⭐ Dallas Meal Deals

Best Cheap Eats in Dallas
Two People, Under $20

⭐ Dallas  ·  6 verified deals  ·  Updated 2026

Dallas is underrated as a food city, especially for value. The taco scene alone — from Oak Cliff street tacos to Lake Highlands chef-driven taqueria — puts most other cities to shame, and two people rarely need to spend more than $15.

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Resident Taqueria

Taco Feast for Two

Chef-crafted rotating tacos in Lake Highlands — two people build a full meal for under $20. Constantly praised as some of Dallas's best tacos at fair prices.

📍 Dallas, TX  ·  ⏳ Ongoing
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Cane Rosso

$10 Margherita Happy Hour

$10 margherita pizzas and $2 off appetizers Mon–Fri 3–6pm. Two people get two pizzas + a shared app for well under $25. Neapolitan pies in Deep Ellum and multiple DFW locations.

📍 Dallas, TX  ·  ⏳ Weekdays 3–6pm
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Mike's Chicken

Two Fried Chicken Plates

Award-winning fried chicken plates $10–$15 each — mac & cheese, mashed potatoes & more. Yelp Top Restaurants in U.S. Two people eat exceptional Dallas fried chicken under $25.

📍 Dallas, TX  ·  ⏳ Ongoing
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Tacos La Banqueta

Street Tacos for Two

Authentic Dallas street tacos — birria, al pastor, barbacoa & more at $2.50–$4 each. Two people load up for under $15. Local favorite in Oak Cliff.

📍 Dallas, TX  ·  ⏳ Ongoing
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Saigon Block

Two Pho Bowls

Pho bowls with meatballs, sliced filet mignon and tender flank in flavorful noodle broth — around $15 per bowl. Two people eat an excellent Vietnamese meal for under $20 in Dallas.

📍 Dallas, TX  ·  ⏳ Ongoing
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Taqueria Arandas

Taco Feast for Two

Dallas Tex-Mex institution with locations across DFW — street tacos, quesadillas, and breakfast tacos all under $4 each. Two people build a classic Tex-Mex feast for under $15.

📍 Dallas, TX  ·  ⏳ Ongoing
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Applebee's

2 Entrees + Appetizer

One shareable appetizer + two full-size entrées. Fiesta Lime Chicken, Classic Bacon Cheeseburger, Boneless Wings & more. Available dine-in, takeout & delivery.

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Chili's

3 for Me — ~$10.99/person

Each person picks a starter, full entrée, and non-alcoholic drink. Roughly $10.99/person — one of the best per-head values in casual dining.

📍 Nationwide  ·  ⏳ Ongoing
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