Certain times call for a quick breakfast, a breezy lunch on the go or a good ol' dinnertime snackin' after work; and, regardless of your finances on any given day, you deserve a solid dining experience for your hard-earned cash. With that in mind, we've gathered an assortment of affordable options in the realm of $10 that would impress the most die-hard foodie.
20 San Antonio dishes under $10 you should be eating ASAP
By San Antonio Current Staff on Fri, Jan 29, 2016 at 7:12 pm
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Hot Joy
1014 S. Alamo St., (210) 368-9324, hotjoysa.com
Hot Joy features their killer wings on Wednesday for just $5.
Photo via Instagram (hotjoysa)
1014 S. Alamo St., (210) 368-9324, hotjoysa.com
Hot Joy features their killer wings on Wednesday for just $5.
Photo via Instagram (hotjoysa)
Barbaro
2720 McCullough Ave., (210) 320-2261, barbarosanantonio.com
Swing by Barbaro on a Monday evening for a large rustic wood-fired pizza at the price of only $10. Take a risk on the absurdly delectable kale, hashbrown and taleggio pizza lightly drizzled with warm honey.
Photo via Facebook (Barbaro)
2720 McCullough Ave., (210) 320-2261, barbarosanantonio.com
Swing by Barbaro on a Monday evening for a large rustic wood-fired pizza at the price of only $10. Take a risk on the absurdly delectable kale, hashbrown and taleggio pizza lightly drizzled with warm honey.
Photo via Facebook (Barbaro)
Cerroni’s Purple Garlic
1017 Austin Hwy., (210) 822-2300, cerronispurplegarlic.com
Cerroni’s Purple Garlic delivers on the cheap with their Greek salad for $6.95 and hot grilled paninis for $7.95.
Photo via Instagram (susiethefoodie)
1017 Austin Hwy., (210) 822-2300, cerronispurplegarlic.com
Cerroni’s Purple Garlic delivers on the cheap with their Greek salad for $6.95 and hot grilled paninis for $7.95.
Photo via Instagram (susiethefoodie)
Pho Cong Ly
300 W. Bitters Road, (210) 499-5572
The most commonly ordered item at Pho Cong Ly is the P2 ($7.65), which combines the rich broth with eye round steak and a fresh batch of accouterments to put in your bowl.
Photo via Instagram (bryceconstantino)
300 W. Bitters Road, (210) 499-5572
The most commonly ordered item at Pho Cong Ly is the P2 ($7.65), which combines the rich broth with eye round steak and a fresh batch of accouterments to put in your bowl.
Photo via Instagram (bryceconstantino)
El Gallito De Jalisco
9226 Wurzbach Road, (210) 614-7114
Mini tacos are perfect for any day of the week and any meal of the day and El Gallito serves up their five mini tacos and a soda all for $6.50 every week. Don’t miss the burritos for $4.50.
Photo via Facebook (El Gallito De Jalisco Mobile Taco Truck)
9226 Wurzbach Road, (210) 614-7114
Mini tacos are perfect for any day of the week and any meal of the day and El Gallito serves up their five mini tacos and a soda all for $6.50 every week. Don’t miss the burritos for $4.50.
Photo via Facebook (El Gallito De Jalisco Mobile Taco Truck)
Burger Boy
2323 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 735-1955
The Bates Special at Burger Boy includes a famous burger boy with crinkle-cut fries and a regular drink for $4.95. But, we suggest upgrading to a milkshake for a few extra bucks.
Photo via Instagram (moxymenace)
2323 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 735-1955
The Bates Special at Burger Boy includes a famous burger boy with crinkle-cut fries and a regular drink for $4.95. But, we suggest upgrading to a milkshake for a few extra bucks.
Photo via Instagram (moxymenace)
El Milagrito Cafe
521 E. Woodlawn Ave., (210) 737-8646, elmilagritocafe.com
Enjoy a delicious breakfast special from El Milagrito Cafe for $5.79. Bonus: Load up on the spicy green salsa.
Photo via Instagram (elmilagritocafe)
521 E. Woodlawn Ave., (210) 737-8646, elmilagritocafe.com
Enjoy a delicious breakfast special from El Milagrito Cafe for $5.79. Bonus: Load up on the spicy green salsa.
Photo via Instagram (elmilagritocafe)
Lüke San Antonio
125 E. Houston St., (210) 960-1854, lukesanantonio.com
Plan an affordable power lunch at Lüke. The chic brasserie offers daily express lunch plates for $10 with your choice between red beans and rice or breaded pork chops on Monday, or the shrimp Creole served with rice on Fridays.
Photo via Facebook (Lu?ke San Antonio River Walk)
125 E. Houston St., (210) 960-1854, lukesanantonio.com
Plan an affordable power lunch at Lüke. The chic brasserie offers daily express lunch plates for $10 with your choice between red beans and rice or breaded pork chops on Monday, or the shrimp Creole served with rice on Fridays.
Photo via Facebook (Lu?ke San Antonio River Walk)
Green Vegetarian Cuisine
Multiple locations
Breakfast is a safe bet for a solid, cheap meal at Green Vegetarian Cuisine. Choose from either a short stack for $6 or a tall stack for $7, with your choice of either regular or sweet potato pancakes.
Photo via Facebook (Green Vegetarian Cuisine)
Multiple locations
Breakfast is a safe bet for a solid, cheap meal at Green Vegetarian Cuisine. Choose from either a short stack for $6 or a tall stack for $7, with your choice of either regular or sweet potato pancakes.
Photo via Facebook (Green Vegetarian Cuisine)
Sichuan Cuisine
2347 NW Military Hwy., (210) 525-8118, sichuansa.com
Start your lunch off with an appetizer of eight pot stickers for $4.95 and order one of their lunch plates such as lemon chicken, beef and broccoli, or the sweet and sour chicken, served with a side of fried or steamed rice, egg roll and a soup for $6.95.
