Looking for affordable eats?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable spots in Tucson, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.
1. Vina Vietnamese Street Food
Topping the list is Vina Vietnamese Street Food. Located at 4230 N. Oracle Road in Limberlost, the Vietnamese spot, which offers Vietnamese sandwiches and more, boasts 4.5 stars out of 203 reviews on Yelp.
Build your own bowl at this Southeast Asian eatery by first choosing a base of white rice, vermicelli noodles, steamed veggies or salad. Next, add a protein—chicken, pork, beef, tofu—before topping it off with an assortment of veggie choices. Not interested in choosing your own ingredients? Score a bowl of pho, a banh mi sandwich or classic pad Thai. (Check out the menu here.)
2. Caffe Luce
Caffe Luce, located at 245 E. Congress St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced vegetarian spot, which offers coffee, tea and sandwiches, 4.5 stars out of 288 reviews.
Stop by in the morning for a caffeine kick. Coffee beverages include espressos, macchiatos, lattes and mochas. In the afternoon, order an alcoholic beverage infused into your coffee, or score a beer. Hungry? The spot serves light fare such as granola, oatmeal, soup, salad and sandwiches. (Check out the full menu here.)
3. Bison Witches
Over in Pie Allen, check out Bison Witches, which has earned four stars out of 479 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the deli by heading over to 326 N. Fourth Ave. This spot's menu includes appetizers, bread bowls, sandwiches, salads and a variety of alcoholic beverages.
Start your meal with some nachos or chips and salsa before honing on heartier menu options. Try the Wildcat sandwich with roast beef, roast turkey, gouda and shredded lettuce drizzled with spicy mustard mustard, or a bread bowl full of potato bacon soup. (Check out the menu here.)
4. Los Olivos
And then there's Los Olivos, a Menlo Park favorite with 4.5 stars out of 128 reviews. Stop by 937 W. Congress St. to hit up the Italian spot, which offers pizza and more, next time you're in the mood for cheap eats.
Pizza options include classic Margherita, the Veggie, the Grilled Chicken Ricotta and the Sausage and Red Bell Pepper. Italian entrees such as lasagna, spaghetti and meatballs and chicken parmigiana are also served. (View the menu here.)
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