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Best Cheap Eats in Austin
Two People, Under $20

🤠 Austin  ·  6 verified deals  ·  Updated 2026

Austin's taco culture is legendary and legendarily affordable. From James Beard-winning East Austin trailers to Dinkytown-style breakfast spots, two people can eat extremely well on $15 — leaving room for the odd Lone Star.

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Juan in a Million

Breakfast Tacos for Two

East Austin institution since 1980 — breakfast tacos $3–$4 each with beans, eggs, potato, bacon & cheese. Two people eat a legendary Austin meal for under $15.

📍 Austin, TX  ·  ⏳ Ongoing
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Sandy's Hamburgers

Two Burgers + Fries + Drinks

Old-fashioned burger, fries & drink at $8.69 each. Two people fully fed for under $18. Austin institution on Barton Springs Rd since 1946. Classic diner burgers, shakes & soft-serve cones.

📍 Austin, TX  ·  ⏳ Ongoing
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Texas Chili Parlor

Two Bowls + Sides

Downtown Austin dive since 1976 — bowls of chili, burgers & Tex-Mex classics mostly under $15. Two people fully fed under $20. Legendary atmosphere, dark and rustic on Lavaca St.

📍 Austin, TX  ·  ⏳ Ongoing
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Tacos Selene

Taco Feast for Two

One of Austin's top taco spots — street tacos $2.75 each, bean & cheese burritos $6. Two people build a huge meal well under $15. Multiple Austin metro locations.

📍 Austin, TX  ·  ⏳ Ongoing
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Veracruz All Natural

Breakfast Tacos for Two

James Beard Award-winning East Austin food trailer — migas tacos, egg tacos, fresh juices. Most tacos $4–5 each. Two people eat an award-winning Austin breakfast for under $15. Cash-friendly, always a line.

📍 Austin, TX (East Austin)  ·  ⏳ Ongoing
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Taqueria De Diez

Taco Feast for Two

Yelp Top 100 2026 — Austin taqueria earning national acclaim. Tacos and plates under $10 each. Two people eat an award-worthy Austin meal for under $20.

📍 Austin, TX  ·  ⏳ Ongoing
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Applebee's

2 Entrees + Appetizer

One shareable appetizer + two full-size entrées. Fiesta Lime Chicken, Classic Bacon Cheeseburger, Boneless Wings & more. Available dine-in, takeout & delivery.

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Chili's

3 for Me — ~$10.99/person

Each person picks a starter, full entrée, and non-alcoholic drink. Roughly $10.99/person — one of the best per-head values in casual dining.

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