Looking for a tasty, local lunch spot that doesn’t break the bank? We’re here for you, Austin. Check out this list of 33 places where lunch for one costs $10 or less.
We know proximity is key when it comes to a midday meal, so we’ve broken up these spots into their respective sides of town: central, east, south, north, and west.
Central
Sandy’s Hamburgers, 603 Barton Springs Rd. | An old-fashioned hamburger, fries, and a drink will cost you $8.69 at this longtime ATX establishment. Pro tip: Take your meal to have a picnic at Auditorium Shores.
Home Slice Pizza, multiple locations | Pizza by the slice at this beloved local restaurant is $5 or less, and its special slice rotates daily. Pro tip: Try the white pie with spinach + a side of ranch dressing.
If only we could take a bite through the phone screen.
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Jewboy Burgers, 5111 Airport Blvd. | Jewboy Burgers offers Austinites burgers unlike any other. With a mixture of US, Mexican, and Jewish-inspired dishes, options include burgers, burritos, and latkes for a unique food experience.
Sushi Junai, 1612 Lavaca St. | All of the classic sushi rolls (spicy tuna, Philadelphia, and California rolls, to name a few) at this casual eatery are less than $10.
The Soup Peddler, multiple locations | Whether you’re in the mood for a hearty bowl of soup, a sandwich, or a grilled cheese, you’ll only have to shell out an Alexander Hamilton.
Try the chicken biryani at Teji’s Indian Restaurant.
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Teji’s Indian Restaurant, multiple locations | Spice up your evening meal by trying affordable Indian cuisine from Teji’s. With different locations and menus around town, the restaurants offer single entrees for $10.99.
Texas Chili Parlor, 1409 Lavaca St. | You’ll find prices in the single digits for the majority of this Downtown mainstay’s menu items: salads, nachos, burgers, sandwiches, bowls of chili, and more.
With Thundercloud Subs locations across the city, it’s easy to pick up a sandwich and dine in a green space.
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Thundercloud Subs, multiple locations | Another Austin classic, Thundercloud Subs offers fresh subs and salads for a quick, cheap, and refreshing meal.
Low-priced eats doesn’t mean you have to skimp on flavor.
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Veracruz All Natural, multiple locations | For an authentic, homemade Mexican food experience, Veracruz All Natural is the place to hit. The local taco stand has taken Austin by storm with fresh ingredients and delicious tacos, salsas, and juices.
Looking for somewhere to grab lunch with your co-workers? Chi’Lantro BBQ has something for everyone.
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Chi’lantro BBQ, multiple locations | Chi’lantro — home of the famous Kimchi fries — offers rice, salads, noodle and rice bowls, wraps, and fries. Who can avoid the temptation of a Korean barbecue-inspired lunch?
Love breakfast for dinner? Try breakfast for lunch.
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Biscuits + Groovy, multiple locations | Try some breakfast for lunch, if you can make before the 2 p.m. closing time, that is. Serving freshly baked buttermilk biscuits and different types of toppings, Biscuits + Groovy offers a range of biscuit sandwiches under $10.
Favorite Pizza, 801 W. 6th St. | This pizzeria’s slice + pint special gets you a slice of pizza and a pint of beer for just $7. It’s available Sunday-Thursday, making it the perfect spot for a boozy weekday lunch on a budget.
P. Terry’s, multiple locations | The beloved Austin chain has more to offer than just local pride. What started as a burger stand on South Lamar Boulevard and Barton Springs Road has ventured out to multiple locations around the greater Austin area, still offering burgers for low prices.
Curb your burger craving at Dirty Martin’s Place.
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Dirty Martin’s Place, 2808 Guadalupe St. | These award-winning burgers, a campus favorite for UT students, have been giving Austinites their burger fix since 1926.
Snarf’s Sandwiches, multiple locations | What started in Boulder, Colorado as a sandwich shack now serves Austin fresh and delicious oven-toasted sandwiches for an affordable price.
East
Get your greens in (and tons of other colors) at Kebabalicious.
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Kebabalicious, 1311 E. 7th St. | Big eats for a small price. Kebabalicious offers Turkish-style wraps with all organic ingredients. Lamb and beef lovers, vegetarians, and sauce fanatics can get their kick for under $10.
Juan in a Million, 2300 E. Cesar Chavez St. | You’ll often see a line of people waiting to get into this eastside spot, and for good reason. The Mexican food cafe’s Don Juan breakfast taco is famous and costs $6.98.
