The Best Cheap Eats in Memphis

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If you enjoy eating out and trying new Memphis eateries, but you’re on a budget, then this article is for you. We’ve scoured the city for some of the cheapest eats in the area to share our favorites — organized by cuisine type — and we’ve even included a few daily specials to keep an eye out for!

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ASIAN

Red Koi

5847 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119 • (901) 767-3456
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.; 4:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.; 4:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 9:45 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 8:45 p.m.

If you’re hungry for sushi or hibachi around lunchtime, Red Koi is the place to be. You can get the Hibachi lunch special starting at $9.95, which comes with clear soup or a house salad, vegetables, and fried rice. Or, if you’re feeling sushi, you can get three rolls for $16.96. It also comes with clear soup or a house salad. Right when you sit down, they also bring out delicious spring rolls!

Sushi from Red Koi

Mosa Asian Bistro

850 S. White Station Rd., Memphis, TN 38117 • (901) 683-8889
Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.m; Friday, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Saturday, 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; closed Monday

Mosa Asian Bistro is a locally owned neighborhood restaurant with contemporary style and delicious noodle bowls, rice plates, and more. While everything on the menu is tasty, if you want to grab a few items that won’t break the bank, we recommend the spring roll for $2, lettuce wraps (there are four) for $8, potstickers (there are five) for $7, or the rice combo for $10. Plus, they have happy hour Tuesday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Friday from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

BBQ

Cozy Corner BBQ

735 North Pkwy., Memphis, TN 38105 • (901) 527-9158
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday

In the mood for some comfort food? Cozy Corner BBQ will fill your stomach … and keep your wallet happy. Our favorites? A two-bone rib plate with bread and two side items for $7.99, or a bbq sliced pork sandwich plate with two sides for $5.99.

Tops BBQ

See a list of locations and hours HERE.

With multiple locations around Memphis, there’s likely a Tops BBQ near you, and they have a drive-thru that makes it super convenient. You can get a pork shoulder plate with two sides, bread, and a drink for $9.99, or if you simply want extra sides, you can get bar-b-q beans, fries, or slaw for $1.99 and potato salad for $2.29. Plus, they have burgers starting at $4.99.

A BBQ sandwich and fries from Tops BBQ, some of the best cheap eats in Memphis.

BREAKFAST

Bryant’s Breakfast

3965 Summer Ave., Memphis, TN 38122 • (901) 324-7494
Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 5 a.m. 2 p.m.; closed Monday and Tuesday

Bryant’s Breakfast is one of the best ways to start your morning! You can find their sausage biscuit for $2.25, a chicken biscuit for $4, or a breakfast bowl for $5.50. Plus, don’t forget sides such as grits for $1, three pieces of bacon for $3, or two pieces of sausage for $2.50.

A sausage biscuit from Bryant's in Memphis.

The Pancake Shop

4838 Summer Ave., Memphis, TN 38122 • (901) 767-0206
Hours: Thursday through Tuesday, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.; closed Wednesday

Bring your appetite! The Pancake Shop has “all you can eat” pancakes for $7.95, along with two eggs, three strips of bacon, or two sausage patties or links. Not feeling pancakes? Get the Dixie Pride breakfast with country ham, eggs, hash browns or grits, gravy, and two biscuits for $8.95. And last but not least, if you’ve got a sweet tooth, you can get two pieces of French toast for $3.55.

MEXICAN

Las Delicias

4002 Park Ave., Memphis, TN 38111 • (901) 458-9264
5689 Quince Rd., Memphis, TN 38119 • (901) 800-2873
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; closed Sunday

If you’ve lived in Memphis for a while, you likely know the hype behind “Las D,” as the locals call it — it’s inexpensive, tasty food that’s always fresh! Tacos are $2.50 and served on two small corn tortillas with fresh onions and cilantro, and their burritos are on a 10″ flour tortilla and served with refried beans and your choice of grilled onions or bell peppers and served with pico and sour cream for $6.50.

Maciel’s Tortas Tacos

45 South Main St., Memphis, TN 38103 • (901) 526-0037
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; closed Sunday

It doesn’t have to be Tuesday to dig into some tacos, especially at Maciel’s Tortas Tacos. The best deal on the menu is three tacos with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, and sour cream. It also comes with rice and beans and starts at $8.75, with the most expensive being $11. Alternatively, if you’re in the mood for just one taco, they are $3.50 each.

Maciel's Tortas Tacos, some of the best cheap eats in Memphis

SOUTHERN

Barksdale Restaurant

237 Cooper St., Memphis, TN 38104 • (901) 722-2193
Hours: Monday through Sunday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hope you’re hungry! Barksdale Restaurant offers daily plate specials. You can get one meat, three veggies, and homemade rolls or cornbread for $6.95. Still hungry? Grab a dessert for $1.50.

Southern Hands Restaurant

6025 Winchester Rd, Memphis, TN 38115 • (901) 367-8989
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; closed Sunday

23624 Austin Peay Hwy, Memphis, TN 38128 • (901) 207-2514
Hours: Sunday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.; closed Saturday

1811 Kirby Pkwy, Memphis, TN 38138 • (901) 746-9729
Hours: Monday through Friday, noon to 7:40 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday

Southern Hands has you covered, whether you’re dining in for lunch or dinner. Lunch specials start at $8.99 (the most expensive being $10.99), and all come with two sides and a loaf of cornbread. If you’re craving some veggies, they’ve got you covered there, too, with a three-veggie plate for $7.99.

The Southern Hands veggie plate with sweet potatoes, greens, and cornbread.