Intrepid Baton Rouge diners know that delicious meals can often be found in unsuspecting places.
Enjoying a tasty and filling meal for 10 bucks and some change is still a viable option.
From markets to gas stations to bistros, here’s a list of budget-friendly options:
La Morenita Meat Market
This Latino, Spanish-only grocery store, at 7981 Florida Blvd., has a hot food kitchen and dining area equipped with breakfast and lunch plates, tacos, burritos, gorditas, quesadillas, pupusas and more. For the quantity and quality, these meals are well-priced.
The taco combo, a deal with three tacos (choice of flour or corn tortilla and seven meat options) and a 16-ounce fountain drink for $8.99 is delicious and a great deal. It comes with access to a self-serve toppings bar with several sauces, lime, cilantro, lettuce, pico de gallo and onion…