Cheap Phoenix Restaurants
Cheapism's editors recommend the best cheap Phoenix restaurants on foursquare. Here is the complete list:
Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles
10 W Yuma StPhoenix, AZ 85003
Phone #: 602-340-1304
That's right, this unlikely pair is all over the menu at this cheap Phoenix restaurant. Get 2 chicken legs & a waffle for $7 or try one of many other combinations. They also have an amazing red velvet cake if you want sweets.
Lenny's Burger Shop
2801 N Central AvePhoenix, AZ 85004
Phone #: 602-263-8700
URL: www.lennysburger.com
Get a burger and fries with a 32oz soda for $5.29, make it a double for $1 more or a triple for $2. They also have onion rings and some specialty sandwiches. Grab some soft serve for dessert.
Town Talk II
3509 N 19th AvePhoenix, AZ 85015
Phone #: 602-234-4745
URL: towntalkbbq.com
This BBQ spot has many positive comments on their sides. Order some ribs or chicken, but make sure you get some mustard potato salad. The red beans and rice, and coleslaw are also popular.
Mi Patio Mexican Restaurant
3347 N 7th AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
Phone #: 602-277-4831
URL: www.mipatioaz.com
$1.75 Margaritas & $2.50 Tecates are one reason to stop by. You get free chips and salsa when you sit down, and they have unique items like the spinach enchilada with pinto beans and zucchini.
Pork on a Fork
1515 W Deer Valley RdPhoenix, AZ 85027
Phone #: 602-606-7965
URL: www.porkonafork.com
This is a simple cheap BBQ spot to satisfy your cravings for hot smokey meat. They slow smoke using pecan wood from local orchards. All entrees come with a choice of 2 sides, try the waffle fries.
Phoenix Ranch Market III
1602 E Roosevelt StPhoenix, AZ 85006
Phone #: 602-254-6676
URL: www.prosranch.com
This is a great spot for groceries, but it's also a cheap place to eat. Get three tacos for around $5.99. All of their ingredients are fresh from the market, try the "Aguas Frescas" refreshment bar.
Tacos De Juarez
1017 N 7th StPhoenix, AZ 85006
Phone #: 602-258-1744
For lunch this cheap Phoenix restaurant has lots of specials for $5.99. They have the usual Mexican fare as well as cheap beers and their tortillas are fresh. Everything comes with rice, beans and some tortillas.
China Chan Restaurant
10227 N Metro Pkwy EPhoenix, AZ 85051
Phone #: 602-331-1313
Try the Daikon cakes, they have a nicely browned crust. This spot serves dim sum and other Chinese specialties. Their food is made to order and many of the dim sum items are $2, try a bunch.
Pho Thanh
1702 W. Camelback RdPhoenix, AZ 85015
Phone #: 602-242-1979
Banh Mi for less than $3 and Pho from $4-7 makes this place a steal. Try the #59 Broken Rice Special, it is divine, especially if you want to get a little taste of everything for only $6.95.
Rocket Burger and Subs
12038 N 35th AvePhoenix, AZ 85029
Phone #: 602-993-0834
URL: www.therocketburger.com
Hand breaded onion rings, homemade chili, and a super cheap menu. A cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles, fresh cut french fries and a fountain drink for only $3.99, that's cheap.
Matt's Big Breakfast
801 N 1st StPhoenix, AZ 85004
Phone #: 602-254-1074
URL: www.mattsbigbreakfast.com
Matt's is a Phoenix classic. Get breakfast or lunch (after 11am) from 6:30am to 2:30pm. They source the best ingredients possible. There may be a line when you get there, but it's worth the wait.
The Fry Bread House
4140 N 7th AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
Phone #: 602-351-2345
Fry bread, fried dough, whatever you like to call it this plaace takes a classic and fills it with ingredients like chorizo, beans, lettuce, cheese, grilled onions, and sour cream. Their fry bread is also available for dessert. Try the chocolate and butter fry bread or just some powedered sugar.
Ted's Hot Dogs
1755 E Broadway RdTempe, AZ 85282
Phone #: 480-968-6678
URL: www.tedsonline.com
All of their hot dogs are charcoal broiled right in front of you. This gives them a nice charred flavor on their natural casings. Get a regular or a jumbo all beef, and upgrade with chili and cheese.
Chuckbox
202 E University DrTempe, AZ 85281
Phone #: 480-968-4712
URL: www.thechuckbox.com
Burgers, chicken, wings and sides are all they serve at the Chuckbox. Their half pound burger ("The Big One $5.05) comes with lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese. You can add extras like bacon or spicy guacamole for 35cents.
Papa Joe's Fish N Que
2019 W Bethany Home RdPhoenix, AZ 85015
Phone #: 602-973-7003
URL: www.papajoesfishnque.com
Catfish, burgers, pulled brisket are on the menu at Papa Joe's. Most of their soul food comes with fries or onion rings. Try the fried fish and okra or some spicy catfish and shrimp. Most sandwiches are $5-6.
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