We’re all looking for bargains these days, as prices climb and budgets get squeezed. To help you find delicious deals at restaurants in the Birmingham metro area, AL.com is pointing to some must-try eateries — all offering menu items that cost $15 or less, minus tax and tip. Visit these restaurants and you’ll emerge with a full tummy and a satisfied soul. Best of all, a meal there won’t break the bank. Here’s this week’s pick.
Where to go: 3511 Sixth Ave. South in Birmingham. Look for a low-slung red-brick building that screams “old-school barbecue joint,” and the big, black-and-white lettering on the Carlile’s Barbecue sign.
What to expect: A classic, no-frills restaurant that’s an institution in Birmingham, known for its smoked meats, reasonable prices and friendly service. Carlile’s is far from fancy — this place won’t get any awards for posh furniture or artistic decor — but the emphasis is on the food, and that’s exactly how regulars like it.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m…