Vietnamese$asian-districtMon-Sun 09:00-22:00
Pho Thai Nguyen in Oklahoma City's Asian District serves generous portions of Vietnamese pho and comfort dishes at some of the lowest prices in the city.
Order: Combination pho; Vietnamese iced coffee
Tip: Open daily and late, this is a reliable spot for a cheap, filling bowl at any hour of the day.
Vietnamese$asian-districtMon-Thu 10:30-21:00, Fri 10:30-21:30, Sat 11:00-21:30
Lido Restaurant in Oklahoma City's Asian District is a local choice for Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches, com dia rice plates, and spring rolls at budget prices.
Order: Banh mi sandwich; com dia rice plate
Tip: The banh mi is one of the best-value sandwiches in Oklahoma City at under $5. Cash preferred.
Tex-Mex$bricktownMon-Thu 10:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 10:00-23:00, Sun 10:00-22:00
Fuzzy's Taco Shop in Oklahoma City's Bricktown serves Tex-Mex tacos, burritos, and margaritas at approachable prices near Paycom Center and Bricktown events.
Order: Baja fish tacos; frozen margarita
Tip: Located steps from Paycom Center, it is a convenient pre-game budget meal option before Thunder games.
Cafe$midtownMon-Fri 08:00-15:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-15:00
Red Cup in Oklahoma City is an all-vegetarian cafe on Classen Boulevard serving plant-based breakfast and lunch at the most affordable prices in the city.
Order: Veggie breakfast bowl; house-made baked goods
Tip: Nearly the entire menu is vegan. The daily specials board often has the best-value plates.
American BBQ$$midtown{'monday': '11:00-21:00', 'tuesday': '11:00-21:00', 'wednesday': '11:00-21:00', 'thursday': '11:00-21:00', 'friday': '11:00-22:00', 'saturday': '11:00-22:00', 'sunday': '11:00-21:00'}
Iron Star Urban Barbeque in Oklahoma City smokes ribs, brisket, and pulled pork in a casual Midtown setting with craft beers and a rollup garage door patio.
Order: Smoked brisket plate; St. Louis ribs
Tip: Lunch specials offer the best value, and the garage-door patio is ideal on pleasant Oklahoma evenings.
American diner$midtownMon-Sun 06:00-22:45
Braum's Ice Cream and Dairy Store in Oklahoma City is an Oklahoma institution serving burgers, fresh dairy products, and hand-dipped ice cream at low prices.
Order: Fresh double cheeseburger; hand-dipped ice cream cone
Tip: Braum's uses dairy fresh from its own Oklahoma farm. The grocery section sells produce, cheese, and milk cheaper than supermarkets.