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🤠 Red Bluff Meal Deals

Best Cheap Eats in Red Bluff, CA
Two People, Under $20

🤠 Red Bluff  ·  13 verified deals  ·  Updated June 2026

Tehama County's seat sits where I-5 meets the Sacramento River, and the food scene reflects its cattle-country roots: a 1967 frosty stand still slinging $4 burgers, a 1984 dive bar tossing pizzas on a riverside patio, a 1990 Taiwanese mom-and-pop's lunch specials, and a Round-Up town's worth of family-run Mexican spots, sourdough sandwich shops, and a Thai kitchen with $5.95 lunch combos that may be the best 2-for-20 in the state. Two people eat well under $20 in nearly every direction here.

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Tremont Cafe

Two $10 Value-Meal Breakfasts — ~$20 (Downtown Main Street)

Family-run downtown cafe owned by Steve and Laurie Hill, breakfast served all day. Look for the $10 Value Menu — chicken-fried steak with egg, three-egg omelets, biscuits and gravy. Two value plates land two diners right around the $20 line, leaving room for an iconic Tremont cinnamon roll to share. Morning regulars greet each other by name; out-of-towners get the same warmth. Counter seating, find-your-own table on busy weekends. Open 6:30am–2pm every day. 731 Main St.

📍 731 Main St  ·  ⏰ Daily 6:30am–2pm
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Bartels Giant Burger

Two Hamburgers + Shared Fries — Under $20 (Family Burger Spot Since 1975)

Family burger institution founded by Dennis and Carole Bartels in 1975, now run by son Eric and Victoria Fowler — three Shasta County locations plus this Red Bluff spot tucked into the historic 1887 Stricker Bakery building. Honest 2-for-20 math: hamburger $6.30 ($13 meal), Giant Hamburger half-pound $6.80, Garden Burger or Grilled Chicken Sandwich $6.90, Polish Dog $5.90. Two basic burgers à la carte run $12.60 with cash to spare for shared fries. Red Bluff hours run shorter than the other locations: Wed–Sun 8am–3pm, Fri–Sat dinner 6–10pm with rotating menu and live music. 723 Walnut St.

📍 723 Walnut St  ·  ⏰ Wed–Sun 8am–3pm; Closed Mon–Tue
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Bud's Jolly Kone

Two Cheeseburger Deluxes — $8.30 (Roadside Drive-In Since 1967)

Locally and family-owned roadside drive-in stand since 1967, the kind of small-town soft-serve joint that's mostly disappeared from California. Walk-up window or order inside. Cleanest 2-for-20 play in town: Hamburger Deluxe $3.50 (two for $7), Cheeseburger Deluxe $4.15 (two for $8.30), Single BJK Burger with bacon and onion rings $5.84. Add fries and one of 35 milkshake flavors and two diners still come in under $20. Famous for homemade tacos and old-fashioned soft-serve dipped cones. Mon–Sat 10am–9pm, closed Sundays. Picnic tables out back. 455 Antelope Blvd.

📍 455 Antelope Blvd  ·  ⏰ Mon–Sat 10am–9pm
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E's Locker Room

Share a Small Pizza ~$19 — River Views (Family Spot Since 1984)

Family-owned dive bar and pizza spot purchased by Elmer and Babs Fries in 1984 from the Twitchell family — that's where the "E" comes from. Sits right on the Sacramento River with a deck overlooking the water that's one of the prettiest sunset spots in town. Famous for the E-6 calzone, an original from Big E in 1984, and pizzas baked in a 60+ year old stone-bottom oven with hand-made dough. Reopened April 2024 after a July 2022 fire. Sharing a pizza with a glass of craft beer or cider keeps two diners under $20. Wed–Thu 4–8:30pm, Fri 4–9pm, Sat 12–9pm, Sun 10–8:30pm. Closed Mon–Tue. 1075 Lakeside Dr.

📍 1075 Lakeside Dr  ·  ⏰ Wed–Sun; Closed Mon–Tue
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Luigi's Pizza and Pasta

Share a Medium Pizza or Two Sandwiches — Under $20

Locally owned Italian institution at the Belle Mill plaza. House-made pizza dough, sourdough-roll sandwiches, pasta, wings, and a 30-inch "Big Luigi" pizza for groups. Honest 2-for-20 math: small sourdough roll sandwich $9.50 (two for $19), large $14, French Dip $13. Two small sandwiches with shared salad fits comfortably; a 12-inch medium specialty pizza split between two also lands under $20 in most cases. Indoor and outdoor patio seating, a small game room with arcade machines, delivery available. Daily 11am–9pm (Mon opens at 4pm). 75 Belle Mill Rd.

📍 75 Belle Mill Rd  ·  ⏰ Daily 11am–9pm; Mon 4pm
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Alcatraz American Food and Taqueria

Quesabirria Combo + Tacos for Two — Under $20

Family-run Mexican-American kitchen on the south end of Main, 4.3 stars on Google. Quesabirria combo plate (two tacos, rice, beans, and a side of consomé broth for dipping) is the headline order — fits two people if you add another taco or two. Strong picks: gobernador shrimp tacos, fresh ceviche tostadas with mango, and chicken burrito plates. Friendly service noted in nearly every review. Daily 10am–8pm. 343 S Main St.

