Cheap Eats

Dining on a budget

We've got all the restaurant meals for under twenty big ones

How far can one Andrew Jackson get you?

The challenge: one week on $20

Cheap Eats: Bar Louie

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Fill up on bargain bites with $2 burgers and 35 cent wings

Cheap Eats: Coney Island Grill

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It's an amusement park in your mouth

Cheap Eats: Panchero's Mexican Grill

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Pile your cheap meal high with guacamole, sour cream, and salsa

Cheap Eats: Skinny's Place

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We've got the Skinny on a 'Fatty Burger'

Cheap Eats: TooJay's

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Too cheap is never a bad thing at Too Jay's

Cheap Eats: Munchies 4:20 Café

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Have the munchies? End your late-night cravings at this Sarasota dig

Cheap Eats: Simon's Coffee House

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Cell Rejuvenator: the new latte'

Cheap Eats: El Cap

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Rumored to have the best burgers in the Bay, we had to see for ourselves

Cheap Eats: Country Pancake House & Restaurant

Prepare for breakfast overload

Cheap-ish Eats: Matsuri Sushi

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A Korean and Japanense food fusion that steps out of the bento box

Cheap Eats: Taste of Philly

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Yo, yous guys gotta try this!

Cheap Eats: Partner's Sports Cafe

A sports bar with a colorful touch

Cheap Eats: Crepes & More

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These slightly sugared sweet crepes are nothing short of addictive

Cheap Eats: Panini Pizza Cafe'

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This sicillian-style pizzeria is a hybrid of casual elegance

Cheap Eats: The Deck

Large, hot, cheesy goodness is served at this pizza heaven

Cheap Eats: Nicko's Fine Food

Serving up home-style food on a dime

Cheap Eats: Five Guys Burgers & Fries

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Satisfy your carnivorous craving with a massive spicy burger--extra jalepenos, please!

Cheap Eats: Cappy's Pizzeria

New York style or Chicago? How about a piping hot pie of each?

Cheap Eats: Tangelo's

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You'll find a smattering of dishes inspired by the islands inside this Caribbean dive

Cheap Eats: Citrus Cafe'

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Who said gourmet lunches were pricey, anyway?

Cheap Eats: Cafe Bohemia

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A creative atmosphere coupled with a bevy of stuff to do and delicious eats

Cheap Eats: Harvey's 4th Street Grill

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A diner during the daytime, and a sports bar hangout in the evening. You can't go wrong.

Cheap Eats: Cancun Mexican-Cuban Grill

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Where eating cuban sandwiches and flan in one sitting is a must

Cheap Eats: Canvas Cafe'

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It's not just the entree's that are a work of art at this hybrid restaurant and art gallery

Cheap Eats: BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse

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Try a Brewhouse Blonde or their famous Pizookie

Cheap Eats: Pinky's Diner

Get in touch with your southern side: a plate of Oatmeal Pancakes with a bowl of hominy grits

Cheap Eats: Great Wraps

How GREAT are they? We had to find out.

Cheap Eats: Mel's hot dogs

With limitless combinations, Mel's makes this carnival-staple food a meal to remember

Cheap Eats: Lenny's

A huge breakfast menu that is worth every single calorie

Cheap Eats: Tampa Cuban

Enter grilled-sandwich nirvana of ham, salami, pork, cheese, pickles and mustard melted together

Cheap Eats: Charisma Cafe' and Art

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Get a side of optimism with your healthy, gourmet lunch

Cheap Eats: Cool Beans Cafe & Arts

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Comfy couches welcome conversation at this breakfast nook

Cheap Eats: The Taco Bus

Big belly-busting burritos served from a bus

Cheap Eats: Three Coins Diner

Brave the diner experience with a pocket full of change and a big appetite

Cheap Eats: Daily Eats

Get your daily dose of Shredder Bowls and Coconut Crusted French Toast

Cheap Eats: Cupcake CUPCAKES!

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It's cupcake overload at this sweet tooth lovers' fantasy boutique

Crabby Bill's

Don't worry, be crabby at Clearwater beach!

Cheap Eats: La Ideal Sandwich Shop

A simple sandwich shop serving cubans, cheese steaks, and empanadas

Cheap Eats: Joto's Pizza

Forget New York and Chicago, Wisconsin-made pizza is in town!

Cheap Eats: Habana Village

What this whole-in-the-wall lacks in design, it makes up for in good eats

Cheap Eats: Green Chili Indian Bistro

A cafeteria-style bistro with bold flavors and fresh, spicy foods

Cheap Eats: Mema's Alaskan Tacos

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Indulge in Mexican comida at its finest, nestled in the heart of Ybor

Cheap Eats: The Broken Egg

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A breakfast staple in Sarasota's dining scene, serving up good eats at lightning speed

Cheap Eats: Frankie's

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Fry ‘em, grill ‘em, then top ‘em with whatever you want

Cheap Eats: Sierra Station

All-aboard! This train-depot-turned-cafe is always on track

Cheap Eats: Fritzee Freeze

With 24 flavors of soft serve, you can say goodbye to your chain parlors

Cheap Eats: La Teresita

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A West Tampa treasure serving tasty cuban cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Cheap Eats: Thai Town

Whet your appetite with a lunch combo of spicy and sweet flavors

Cheap Eats: The Jerk Hut

Hey, Mon! Pepper-up some shrimp and jerk some island chicken without sailing from the Port of Tampa

Cheap Eats: Tun-Du-Ree

Famous for their fast casual Indian dishes, variety of curries, and extensive menu options