I tried the Favoritos. Fun cigar.
Could not put it down the whole time I was smoking it. Agreeable flavor profile, though not overly complex nor ladden with creamy cocoa overtones. No construction issues. Did not get bitter when taking more than one puff per minute. Very good value for the price, I'd rate it above the JLP offerings.
Flavor-wise not the best cigar I've had, but the whole smoking experience was fantastic.
Otherwise, as far as the budget experience is concerned, I'd say one cannot go wrong with the Partagás budget range (Mille Fleurs, etc).