Best Budget Friendly Restaurants in Tarrytown, NY

Authentic World Cuisines Under $15

smita chutke
Tarrytown is a small town of Westchester county , New York. It's 35 minutes from New York city and has easy access to most of the major highways. It is also known as a "Restaurant town" filled with all type of cuisines from around the world. Though most of them are rated as top restaurants by Zagat survey, every local place has its own favourites.Even though they are world class, they do fit in anyone's budget. That's why people line up all through the week to eat here the full 3 course and leave the room for coffee.

Although there are many top class to list out but they might not be budget friendly. Here are some of the picks that are even the favourites and have a low price menu. To start with the top pick of the town is an authentic Greek Restaurant:

Lefteris Gyros:

Location:1 North Broadway
Tarrytown, NY 10591
(914) 524-9687

Info:
When they say authentic Greek, they mean it. The place looks congested at first, but they have chairs outside and its in the heart of the main street. You get so much involved in the food that you forget everything else. The owner greets you warmly and the servers are friendly. They make you feel like at home. There is no alteration in taste and portions are generous. Though there is no bar, it doesn't make it any less competitive. As the day starts here, the food flows from kitchen to the table. People take out for lunch, eat the heavy gyro in or just eat the best Baklava in town. Not only the locals eat here often but people from all the places come here to get their most famous lamb gyro sandwich on pita. You can also eat a guilt free pita sandwich which comes in whole wheat. They have opened another branch in Mount kisco, too.

Favorite food:
The best to eat here is any Gyro sandwich (lamb, chicken, Falafel) , homemade soup and Baklava pastry.

Cost:
$6.50 for chicken Gyro. $6.95 for Lamb Gyro. Homemade soup-$3.50. Baklava- $3.25

Hours:
11am to 10 pm, 7 days a week.

Santa Fe:

Location: 5 Main Street,

Tarrytown, NY,10591

(914)332 4452

Info:
As you might have guessed form the name, it's the authentic Mexican Restaurant. They are rated the best of westchester and best Mexican food. The Place is decorated with real cactus. Not only the food but the look and feel is truly Mexican. Do not turn your back by the small entrance and limited seats in the front room as they have more seating arrangement inside. They do have a full bar. The food not only appeals to the palate but to the eyes too. They also offer fresh fish seared to perfection. As you are seated, they get you unlimited homemade tortilla chips and salsa. If you are new and want to taste different varieties, you can go for their combinations menu where they have all the famous dishes combined under one low price. That means you can eat the whole meal under $15.

Favorite Food:
In appetizer, the best are Flautas served with sour cream and their famous Guacamole. If you want to skip the appetizer, you could also go for the combinations of the Burrito, Taco and Enchilada. They also offer wide range of Mexican Tequilas.

Cost:
Flautas for $10. Combinations start from $9 to $16.

Hours:
They are open until 10pm on weekdays and 11 pm during weekends.

Capri Pizza & Pasta:

Location:
350 South Broadway
Tarrytown, NY, 10591
(914) 631-5400

Info:
If you are just into pizza then go no far than this place. It's just beside Stop n Shop , right off the freeway to Tarrytown exit. Though it looks like any other pizza place, but the taste isn't! Most of the orders are take out and deliveries but they have very huge seating arrangement. Its perfectly in budget and you get all the veggies and meat fully covered in cheese. The wide varieties to choose from depends upon what a person might like. For a buffalo chicken lover, there is no further menu looking. Just order in your garlic knots and a large Buffalo chicken pizza. Otherwise there is something for every meat lover.

Favorite food:
Any pizza , Chicken Parmesan, Garlic Knots.

Cost:
You can eat any full meal under $15.00

Hours:
10 am - 10 pm

El Dorado Diner:

Location:
Branch 1: 460 South Broadway,
Tarrytown, NY,(914) 332-5838
Branch 2 : 55 W Main St,
Elmsford, NY 10523
(914) 592-6197
very close to the branch 1

Info:
It's a good place to eat if you arrive at middle of the night and want to have a typical American food. It's nothing fancy or exclusive but is a standard American Diner. Eating here wouldn't burn your pockets and you can still have a satisfied appetite. The food is very basic and the place is full as it is very close to the freeway. You can choose from anything they have to offer. They do have a full bar, banquet with a dance floor.

Favorite Food:
Anything they have from eggs Benedict, pasta or steak. Their french fries are very different and good.

Cost:
Price varies from $8- $20.

Hours:
Open 24 hrs

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  • If you are watching weight, start with the main course and finish with a light tea.
  • The pizza is best enjoyed at home or hotel room in your PJS.
  • To get most of it with kids, try eating at the restaurants during off peak times.
Sleepy Hollow movie was based upon the legend of Headless Horsemen and the story of Washington Irving which is in Tarrytown.

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