The Best Houston Restaurants for Dining on a Budget


A beefy noodle soup with bok choy and herbs.
Ball out on a budget. | Star Ice & Teriyaki

Diners can enjoy comforting bowls of noodle soup, tacos, $7 burgers, Greek food, and more in Houston without going broke

Houston is known to have a variety of quality high-end restaurants, but it isn’t always possible for diners to splurge on dinner. Fortunately, the city is also packed with a bounty of affordable restaurants that make dining on a dime totally possible — and dare we say, enjoyable?

Find buzzy Mexican cafes, fast-casual Indian eats, and some of the city’s finest burgers using this list of the best-value restaurant food in Houston. Now go on — ball out on a budget.

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