Houston is a great place for those seeking a good meal, and you’ll find plenty of tasty choices you can try on a budget. The next time you’re hungry, try one of these five top places to grab some cheap yet delicious food in Houston.
Tarka Indian Kitchen
Tarka Indian Kitchen is as recognizable for its cuisine as it is for its bright, welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant serves curries, kebabs, and other Indian specialties. Rest easy that you’ll get a fantastic deal here. You can build your own curry bowl, complete with either chicken, lamb, shrimp, vegetables, or paneer, for about $10.
Find Tarka Indian Kitchen at 721 W 19th Street. It’s open daily at 11 a.m. and closes at 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and at 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Seabrook Waffle Company
Looking for an affordable breakfast joint? Try Seabrook Waffle Company for a delicious and filling meal. You can stay simple with Waffle Bites for only $5, but even a fuller meal like chicken and waffles will only set you back $7.95.
Seabrook Waffle Company is at 1402 5th Street. It’s open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Doozo’s Dumplings & Noodles
Hustle and bustle is a part of the lively setting in this downtown Houston restaurant. Lines form and move quickly at this Chinese noodle restaurant, with patrons eager to get their hands on some tasty and affordable dumplings — you can get 10 for $5.
Doozo’s Dumplings & Noodles is at 1200 McKinney Street. Visit Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The eatery is closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Torchy’s Tacos
Torchy’s Tacos has a few locations around Houston serving up mighty tasty and affordable tacos, chips, and more. If you’re really on a budget, you can fill up with a smile over an order of chips and Torchy’s Hillbilly Queso. You can also get two tacos for less than $10 or nosh on something special, like Baja shrimp or a chicken fajita plate.
Try Torchy’s delicious and affordable tacos at one of over 10 locations around the city. These shops are open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday.
Huynh Restaurant
Huynh Restaurant cooks up authentic Vietnamese cuisine, including staples like spring rolls and stir fry. You can easily fill up here without emptying your wallet. The wide variety makes it a great choice for someone who’s never tried this type of cuisine before. Plus, you can get a noodle bowl for lunch for only $8.50.
Huynh Restaurant is at 912 St Emanuel Street. It’s open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The restaurant is closed on Sundays.
No matter what type of food you’re craving or when you’re craving it, you’ll find an incredible and affordable option in Houston. Check out one of these spots the next time you’re hungry and on a budget in the city.
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