Eating out can be expensive in Nashville. Here are some of the best local meals for $10 and under, from pizza specials to tacos and delicious bahn mi.
For breakfast, head to Big Al’s Deli for delicious homemade biscuit sandwiches, and while you’re eating, read our interview with Big Al himself.
TailGate Brewery has two specials that will get you a meal under $10: Half-price pizzas on Wednesdays, and a $7.99 lunch special.
Speaking of pizza, Nicky’s Coal Fired in The Nations has $10 pizza specials every Tuesday. This is one of my favorite local pizza joints.
Hugh-Baby’s is one of Nashville’s least expensive restaurants. All of their meals are under $10. I personally love their classic cheeseburger best ($6.49), but their Friday special is a Slugburger for $4.49, a deep-fried ground pork and soy meal patty. They also have excellent hot dogs.
Nashville’s oldest restaurant is also one of its cheapest. Grab a bowl of chili for $6.50, or spaghetti for $6.99.
If you find yourself on Lower Broad one night, head over to our favorite honky-tonk for their $6 recession special: A fried bologna sandwich with chips, a moon pie, and a drink.
Tacos here start at $3.95. That leaves plenty of room for a side and a drink.
This Salvadorian restaurant serves mouth-watering pupusas for $3.25! All the restaurants on Nolensville Pike tend to be very affordable.
Bao meals at Steam Boys start at $4.50, or try the five-spice popcorn chicken for $8. Personally, I think I’ll stick with the bao!
Feast on a giant banh mi sandwich at Han’s in Bellevue for only $7.50. They have a vegetarian option, too.
