{"id":363435,"date":"2025-11-08T01:22:30","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T01:22:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/363435\/"},"modified":"2025-11-08T01:22:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T01:22:30","slug":"20-of-the-best-cheap-eats-in-san-antonio-for-under-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/363435\/","title":{"rendered":"20 of the best cheap eats in San Antonio for under $10"},"content":{"rendered":"

Times are tough, and they may get even tougher.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re all looking for ways to stretch our hard-earned dollars, and that especially includes when we dine out. Fortunately, San Antonio is still full of locally owned restaurants offering delicious fare at affordable prices. <\/p>\n

Here are 20 of the best dining spots we\u2019ve found in town offering meals for $10 or less.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Instagram \/ taqueria datapoint<\/p>\n

Taqueria Datapoint <\/p>\n

Multiple locations, taqueriadatapoint.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Considered one of the best places in the city to get tacos, it\u2019s also one of the most affordable. Breakfast tacos are just $3.75 each, large breakfast burritos are $6.99.<\/p>\n

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Original Donut Shop<\/p>\n

3307 Fredericksburg Road, (210) 734-5661, facebook.com\/theoriginaldonutshop<\/a><\/p>\n

A bean and cheese taco is $1.99 and a glazed donut is $1.50. Need we say more? Even most of their plates \u2014 including flautas, fideo loco, enchiladas and chalupas \u2014 come in at under $10. <\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Courtesy Photo \/ Taqueria Jimador<\/p>\n

Taqueria Jimador<\/p>\n

1106 Vance Jackson Road, (210) 732-3315, facebook.com\/BestMexicanRestaurantInNWSanAntonio<\/a><\/p>\n

At this hidden gem in Los Angeles Heights, everything on the menu is affordable, and it\u2019s damn good at that. Gorditas? $4.99. Tortas? $7.75. Burritos? $7.25 and up. Tacos? $3.99. Even some of the platas are under $10.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Courtesy \/ El Chivito<\/p>\n

El Chivito Tortas Ahogadas<\/p>\n

204 Crossroads Blvd., (210) 369-9638, ahogadaselchivito.com<\/a><\/p>\n

A combo plate of crispy, deep-fried tacos costs as little as $6.99 here. Tortas ahogadas (what they\u2019re known for) just barely break our $10 threshold at $10.50, so we\u2019ll allow it. But other tortas are under $10, and so are burritos.<\/p>\n

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Cuba 1918<\/p>\n

2809 W. Southcross Blvd., (210) 236-9925, cuba1918.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Cuba 1918 boasts the cheapest breakfast tacos on our list at just $1. Yep, you read that right. And what\u2019s more, people swear by them. <\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Instagram \/ Wicked Wich<\/p>\n

Wicked Wich<\/p>\n

825 Fredericksburg Road, (210) 929-7693, wickedwichtx.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Wicked Wich is a local sandwich shop known for its affordable prices. Several sandwiches on the menu are exactly $10, including the roast beef, the turkey sandwich, the cheesy bacon ranch and vegetarian options like the chickpea or the sprout.<\/p>\n

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Birotes Tortas Ahogadas<\/p>\n

3004 W Martin St, (210) 375-5230, facebook.com\/birotestortas<\/a><\/p>\n

Breakfast tacos, served from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., are as low as $1.49 at this spot. Its signature tortas ahogadas, considered some of the best in the city are $10 on the dot, and so are its sopes, chilaquiles, flautas y mas. Even the enchiladas plate is only $7.49.
Photo via Instagram \/ birotesahogadas<\/p>\n

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Pollos Asados Los Norte\u00f1os<\/p>\n

4642 Rigsby Ave., (210) 648-3303, polloslosnortenos.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Here you can get a half chicken for under $10 and if you want all the fixins to come with it \u2014 including charro beans, grilled onion, corn tortillas y mas, that\u2019ll only set you back $10.29. And the chicken is so good here, you\u2019ll really feel like you\u2019re feasting like a king, even if you\u2019re not rolling in it like a royal. All of the hamburgesas are at or under $10 as well. <\/p>\n

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Mr. Juicy<\/p>\n

3315 San Pedro Ave., (210) 994-9838, mrjuicy.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Here, you can get a burger with fries and a drink for just $10 \u2014 and it\u2019s one of the best burgers in the city to boot. Their a la carte menu is also full of great cheap options for a filling meal, including a $5 hamburger, $6 cheeseburger, $7 double cheeseburger, $10 chicken sandwich, and a $10 chicken tender basket with french fries and pickles.<\/p>\n

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M.K. Davis Restaurant & Bar<\/p>\n

