Remember when you could hit up the dollar menu at McDonald’s and actually feel full afterward? Those were the days! I swear I lived off of McChickens in college. Fast forward to 2025, and the price of my favorite value deal sandwich has more than doubled.
I know, I know. “Cook at home, Chrissy. That’s what you do when you want to save money.” I get it. But, come on. Sometimes, you’ve got to live a little. Man cannot live on Hamburger Helper and ramen alone.
Cheap Grub in The 806
I consulted my pals around town for their favorite places to eat on a budget, and luckily, a few great restaurants in Lubbock still have prices low enough to be able to afford without giving up your firstborn. Scroll through the gallery below to find ideas on where to take your family out to eat this week without breaking the bank.
Lubbock’s Best Budget-Friendly Meals
Got $5? Get full!
What’s Your Fave?
I know there are hundreds of fabulous meal deals across the Hub City. Help out your friends by dropping a few of your favorite cheap places to grab a bite to eat in the comments below this article. You can also email me if you’ve got a deal SO good, you think it belongs in my gallery! Maybe I’ll add it to the list, or, if nothing else, add it to MY list of places to eat this week…..