Dallas' Best Cheap Eats 2008

Original location to the local chain where the burgers are cheap, well-made and huge.

Reviews:

• “Don’t believe the rating!! "
• “very average at best”
• “Big, very good (though not great) hamburgers”
• “Jakes is the best”
• “ALL JAKES ROCK!!!”

Tips: Have Jake’s cater your next party—no one will go hungry.

Jake’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers on Skillman

This Vietnamese restaurant personifies cheap, authentic, fantastic food in a low-key setting.

Reviews:

• “No longer a hole in the wall..”
• “Cheap but very good food”
• “a 15 year affair”
• “Get your downtown Pho Fix here!”
• “Best Authentic Viet food without having to drive to little saigon”

Tips: Vietnam is B.Y.O.B. and Bryan Street Discount Liquor is conveniently close.

Vietnam Restaurant

Fun Knox Avenue spot dishes a light, creamy custard and strives to make the best hot dogs this side of Chicago.

Reviews:

• “Best Frozen Custard Ever!!!”
• “Three words… Banana Pudding Shake”
• “Chicago style hot dogs in Big D”
• “Charm”
• “Has Custard & Veggie Options”

Tips: Try washing that dog down with a luscious peanut butter milk shake.

Wild About Harry’s or email Wild About Harry’s

Deep Ellum bar and grill is famous for its namesake hot dog, good burgers and spicy chicken wings.

Reviews:

• “One of the best places in Deep Ellum area”
• “Best burger and fries!”
• “Bar food done right”
• “Wonderful Burgers – Too Many Young Children”
• “great burgers!”

Tips: Although the bar is open a few hours later, the kitchen is only cookin’ until midnight Monday through Thursday and 9pm on Sundays.

Angry Dog or email Angry Dog

Deep Ellum Tex Mex hotspot is open late to feed hungry stomachs fresh and spicy Mexican dishes.

Reviews:

• “Average at best”
• “Bartender with a BAD attitude”
• “Tex Mex COOL!”
• “Best Tex-mex food in town”
• “A Great find in Deep Ellum”

Sol’s Taco Lounge or email Sol’s Taco Lounge

Children-oriented North Dallas spot serves diner favorites, plus an authentic soda fountain and a few alcohol choices for the parents.

Reviews:

• “kid spot”

Tips: Having lunch with friends with kids? This spot is a good option for pleasing the little ones and adults alike.

Purple Cow

Popular Richardson spot where locals dine on Lebanese home cooking and pastries and smoke hookahs—always an authentic experience.

Reviews:

• “I get cravings for this place. "
• “food is ok”

Tips: Although the restaurant does not serve alcohol, please respectfully refrain from bringing your own as many customers are Muslim.

Afrah Restaurant and Pastries

Funky Deep Ellum diner slings mighty fine comfort food and live music with a Texas twang.

Reviews:

• “AllGood is Great”
• “Allgood – Just Alright”
• “THE MOST AWFUL SERVICE EVER!!!! DON’T EAT HERE PLEASE….”
• “Gives Austin a bad name.”
• “Good Service is everything, anyone can cook!”

Tips: Tuesdays (6pm-9pm), buy two entrees and get the less-expensive one free; Fridays (6pm-8pm) is “Redneck Happy Hour,” with $2 bottles of Lone Star. Tuesday-Friday (11am-2pm), dig into blue-plate specials like smothered pork chops, roast chicken or chicken enchiladas for $5.99.

All Good Cafe

Traditional Mexican home cooking and friendly staff is what you get at this popular locals-only Henderson spot.

Reviews:

• “A great neighborhood restaurant”
• “I heart Cuquitas! Excellent traditional Mexican food.”
• “Cheap and Cheerful”

Tips: Diners can also park across the street at the grocery store parking lot. Just let the restaurant staff know to avoid towing.

Cuquita’s Restaurant

Open 24 hours, this diner maintains a classic feel while dishing breakfast, lunch and dinner—this place is “always cooking.”

Tips: On Wednesdays, all burgers on the menu come with a drink and fries for $4.39.

Metro Diner

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