Cheap Restaurants Heights Houston

Cheap Restaurants Heights Houston

Cheap Restaurants Heights Houston

Asian Food

American Cuisine

Mexican Delights

European Delicacies

Unique/Specialty Items

Looking for the best cheap restaurants Heights Houston has to offer? There’s a pretty diverse culinary scene and a lot of the options are delicious and affordable! These include Rocco’s, a beloved local institution serving up classic Italian-American comfort food. Le café joséphine offers a charming French-inspired setting with delicious pastries, coffee, and light lunch options. For a quick and healthy meal, Cava provides customizable bowls, salads, and pitas with fresh Mediterranean-inspired ingredients at affordable prices.

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Cheap Restaurants Heights Houston – Asian Food 

Flip ‘n Patties 

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This vibrant spot serves up delicious Filipino street fare, including flavorful burgers, loaded fries, and the iconic halo-halo dessert. Expect a casual and energetic atmosphere when you make your way here!

Huynh Restaurant

Huynh is a local favorite for authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Enjoy delicious and affordable pho, spring rolls, and other classic dishes in a casual and welcoming setting!

Asia Market Thai Lao Food

This hidden gem offers authentic and flavorful Thai and Laotian cuisine at very reasonable prices. Don’t miss their flavorful curries, noodle dishes, and spring rolls.

Street Food Thai Market

Yet another one of the best cheap restaurants Heights Houston has around, this spot offers authentic Thai street food at incredibly affordable prices.

Hughie’s

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This is a cheap restaurant in the Heights that’s a mix of vermicelli bowls and shaking beef dishes. There’s a great kids menu and a lot of local beer options too.

Best Cheap Eats in Heights Houston – American Cuisine

Cheba Hut

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This quirky spot specializes in “toasted subs” with a wide variety of fillings and creative names. You’ll definitely get a great deal with the generous portions here!

First Watch

Another one of the cheap restaurants Heights Houston has is this popular breakfast, brunch, and lunch spot known for its creative and flavorful dishes. Think pancakes with unique toppings, omelets with gourmet ingredients, and fresh fruit bowls. 

Flower Child

This trendy restaurant focuses on fresh, seasonal ingredients and offers a vibrant menu of bowls, salads, and wraps. It also caters to various dietary needs with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.

Good Dog Houston

This spot is a haven for hot dog lovers. They offer a creative, extensive hot dog menu with unique toppings and gourmet buns.

Local Foods

Local Foods offers a fast-casual dining experience with a focus on fresh ingredients. Get your grain bowls, salads, and wraps here!

Best Affordable Restaurants in Heights, Houston – Mexican and Tex Mex

Puebla’s Mexican Kitchen

Puebla’s offers classic Mexican dishes like tacos, enchiladas, and fajitas at budget-friendly prices. You’ll get have generous portions and a vibrant atmosphere.

Velvet Taco

Looking for the perfect taco? Check out-of-this-world combinations and try spicy tikka chicken, beer-battered cauliflower, or grilled steak tacos!

Taqueria Donde El Richy

Taqueria Donde El Richy is another local favorite for delicious and authentic Mexican tacos. Enjoy a variety of flavorful tacos, tortas, and other Mexican specialties at very reasonable prices.

  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Where: 1724 Airline Dr, Houston, TX 77009
  • Hours: Monday – Thursday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm | Friday – Saturday 10:00 am – 11:00 pm | Sunday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm

Birria Los Primos

This popular spot specializes in birria tacos, a flavorful dish featuring slow-cooked meat and a rich consommé.

  • Cuisine: Mexican 
  • Where: 1010 Prairie St, Houston, TX 77002
  • Hours: Monday – Thursday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm | Friday – Saturday 11:00 am – 1:00 am | Sunday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm

Best Cheap Food in Heights Houston – Italian, French, Mediterranean and more! 

Rocco’s

Rocco’s is another one of the cheap restaurants Heights that is known for its delicious and affordable Italian-American options. Enjoy classic dishes like pasta or pizza, and top it off with some wine!

Zalat Pizza

Find the perfect slice and grab a customizable pizza here! Zalat Pizza is known for its varied crust options and you can enjoy a wide variety of toppings.

Kolache Shoppe

A classic Houston stop, this bakery offers a variety of delicious and affordable kolaches (Czech pastries filled with savory or sweet fillings).

Le café joséphine

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This charming French-inspired cafe offers delicious pastries, coffee, and light lunch options at reasonable prices. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast or a quick and affordable bite.

Cava

Cava offers customizable bowls, salads, and pitas with fresh, Mediterranean-inspired ingredients. They offer a variety of protein options and delicious sauces at affordable prices.

Unique/Specialty

Active Passion Coffee & Cafe

This cozy cafe offers a relaxed atmosphere and a menu of affordable coffee, tea, and light bites. It’s a great spot to enjoy a coffee and pastry or work remotely.

The Gypsy Poet

This bohemian-inspired cafe offers a relaxed and artistic atmosphere. Enjoy delicious coffee, tea, and light bites, as well as live music and local art.

  • Cuisine: Pizza
  • Where: 1050 Studewood St, Houston, TX 77008
  • Hours: Monday CLOSED | Tuesday – Thursday 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Friday 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm & 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Sunday 12:00 pm – 8:45 pm

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