Where can I eat well for under $20 in the SGV?

Order: Mango Sago Coconut Milk

"Women-owned Alhambra dessert and beverage shop bringing Southeast Asian flavors to coconut water, coconut shakes, sago drinks, and kaya sweets."

"American spot in Monterey Park. Pastrami."

"Dessert spot in Arcadia. Ice cream."

"American spot in Pasadena. Breakfast."

"Vietnamese spot in San Gabriel. Banh mi."

Order: Matcha Latte

"A community-suggested matcha cafe with SGV locations in City of Industry and West Covina."

"Navis Bakery in Rosemead might give your favorite Cuban spots a run for their money. Their chicken tamales pack heat from the salsa verde, and the meat stays surprisingly moist."

"Bakery spot in Arcadia. Cafe."

"American spot in Pasadena. Burgers."

"American spot in Pasadena. Burgers."

"San Marino cafe with a modern Chinese and drinks menu."

Order: Fish Taco

"A newer Alhambra location of Baja Mar Taco, tucked into the Valley-Fremont Plaza on West Valley Boulevard, running a different $1.99 taco special every weekday: shrimp on Monday, a…"

Order: Fresh Strawberry Donut

"A Route 66 donut institution in Glendora, open since 1972 and best known for seasonal donuts stuffed with fresh strawberries or peaches."

Order: Handmade Dumplings

"A bare-bones City of Industry shop for handmade dumplings and noodles at an unusually approachable price."

"In Monterey Park, Pronto Donuts is slinging donuts, burgers, and subs all under one roof."

"Budget-friendly Mexican breakfast stop."

"Mexican spot in Pasadena. Tortas."

"Hue Thai Bakery in Rosemead is a go-to for banh mi done right. Their #1 special is packed with all the meats, crisp veggies, and a perfect mix of pate and mayo."

"If you're craving a fast and delicious burrito, Burrito Express in Pasadena has been doing it right since 1978."

"Mexican spot in Monrovia. Tacos."

"Mexican spot in Duarte. Tacos."

"American spot in Pasadena. Breakfast burrito."

"Indian spot in Pasadena. Vegetarian."

Order: 3-Piece Fried Chicken

"A Pomona fried chicken institution running since the 1960s, known for a secret spice blend some regulars swear beats KFC, and hand-rolled bread that eats almost like King's Hawaiia…"

Order: Beef Noodle Soup

"A low-key, family-run Taiwanese restaurant in Hacienda Heights with beef noodle soup, a broad menu of Taiwanese specialties, and deli-style side dishes."

Order: House Special Guilin Rice Noodles

"A community-suggested Hacienda Heights shop specializing in Guilin rice noodles with combinations of crispy pork, beef, pork intestines, tripe, and sour bamboo shoots."

Order: Dried Intestine Noodles

"A small, family-run Sichuan noodle shop in Rowland Heights with beef noodle soup, dan dan noodles, spicy wontons, and customizable heat levels."

"If you love tacos packed with flavor, Secret Taco is a must-try. The smoky char on the meat is incredible, and their al pastor with pineapple on top is delicious."

"Affordable Chiu Chow/Hong Kong style noodle and cafe dishes with strong value."

"Japanese spot in Rosemead. Teriyaki."

"Vietnamese spot in San Gabriel. Banh mi."

"Vietnamese spot in El Monte. Pho."

"Boba spot in San Gabriel. Boba."

"Bakery spot in San Gabriel. Bakery."

Order: Fish tacos

"El Taco Nazo in Baldwin Park came through the SGV Eats sweep around fish taco recommendations. It is a casual SGV taco stop with fish and shrimp tacos as the obvious move."

"Panda Innovation Kitchen in Pasadena has stuff you won't find in regular Panda Express locations, like the scallion pancake burrito and more."

"Taiwanese spot in San Gabriel. Taiwanese breakfast."

"Chinese spot in San Gabriel. Rice plates."

"Hong Kong Cafe spot in Rowland Heights. HK cafe."

"Indian spot in El Monte. Indian."

"Arcadia shabu and sushi spot combining hot pot and Japanese fare in one sitting."

Order: Beef Noodle Soup

"A hole-in-the-wall Chinese cafe in San Gabriel that's easy to say yes to — prices lower than most similar spots, a menu with a little bit of everything, and open until 2am."

"Affordable Chinese hole-in-the-wall."

"The food court inside The Square, next to GW Supermarket on Garvey."

"Budget-friendly Chinese cafe and lunch-special stop."

"Mexican spot in El Monte. Fish tacos."

"A compact Arcadia food court where seven or so stalls cover a lot of ground: hand-cooked noodle soups, a Taiwanese-style combo deli, Korean tofu, ramen, sushi, pastries, and boba."

"Kang Kang Food Court is the kind of place you go to when you want something affordable, filling, and packed with flavor."

"Affordable Chinese noodle hole-in-the-wall."

"If you're looking for value, Fuxing Spring in Monterey Park is tough to beat."

"If you want a spot in SGV with a huge menu and a touch of elegance, Grand Harbor in Temple City might surprise you. You can go for dim sum or dinner."

"Dessert spot in Rowland Heights. Walnut pastry."

"MJ Valley is the type of neighborhood restaurant people return to when they want a reliable meal."

Order: Rice Rolls

"Milk & Co. is the kind of Hong Kong cafe where you come for affordable comfort food, big portions, and old school flavors that still feel hard to find in SGV."