1302 N. Flores St., (210) 223-1208, facebook.com\/mkdavisrestaurant<\/a><\/p>\n

This family-owned American restaurant has a lot of great lunch specials including chicken fried steak, Alaskan pollock or a Mexican platter \u2014 all for just $8.99. All burgers, hot dogs, and sandwiches are also under $10 all day, and some are just $5 or less.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Facebook \/ Antinoz<\/p>\n

Antinoz Cafe<\/p>\n

5826 Babcock Rd., (210) 900-2277, antinoz.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Specializing in Italian food with a Mediterranean flair, Antinoz boasts an Italian wedding soup that\u2019s exactly $10 and it\u2019s so good, you might want to marry it.<\/p>\n

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Angelica\u2019s Restaurant No. 2<\/p>\n

3020 Commercial Ave., (210) 924-6112, angelicasmexicanrestaurants.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Breakfast plates are all under $10 at this local favorite. Many of the lunch specials are also $10 or less, including enchiladas, chalupas, gorditas and chili relleno.<\/p>\n

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Diana\u2019s Burgers<\/p>\n

2202 N. Zarzamora St., (210) 251-2252, facebook.com\/dianasburgers<\/a><\/p>\n

Owned by Diana Madrid, sister of the late Chris Madrid, this spot offers burgers and nachos for under $10.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Instagram \/ Pancake Joe’s<\/p>\n

Pancake Joe\u2019s<\/p>\n

1011 Donaldson Ave., (210) 647-7720, pancakejoes-sa.com<\/a><\/p>\n

A lot of the offerings on the menu at this breakfast mecca are under $10, including the pancakes, french toast, pancake sundae, waffles, breakfast sandwich, eggs and potatoes, cheese omelet and more.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Instagram \/ Uncle Joe’s Tacos<\/p>\n

Uncle Joe\u2019s Tacos<\/p>\n

11988 Alamo Ranch Parkway, (210) 281\u20135527, unclejoestacostx.com<\/a><\/p>\n

People swear by the breakfast tacos at the Far West Side spot, and they start at only $1.99. In fact, all of their breakfast options are under $10 and they\u2019re served all day. Many other dishes like caldo, menudo, and the taco salad bowl come in at $10 on the dot.<\/p>\n

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Florio\u2019s Pizza<\/p>\n

7701 Broadway, (210) 805-8646, Facebook.com\/FloriosPizza<\/a><\/p>\n

This authentic NY-style pizzeria also offers a bunch of subs \u2014 or heroes are they\u2019re called in New York \u2014 and they\u2019re all $10 or less. These include the meatball parmesan, the Italian hero, sausage, pepper, and onions parmesan hero, eggplant parmesan, chicken parmesan and the fish filet. Calzones are also just $10.75. <\/p>\n

\"\"Photo via Instagram \/ tycoonflats<\/p>\n

Tycoon Flats<\/p>\n

2926 N St Mary\u2019s St, (210) 320-0819, tycoonflats.net <\/p>\n

Tycoon Flats offers several lunch specials and the most expensive one \u2014 a burger and fries \u2014 is exactly $10. <\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Facebook \/ Murf’s Better Burger<\/p>\n

Murf\u2019s Better Burger<\/p>\n

2922 West Ave., (210) 342-1574, facebook.com\/p\/Murfs-Better-Burger-61556198570221\/<\/a><\/p>\n

This quirky burger spot has been slinging juicy ones since 1985 and they are known for some of the best deals in town. These include a daily lunch special for just $5.99 that includes a Junior Murf\u2019s burger, small fries and a small drink. In fact, almost all their a la cart burgers are under $5. And at the risk of making the line even longer than it is, we\u2019ll let you in on a little secret: every Thursday they offer burgers for half off. <\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Facebook \/ El Rodeo de Jalisco<\/p>\n

Taqueria El Rodeo de Jalisco<\/p>\n

3802 NW Loop 410, (210) 733-6776, https:\/\/taqueria-el-rodeo-de-jalisco.goto-place.com<\/a><\/p>\n

When it comes to great, affordable Tex-Mex, we\u2019re pretty lucky to have lots of options, but Taqueria El Rodeo de Jalisco is one of the best. Burritos and tortas are only $4.99. Even the enchiladas, flautas, tacos, steak ranchero, fajita ranchera and chalupas are under $10. This spot also offers a variety of daily specials for just $6.99.<\/p>\n

\"\"Credit: Facebook \/ Rocky’s Taco House<\/p>\n

Rocky\u2019s Taco House<\/p>\n

1302 Cupples Rd., (210) 433-2931, rockystacohouse.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Everything \u2014 and we mean everything \u2014 on this menu is under $10. And this spot is open 24 hours daily too. <\/p>\n

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