Who knows how to find tasty, reasonably priced food in a ski resort? Been There readers do, from Nasi Goreng in Switzerland's Saas-Fee to $1 tacos in Lake TahoeWINNING TIP: Mottaret burger bar, M�ribel, France This fast-food joint is at the bottom of the slopes in Mottaret. A seasonaire's secret, it has burgers the size of your head (perfect after a morning on the slopes) for around ?5, which make them about the cheapest thing you can buy in the Alps. Plus, they are scrumptious. The stall is past the restaurants at the bottom of the runs, opposite the newsagent ? look out for young snowboarders with burgers that look too big for human consumption.jonmerotraSwitzerlandGletschergrotte, Saas-FeeNothing in Saas-Fee is cheap, they will soon be charging for breathing. The resort is stunning though, especially when you find little places like this. On the way down from a hard day's riding, pop into the Gletschergrotte. It's a small restaurant/bar on the way down. They serve well-priced drinks and nice but not exactly budget priced meals. I would recommend getting a beer or gluhwein or two, before riding down to the village. Just off run 4b (the blue run down to the village). Chalet am Brunnen, gletschergrotte.ch/docblobNo 1 Bar, Saas-FeeThis is a recommendation for a cheap eat in the ridiculously expensive resort of Saas-Fee. At the bottom of the main lift area, below the Plattjen lift, is the No 1 Bar. Every day it has the biggest pan you have ever seen, cooking just one dish. They change the dish daily and it is really good. Nasi goreng (Indonesian stir-fried rice) was amazing. What's better is that it is only CHF10 (�7), which is a real bargain when a crappy margarine, ham and gherkin sandwich will set you back �4 in the supermarket!1matherZermattSki over to Cervinia and stop at the first ski lodge in Italy. The prosecco is cheaper than anything in Zermatt and the panini are excellent. Most of all, the juxtaposition of the order in Switzerland with the chaotic scramble and shouting here is a laugh riot.'Highway 7' (run 7 on the Zermatt/Cervinia ski map), bottom of the blue runbeartrackerUSTaqueria Jimenez, Lake TahoeOff the beaten track directly below Heavenly Village at South Lake Tahoe in California is a wonderful taqueria. Inconspicuous and unassuming, it has great food and is a welcome change from the limited selection at other nearby eateries. Authentic Mexican fare at authentic prices ? $1 tacos are delicious, and you'd be hard-pressed (and very full) to spend $10 a head. Couldn't recommend it more highly.913 Friday AvenuefrankiefeaturesItalyPizza di Brocherel, CerviniaThis perfect little pizza place also serves up local snack food ? this is fast food that tastes out of this world. I rode over from Zermatt for the day and, desperate for food, went into the village to find sustenance at a reasonable rate. This small shop had a large queue, and I decided to find out why it was so busy ? after a 10-minute wait I was served the best pizza I have ever tasted. It was so cheap I felt I was robbing them. It's not easy to find, but trust me it's worth it!Via Carrel 43, +39 0166 948371docblobRussiaKroshka Kartoshka, SochiThis is a cheap but excellent baked potato outlet on the slopes of Alpika Service, Krasnaya-Polyana's longest piste. For 150 roubles (about �3.50) you get a drink and a potato, and not just cheese and ham: hotdog sausage in mustard, smoked salmon and Russian salad are some of the 20 toppings on offer. You point to what you want as all are made up in front of you. More toppings = a higher price. You can get coffee, cold drinks, even a beer. Kartoshka.commisswissFranceSnack Bar du Col de Voza, Les HouchesSituated at 1,650m, the Snack Bar du Col de Voza has a spacious terrace which is bathed in sunshine from lunchtime until late afternoon. With panoramic views, it is the perfect place for a budget on-piste lunch. It has plenty of space and a varied, child-friendly, high quality menu. Alternatively, make the most of happy hour (3-5pm in winter) and enjoy a late lunch with all drinks (including vin chaud) two for the price of one. Large freshly prepared baguettes/burgers/hotdogs from around ?3. Pasta ?5. Good sized and great quality steak, frites and salad: ?10. Reach it via the Prarion gondola.LizziedavisonSun Bar, Val d'Is�reThe Sun Bar at the base of the Olympique cable car is easy to reach on foot, skis or snowboard. The best things about it are the selection of food and the price. We found the Sun Bar on our first morning and went every day. Options include classic French soups and stews, sandwiches and fries. The salads are great and very fresh. A main meal, a can of coke and a chocolate bar will cost ?10-12. There are plenty of tables, so plonk yourselves down and enjoy the view of the nursery slopes and La Face, a terrifying black run. Chef Lieu 73150, +33 479 411661aichkissLes 3V, Les MenuiresHomemade tarte de poireau (leek) provided a meal in itself for a hungry skier. Delicious. There was even a non-veggie version! Exceptional find for frustrated veggies in France.On the slopes from the top of La Masse 1navillusVal ThorensFor slopeside budget eats it's more about what you choose, not where you go. Head into the main town of your resort for sandwich bars/savoury crepes to eat on the street (around ?3-5 each, but baguettes are generally big so you could share). You can also go to the supermarket to make your own. If you want to eat on the mountain, opt for soup, which is cheap (around ?5.50) and will fill you up as you get bread too. Choose table water and a carafe of wine if you really want to drink. Share dishes: a pizza for ?17 is a lot, but between two you'll be full for ?8.50 each. Same goes for local dishes ? like tartiflette in France, or the plat du jour, which will always be cheaper than regular main courses ? if halved they're much more reasonable. Also, take snacks to keep you going mid-morning/afternoon, which easily fit into a jacket pocket. Having said all that, if it's snowing a blizzard and -18C, it's worth ?3 on a hot chocolate to get the feeling back in your fingers. ValTconvertLe Kalico, CourchevelI recommend Kalico for a cheap lunch on the fly. Anyone who's been to Courchevel 1850 knows that it is not cheap, with the oil-rich Russians pushing up the prices over the past few years. However, if it is a nice day go to Kalico and you can grab a nice baguette loaded with steak hache, chips and salad for ?7. Le Forum, +33 479 082028, lekalico.comtomlewis89SkiingSnowboardingWinter sportsFood and drinkguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2011 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds
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