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Cheap eats around Cabrillo
The Voice
When time and money are at a premium but taste counts too, there’s good news. Cabrillo isn’t far away from some eateries that will stretch a college student’s budget while satisfying the need for speed and flavorful fare.
• Zameen Mediterranean Cuisine. 7528 Soquel Dr. Aptos. 688-4465. www.zameencuisine.com
Open seven days a week from 11-8pm, Zameen’s is in the little shopping center on Soquel Drive. It offers delicious dishes from the Greek isles. A huge selection of soups and salads can be had for under $9. Entrees are a bit pricier well worth it for the large portions. Entrees include kabobs, meat (such as lamb or beef) or veggie, with flatbread and salad, or on a platter with a side disk of basmati, saffron or whole wheat rice or Moroccan potatoes. Desserts include Baklava, brownies and pistachio ice cream. Entrees run $3-$7, $7-$12, and $12 and up.
• Aptos Burger Company. 106 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos. 688-1282
Behind the Aptos Cinema lies this burger joint which hits the spot for carnivores and herbivores alike. Those not into beef can try the turkey burger or veggie burger with avocado and a hearty salad.
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