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Cheap Houston Restaurants
Tacos Tierra Caliente is one of Cheap Houston Restaurants.

1. Tacos Tierra Caliente

8.5
Alabama Ice House (1919 W. Alabama St.), Houston, TX
Food Truck · 77 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Start with some $2 tacos and add some of their homemade sauces for flavor and spice. Ingredients are fresh at this local taco stand. Read more.

100% Taquito is one of Cheap Houston Restaurants.

2. 100% Taquito

8.5
3245 Southwest Fwy (Edloe), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · West university Place · 77 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Check out this spot if you are looking for authentic Mexican food. Tacos start at $3.69 for 3. Sopes, tostadas, and tortas start at $3.49 and they have excellent tres leches. Read more.

Treebeards is one of Cheap Houston Restaurants.

3. Treebeards

315 Travis St (Preston St), Houston, TX
Southern Food Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Open weekdays from 11am to 2:30pm, Treebeards offers three dining areas to choose from. Daily specials start at $8.95 and include chicken, fish, or meat with your choice of two sides. Read more.

Asia Market is one of Cheap Houston Restaurants.

4. Asia Market

1010 W Cavalcade St Ste D (Northhill Blvd), Houston, TX
Thai Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Located in a market, most of the dishes on the menu are under $8. They have multiple levels of spice, including "thai spicy" if you are feeling adventurous. Read more.

Phở Saigon is one of Cheap Houston Restaurants.

5. Phở Saigon

8.4
2808 Milam St (Drew St), Houston, TX
Vietnamese Restaurant · 77 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Their menu has very detailed explanations of their ingredients including pictures. Pho is $4.75 for a small and $5.75 for a large. They also have rice and vermicelli. Read more.

Yantze 長江 is one of Cheap Houston Restaurants.

6. Yantze 長江

7.7
6601 W Sam Houston Pkwy S (at Bellaire Blvd.), Houston, TX
Chinese Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: This super cheap spot has $3.99 lunch specials as well as a pick 3 for $3 special. You can eat a lot of food for under $10 and probably take some home with you too. Read more.

Vinh Hoa is one of Cheap Houston Restaurants.

7. Vinh Hoa

7.8
9600 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX
Vietnamese Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Vinh Hoa has $4.99 lunch plate specials, and it's BYOB. Lobster, clams, walnut shrimp, and duck are some of the fancier ingredients you'll find here. Read more.

Luigi's Pizzeria is one of Cheap Houston Restaurants.

8. Luigi's Pizzeria

9.1
3700 Almeda Rd, Houston, TX
Pizzeria · 84 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Pasta dishes starting at $6.99, $5.99 for Calzones and sandwiches. Pizza starts at $11.99 for a large. BYOB and there is a Bocce court in the back. Read more.

Thai Jasmine is one of Cheap Houston Restaurants.

9. Thai Jasmine

8.5
10900 Kingspoint Rd, Houston, TX
Thai Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: They have a lunch menu that starts at $5.99, and their stir fry's and curries start at $7.99. Try the coconut ice cream with fried bananas for dessert. BYOB Read more.

10. Lai Lai Dumpling House

9262 Bellaire Blvd (Ranchester Dr), Houston, TX
Dumpling Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: $4.55-7.45 gets you 8-10 dumplings that can be fried, boiled or steamed. They also have noodle and other dishes, all under $10. A tasty hole in the wall. Read more.

La Tapatia is one of Cheap Houston Restaurants.

11. La Tapatia

7.8
1749 Richmond Ave (Woodhead), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 80 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Cheap tacos, tortas, and hot queso. Their salsa is good and the margaritas are strong. La Tapatia is a popular place for people after the bars close. Read more.

Don Café & Sandwich is one of Cheap Houston Restaurants.

12. Don Café & Sandwich

8.4
9300 Bellaire Blvd (Ranchester Dr), Houston, TX
Vietnamese Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Looking for cheap Vietnamese sandwiches? You get one free when you buy 5 at this spot. Sandwiches are under $3 so get a couple if you think you can eat it all. Read more.

Darband Shish Kabob is one of Cheap Houston Restaurants.

13. Darband Shish Kabob

7.9
5670 Hillcroft St, Houston, TX
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Most dishes are $5-7. The food is Persian style grill and shishkabobs. Order the kubideh beef kabob, it melts in your mouth. Read more.

14. Loving Hut Houston

8.4
2825 S. Kirkwood Dr (Richmond Ave), Houston, TX
Food Court · 19 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Appetizers start at $2.50, and the Bun Bo Hue gets rave reviews. Everything here is vegan, and their goal is to provide the most healthy ingredients. Read more.

Dumpling King is one of Cheap Houston Restaurants.

15. Dumpling King

9715 Bellaire Blvd (at Corporate Dr), Houston, TX
Dumpling Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Soups for $4, dishes average $4-5 and you get 8-10 dumplings. There's a self serve bar where you can make your own sauces. Bring friends so you can all share. Read more.

Huynh Restaurant is one of Cheap Houston Restaurants.

16. Huynh Restaurant

9.0
912 St Emanuel St, Houston, TX
Vietnamese Restaurant · 85 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Appetizers start at $2.95, BYOB, and most entree's are under $10. The pork is flavorful, and the noodle bowls are hearty. Try eating "family style" with large portions to share. Read more.

Captain Tom's is one of Cheap Houston Restaurants.

17. Captain Tom's

9651 Cypress Creek Pkwy, Houston, TX
Seafood Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Have some seafood gumbo or you can take it home by the pint. Oysters are shelled right in front of you, and two people can eat their fresh seafood for right around $20. Read more.

Heights Asian Cafe is one of Cheap Houston Restaurants.

18. Heights Asian Cafe

8.3
2201 Yale St (23rd St), Houston, TX
Asian Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Try any of the under $10 entree's, or start with crab rolls for $3.95. Height's used to be a Long John Silvers, but is now renovated. Most of the entree's are big enough to split. Read more.

Lopez Mexican Restaurant is one of Cheap Houston Restaurants.

19. Lopez Mexican Restaurant

8.6
11606 S Wilcrest Dr (at US 59), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 78 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Vegetarian friendly, start your meal off with some chips and salsa or queso. Most dinners are under $8, try the chicken enchiladas. Read more.

Chinese American Restaurant is one of Cheap Houston Restaurants.

20. Chinese American Restaurant

7.5
11317 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX
Asian Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Most menu items are under $10. Everyone loves the chicken wings and the noodles. They have all the usual chinese restaurant staples. The decor isn't great, but the food makes up for it. Read more.

888 Chinese Restaurant is one of Cheap Houston Restaurants.

21. 888 Chinese Restaurant

403 Winkler Dr, Houston, TX
Chinese Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Soups start at $1.50 and the dumplings are $4.75. The eggplant is perfect with rice, as is anything that comes out in their clay pots. Try something different every time you go. Read more.

Chuy's Tex-Mex is one of Cheap Houston Restaurants.

22. Chuy's Tex-Mex

8.8
2706 Westheimer Rd (at Kirby Dr), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 142 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Stop by Mon-Fri from 4-7pm and enjoy the fully loaded nacho car for free with the purchase of an alcoholic drink. House Margaritas are $3.75 and domestic beers are $2.50. Read more.

Niko Niko's is one of Cheap Houston Restaurants.

23. Niko Niko's

9.1
2520 Montrose Blvd (btwn Westheimer & Gray), Houston, TX
Greek Restaurant · 222 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Greek food is on the menu at Niko's. Gyro's, falafel, souvlaki and more. Small salads start at $4.75. Try the Athenian mushroom burger for a mix of American and Greek flavor. Read more.