Cheap Denver Restaurants

This cafe has all kinds live events going on including poetry, music, dancing and more. Most of their food is locally sourced, organic, and you can substitute quinoa, fruit and other healthy options.

Pizzas start at $10.25 or grab a sandwich for $8.50. There is often local music here or karaoke on some nights. There are nightly specials including free food if you win a heads or tails flip, cheap pitchers and more.

Start with a sample of one of their many flavors. A lot of them are unique, and you can try as many as you'd like. Grab a waffle cone with some carmel cayenne pepper and feel free to add some of their hot toppings.

Enjoy the music of a Mariachi band on their patio. Have a margarita and try the Chile Relleno with a Tamale. The Green Chile is great, but watch out for First Fridays, this place can get packed.

Do you like pub fare? Vine Street has $4 grilled cheese sandwiches and burgers that start at $6.50 with add ons like pesto, bacon or mushrooms and onions. There are no TV's here, so it's easy to have a conversation.

Try the happy hour, it's every day and includes $.10 sliders & slices w/ $.50 beers from 5-5:30pm and bumps up to $.50 sliders & slices w/$1 beers from 5:30-6pm. Pasquini's has several Denver locations, so stop by and try one.

While not much to look at, this Mexican restaurant has lots of choices. They also have a buffet for $7.99 with many options. Breakfast burritos start at 99 cents, or grab some huevos rancheros for $5.50. They also have free Wi-Fi if you want to check the web while you eat.

Come here for some healthy authentic Vietnamese food. The menu includes pho, rice noodles, Chinese and even Chinese fusion food. Combo plates are less than $6 and many of the lunch specials are less than $5. The food comes out fast, but while you are waiting, try a Vietnamese pancake.

I bet you don't hear a lot about vegetarian comfort food. This place serves big plates of delicious vegetarian and also work to help the community. Non-Profit Mondays donate a percentage of the days' sales to an organization of their choice. The menu has indulgent choices like banana bread french toast, Seitan Buffalo wings, sweet chili egg rolls or sweet potato and black bean tacos.

Burgers start at $6.50 ($5.95 for turkey burgers) with toppings like jalapenos, cream cheese, green chile strips, guacamole and sauteed mushrooms, stack up a delicious burger with lots good stuff. Their daily happy hour, 4:30pm - 6pm and 10pm-12am, gets crowded so leave early.

Go tribal, eat tropic! This place serves Hawaiian cuisine at cheap prices. They have fun food like Voodoo chicken and volcano-blackened salmon. Most menu items are $10, and if you join their "Club Rumbi" you get a $5 voucher and notifications of deals and savings.

Try contemporary American Indian dishes, stuffed Indian tacos, medicine wheel nachos, or fried bread. The big item here is the fry bread, which is an American Indian specialty. The mood is casual and the fry bread makes a great dessert as well as an entree.

Try 3 Guys for New York style pizza and other Italian fare. They have coupons on their website that change every month. A personal pan starts at $4.99, and on Monday's a 14" pizza with one topping is $9.99. This is a New York gem in the heart of the mountains.

Try one of many filling soups like tomato, vegetable, or splite pea along with a variety of homemade daily specials. They also have salads, sandwiches, all made fresh every day. They put their soups in "boil-in" bags if you want to take some home and heat it up. Who says soup isn't a meal?

Try the lunch special, soup, egg roll, rice and an entree for $5.45. New Panda has been around for 20 years, so this cheap Denver restaurant has proven itself. Their menu is diverse with Chinese, Vietnamese and even Thai dishes. There are a lot of choices here for vegetarians too.

Get your 11th meal free when you sign up for the "Saj Club" card at the register. There are also extra discounts and freebies on return visits. Have some healthy Mediterranean food, fresh sides, and some delicious dessert.

This Irish pub offers daily deals like $5 Buffalo chicken sandwiches with chips on "Stimulus Tuesdays". There are other sandwiches on the menu like smoked brisket and cheddar or their "Pub Smash" burgers. Sides like mac and cheese are $1.50. There are also beer specials every night.

There a lot of choices here if you want Tortas. Get breakfast, lunch, or one of their tortas las especiales. Starting at $5.49, their food is authentic Guadalajaran with kids options available. Check the website for a coupon and see how they are caring for Mother Earth.

This deli has a quick and easy ordering system, lots of options, and cheap prices. There are free refills for fountain drinks and tea, and there are regular kids specials. They have fresh vegetables, organic options and healthy salads. Grab some ice cream or froyo before you leave.

There's a great patio out back for hanging out when the weather is nice. Grab a Cornucopia snack, eight mini corndogs, for $4.95. The atmosphere is relaxed and casual, and they also have a kids menu. Try the pickle bar or their wide selection of beers.

Have you ever had Red Velvet pancakes? How about Sticky Bun French toast? Snooze cooks up these creative dishes and more with fresh ingredients. Nothing on the menu is more than $10 and they serve breakfast and lunch.