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Cheap Pasadena Restaurants
Ixtapa Cantina is one of Cheap Pasadena Restaurants.

1. Ixtapa Cantina

5.5
119 E Colorado Blvd (at Arroyo Pkwy), Pasadena, CA
Bar · Pasadena Civic Center District · 23 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: This popular spot’s happy hour is from 4-7pm daily, and has such specials as $2 tacos, $3 bacon wrapped hot dogs, $3 nachos, and $4 tostadas. There’s also an array of drink specials as well. Read more.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ is one of Cheap Pasadena Restaurants.

2. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

8.0
70 W Green St (at De Lacey Ave.), Pasadena, CA
BBQ Joint · Old Pasadena · 65 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: This Japanese drinking bar offers 50% off large sake bottles on Tuesdays. They also have a huge menu of over 20 items under $5 during happy hour, from 9-11 every night. They also offer $7 pitchers. Read more.

3. Blue Ocean Seafood Restaurant

1412 S Garfield Ave (at E Valley Blvd), Alhambra, CA
Chinese Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: This dim sum spot is known to feed a person plentifully for only $10. Read more: http://www.cheapism.com/p/cheap-pasadena-restauarants.mhtml#ixzz2kciCo0Pc

101 Noodle Express is one of Cheap Pasadena Restaurants.

4. 101 Noodle Express

7.9
1408 E Valley Blvd. (at New Ave.), Alhambra, CA
Chinese Restaurant · 72 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: With 25 different types of dumplings, this Chinese spot is something different. And the famous Shandong-style beef roll, a burrito-like meal that’s massive, is just $6.75. Read more.

Magnolia Lounge is one of Cheap Pasadena Restaurants.

5. Magnolia Lounge

492 S Lake Ave (btw Del Mar & California), Pasadena, CA
Lounge · South Lake · 16 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Mondays from 4:30-close and Tues-Fri from 4:30-7:30pm, diners can grab an array of happy hour specials, such as $5-$7 wells and martinis. Beers are $2-$3 off, and all food items are 30% off on Mon. Read more.

Wine Detective is one of Cheap Pasadena Restaurants.

6. Wine Detective

146 S Lake Ave (Cordova), Pasadena, CA
Wine Bar · South Lake · 8 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: With house wines for only $5 and 25% off the entire food menu, Monday-Friday from 4-7pm, this spot is a favorite for winos. They even have a pay as you feature so you can load up a card with money and Read more.

Pop Champagne & Dessert Bar is one of Cheap Pasadena Restaurants.

7. Pop Champagne & Dessert Bar

33 E Union St (at Raymond Ave), Pasadena, CA
Wine Bar · Old Pasadena · 47 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: From 4-7pm on Wed-Sat, patrons can grab Bellinis for $4.00, draft beer for $4.00, Miller High Life for $3.00, Mimosas for $4.00, and wine by the glass for $5.00, not to mention the many desserts avail Read more.

Jake's Burgers & Billiards is one of Cheap Pasadena Restaurants.

8. Jake's Burgers & Billiards

38 W Colorado Blvd (at Mills Pl), Pasadena, CA
Burger Joint · Old Pasadena · 46 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Every day there’s a different happy hour special at this local favorite. On Sunday and Saturday all day there are $2 domestic pints. Mon-Wed offers the same deal from 4-7pm and 11pm-2am. Read more.

The Boulevard is one of Cheap Pasadena Restaurants.

9. The Boulevard

6.5
3199 E Foothill Blvd, Pasadena, CA
Dive Bar · Far East Pasadena · 13 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: This local hangout offers happy hour every day, from 4-8pm. The specials include $3.25 domestic draft beer, $4.25 well drinks, $5.25 call drinks, and $7.25 premium drinks. Read more.

Bodega Wine Bar is one of Cheap Pasadena Restaurants.

10. Bodega Wine Bar

300 E Colorado Blvd, (at Marengo, in the Paseo Colorado), Pasadena, CA
Winery · Pasadena Civic Center District · 30 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Located inside the Paseo Colorado Center, grab a $5 glass of wine or a $3 beer from 4-7 pm. There is also a discounted appetizer menu. The same specials exist Sunday nights after 10pm. Read more.