamese sandwich shop on South State known for some of the best banh mi in the state — honey-glazed pork, spicy garlic ribeye, lemongrass chicken, curry — plus pho and rice plates. Banh mi run well under $10, so two grab sandwiches (or split a pho) for around $15–20. Quick, fresh, popular. Closed Sun.
Pacific Seas Restaurant
Tongan & Samoan Plates
One of the best spots in the valley for Tongan and Samoan food — turkey tails, sipi (lamb), kalua-style chicken, ota (raw fish), with big, hearty plates and friendly service. Plates run a touch higher than a taco joint but stay under $20, so two share a couple of plates for around $20. A rare and worthwhile taste of the islands. Lunch only; closed Sun.
Laan Na Thai
Authentic Thai · By Pioneer Park
A tiny, authentic Thai spot across from Pioneer Park where the chefs cook everything fresh to order right in front of you — drunken noodles, red curry, pad see ew, daily specials — at fair prices. No indoor seating (tables outside by the park), but the food's the draw, so two eat for around $20. A downtown favorite. Closed Sun.
Pie Hole
Slices ~$4 · Open Till 3am Daily
A downtown State Street institution slinging thin, crispy New-York-style slices till 3am every night — the potato-bacon and the loaded Tritalian are favorites, with ranch on standby. Slices run about $4, so two split a few slices for around $15–18, any night of the week. Gritty, late-night, and the people-watching is free. Open daily.
The Park Café
Beloved Diner · Big Breakfast
A SLC breakfast-and-brunch institution by Liberty Park, warm and family-run, with huge portions at good prices — the Base Loaded skillet, corned-beef omelet, French toast, plus gluten-free options across the board. Two eat a full breakfast for around $20, and there's heated outdoor seating for the wait. Open daily.
Buds
Vegan Sandwiches & Banh Mi
A 4.8-star sandwich shop (with a cute gift shop next door) doing vegan sandwiches so good you genuinely can't tell — a standout banh mi, a Philly fans call the best they've had, Italian, buffalo, and a great pesto, plus lavender lemonade. Generous and affordable, so two eat for around $15–20. Friendly owner, outdoor seating. Closed Sun.
Grumpy Dough
Killer Breakfast Sandwiches
A food truck with minimal seating turning out some of the best breakfast sandwiches in the city, made to order on glossy brioche — the Manila (Filipino longganisa, egg, spicy mayo, pickled papaya), the bulgogi, and the namesake Grumpy with caramelized onions. Two load up for around $18–20. Limited days, so check before you go.
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Buffalo Wild Wings
Pick 6 — Meal for Two from $19.99
The Pick 6 lets two people build a shared meal — choose six items across wings, tenders, and sides — starting around $19.99. A reliable two-for-$20 play at any BWW. Dine-in or takeout; pricing varies slightly by market.
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