Recycle those Cans, Baby! ($5-$10)
 
 
Chico's Tacos (aka Tecate Grill) HOWE AVE.
Better find a seat - this place is always packed. Chico's always has great Mexican-type food. They give out free chips and salsa, too. They've been known for years as one of the best places to eat off-campus - eat here once and you'll get hooked!
 
Old Spaghetti Factory MIDTOWN
"Spag Fag" offers the biggest (and best) meal you can get for six and a half bucks. It serves... spaghetti, stupid. Make sure you get the free Spimoni ice cream after any meal. If you want to be a real cheap-ass, they serve iced tea for free as well. This place used to be a train station way back in the early 20th century, so it's got a really cool feel to it.
 
Mountain Mike's Pizza LA RIVIERA DR
All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet...Who needs that Biology lab, anyway? Mountain Make's serves as a good meeting place for any occasion. What else can we say? It's the greatest pizza joint in town!
 
Mongolian BBQ HOWE AVE
Sit here for hours and make good on that all-you-can-eat offer. Cruise over and make a big bowl-ful of Noodles and meat and whatever you want on it. They cook it up right there in front of you. Just don't hand pack!
 
Bleacher's UNIVERSITY AVE/EXPOSITION AVE
They do have food here too, you know. Bleacher's is the only place you can go to and feel like it's more than a sports bar, but a Sac State sports bar. Great food, even better drink specials. They spin this giant wheel on occasion to see what the drink special of the night is. Come here to watch Kings games, Giants games, you name it.
 
Merlino's Orange Freeze FOLSOM BLVD
You gotta have an Orange Freeze at least once while at Sac State. They're kind of like a cross between slurpees and sweettarts. You have to taste them to understand. They also serve a wide variety of burgers and stuff, but check out the Orange Freeze at once! It is essential on those 100-degree days that we all know and love here in Sacramento.
 
Johnny Rocket's DOWNTOWN PLAZA (K ST MALL)
Definitely above-average burgers. Don't expect to see your food come all at once, but it's a great atmosphere. They even have nickel jukeboxes! It can be a great place to bring a date before you hit the movies right next door.
 
La Bou HOWE AVE
When grease just won't do. Hit La Bou for great sandwiches, soups, or salads. The food as a little pricey for everyday dining, but it's worth the stop. Pretty interesting looking architecture.
 
Original Pete's Pizza HOWE AVE
Too much good stuff to eat here! Pizza, pasta, salads... you can't go wrong at this place. Definite family atmosphere (if you're in to that sort of thing).
 
Big Kahuna Burger K ST (DOWN BY HARD ROCK CAFE)
Inspired by the movie Pulp Fiction; make sure you get the Big Kahuna Balls! Ask for them by name. If you get a Big Kahuna Burger, it's a full 1/2 pound burger. It's HUGE! If that's too much for you, order a "wimpy" burger - it's 1/4 pound, but is it worth the humiliation? They cater to the downtown office crowd, so don't try coming by at night (they're closed).
 
Fresh Choice HOWE AVE
When grease just won't do II. Come here for great soups, salads, and pasta. Always an excellent choice with women - great place to take a date. Chances are you can't offend anyone!
 
Denny's COLLEGE TOWN
Hey, when the library closes, it's a good place to study. Time for the ol' bottomless cup o' joe and a date with that Anthro book.
 
Lyon's HOWE AVE
Likewise on study breaks. Grab a seat and hit the books. The waitresses will know what you're up to. Just tip them well!
 
Zelda's Pizza 21ST ST (MIDTOWN)
Midtown Pizza at its finest. Everything here from liquor to beer to pizza, of course. You'll feel like family in this place. If you live in Midtown, frequent this place often. Once you finally find the place, you'll be back again and again.
 
 
$5 and under range | $5-10 range | $10-20 range | 20 bucks and up
 
 
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