Looking for a cheap lunch in Austin? Here are a few options under $10, tip and tax included.
This is not a piece complaining about food prices or inflation, but the tough reality is that everything is more expensive these days. And yet, there are still times when we just don't have the time or energy to make breakfast at home, pack a lunch to take to work, or cook dinner. Or maybe we just want to treat ourselves while also supporting local restaurants and food trucks, who have borne the brunt of the economic effects of the past few years.
Understanding that disposable income is a vanishing proposition during these inflationary times, I wondered whether it was indeed possible to procure a satisfying meal for $10 or less, including tax and tip. I initially entered into the quest hoping to be able to get a main and a drink or a side, but this wasn't always possible. That said, none of the meals left me unsatisfied, and if I couldn't afford a Diet Coke or a bottle of water with my entrée, I just supplied my own.
You'll notice that some well-known cheap eats aren't represented here, like the $1.99 beans and rice at Wheatsville Co-op, or combos at P. Terry's and ThunderCloud Subs, or breakfast tacos at Tacodeli or Veracruz All Natural. That's because everyone knows about them. I also didn't want to do a roundup of sandwiches and tacos, although if we're being honest, sandwiches and tacos are among the cheapest meals you can get these days.
I learned about this food truck at 5000 Burnet Rd. through my high schooler's friend, who keeps a running list of places where you can get the most caloric value for your buck. As someone whose two major undergraduate food groups were Taco Bell bean-and-cheese burritos and DoubleDave's pepperoni rolls, I had to investigate. All the sourdough pizza rolls are named after famous Steves, including Steve Miller and Stevie Nicks . I went with the four-cheese Steve Perry rolls.
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