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Eat Cheaply with These Budget Bites in Portland, Maine

by Katie Skrzek

Mar 15, 2020

Coming in fifth is Portland, Ore. Resident foodies and beer aficionados can take pride in the city’s rankings for most beer gardens per capita and third-most coffee and tea shops per capita. Portland also offers plentiful outdoor activities, a huge roster of cultural festivals all year long and an impressive culinary scene. © Jesse Kraft | Dreamstime.com

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Portland, Maine, draws visitors for its prime waterfront location and array of cultural and culinary opportunities. Don’t spend your entire budget on dining in Portland. Stop at these great spots for a taste of Maine without hurting your wallet.

 

Duckfat 

This popular sandwich shop is known for, you guessed it, duck fat fries. The rich, hand-cut, Belgian-style fries are fried in duck fat and served with a dipping sauce of your choice for $5. Go a step further and order the fries as poutine, topped with cheese curd, duck gravy and chives for $8. Sandwiches start at $11.

 

El Rayo Taqueria 

Enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine in Portland at El Rayo Taqueria. The popular spot serves items like tacos, burritos and quesadillas. Weekly specials include different $6.95 entrées Monday–Wednesday and $6.95 for a breakfast burrito and a coffee daily.

 

Leonardo’s Pizza 

Grab lunch at this Greek-style pizza place. Expect to see unique topping combinations like goat cheese honey, bacon cheeseburger, roasted potato and Thai chicken. Take advantage of the lunch special with a soda and a slice for less than $5. There are two additional locations in Vermont.

 

Susan’s Fish-n-Chips 

A visit to Portland isn’t complete without sampling fresh Maine seafood. Stop at this no-frills seafood restaurant for great daily specials. Monday fish sandwiches cost $2.50 and Wednesday all haddock dishes are $1 off.

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