Since opening its first location behind Fenway Park in 2010 and serving as the official burger of the Boston Red Sox from 2014 to 2020, Tasty Burger, with a reputation for bringing a modern appreciation to a fast-food burger joint, has become a local favorite. The menu is traditionally American, and nearly everything is under $15. Not in the mood for a hamburger? Try the Buffalo chicken sandwich, chili cheese dog, veggie burger, or one of eight milkshake flavors. For those 21-plus, the Starvin’ Student deal comes with a burger, fries, and a tallboy beer for just $13. Located in the heart of Fenway, Tasty Burger is a great place to grab a meal and watch the game on the big screen or sit outside on warmer days.

Perhaps one of Boston’s most well-known late-night spots, South Street Diner—formerly the Blue Diner—was originally built in 1947 to serve local factory workers and is now hailed as a Boston landmark. This ’50s-style diner is open 24/7 and has been a set in many Boston-based films, including The Equalizer and 21. The menu—which is almost as long as its history—includes standouts like chocolate fantasy French toast, jalapeno poppers, the crabmeat burger, and 14 variations of eggs Benedict. As the website says: “No visit to Boston is complete without a stop to the South Street Diner.”

Azama Grill is an Egyptian street food joint, serving large portions at reasonable prices. Their meat is certified halal and their vegetarian menu is nothing short of impressive. Try the vegetarian rollups and combos with falafel and tabouli or the lamb kabob and carne asada plates. Don’t forget to get something sweet—the baklava and mango lassi are great treats to end a meal.

If you’re a late-night food connoisseur, you’re familiar with El Jefe’s, where “queso and guac are never extra.” When Terrier hockey scores during a home game, patrons who were at the game line up for free tacos. If you’re not heading there after a match, try the popular build-your-own burritos or fajita bowls. Sweet and savory breakfast is also served, featuring Texas toast breakfast sandwiches and French toast. Complete your meal with some Mexican hot chocolate or a Jarritos soda. Most are familiar with the locations near BU’s West Campus, the Boston Common, Harvard Square, and Symphony, but try the new location near Kenmore Square.

Besides dishing up authentic Mexican cuisine, Sunset Cantina serves as an exciting and inviting space for social events, like trivia night, live music, and sports game watch parties. Enjoy chicken flautas, enchiladas rojas, burritos, and shrimp tacos while you sip on a lemonade spritz or a passion fruit margarita (for those 21-plus). Round off your meal with flan or the eatery’s popular churros.

Gopchang Story—translating to “cow intestines story”—is the place to get authentic Korean food and high-quality meats. Griddled kimchi pork belly, mala marinated grilled intestine, and even beef tartar sushi are on the menu—a meat lover’s dream. Though a bit on the pricier side—dishes will run you about $20 to $50—meals are large enough to split, and the quality speaks for itself.

A Maine classic that’s become a Boston staple, OTTO Pizza is anything but ordinary. If the pizza toppings are creative, the combinations of toppings are even more so. Take the butternut squash, ricotta, and cranberry pizza, for example. Or the caramelized pear, blue cheese, and arugula pie. Believe it or not, “The Masher,” a pizza with mashed potatoes, scallion, and bacon is among the most popular. With both vegan and gluten-free options, OTTO’s has something for everyone to enjoy, including build-your-own pies for those a bit more selective. Not feeling like pizza? Try the stuffed jalapeno poppers or two-cheese garlic sticks.

Ziggy Bombs, named after “Ziggy the Cook”—aka owner Mike Devish—is pushing the boundaries of authentic steak and cheese subs. Ziggy Bombs started from pop-ups and food trucks, before opening a physical location in Worcester, Mass., and then expanding across the state. The signature Boom Boom house sauce goes great with anything, including the deep-fried ribs. Check out the PB&J smash burger, and of course, the specialty steak and cheese subs. Besides Mexican street corn, hot honey pepperoni, and bacon mac and cheese subs, Ziggy Bombs also offers a more traditional Philly cheesesteak.

Named after sisters Gloria and Emily Chin, Double Chin puts a contemporary flair on traditional Asian dishes. The menu is loaded with cross-cultural twists like corn elote skillet rice, mapo tofu nachos, and kimchi waffle fry poutine. The fun doesn’t stop there: try the strawberry piña colada smoothie or the beer soju tower and lychee mimosas, for those 21-plus. If you visit, you have to also try their famous cube toast, a dessert that features hollowed-out brioche bread filled with ice cream, fruit, mochi, cereal, Pocky, and an assortment of candy.