Chris’ Famous Hotdogs
Montgomery’s Oldest Eatery — Dogs Since 1917
Montgomery’s oldest restaurant has griddled chili-topped dogs on Dexter Avenue since 1917, a block from the old streetcar line and the Capitol steps. A famous dog with the secret sauce runs just a few dollars, so two people can each grab a couple, add fries and a drink, and walk out around $15. Order it “all the way” with chili, kraut, onions and mustard.
Hamburger King
Bama’s Best Burger — Griddle Patties, Cash Only
A downtown griddle joint flipping burgers since 1970, with a “Bama’s Best Burger” trophy to show for it. The deluxe cheeseburger runs about $5.50 with tax, so two people can split a couple of burgers and a bag of chips for around $15. Bring cash — it’s a counter, a grill and a line of regulars.
Martin’s Restaurant
Fried Chicken & Meat-and-Three Since the 1930s
A Montgomery Sunday-dinner institution since the 1930s, Martin’s is famous for crisp fried chicken and a rotating board of from-scratch vegetables. A meat-and-three plate runs $12.99 ($13.99 on Sundays) and the portions are huge, so two people can split a plate with an extra side and a slice of pie and stay under $20. Don’t skip the cornbread.
Farmers Market Cafe
Southern Country Cooking Since 1959
Across from Old Alabama Town, this no-frills cafe has served country breakfast and meat-and-three lunch since 1959. A one-meat, three-vegetable plate runs $10.50 and a four-vegetable plate just $8, so two people eat a full Southern spread for around $18. Weekday mornings and lunch only.
Pannie-George’s Kitchen
Soul Food at the Legacy Pavilion
An acclaimed soul-food kitchen in the EJI Legacy Pavilion near the Legacy Museum, serving fried chicken, smothered pork chops, candied yams and mac. A one-meat, one-vegetable plate runs about $9 with bread and a drink included, so two people eat for roughly $18. Lunch is the move.
Brenda’s Bar-B-Que Pit
Cash-Only Pit Smoking Since 1942
A takeout-only pit on Mobile Road that’s been smoking pork, ribs and fried fish since 1942 — no dining room, just a window and a line. A chopped pork sandwich runs only a few dollars, so two people can grab sandwiches and a shared side and stay well under $15. Cash only, and worth the stop.
Fat Boy’s Bar-B-Que Ranch
Prattville Roadside BBQ — Sandwiches ~$8
A classic roadside smokehouse just up US-31 in Prattville, turning out pork, chicken, brisket and sausage. The pork and chicken sandwiches run about $7.50 to $8, so two people can each get one and roll out for around $16. Go for a plate if you’re splitting.
El Taco Shop
Authentic Street Tacos — $2.30 Each
A bright, beloved south-side taquería turning out griddled street tacos — pastor, carnitas, asada — for $2.30 apiece on corn tortillas. Two people can build a plate of six tacos for around $14, add a quesadilla ($6.25) or a burrito ($8.25), and still land under $20. One of Montgomery’s highest-rated cheap eats.
Taqueria El Campesino
Birria & $2 Street Tacos
A no-frills Mount Meigs Road taquería known for juicy quesabirria and hand-built street tacos at about $2 each. A pastor torta runs $5.75, so two people can share eight tacos for around $16, or split tacos and a torta and barely break $15. Taco Tuesday brings $3 margaritas.
Barbara Gail Neighborhood Grille
Cash-Only Soul Breakfast — Specials Under $10
A west-side breakfast-and-lunch counter serving fish, wings, grits and pancakes to a loyal morning crowd. A breakfast sandwich runs $4.49 and the eight-wing-and-three-pancake special is $9.99, so two people eat big for right around $20 or less. Cash only, mornings only.
Lek’s Railroad Thai
Thai in Historic Union Station — Lunch ~$11.95
Set inside Montgomery’s restored Union Station downtown, Lek’s serves Thai standards and sushi in a genuinely cool old train-shed space. The pad thai lunch special runs about $11.95 with soup and a spring roll, so two can split a plate and an appetizer for under $20. Easiest at midday.
Capitol Oyster Bar
Waterfront Seafood & Blues — Po-Boys ~$10
A ramshackle, beloved seafood shack out at the river marina with live blues on weekends and a knockout sunset. Skip the big platters and share: a seafood gumbo runs $4.95 and a shrimp or oyster po-boy $9.95, so two people can split apps and a sandwich for well under $20 and soak up the view.
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Buffalo Wild Wings
Pick 6 — Meal for Two from $19.99
The Pick 6 lets two people build a shared meal — choose six items across wings, tenders, and sides — starting around $19.99. A reliable two-for-$20 play at any BWW. Dine-in or takeout; pricing varies slightly by market.
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