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Best Dallas Cheap Eats


As the world economy slows down, we may want to tighten our belts, but we still need to fill our stomachs. Splurging at top-rated restaurants is fun for special events, but where can you go for a good quality meal that won't break the bank? Gather the change out of your piggy bank and sofa cushions and take it to one of our selections for the best cheap eats in Dallas/Fort Worth.

Check out our picks for the Top 40 Cheap Eats in the U.S.

Angelo's Bar-B-Que Barbecue
12/20
2533 White Settlement Rd.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
817-332-0357 | Menu
This is Fort Worth’s revered barbecue mecca. Take it or leave it, sticky fingers and all. More...

Celebrity Cafe & Bakery Sandwiches
Quick Bite
Highland Park Village
65 Highland Park Vlg.
Dallas, TX 75205
214-528-6612 | Menu
Charming little pastry and sandwich shop nestled amidst the luxury stores of Highland Park Village. More...

City Cafe to Go Contemporary
Quick Bite
5757 W. Lovers Lane
Dallas, TX 75209
214-351-3366
A tiny café neighboring its sister restaurant, City Café, that caters to foodies on the go. More...

Dickey's Barbecue
Quick Bite
1441 Coit Rd., Ste. A
Plano, TX 75075
972-867-2901 | Menu
Local barbecue chain best known for its juicy steamed ‘cue. More...

Dutch's Hamburgers Burgers
Quick Bite
Dining Room at Dutch 3009 S. University Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76109
817-927-5522 | Menu
Restaurateur Lou Lambert turns out boffo burgers at a bustling neighborhood café and beer joint. More...

eatZi's Market & Bakery Eclectic
Quick Bite
3403 Oak Lawn Ave.
Dallas, TX 75219
214-526-1515 | Menu
Pick up dinner to go or chill out on the patio with one of EatZi’s made to order sandwiches, an order of sushi or something fresh from the grill. More...

Fadi's Mediterranean Grill Middle Eastern
Quick Bite
3001 Knox St.
Dallas, TX 75205
214-528-1800 | Menu
At Fadi's, the food is pretty good and the modern Middle Eastern décor is rather alluring. More...

Greenz American
Quick Bite
2808 McKinney Ave., Ste. 109
Dallas, TX 75204
214-720-7788 | Menu
Creative salads and soups too at this Uptown eatery. More...

Manny's Uptown Tex-Mex Restaurante Tex-Mex
Quick Bite
3521 Oak Grove Ave.
Dallas, TX 75204
214-252-1611 | Menu
Standard issue Tex-Mex located in a charming old home with a great patio. More...

Toulouse Cafe & Bar French
13/20
Dining Room at Toulouse Cafe & Bar, Dallas, TX 3314 Knox St.
Dallas, TX 75205
214-520-8999 | Menu
Belgium-inspired French fare in a charming neighborhood-style bistro. More...

Wild About Harry's Frozen Custard & Hot Dogs Hot Dogs
Quick Bite
3113 Knox St.
Dallas, TX 75205
214-520-3113 | Menu
The line is almost always out the door for Harry's hot dogs and frozen custard. More...

Zaguan World Bakery & Cafe Latin American
Quick Bite
2604 Oak Lawn Ave.
Dallas, TX 75219
214-219-8393
Latin American-inspired bakery and café is a great place for a quick breakfast, a leisurely coffee and snack in the afternoon or lunch or dinner with friends. More...


Check out our picks for the Top 40 Cheap Eats in the U.S.

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