The Best Cheap Eats In Texas

By Sherah Janay Ndjongo

September 22, 2023

Slice of homemade pecan pie with pecans
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What would we do without cheap eats?

Full meals with for the lowest prices are the ultimate deal, but, in all truthfulness, they can be difficult to find. Luckily, Cheapism.com compiled a list of the best cheap eats in every state and where to try them, allowing readers to uncover the top mouthwatering secrets tucked away in a variety of fun neighborhoods, small towns and busy cities.

These delicious recipes and the eateries where they can be tasted can be discovered on scavenger hunts that locals can either guard or proudly recommend newcomers to embark on. Get ready to explore diverse food traditions and meet the passionate culinary artisans who pour their hearts and souls into creating these delectable masterpieces.

This is a trip not just for the absolute foodie, but for the adventurer at heart, roaming to savor the essence of each specific state's culture through its most beloved yet affordable tasty treasures.

Continue on for details about the best cheap eats in Texas:

"Texas: Breakfast Tacos and Pecan Pie
Best Places to Try Them: Within the Austin city limits
The pecan tree is the official tree of Texas and the pecan is the official state nut. No wonder pecan pie is a favorite in the Lone Star State. Skip the bakery and make your own Bessie's pecan pie, "the best pecan pie on earth," according to Texas Monthly magazine. For breakfast tacos, try Austin's El Chilito, Mi Madre's, Torchy's, Tyson's, Tacodeli … the list goes on and on, locals say."
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