Eating out can be expensive in Nashville. Here are some of the best local meals for $10 and under, from pizza specials to tacos and delicious bahn mi.
🥓 Big Al’s Deli
For breakfast, head to Big Al’s Deli for delicious homemade biscuit sandwiches, and while you’re eating, read our interview with Big Al himself.
🍕 TailGate Brewery
TailGate Brewery has two specials that will get you a meal under $10: Half-price pizzas on Wednesdays, and a $7.99 lunch special.
🍅 Nicky’s Coal Fired
Speaking of pizza, Nicky’s Coal Fired in The Nations has $10 pizza specials every Tuesday. This is one of my favorite local pizza joints.
🍔 Hugh-Baby’s
Hugh-Baby’s is one of Nashville’s least expensive restaurants. All of their meals are under $10. I personally love their classic cheeseburger best ($6.49), but their Friday special is a Slugburger for $4.49, a deep-fried ground pork and soy meal patty. They also have excellent hot dogs.
🫘 Varallo’s
Nashville’s oldest restaurant is also one of its cheapest. Grab a bowl of chili for $6.50, or spaghetti for $6.99.
🥪 Robert’s Western World
If you find yourself on Lower Broad one night, head over to our favorite honky-tonk for their $6 recession special: A fried bologna sandwich with chips, a moon pie, and a drink.
🌮 Ladybird Taco
Tacos here start at $3.95. That leaves plenty of room for a side and a drink.
🇸🇻 Pupuseria Reina La Bendicion
This Salvadorian restaurant serves mouth-watering pupusas for $3.25! All the restaurants on Nolensville Pike tend to be very affordable.
🥟 Steam Boys
Bao meals at Steam Boys start at $4.50, or try the five-spice popcorn chicken for $8. Personally, I think I’ll stick with the bao!
🇻🇳 Han's Vietnamese Deli
Feast on a giant banh mi sandwich at Han’s in Bellevue for only $7.50. They have a vegetarian option, too.