📍 343 S Main St  ·  ⏰ Daily 10am–8pm
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Maple Garden

Two Mini Plates — $18.20 (Top-Ranked Chinese in Town)

Family-owned Chinese spot in the Belle Mill plaza, ranked the top Chinese restaurant in Red Bluff by repeat reviewers. Steam-tray combo system: Mini Plate $9.10, Deluxe Plate $12.70 (any two entrées with chow mein and fried rice). Two mini plates run $18.20 — generous portions, lots of food. Salt-and-pepper shrimp, beef chow fun, and pot stickers (typically 8 in the order despite the menu saying 6) are local favorites. Closed Tuesdays. Cash or card. 138 Belle Mill Rd.

📍 138 Belle Mill Rd  ·  ⏰ Mon, Wed–Sun 11am–9:30pm; Closed Tue
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Ikkyu Japanese Restaurant

Two Classic Rolls — $17.50 (Authentic Japanese)

Authentic Japanese spot in Suite 4 at 645 Antelope Blvd, owner Miki F. Surprises a lot of travelers — multiple reviewers note they didn't expect this caliber of Japanese food in a small NorCal town. Cleanest 2-for-20 plays: California Roll $8 + Spicy Tuna Roll $9.50 = $17.50; or grab a Philly Roll ($9) and a California ($8) for $17. Add edamame ($5) if budget allows for $22. Shrimp Tempura Roll $12, Ramen $13, sushi platters, and donburi rice bowls round out the menu. Mon–Sat 3–8:30pm, closed Sundays.

📍 645 Antelope Blvd Ste 4  ·  ⏰ Mon–Sat 3–8:30pm; Closed Sun
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Lariat Bowl

Share a 12-inch Pizza — $16.99 (Bowling Alley)

Red Bluff's 16-lane bowling center, with a full bar-and-grill ('Our Place') serving house-made oven-baked BuchiZ pizzas. A 12-inch pepperoni runs $16.99, so two can split a pie and a drink for under $20 between frames — the burgers run higher. Mini golf, laser tag and an arcade round out the hangout.

📍 365 S Main St, Red Bluff  ·  ⏳ Daily
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Los Amigos Taqueria

Burrito $10 + Enchilada Plate $8 — Under $20

Downtown Mexican meat-market taqueria with an attached taco truck — authentic and generous. Regular burritos run $10 and a three-cheese-enchilada plate $8, so a burrito plus a shared plate keeps two under $20. A longtime local staple.

📍 212 S Main St, Red Bluff  ·  ⏳ Mon–Sat
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Taqueria Los Compadres

Street Tacos ~$4 — Four for Two Under $20

Well-reviewed taco truck with covered seating east of the river — fast service and good char. Tacos run about $4 each, so four tacos feed two for around $16, or split a $14 super burrito. Fresh salsa, quick out the window.

📍 22690 Antelope Blvd, Red Bluff  ·  ⏳ Mon–Sat 8am–7pm
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SIP Coffee Bar

Breakfast Sandwich $10 · Burrito $12 — Under $20

Woman-owned specialty coffee bar serving sourdough bagels, breakfast burritos, paninis and grilled cheese. A breakfast sandwich runs $10 and a loaded breakfast burrito $12, so two eat for well under $20 before the espresso upsell. A beloved local morning spot.

📍 905 Walnut St, Red Bluff  ·  ⏳ Mon–Fri 6:30am–3pm
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Main Street Deli

Build-Your-Own Sandwich $8 — Two for $16

Locally owned deli on North Main piling made-to-order sandwiches, salads and soups. The build-your-own sandwich is just $8 — meat, cheese and the works — so two sandwiches run $16, comfortably under $20. (Specialty subs cost more.)

📍 2130 Main St, Red Bluff  ·  ⏳ Mon–Sat
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Pro tip: Round-Up week (late April) packs every downtown spot — hit lunchtime gems like Maple Garden, Bud's Jolly Kone, the new Main Street Deli ($8 build-your-own), or SIP Coffee Bar for shorter waits. River-view sunset pizza at E's Locker Room is the move on a warm evening. All deals are community-verified but prices and availability change — flag any expired ones on our main directory so we can update them.

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Both chains have actual Red Bluff locations — addresses listed below.

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Denny's

$2 $4 $6 $8 Value Menu — Two Entrees Under $20

Denny's iconic value menu is back nationwide. Pick from $6 entrées (two = $12) or mix $8 + $6 = $14 for two diners. Slams, burgers, burritos, breakfast all day, plus $10 options if you want to load up. The Red Bluff location at 48 Antelope Blvd is open 24/7.

📍 48 Antelope Blvd  ·  ⏳ Ongoing
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