If you know where to go, you can enjoy a delicious meal for less than €10 without ending up at McDonald’s. Here’s a selection of affordable spots, tried and tested by savvy travelers—all easily accessible from the AIJ Paris.
🥙 1. Chez Hanna – The best falafel in the Marais
📍 54 Rue des Rosiers, 4th arrondissement 💸 €6–9 for a giant pita The king of falafel sandwiches in Paris. Fresh bread, crisp vegetables, perfect sauce… A classic to eat on the go in the streets of the Marais.🍜 2. Pho 14 – Generous Vietnamese Broth
📍 129 Avenue de Choisy, 13th arrondissement 💸 €9 for a bowl of pho A hot, comforting, and filling dish for less than €10? Head to the Asian district for a truly fragrant pho. XL portions, fast service, low prices.🌮 3. Tacos Gringos – Authentic Mexican
📍 49 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis, 10th arrondissement 💸 €2.50–3 for a taco (3 are enough to satisfy a serious hunger) Homemade mini tacos, fresh guacamole, and hot sauces: all for a spicy and economical break.🍔 4. Burger d’Anvers – The hidden burger spot
📍 27 Rue de Dunkerque, 10th arrondissement 💸 Burger + homemade fries for €9.90 A homemade burger, a real portion of crispy fries, and a simple and efficient atmosphere. A stone’s throw from Gare du Nord.🥗 5. La Cantine du 18 – World cuisine at a low price
📍 46 Rue Ramey, 18th arrondissement 💸 Dishes from €7 A multicultural community canteen, with Moroccan, African, and Caribbean dishes… Delicious, friendly, and supportive.🍕 6. Pizza Popolare (tip!) – Pizza for €5
📍 111 Rue Réaumur, 2nd 💸 Margherita for €5, other pizzas for €8–10 A trendy spot, but if you come early (before 7 p.m.), you can take advantage of discounted prices on certain pizzas. It’s a big hit, so arrive when it opens!🥖 7. Bakeries with quality sandwiches
A sandwich and drink combo can be enough to eat well for a low price. Our favorites:- Boulangerie Utopie (11th)
- Liberté Pâtisserie Boulangerie (10th)
- Chez Mamiche (9th)
- Artisanal bread, homemade toppings, desserts to die for.
🥙 8. Daily Syrien – Syrian-Lebanese street food
📍 23 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis, 10th 💸 Vegetarian sandwich for €4.50, full sandwich for €7 Oriental flavors, generous portions, unbeatable prices. All in a lively atmosphere.🍚 9. Krishna Bhavan – Indian Vegetarian Buffet
📍 24 Rue Cail, 10th arrondissement 💸 Lunch menu for €9.90 Veggie buffet, mild or strong spices, fresh naan… Perfect for big appetites.🥪 10. The AIJ and its nearby good deals
📍 All around the hostel in the 11th arrondissement Within a 10-minute walk of the AIJ, you’ll find:- Tacos and kebabs between €4 and €6
- Bakeries with sandwich options
- Local supermarkets for a picnic
- Marché d’Aligre for fresh produce.
🍴 Tips for eating well on a budget in Paris:
- ✅ Check the lunch menus: there are often set menus for less than €10
- ✅ Use Too Good To Go: to pick up unsold gourmet items
- ✅ Picnic time!: bread, cheese, fruit = pleasure + view of the Seine
- ✅ Targets working-class or student neighborhoods (Belleville, 11th, 13th)
