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$$midtown{'monday': '11:00-21:00', 'tuesday': '11:00-21:00', 'wednesday': '11:00-21:00', 'thursday': '11:00-21:00', 'friday': '11:00-22:00', 'saturday': '11:00-22:00', 'sunday': '11:00-21:00'}
Iron Star Urban Barbeque in Oklahoma City smokes ribs, brisket, and pulled pork in a casual Midtown setting with craft beers and a rollup garage door patio.
Order: Smoked brisket plate; St. Louis ribs
Tip: Lunch specials offer the best value, and the garage-door patio is ideal on pleasant Oklahoma evenings.
American diner$midtownMon-Sun 06:00-22:45
Braum's Ice Cream and Dairy Store in Oklahoma City is an Oklahoma institution serving burgers, fresh dairy products, and hand-dipped ice cream at low prices.
Order: Fresh double cheeseburger; hand-dipped ice cream cone
Tip: Braum's uses dairy fresh from its own Oklahoma farm. The grocery section sells produce, cheese, and milk cheaper than supermarkets.
American diner$south-oklahoma-cityMon-Sun 00:00-23:59
Waffle House in Oklahoma City is open 24 hours daily, serving waffles, hash browns, and eggs at any hour, making it the most reliable all-night budget meal.
Order: Pecan waffle; scattered smothered covered hash browns
Tip: The best time to visit is 02:00-05:00 for the most authentic late-night diner experience in OKC.
Modern Mexican$$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'}
Barrios Fine Mexican Dishes in Oklahoma City delivers a refined Mexican dining experience in Midtown at prices that compare well to casual chain restaurants.
Order: Lunch combo plate; house margarita on the rocks
Tip: The lunch specials offer the best value in the house. Combo plates come with rice, beans, and a drink for under $15.
Modern Mexican$paseo-arts-district{'monday': 'closed', 'tuesday': 'closed', 'wednesday': 'closed', 'thursday': '17:00-22:00', 'friday': '17:00-00:00', 'saturday': '12:00-00:00', 'sunday': '12:00-21:00'}
OSO Paseo in Oklahoma City's Paseo Arts District serves affordable Baja-style tacos and Mexican street food in a walk-in setting with bold flavors and value.
Order: Street tacos two-for-one; agua fresca
Tip: Walk-ins only, the tacos are generously filled and two make a satisfying meal for under $10.