623 Urban Loop, (210) 800-3487, ro-hoporkandbread.com
Stack up on paper napkins for this lunchtime excursion. Drown your torta in the rich tomato salsa, but tread lightly when it comes to their hot sauce — they’re not messing around with that heat. These babies will most definitely hold you over until dinner time. At Ro-Ho you can enjoy a generous pork torta ahogada and a Mexican coke for under $10.
Pro Tip: Grab an order of the $5 Chila Killers.
Rudy’s Seafood
4122 S. Flores St., (210) 532-1315, rudysseafood.com
A hidden gem in the heart of San Antonio, Rudy’s Seafood is filled with must-have plates. The fish and shrimp combo (which is huge) includes fish, shrimp, fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce and two slices of bread for under $12.
Pro Tip: Get the daily special of two pieces of fish and three jumbo shrimp.
Fratellos Deli
2503 Broadway, (210) 444-0277, fratellosdeli.com
Your go-to sandwich stop options should include Fratellos, because they serve up cold and hot sandwiches on fresh-baked breads. For under $11 you can scarf down one of their hot sandwiches like the Italian sausage, eggplant or classic meatball parmigiana. Bonus: All sammies come with the house-made potato chips.
Pro Tip: The pizza and soup special is a must.
Green Vegetarian Cuisine
Multiple locations, eatatgreen.com
Don’t miss the breakfast at Green. Both locations offer variety when it comes to the day’s most important meal. Choose from either a short stack for $6 or a tall stack for $7, with your choice of either regular or sweet potato pancakes. Add blueberries, pecans, oatmeal and raisins or chocolate chips for extra flavor.
Pro Tips: The vegan breakfast bowl is made with tofu and will fill you up until lunchtime.
Cerroni’s Purple Garlic
1017 Austin Hwy., (210) 822-2300, cerronispurplegarlic.com
Cerroni’s Purple Garlic delivers on the cheap with their Greek salad, which includes romaine lettuce, roma tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, feta cheese and an Italian vinaigrette eaters rave about. This huge salad, topped with grilled chicken, is yours for under $10.
Pro Tip: You should really try dessert.
Thai Spice and Sushi
8327 Agora Pwky., Schertz, (210) 658-1665, thaispicesushisa.com
Specials at Thai Spice (available Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and noon to 3 p.m. on the weekends) mean you can choose from 24 different menu items. Choose from either beef, chicken, pork or tofu, steamed or fried rice, and enjoy a spring roll and the soup of the day for $7. If you’d like more than one meat, a combination of any of the above (or seafood) is just $1 more.
Pro Tip: Get the pad Thai.
Lulu’s Bakery and Cafe
918 N. Main Ave., (210) 222-9422, lulusbakeryandcafe.com
Big appetites only. Divide and conquer the Deputy Special, which includes the chicken-fried steak, served with your choice of two sides and dinner roll for $10.49.
Pro Tip: No, really, get the cinnamon roll.
