☀️ Phoenix / Scottsdale Meal Deals

Best Cheap Eats in Phoenix
Two People, Under $20

☀️ Phoenix  ·  6 verified deals  ·  Updated 2026

Phoenix punches well above its weight for budget eating. The Valley's Mexican-American heritage runs deep — goat birria in South Phoenix, mesquite-broiled burgers since 1972 in Tempe, and a legendary Chinese-Mexican fusion spot that's been confusing and delighting visitors for decades. Add Vietnamese on 19th Avenue and dumpling halls in Mesa and you've got one of the Southwest's most underrated cheap eat scenes.

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The Chuckbox

Two Mesquite Burgers

Phoenix institution since 1972 in Tempe — mesquite-broiled burgers cooked right in front of you. The Big One (1/3 lb) is $7.64. Two burgers well under $20. Cash only. ASU area classic.

📍 Tempe, AZ · ⏳ Ongoing — cash only
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Hola Cabrito

Birria Tacos for Two

South Phoenix birria institution — goat birria tacos $3.99 each, birria torta $8.49. The real deal, not the trendy kind. Two people under $15.

📍 Phoenix, AZ (South Phoenix) · ⏳ Ongoing
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Da Vang

Pho + Banh Mi for Two

Classic Phoenix Vietnamese on 19th Ave — banh mi $6.95, pho ~$12. Two people eat an exceptional Vietnamese meal for under $20.

📍 Phoenix, AZ · ⏳ Ongoing
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Happy Bao's

Dumplings & Bao for Two

Mekong Plaza Mesa cult favorite — handmade dumplings, xiao long bao, Dan Dan Noodles. 20-piece combo feeds two. Phoenix's best dumplings.

📍 Mesa, AZ (Mekong Plaza) · ⏳ Ongoing
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Chino Bandido

Fusion Plates for Two

Phoenix's legendary Chinese-Mexican fusion — BBQ pork meets Mexican rice and beans. Plates $8–12 each. Two people under $20. Cash only.

📍 Phoenix, AZ · ⏳ Ongoing — cash only
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Kabob Grill N' Go

Kabob Plates for Two

Phoenix kabob institution — generous chicken, beef, and lamb kabobs with rice and salad. Two plates well under $20. Yelp top cheap eat in Phoenix.

📍 Phoenix, AZ · ⏳ Ongoing
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Chili's

3 for Me — ~$10.99/person

Starter + full entrée + non-alcoholic drink per person. Best per-head value in casual dining.

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Applebee's

2 Entrees + Appetizer

One shareable appetizer + two full-size entrées. Dine-in, takeout & delivery.

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Domino's

Perfect Combo — $20

Two medium pizzas + bread bites + cinnamon twists + 2-liter soda.

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