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Milwaukee's 3 favorite spots to find inexpensive quick eats

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Published on December 19, 2019
Milwaukee's 3 favorite spots to find inexpensive quick eatsJC King's Tortas | Photo: Steven T./Yelp

Looking to satisfy your appetite for quick fare?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable quick restaurants around Milwaukee, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fill the bill.

1. JC King's Tortas

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Topping the list is JC King's Tortas. Located at 3128 S. 13th St. in Morgandale, the street vendor and Mexican spot is the highest-rated cheap quick restaurant in Milwaukee, boasting 4.5 stars out of 25 reviews on Yelp. The spot offers sandwiches, tacos and burritos.

Alison P. noted, "First time here and it was certainly delicious. You order at the counter and then food is brought out to you. Every table gets chips and some beans when you sit down."

Yelper Tony N. wrote, "The best torta I've ever had! They specialize on so many tortas with different meats and everything."

2. Get Them While They're Hot Tamales

photo: ducksie s./yelp

Next up is Morgan Heights's Get Them While They're Hot Tamales, situated at 8400 Block West Howard Ave. With five stars out of 10 reviews on Yelp, the street vendor and Mexican spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-priced option. According to the website, the spot offers customizable menu items.

The site has lots more information about Get Them While They're Hot Tamales.

"We began in 2010 as a full-service sit-down restaurant," the business says in the history section of its Yelp profile. "We currently are a mobile food cart and caterer."

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"A husband and wife team work diligently to offer a custom package for any catering needs," per the bio section of the business's Yelp profile.

Furthermore, we found this about the business's signature items: "We specialize in fresh, authentic Mexican cuisine, especially tamales," it writes on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. "We cater to your needs with a full range of catering options."

3. Real Dogs

Photo: Elizabeth E./Yelp

Juneau Town's Real Dogs, located at 111 E. Wisconsin Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap street vendor, which offers hot dogs, 4.5 stars out of 18 reviews. The spot also offers chips.

Yelper BobbieJo Y., who reviewed Real Dogs on July 9, wrote, "Great food and great guys! Food is under $10 for lunch, which is unheard of in downtown Milwaukee."


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