We all deserve to splurge on a nice meal sometimes, but there’s no denying that fancy restaurants leave our wallets a little more bare than usual. These six budget-friendly restaurants in Arizona serve up delicious eats without breaking the bank. A win-win situation, if you ask us!
- Lo-Lo’s Chicken & Waffles (Phoenix)
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Facebook/Lo-Lo’s Chicken & Waffles Lo-Lo’s is a Phoenix institution - one look at the perpetual line that wraps around the restaurant tells you all you need to know. Everything is affordable here, but the Kiss My Grits Special Breakfast is just $5 until 11 a.m. With two eggs, your choice of sausage, a hot link, or turkey bacon, grits, and one biscuit or toast, it’s a breakfast lover’s dream. Learn more on Lo-Lo’s website. Lo-Lo’s Chicken & Waffles, 1220 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, USA
- El Hefe (Scottsdale)
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Google/El Hefe Scottsdale The fun never stops at this lively bar - especially during happy hour. The tacos go for just $3 apiece, so you can chow down to your heart’s content (and have more left over for drinks). Learn more on the El Hefe website. El Hefe Scottsdale, 4425 N Saddlebag Trail #101, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA
- Fry Bread House (Phoenix)
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TripAdvisor/PhilzReviews A long-standing Phoenix icon, Fry Bread House serves up the best, most authentic fry bread in the city. The “Ultimate Taco” is loaded up with beans, red or green-chili beef, onions, lettuce, sour cream, and cheese - all for just $9! Come support a local, Native American-owned and operated restaurant without putting a strain on your wallet. Learn more on the Fry Bread House Facebook page. Fry Bread House, 4545 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013, USA
- El Guero Canelo (Tucson)
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TripAdvisor/JT_Turner3 El Guero Canelo has been a household name in Tucson since 1993. A recipient of the prestigious James Beard Award, the unassuming, family-run eatery is known far and wide for its Sonoran Dogs. They’re just $3.99 each, and a full meal with chips, dipping sauces, and a drink is under $10. Learn more on the El Guero Canelo website. El Guero Canelo Restaurant, 5201 S 12th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706, USAEl Güero Canelo Restaurant, 2480 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705, USA
- Fatty Daddy’s Ice Cream (Scottsdale)
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Facebook/Fatty Daddy’s Satisfy your sweet tooth without breaking the bank at Fatty Daddy’s Ice Cream in Scottsdale. The “Cookie Cups” feature a scoop or two of ice cream, a macaron, and a toasted marshmallow. You get to choose the cookie and ice cream flavors, and each cup is only $6.25! Learn more on Fatty Daddy’s website. Fatty Daddy’s Ice Cream, 1608 N Miller Rd UNIT 5, Scottsdale, AZ 85257, USA
- My Pie Pizza (Tempe)
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Facebook/My Pie Pizza Last - but certainly not least - we’re headed to Tempe for some mouthwatering pizza. At My Pie Pizza, you can get an 11-inch Classic Pie for just $5 every Monday. Their Classic Pies include cheese, pepperoni, Margherita, and “Grandma’s Pie,” which is topped with garlic, olive oil, parmesan, mozzarella, oregano, marinara, and basil. We can’t imagine a better way to cure the Monday blues! Learn more on the My Pie Pizza website. My Pie Pizza - Tempe, 777 S College Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA
How many of these budget-friendly restaurants in Arizona have you tried? Which one is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! Check out our previous article to learn more about Fry Bread House.
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Lo-Lo’s is a Phoenix institution - one look at the perpetual line that wraps around the restaurant tells you all you need to know. Everything is affordable here, but the Kiss My Grits Special Breakfast is just $5 until 11 a.m. With two eggs, your choice of sausage, a hot link, or turkey bacon, grits, and one biscuit or toast, it’s a breakfast lover’s dream. Learn more on Lo-Lo’s website.
Lo-Lo’s Chicken & Waffles, 1220 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, USA
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The fun never stops at this lively bar - especially during happy hour. The tacos go for just $3 apiece, so you can chow down to your heart’s content (and have more left over for drinks). Learn more on the El Hefe website.
El Hefe Scottsdale, 4425 N Saddlebag Trail #101, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA
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A long-standing Phoenix icon, Fry Bread House serves up the best, most authentic fry bread in the city. The “Ultimate Taco” is loaded up with beans, red or green-chili beef, onions, lettuce, sour cream, and cheese - all for just $9! Come support a local, Native American-owned and operated restaurant without putting a strain on your wallet. Learn more on the Fry Bread House Facebook page.
Fry Bread House, 4545 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013, USA
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El Guero Canelo has been a household name in Tucson since 1993. A recipient of the prestigious James Beard Award, the unassuming, family-run eatery is known far and wide for its Sonoran Dogs. They’re just $3.99 each, and a full meal with chips, dipping sauces, and a drink is under $10. Learn more on the El Guero Canelo website.
El Guero Canelo Restaurant, 5201 S 12th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706, USAEl Güero Canelo Restaurant, 2480 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705, USA
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Satisfy your sweet tooth without breaking the bank at Fatty Daddy’s Ice Cream in Scottsdale. The “Cookie Cups” feature a scoop or two of ice cream, a macaron, and a toasted marshmallow. You get to choose the cookie and ice cream flavors, and each cup is only $6.25! Learn more on Fatty Daddy’s website.
Fatty Daddy’s Ice Cream, 1608 N Miller Rd UNIT 5, Scottsdale, AZ 85257, USA
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Facebook/My Pie Pizza
Last - but certainly not least - we’re headed to Tempe for some mouthwatering pizza. At My Pie Pizza, you can get an 11-inch Classic Pie for just $5 every Monday. Their Classic Pies include cheese, pepperoni, Margherita, and “Grandma’s Pie,” which is topped with garlic, olive oil, parmesan, mozzarella, oregano, marinara, and basil. We can’t imagine a better way to cure the Monday blues! Learn more on the My Pie Pizza website.
My Pie Pizza - Tempe, 777 S College Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA
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