Eat well in Tulsa for under €15 a plate: the places locals on a budget actually use.

Cheap eats worth seeking out

Albert G's BBQ Downtown ★ 3.9

Barbecue$blue-dome-district{'mon': '11:00-20:00', 'tue': '11:00-20:00', 'wed': '11:00-20:00', 'thu': '11:00-20:00', 'fri': '11:00-21:00', 'sat': '11:00-21:00', 'sun': 'closed'}

Downtown BBQ counter with cafeteria-style tray service, slow-smoked brisket plates, pulled pork sandwiches, and Oklahoma sausage at prices that haven't kept.

421 E 1st St, Tulsa, OK 74120

Tucker's Onion Burgers ★ 4.0

Burgers$tulsa-hills{'mon': '10:30-21:00', 'tue': '10:30-21:00', 'wed': '10:30-21:00', 'thu': '10:30-21:00', 'fri': '10:30-22:00', 'sat': '10:30-22:00', 'sun': '10:30-21:00'}

Oklahoma's iconic fried onion burger counter, serving smash burgers under ten dollars with onions caramelized right into the beef patty on a flattop griddle.

7392 S Olympia Ave, Tulsa, OK 74132

Lone Wolf Banh Mi ★ 3.9

Vietnamese$tulsa-arts-district{'mon': '11:00-15:00', 'tue': '11:00-15:00', 'wed': '11:00-15:00', 'thu': '11:00-15:00', 'fri': '11:00-15:00', 'sat': '11:00-15:00', 'sun': 'closed'}

Lunch-only Arts District counter with fresh banh mi on house-baked baguettes at well under ten dollars each, with Vietnamese iced coffee and a rotating pho.

203 E Archer St, Tulsa, OK 74103

Tally's Good Food Cafe ★ 3.9

American Diner$route-66-corridor{'mon': '07:00-14:00', 'tue': '07:00-14:00', 'wed': '07:00-14:00', 'thu': '07:00-14:00', 'fri': '07:00-14:00', 'sat': '07:00-14:00', 'sun': '07:00-14:00'}

Route 66 diner with the canonical Tulsa all-in breakfast: eggs, biscuits and gravy, or chicken-fried steak with cream gravy for under fifteen dollars, open.

1102 S Yale Ave, Tulsa, OK 74112

Gyros By Ali ★ 3.9

Mediterranean$south-tulsa{'mon': '11:00-20:00', 'tue': '11:00-20:00', 'wed': '11:00-20:00', 'thu': '11:00-20:00', 'fri': '11:00-21:00', 'sat': '11:00-21:00', 'sun': 'closed'}

Halal Mediterranean counter where full gyro wraps and shawarma plates land under ten dollars most of the week, with generous portions and house-made garlic.

8232 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74137
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