The Best Places to Eat on the Cheap

Finding your way around the Capitol City.

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Hut’s Hamburgers
Casual, football motif, greasy, old-fashioned burgers
807 W. 6th, 512-472-0693
hutsfrankandangies.com
Location: Downtown
Categories: Comfy Cafes, Tried & True, Cheap Eats

Izzoz Tacos
Car, tacos, eclectic appetizers
1207 1st, 512-326.4996
izzoztacos.com
Location: S. Congress
Categories: Trailers, Cheap Eats

Joe’s Mexican Food
Casual, bakery, coffee shop, Tex-Mex
2305 E. 7th, 512-472-0017‎
Location: East Side
Categories: Cheap Eats

Jovita’s Mexican Restaurant
Casual, funky, live music, Tex-Mex
1619 S. 1st, 512-447-7825
jovitas.com
Location: S Congress
Categories: Cheap Eats, Tried & True

Juan in a Million
Casual, outdoor patio, famous breakfast tacos, Tex-Mex
2300 E. Cesar Chavez, 512-472-3872
juaninamillion.com
Location: East Side
Categories: Cheap Eats, Tried & True

Kebabalicious (dinner)
Trailer, European-Turkish street food
7th & Trinity, 512-418.1065
austinkebab.com/home.html
Location: Downtown
Categories: Trailers, Late Night, Cheap Eats

Kebabalicious (lunch)
Trailer, European-Turkish street food
2nd & Congress, 512-418.1065
austinkebab.com/home.html
Location: Downtown
Categories: Trailers, Cheap Eats

La Casa del Fuego
Trailer, late-night taco truck
402 Lavaca
Location: Downtown
Categories: Trailers, Cheap Eats

Little Sub Trailer
Trailer, sandwiches, salads
923 Barton Springs Rd, 512-925.5626
littlesubtrailer.com
Location: S Lamar/Barton Springs
Categories: Trailers, Cheap Eats

Lucky J’s Chicken and Waffles
Trailer, fried Southern soul food truck
E. 6th & Waller, 512-296-9914
luckyjs.com
Location: East Side
Categories: Trailers, Cheap Eats

Lulu B’s
Casual, Vietnamese sandwiches
2113 S. Lamar, 512-921-4828
Location: S. Lamar/Barton Springs
Categories: Trailers, Cheap Eats

Magnolia Cafe
Quirky, casual, 24/7, American, Tex-Mex, breakfast
2304 Lake Austin Blvd, 512-478-8645
themagnoliacafe.com
Location: Lakeside
Categories: Late Night, Tried & True, Cheap Eats

Magnolia Cafe South
Quirky, casual, 24/7, American, Tex-Mex, breakfast
2304 Lake Austin Blvd, 512-478-8645
1920 S. Congress Ave, 512-445-0000
cafemagnolia.com
Location: S Congress
Categories: Late Night, Tried & True, Cheap Eats

Mi Madre’s
Family-friendly, breakfast tacos, Tex-Mex
2201 Manor Rd, 512-322-9721
mimadresrestaurant.com
Location: East Side
Categories: Cheap Eats

Mmmpanadas (Daytime)
Trailer, empanadas
2nd & Congress Ave, 512-788-2228
mmmpanadas.com
Location: Downtown
Categories: Trailers, Cheap Eats

Mmmpanadas (Late Night)
Trailer, empanadas
4th & Guadalupe, 512-788-2228
mmmpanadas.com
Location: Downtown
Categories: Trailers, Cheap Eats

Odd Duck Farm to Trailer
Trailer, seasonal, eclectic
1219 S. Lamar Blvd, 512-695-6922, oddduckfarmtotrailer.com
Location: S. Lamar/Barton Springs
Categories: Trailers, Cheap Eats

P. Terry’s
Casual, organic and old-fashioned burgers
404 S. Lamar Blvd, 512-473-2217
pterrys.com
Location: S. Lamar/Barton Springs
Categories: Cheap Eats

Sam’s BBQ
Casual, late night, barbecue
2000 E. 12th, 512-478-0378
Location: East Side
Categories: Cheap Eats, Late Night

Stony’s Mobile Pizza Kitchen
East coast pizza truck
6th & Red River, 512-287-0666
Location: Downtown
Categories: Trailer, Late Night, Cheap Eats

Thai Noodle House
Cozy, quiet, Thai
2602 Guadalupe, 512-494-1011
Location: Central
Category: Cheap Eats

The Best Wurst
Trailer, 6th St staple, sausage
6th & San Jacinto, (512) 912.9545
thebestwurst.com
Location: Downtown
Categories: Trailers, Cheap Eats

The Best Wurst
Trailer, 6th St staple, sausage
6th & Red River 512-912-9545
thebestwurst.com
Location: Downtown
Categories: Trailers, Cheap Eats

The Mighty Cone
Trailer, Hudson’s on the Bend offshoot, eclectic
1603 S. Congress Ave, 512-383-9609
mightycone.com
Location: S Congress
Categories: Trailers, Cheap Eats

The Parlor (Hyde Park)
Punk-rock vibe, bar, pizza
4031 Guadalupe, 512-323-0440
Location: Central
Categories: Veggie Delight, Cheap Eats

The Parlor (North)
Punk-rock vibe, bar, live music, pizza
100 North Loop Blvd, 512-454-8965
Location: Up North
Categories: Veggie Delight, Cheap Eats

Torchy’s Tacos (Guadalupe)
Casual, tacos
2801 Guadalupe, 512-494-8226
torchystacos.com
Location: Central
Categories: Cheap Eats

Torchy’s Tacos (South Austin Trailer Park)
Casual, tacos
1311 S. 1st, 512-366-0537
torchystacos.com
Location: Down South
Categories: Cheap Eats

Trailer Perk
Trailer, coffee, comfort food
1602 E. 6th, 512-474-7400
Location: Downtown
Categories: Trailers, Cheap Eats, Late Night

Trophy’s Bar and Grill
Dive bar, South Austin fixture, live music, American
2008 S. Congress Ave, 512-447-0969
Location: S. Congress
Categories: Cheap Eats

Vaquero Cocina
Trailer, brisket tacos, barbecue
1603 S. Congress Ave
Location: S. Congress
Categories: Trailers, Cheap Eats

Veggie Heaven
Casual, pan-Asian, vegetarian, vegan
1914 Guadalupe, 512-457.1013
veggieheavenaustin.com
Location: Central
Categories: Veggie Delight, Cheap Eats

Wefuse
Casual, Japanese/French fusion
120 E. 4th, 512-236-1011
efuse.net
Location: Downtown
Categories: Cheap Eats

Zen
Casual, Japanese fast food
1303 S. Congress Ave, 512-444-8081
eatzen.com
Location: S. Congress
Categories: Cheap Eats

Zen
Casual, Japanese fast food
3423 Guadalupe, 512-300-2633
eatzen.com
Location: Central
Categories: Cheap Eats

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