Taqueria Sr. Lopez
Best Machaca Breakfast Burrito in the PNW
An out-of-the-way East Mill Plain taco truck with a covered patio and a deep menu that locals are devoted to — the machaca breakfast burrito may be the best in the Northwest, the bean-and-cheese with crema is a favorite, and the salsa verde is packed with flavor. Reasonable prices put two around $18 with drinks. Carnitas, asada and chicken all deliver. Closed Sun.
El Viejón Taquería y Mariscos
Fish Tacos & Mariscos · Next to a Brewery
A quality Mexican food truck parked beside Vice Beer — top-notch ingredients, a specialty in fish tacos and mariscos (try the El Gobernador shrimp tacos with chipotle aioli), plus asada, al pastor and quesabirria, with verde, rojo and habanero salsas. Grab a beer next door and two eat for around $18. Fast, friendly, daily. Open daily.
Delicious Tacos Food Truck
$9 Wednesday Wet Burrito · Asada Tacos
An NE Andresen taco truck that lives up to the name — asada and pollo tacos with grilled onions and great salsa, crunchy tostadas, and a Wednesday wet-burrito special for about $9.25 that's a genuinely great deal. Three tacos and a drink run around $12, so two eat for around $16. Fast service, locals' favorite. Closed Sun.
Phở Tôn
Best Pho in Vancouver · Bún Bò Huế
A recently-renovated East 4th Plain spot widely called the best pho in Vancouver — robust, aromatic broth (so good you won't want to add a thing), plus bò kho and an excellent bún bò huế, made by a kitchen that takes Vietnamese food seriously. A big bowl is filling; split one with an app and two eat for around $20. The owner remembers your order. Closed Sun.
Phở Family
Authentic Pho · Best-Priced in Town
A welcoming Chkalov Drive spot with authentic broth, fast service (giant bowl in four minutes flat) and free hot tea — and the prices are noticeably lower than other pho places in town, often $3–$5 less per dish. That makes it one of the easiest spots to keep two under $20. Cozy, tranquil and a real local value. Open daily.
Thai Wok Kitchen
Khao Soi & Curries · Large Portions
A longtime East 4th Plain Thai spot, now under caring new ownership — spotless, warm and turning out high-quality, fresh, big-portioned dishes: khao soi, rama thai, pad kee mao, yellow curry and spicy basil, with great fresh rolls and Thai iced tea. Share a couple of plates and two eat for around $20. A consistent local favorite. Open daily.
I Heart Gyro
Huge Gyros & Falafel Plates
A NE 104th Mediterranean spot (4.8 stars) where the gyros are, in many locals' words, the best they've ever had — ridiculously huge, full of flavor, with to-die-for hummus, soft warm pita, falafel plates, red lentil soup and crispy round fries. Reasonable prices mean two eat for around $20 (the lamb is the move). Fresh and friendly. Open daily.
Diggity Dawgs
Gourmet Hot Dogs · Locally Owned
A locally-owned, pup-friendly hot-dog stand on Hwy 99 with fresh-ingredient specialty dogs — the Couve Dog, Chilly Dog with sour cream and chives, Chicago, Italian and Mexican dawgs — plus shakes and a fun, welcoming crew. Two dogs and a soda keep two around $16. Beachy vibe, made with care. Closed Sun–Mon.
City Sandwich Co
Huge Made-to-Order Downtown Sandwiches
A cozy downtown deli on E 8th turning out huge, made-to-order sandwiches with generous, good-quality meat and crisp fresh toppings — the turkey-provolone with onion and cranberry is a standout — alongside genuinely warm service. Great value, so two eat for around $16 (one big sandwich splits nicely). Spotless and beloved. Closed weekends.
Stardust Diner
Retro 1950s Diner · $14.99 Plates
A bright, retro 1950s diner on SE 164th with a massive all-day menu — burgers, open-face sandwiches, milkshakes, and a 12oz chicken-fried steak with stuffed cheese hash browns, bacon and eggs for $14.99. Portions are diner-huge (the CFS is "as big as my face"), so split a platter and two eat for around $18. Fast, friendly, open late. Open daily.
The Diner Vancouver
Skip the Tip, Feed a Neighbor
A welcoming East Mill Plain breakfast-and-lunch diner run with Meals on Wheels — flaky, buttery biscuits, tender country-fried steak and melt-in-your-mouth eggs, and a no-tip policy (staff are paid a livable wage; you can donate a meal for someone in need instead). That model keeps two around $20 for a great breakfast. Closed Mon–Tue.
Joe Brown's Cafe
Downtown Diner · Huge Portions, Breakfast All Day
A historic downtown diner on Main Street where you're welcomed like a visitor in their home — huge portions at reasonable prices, breakfast served all day, big fluffy pancakes, farmer's skillets, turkey melts and chili burgers and fries. You won't leave hungry, and two eat for around $18. A genuine V-town gem. Open daily.
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