Cenote is housed in a historic, 1880s-era home.
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Cenote, 1010 E. Cesar Chavez St. | Not sure what you want to eat? Cenote has it all. From breakfast tacos and coffee to salads, sandwiches, burgers, and drinks, the restaurant offers a great deal and even better food for a reasonable price.
Steamed dumplings and fries? Sign us up.
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Bao’d Up, multiple locations | Bao’d Up offers Chinese cuisine with a Texas twist. Although you might pay slightly more than $10, the menu offers a wide range including signature baozi, oodles, boba tea, and steamed buns.
This photo makes me want a hot dog real bad.
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Delray Cafe, 1133 E. 11th St. | This Austin food truck offers Detroit-style coneys, sliders, wings, and more. From original-style Coney dogs to Texas-inspired ones, Delray Cafe has all types of delicious hot dogs for an affordable price located outside of Nickel City.
Frazier’s Long + Low, 2538 Elmont Dr. | Most of this bar’s entrees, like the chicken tender po’boy, the patty melt, and the Vinny’s Chopped Cheese, are priced under $10. Plus, there are several vegan options on the menu.
South
Need to eat on the go? Load up your takeout container at East Side King.
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East Side King, 2310 S. Lamar Blvd. | Chefs Paul Qui and Moto Utsunomiya created East Side King during their time at Uchi and Uchiko to create affordable Japanese street food for Austinites. Most dishes range between $10-$15.
If we had to guess, tacos may be among the most popular lunch choices for Austinites.
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El Primo, 2011 S. 1st St. | Mexican food trucks aren’t hard to find in Austin, but if you haven’t tried El Primo yet, add it to your list. The popular spot offers tacos, burritos, and tortas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
La Tunita 512, 2400 Burleson Rd. | La Tunita 512 is the place to go for a birria taco. With fried tortillas covered in a traditional, slow-cooked Mexican beef stew, birria tacos have taken the food world by storm. The food truck offers birria and queso tacos, mulitas, consome, and birria tortas.
Gourdough’s, 1503 S. 1st St. | Gordough’s offers a unique menu of donuts for anyone looking to give into their sweet cravings. With different toppings and types of donuts, the food truck is ideal if you’re looking for a delicious sweet snack under $10.
North
Tyson’s Tacos isn’t just a great lunch spot — it’s open 24/7.
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Tyson’s Tacos, 4905 Airport Blvd. | Tyson’s Tacos offers unique tacos for a cheap and delicious meal. For under $10, you can find any taco (or two) calling your name and fuel your taco dreams.
Busty’s Bar and Jukebox, 6214 Cameron Rd. | Every entree (think burgers, club sandwiches, and burritos) on the menu is $8.50 or less — and you can add a High Life Pony for just $2.
Ng Cafe, 13000 N. Interstate Hwy. 35, Bldg. 12, Ste. #200 | This family-owned restaurant, founded and operated by Y and Nguyet Quach, started as a small stand in the back of a supermarket. You won’t want to miss its banh mi sandwiches made with fresh, handmade baguettes.
Get your sushi and noodles fix in one spot.
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Xian Sushi and Noodle, multiple locations | Lovers of food and cheap eats can appreciate Xian Sushi and Noodle for traditional, fresh Japanese and Chinese cuisine. With hand-pulled noodles and a long list of sushi rolls for under $10, this restaurant has it all for foodies on a budget.
West
Try a range of Nashville-style hot chicken sandwiches from Tumble 22.
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Tumble 22, multiple locations | Try a basket of spicy chicken bites or tenders at this Nashville-inspired hot chicken spot.
Papa’s Tacos, 7110 Bee Caves Rd., Ste. B | Try the barbacoa tacos or the breakfast tacos at this west Austin food truck.
Thai Kruefha, 1158 Lost Creek Blvd. | Some of this food truck’s lunch entrees may run you a couple bucks more than $10, but we’ll bet your dish will be worth it. Visitors have praised this spot’s red curry and pad see ewe.
Four Brothers, multiple locations | If you haven’t had a pair of Venezuelan empanadas for lunch yet, you’re missing out. This local food truck chain is famous for its Chicken empanada and Bomba arepa, which features two meats plus sweet plantains and black beans dressed in avocado and garlic sauces.
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