Can't Beat the Drive for Great Dining at Great Prices!

Here's the January, 2008 list of restaurants recommended and anonymously visited by Vancouver Sun restaurant critic Mia Stainsby. All are within her great value category that covers dinner for 2 with 3 courses and a glass of wine each for under $50 before tip and taxes.

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Chinese  

Szechuan Chongqing
An institution for those who love the incendiary fare.
2008 Commercial Drive, 604.254.7434

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Indian  

Clove
An alternative Indian restaurant, funky, cheap beyond belief.
2054 Commercial Drive, 604.255.5550

Yogi's
Hip, contemporary Indian food, perfect for the Drive.
1408 Commercial Drive, 604.251.9644

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Southeast Asian  

Pondok
Authentic Indonesian dishes, freshly cooked.
2781 Commercial Drive, 604.872.8718

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Latin American  

Havana
Cuban food, tweaked for Commercial Drive.
1212 Commercial Drive, 604.253.9119

Latin Quarter
Mexican and Mediterranean tapas dishes as well as music in the evenings.
1305 Commercial Drive, 604.251.1144

Me and Julio: Modern Mexican Kitchen and Cantina
A sibling to Lolita's. Same buzz, same food with sparkle.
2095 Commercial Drive, 604.696.9997

Rinconcito Salvadorean Restaurant
Fresh Salvadorean cuisine. Lovely pupusas.
2062 Commercial Drive, 604.879.2600

Tio Pepe's
Yucatan food, nicely prepared.
1134 Commercial Drive, 604.254.8999

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Congratulations everyone! Commercial Drive truly is Vancouver's expressive edge!