10 Meals Under $10 in Boston, MA
With costs rising on everything from a cup of coffee to groceries, we know that finding an inexpensive meal is harder than ever in Boston. So for that reason, we looked far and wide and have rounded up 10 delicious restaurants in Boston where you can snag a tasty, cheap meal for under $10!
Mike & Patty’s
12 Church St Boston, MA 02116
(617) 423-3447
This counter-service breakfast spot is locally famous for its $10 Grilled Crack Sandwich, a rich combination of buttered and toasted bread, melted gruyere and Swiss cheese, bacon and a fried egg that is good for breakfast or lunch. But there are plenty of other options we love here that are also $10 or less like the Fancy, that adds in avocado and red onions to the toasted sandwich as well as the $6 Classic made with an English muffin.
Singh’s Roti Shop
554 Columbia Rd Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 282-7977
A unique spot to taste Trinidadian flavors, Singh’s Roti Shop is budget friendly as well as delicious. Sample Singh’s popular Tuna Fish Pies for $6, or some Sweet Plantains for the same price. A Beef Patty with Cocoa Bread and Cheese is a steal at only $8, but be sure to snag a Saltfish Fry Bake for only $7.99 too. We love food that tastes great and you can get it at a great price!
Clay Pot Cafe
74 Kneeland St Boston, MA 02111
(617) 357-5262
This Cantonese cash-only spot is wallet-friendly but packs a big punch of flavor for a knockout budget meal. We swear by the $9.95 Spareribs, as well as the $10 Chicken and Sausage Clay Pot personal bowl meal. With hearty portions, your money will deliver a great meal here, but don’t forget to bring cash!
Mana Escondido Cafe
68 Aguadilla St Boston, MA 02118
(617) 266-0900
Mana’s dishes out delicious meals from breakfast through dinner, so finding something to eat for less than $10 is not hard. Some of our favorite dishes are the Salchicha (sausage), Huevo (eggs) con Papas (potatoes) at breakfast for $5.50, the Chuleta (fried pork chops) for a reasonable $9 for a large order and a dinner-sized Camarones Mofongo (shrimp with green plantains) for only $9.99. You really just can’t beat these prices!
Maria’s Taqueria
226 Tremont St Boston, MA 02116
(617) 357-7399
Authentic and flavorful cheap meal options are abundant at Maria’s Taqueria. Choose from five different flavors of taco meals for under $10, as well as Shrimp or Steak Quesadillas for $9.25 or less. A Taco Dinner Plate comes in at under $9, making Maria’s a go-to spot for excellent Mexican food that won’t break the bank.
Shawarma Falafel
26 Province St Boston, MA 02108
(857) 265-3017
A casual spot serving up memorable, authentic Lebanese fare, Shawarma Falafel promises to fill your belly without emptying your wallet. Some of our go-to choices here are the Lunch Falafel Rollup Combo for only $9.25 as well as the Spicy Fish for $8.80 and the Labneh Plate for only $8.30. Add a small side of Baba Ghannouj for only $4.50 to round out a fantastic meal on a budget.
Banh Mi Huong Que
696 Washington St Boston, MA 02111
(617) 728-3078
Snag a bubble tea to go along with an inexpensive but fresh and tasty Vietnamese sandwich at Banh Mi Huong Que for lunch in Boston. Some of our favorite choices here are the Pork Teriyaki Sandwich and the BBQ Pork Sandwich, both only $5.50 each, leaving plenty of cash leftover for a Bubble Thai Iced Tea or even a Fried Dumpling for dessert.
Café Mami
1815 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 547-9130
Grabbing some Japanese curry comfort food for under $10 is possible at Cafe Mami in the outskirts of Boston in Cambridge. Good bets are the Yaki Don Donburi beef noodle bowl, the Chicken Tatsuta Curry Bowl and the Yako silky tofu appetizer, but also be sure to ask for the free rice refill that comes with every meal!
Dolphin Bay
72 Brighton Ave Boston, MA 02134
(617) 562-1668
Another great spot for authentic Thai food and bubble tea for under $10 is Dolphin Bay, an unassuming storefront restaurant a few blocks from Harvard. But locals and students alike flock to Dolphin Bay for their delicious food that is wallet-friendly like their Braised Pigs Feet ($9), Fried Squid Balls ($6) and their Spicy Wontons ($10). Other favorites are Dolphin Bay’s Ginger Milk Tea and the Lychee and Plum Slushes, perfect treats bursting with authentic flavors.
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