Looking for a tasty, local lunch spot that doesn’t break the bank? We’re here for you, Austin.
Check out this list of 35 places where lunch for one costs $10 or less.
Central
Home Slice Pizza | 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.
East
Bird Bird Biscuit | A delicious chicken biscuit or breakfast sandwich could cost you less than a Hamilton (but no more than $12.50) at this beloved local eatery.
If we had to guess, tacos may be among the most popular lunch choices for Austinites.
El Primo | Mexican food trucks aren’t hard to find in Austin, but if you haven’t tried El Primo yet, add it to your list.
North
Tyson’s Tacos | 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.
“The Big Lebowski” | 7:30 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $12 | When we say it’s time to see this time-honored comedy on the big screen, the Dude abides.
Lucky Stiff | Thursday, June 26-Sunday, June 29 | Times vary | The Rosette Theater | $35 | This zany musical-romantic-comedy follows Harry Witherspoon as he learns he’s inherited millions of dollars — with a catch.
Friday, June 27
An Evening with Katie Sturino | 7 p.m. | BookPeople | $33 | The entrepreneur and author will celebrate her new novel “Sunny Side Up” in a conversation with actor Genevieve Padalecki.
Saturday, June 28
Bats 101 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Wildflower Center | Free | Learn about how Austin’s itty bitty residents benefit the environment, what they eat, and how to protect them.
Pride Picnic | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Kingsbury Commons in Pease Park | Cost of purchase | Shop from 30 local vendors with Future Front Texas, enjoy some snacks in the sun, and make some new friends.
Sunday, June 29
Sunset Salutations | 7:30 p.m. | Pease District Park | Free with RSVP | Yogis of all ages are invited to stretch, meditate, and sweat with this exercise community.
Sunday, July 13
The Marías | 7:30-11 p.m. | The Moody Center | $241+ | In case “No One Noticed,” this pop group’s “Submarine” Tour is stopping in Austin with special guest julie in tow.
Take a look, it’s in a book. BookPeople is the No. 6 best independent bookstore in the country, according to USA Today’s new list. Next time you’re looking to pick up a book, we suggest adding one of these local authors to your TBR.
Opening
Speaking of affordable eats, we have good news for south Austin. Bird Bird Biscuit plans to open a third location on South Lamar Blvd., next to Loro and Uncle Nicky’s. The owners said they hope to open by the end of summer.
Arts
There’s an invisible new friend hanging out at Domain NORTHSIDE. Sally the Salamander, an augmented reality rendition of an endangered Barton Springs Salamander, can be viewed using QR codes in front of Paul Martin’s Austin Grill and she’ll also teach you some fun facts.
Stat
48%. That’s the share of Austin homes purchased after July 2022 at risk of selling for a loss, according to data from Redfin. That number is the highest out of any other large US metro area, and 32% more than the national average, and was caused by home prices soaring during that period. (KVUE)
Civic
It’s time to get out and vote... for the best portrait of the Texas horned lizard. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department wants Texans to vote on their favorite of three designs to celebrate 25 years of its Conservation License Plate Program. You can choose your favorite design here.
State
You don’t have to leave the state, but you can’t eat your lab-grown meat here. The passage of Senate Bill 261 will make it illegal to sell lab-grown or cultured meat from September until 2027. It’s also illegal in Indiana, Nebraska, Montana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. (KXAN)
Sports
Elite defense, a dominant offensive line, and Pickens’ big-play ability — those are the factors the Cowboys need to make it to the Super Bowl. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Cowboys with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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The wait is over — the lineup for this year’s edition of Hot Summer Nights is here and we’re ready to party.
The annual free live music festival will take place from Thursday, July 24 to Saturday, July 26 across 18 Downtown venues. More musicians will be announced soon, but we’re most excited to see The Tiarras and Foxtales.
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I met a friend at La Dosis Coffee + Cocktails in Cedar Park yesterday, just in time for its 3-6 p.m. weekday happy hour. It was my first visit to the new restaurant, but I’ll definitely be back with my parents in tow.
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