Photo via Instagram (heavy_breather)
2347 NW Military Hwy., (210) 525-8118, sichuansa.com
Start your lunch off with an appetizer of eight pot stickers for $4.95 and order one of their lunch plates such as lemon chicken, beef and broccoli, or the sweet and sour chicken, served with a side of fried or steamed rice, egg roll and a soup for $6.95.
Photo via Instagram (heavy_breather)
Kolache Stop
11703 Huebner Road, Suite 200, (210) 558-3900
Kolache Stop offers a tasty variety of lunch kolaches including pulled pork, brisket beef, chicken club, meatball and more. You can get one for under $3.
Photo via Instagram (itsnicolewin)
11703 Huebner Road, Suite 200, (210) 558-3900
Kolache Stop offers a tasty variety of lunch kolaches including pulled pork, brisket beef, chicken club, meatball and more. You can get one for under $3.
Photo via Instagram (itsnicolewin)
Augie’s Barbed Wire Smoke House
3709 N. St. Marys St., (210) 735-0088, augiesbbq.com
For $8.99 you can get a half-pound smoked patty cheeseburger and rough-cut fries. Go even cheaper with the chopped barbecue sandwich for $5.99.
Photo via Instagram (zquid)
3709 N. St. Marys St., (210) 735-0088, augiesbbq.com
For $8.99 you can get a half-pound smoked patty cheeseburger and rough-cut fries. Go even cheaper with the chopped barbecue sandwich for $5.99.
Photo via Instagram (zquid)
Guillermo’s
618 McCullough Ave., (210) 223-5587, guillermosdowntown.com
Tony’s Special is the star of Guillermo’s extensive lunchtime menu. The special includes a gourmet sandwich paired with a classic side salad or their signature bow-tie pasta salad for $10.99 (Yeah, slightly over $10 but worth it). Get there early to avoid the lunch rush.
Photo via Instagram (bestfoodsanantonio)
618 McCullough Ave., (210) 223-5587, guillermosdowntown.com
Tony’s Special is the star of Guillermo’s extensive lunchtime menu. The special includes a gourmet sandwich paired with a classic side salad or their signature bow-tie pasta salad for $10.99 (Yeah, slightly over $10 but worth it). Get there early to avoid the lunch rush.
Photo via Instagram (bestfoodsanantonio)
Ro-Ho Pork and Bread
623 Urban Loop, (210) 800-3487, ro-hoporkandbread.com
At Ro-Ho you can enjoy a generous pork torta ahogada and a Mexican coke for under $10.
Photo via Instagram (ro_ho_porkandbread)
623 Urban Loop, (210) 800-3487, ro-hoporkandbread.com
At Ro-Ho you can enjoy a generous pork torta ahogada and a Mexican coke for under $10.
Photo via Instagram (ro_ho_porkandbread)
Florio’s Pizza
7701 Broadway, (210) 805-8646, floriospizza.com
Florio's “Cold Italian” is a gourmet sandwich stuffed with everything you could want in an Italian sub for only $7.95. Simple and savory.
Photo via Instagram (rempsycho)
7701 Broadway, (210) 805-8646, floriospizza.com
Florio's “Cold Italian” is a gourmet sandwich stuffed with everything you could want in an Italian sub for only $7.95. Simple and savory.
Photo via Instagram (rempsycho)
Ray’s Drive Inn
822 SW. 19th St., (210) 432-7171, raysdriveinn.net
You can enjoy three cheese enchiladas, rice, beans and two homemade flour tortillas for $6. If you’re craving more than just melty cheese, Ray’s chicken and beef enchilada plates are $7.25. Bear in mine, you can also never go wrong with the puffy tacos at this puro icon.
Photo via Instagram (rg_coupe)
822 SW. 19th St., (210) 432-7171, raysdriveinn.net
You can enjoy three cheese enchiladas, rice, beans and two homemade flour tortillas for $6. If you’re craving more than just melty cheese, Ray’s chicken and beef enchilada plates are $7.25. Bear in mine, you can also never go wrong with the puffy tacos at this puro icon.
Photo via Instagram (rg_coupe)
Capos Pizza
17676 Blanco Road, #400, (210) 362-1901
The New York-style pizza dished out at Capos Pizza is a can’t-miss, and so is the hidden gem's lunch special. You can order two slices of pizza and a soda for only $4.50.
Photo via Instagram (capospizza)
17676 Blanco Road, #400, (210) 362-1901
The New York-style pizza dished out at Capos Pizza is a can’t-miss, and so is the hidden gem's lunch special. You can order two slices of pizza and a soda for only $4.50.
Photo via Instagram (capospizza)
Lulu’s Bakery and Cafe
918 N. Main Ave., (210) 222-9422, lulusbakeryandcafe.com
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.
Photo via Instagram (qooligan)
918 N. Main Ave., (210) 222-9422, lulusbakeryandcafe.com
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.
Photo via Instagram (qooligan)
Pho Sure
741 W. Ashy Pl., (210) 733-8473
Pho Sure carries a traditional California roll for only $4.75, which you can always get as an app before ordering a pho steak slice for $7.25.
Photo via Facebook (Kirstie Jones)
741 W. Ashy Pl., (210) 733-8473
Pho Sure carries a traditional California roll for only $4.75, which you can always get as an app before ordering a pho steak slice for $7.25.
Photo via Facebook (Kirstie Jones)
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 for $7. Options are aplenty, but you need the pad Thai.
Photo via Facebook (Mike De La Garza)
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 for $7. Options are aplenty, but you need the pad Thai.
Photo via Facebook (Mike De La Garza)
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