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Exploring the culinary scene in downtown Las Vegas and its Arts District on a budget reveals that $20 can go quite far. Two separate food tours demonstrated this by highlighting affordable dining options in both areas.

Starting on Fremont Street, the journey began at Evil Pie, known for its unique pizzas. The pizza and beer combo cost $8. "While we couldn’t enjoy the beer on the clock, we’ll raise a slice to you instead!" the tour noted.

The next stop was American Coney Island, where a Detroit-style hot dog priced at $4.85 added to the feast. This was followed by a visit to Lanai Express inside the Fremont Hotel & Casino for a shrimp cocktail costing $1.99. Finally, Pinkbox Doughnuts offered a Vegas-themed doughnut for $3.85.

"For $19.69, we managed to score pizza, beer, a hot dog, shrimp cocktail, and a doughnut—proving that you don’t need to spend big to eat well in downtown Las Vegas," stated the verdict from this tour.

Shifting focus to Las Vegas' Arts District, the exploration began with an iced coffee at Bungalow Coffee Co., priced at $4. A mystery beer at Rebar added suspense for $3. Pretzel bites at Able Baker Brewing were enjoyed for $5 before finishing with crispy rice with salmon at Yu-Or-Mi Sushi for $7.

The conclusion of this tour highlighted: "For just $19, we managed to enjoy coffee, a drink, a snack, and sushi—proving that the Arts District is a foodie paradise, even on a budget."

These explorations suggest that both Fremont Street and the Arts District offer diverse and affordable food experiences without exceeding a budget of $20.