The goal: A meal out for two for $20 or less. Sometimes you get what you pay for, but, as you'll read, Tucson is full of great bargains.
Cheap Eats reviews
Two meals for under $20
MetromixOctober 28, 2008
Cheap Eats: Little Luke's
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There are many ways to do a Chicago dog and Italian beef; we like it Luke style
Cheap Eats: Maya Quetzal
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Pleasantly unexpected flavors are cooked up at the Guatemalan restaurant
Cheap Eats: Fat Greek 2
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The sister restaurant to the original Fat Greek does a mean salad
Cheap Eats: Wings and Rice
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This is one international hodgepodge—of American, Korean and more—that works
Cheap Eats: Pizzeria Vivace
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Daniel Scordato's latest, more casual venture brings his quality to the every day
Cheap Eats: Bison Witches
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A college hangout thanks to the huge (huge!) sandwiches and a long (long!) beer list
Cheap Eats: Tohono Chul Park Tea Room
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We'd be hard pressed to find a better setting for breakfast
Cheap Eats: El Saage
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These Middle Eastern treats—including standout shawarma—are excellent
Cheap Eats: Roma Imports
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The Italian market and deli deserves all the acclaim it gets
Cheap Eats: Pho Thu
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One of the lesser-known Vietnamese joints in town, Pho Thu is top notch
Cheap Eats: Little Cafe Poca Cosa
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The original Poca Cosa continues to serve up an original take on Mexican food
Cheap Eats: Laverna's
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This off-the-beaten path diner is worth putting into your breakfast rotation
Cheap Eats: Jack's Original Barbeque
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The homey atmosphere kicks this barbecue up a notch
Cheap Eats: Taco Bron
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Make this an East Side destination, especially for the Tuesday deals
Cheap Eats: El Güero Canelo
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For a good time—order a carne asada caramelo and Sonoran hot dog
Cheap Eats: Café Zope
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Just 4 months old, the crêperie and espresso bar is something special
Cheap Eats: Mario's Pizza
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Serving up New York-style pies for 30 years, and the price is right
Cheap Eats: Game On
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The locally owned sports bar and grill is notches above the competition
Cheap Eats: El Rio Bakery
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So much more than baked goods, though those are delicious, too
Cheap Eats: Chef Alisah’s
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Tucson's new—and only—Bosnian eatery a go-to for homey cuisine
Cheap Eats: Barrio Brewing
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Good food, quality beers and a train-dependent happy hour
Cheap Eats: Szechuan Omei
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No surprises at this longstanding, Americanized-Chinese joint
Cheap Eats: Dickman's Meat & Deli
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Wisconsin transplants focus on top-quality ingredients



