Budget Eats in NYC From Roast Chicken to Taco Tuesday Deals

4.4 (150)

Mon – Thu, 11:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 23:00; Sun, 12:00 – 22:00

40-75 Junction Blvd

Local families favor roast chicken, broccoli chicken and chicken wings paired with fried rice at this old-school Chinese takeout counter on Junction Boulevard in Queens. Portions run generous, prices stay budget-friendly, friendly staff run the room and delivery is fast.

4.0 (98)

Mon – Sun, 10:00 – 21:00

1448 East Ave

Budget-friendly slices and customizable crusts keep this Bronx pizzeria on East Avenue in steady rotation, with some locals returning for over ten years. The counter is welcoming, the simple space stays notably clean, and hours run daily from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

4.7 (355)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 12:00 – 22:30; Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 23:00

614 Wilson Ave

Stuffed nopales, barbacoa and pastor fill the tacos at this Bushwick taqueria on Wilson Avenue. A customizable red hot sauce sets the heat, micheladas and happy hour drinks join the order, the back patio adds outdoor seats, and Taco Tuesday brings three al pastor tacos for 10 dollars.

4.0 (138)

Mon – Thu, 11:00 – 23:00; Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 00:00 (+1)

553 Wilson Ave

Generous plates of classic Chinese comfort food come from this Brooklyn counter at budget-friendly prices, with beef and broccoli on fried rice among the praised orders. The owners are noted for a respectful, accommodating manner, and the kitchen stays open until midnight on Friday and Saturday.