Cheap Dallas Restaurants

Try a bowl of gumbo for $6.95 or a po-boy for $7.95. Get some alligator tails for $9.95 which come with fries and hush puppies. Cheap kids meals also available.

Soy drumsticks, lettuce wraps, soy meatball hotpot... Veggie Garden is a vegetarians dream and a cheap Dallas restaurant. Try the lunch buffet for $7.95 or the dinner buffet for $8.95.

The service is quick and it starts with free chips and salsa. The enchiladas are incredibly popular and the drinks are BYOB.

Mention Yelp and get a free Greek salad or dessert if you buy a sandwich. Have a hot or cold Mediterranean sandwich starting at $5.99, or some falafel and babaganoush.

Get 4 dumplings for $3, 8 for $5.50. Small rice bowls start at $5.50, and you get a free cup of gourmet iced tea when you visit your first time. Everyone loves the dumplings, so have a bunch.

Milk and Honey has Israeli food galore. Try the falafel for $5.99, which comes with fries, or the hummus plate for the same price. Try the Shakshoukah, an Israeli egg dish, for only $4.99..

Create your own bowl starting at $5.75 for veggie and $6.25/6.50 for meat.. They have three kinds of rice, noodles, countless veggies, and sauces to create delicious rice bowls. Soups and sandwiches are also popular.

Jack’s is a classic burger joint. Milkshakes, burgers, hot dogs, grilled cheese, chili cheese fries, this place has it all. They also have a kid friendly menu.

Every Wednesday from 3 to 10 pm get 8 wings with celery & bleu cheese for $3.50. Mondays are $1 tacos and Tuesdays are 1/2 Price Burger & Fries.

Breakfast starts at $5.50 and 3 egg omelettes start at $5.95. Sandwiches are $5.25, and dinner plates start at $8.95. They also offer in house cakes. Try the Sausage sampler for some German flavor.

Casa Navarro has a strong following in Dallas, and the owner can be seen greeting customers as they arrive. The usual Tex-Mex is served here, and the prices are low for food and drinks.

It's easy to leave Pete's full for under $10. They have the usual diner fare, french toast, hot eggs, coffee, potatoes, and more.

Sandwiches start at $4.95 and “THE” burger is $5.75. This award winning bar has great snacks, cold beer, and a fun atmosphere.

Not only is Tipico's a cheap Dallas restaurant its described as "dirt-cheap" authentic mexican food. Caldo de res, carne guisada, sin grasa, you may need a translator, but the food is great.

Fresh greens and ingredients are abundant at this salad stop. Create your own “Snap” starting at $6.47 with additions starting at $1.62 or try a menu salad like the salmon Caesar for $8.31.

With entrees for$8-10, try the pad thai, cashew chicken, or the Lad Na. Spring rolls are good and they aren’t stingy with the pork or shrimp. This family owned spot is full of friendly atmosphere.

Everything on the menu here, is vegan. Sandwiches are from $2.25-7.50. The nachos are very popular, as well as the milkshakes. The wraps and burritos are good too.

Breakfasts are delicious with their egg, cheese, and meat biscuits for around $2 each, but people really come for the fried chicken. They also have the usual sides like mashed potatoes and gravy.

Mondays get the $5.99 lunch or $6.99 dinner buffet. Appetizers, soups, salads, and breads are under $5 and entrees start at $7.95 for vegetarian specialties, and $9.95 for meat dishes. BYOB

Have a $2 burger and people watch at this cheap Dallas restaurant. Fresh cut fries, thick milkshakes, biker gangs, food brought to your car, Keller's is a taste of the 1950’s.

Come here for food that’s served family style, and stay for the roast duck. Cash only and BYOB, rice plates start at $5, and noodle bowls start at $8.

For $8.95 you get a large pizza at Tony's, with up to four toppings it's $12.95. Also, the specialty pizzas are $11.95. Homemade pastas start at $4.95 and BYOB so grab something to drink on the way.

Open early on weekdays at 6:30am, their tacos start around $2 ($1.69 for bean and cheese). Try the brisket, the migas, or anything that will go good with their jalapeno ranch sauce.

Pho starts around $6 and the spring rolls are made fresh to order. It’s a little hard to find, but it’s worth it just for the broth. The meat is cut nicely and there is always a generous amount of noodles in your bowl.

Located in a Hare Krishna temple Kalachandji’s is a unique experience of Indian culture. $7.95 gets you the salad bar at lunch ($8.95 for dinner), and the hot buffet is $8.95 for lunch and $11.95 for dinner.