Baller On A Budget! Richmond Cheap Eats

by | Jul 1, 2009 | BREWS, SPIRITS & WINE, EAT DRINK, GOOD EATS, RESTAURANT NEWS

Richmond boasts a vibrant culinary scene with a variety of dining establishments, from budget-friendly to luxurious. Furthermore, many restaurants in Richmond offer weekly deals that won’t break the bank. Affordable meals can be found from Monday to Thursday for as little as a dollar, with cheap tacos available almost every evening. There are also some bargains for Friday and Saturday nights.

MONDAY
Border Chop House features an unlimited supply of wings for $6.95 and beers for $1.

Capital Ale House hosts a $1 Burger Night, a popular choice among local Meet-Up groups.

At Caliente, enjoy half-priced po-boys from 5-10pm.

Easy Street offers $1 burgers from 4pm-12am, followed by cocktail specials.

Little Mexico’s tacos are a steal at $1. Don’t forget to order their chunky guacamole to go with the complimentary chips and salsa.

At Mojo’s (Fan), wings are only $4.20 for 12 and “Philly Style” cheesesteaks are $1 off. They also have discounted pitchers of High Life/Yuengling.

Sticky Rice’s half-price sushi from 10:30pm-12:30am is a crowd-pleaser, but be warned – seating fills up quickly.

Strawberry St. Café has half-price burgers and quiche from 4pm onwards, alongside their unique salad bar in a bathtub.

TUESDAY
All-Star Market and Deli’s Tattoo Tuesday grants you a 10% discount on deli sandwiches with proof of a tattoo.

Ben and Jerry’s offers a $1 scoop with a valid student ID from 6pm until closing.

Caliente has half-price burgers from 5-10pm.

At Carytown Burgers and Fries, students with ID get half-price burgers from 4pm till closing time.

Empire’s Taco Night features three tacos for a dollar. They also offer discounted domestic bottles and rail drinks until 9pm.

Mojo’s (Fan) has a “Cheap Date Night” deal: $15 gets you an appetizer and two pasta entrees.

Richbrau’s Big Nasty Nacho Night offers a portion of nachos and a pint of porter for $4.

At Strawberry St. Café, college students get 20% off food purchases from 4pm until closing.

WEDNESDAY
Residents with a 23221 or 23220 zip code can get a 10% food discount at Caliente from 5-10pm.

Capital Ale House offers a two-for-one wings deal.

Easy Street serves half-priced wings.

At Little Mexico, you can get $1 enchiladas and $1 PBRs.

Mojo’s (Fan) offers 7” cheesesteaks for just $4 and $1 tacos.

Richbrau’s Steak Night gives you an 8oz Delmonico steak, fries, and a vegetable for only $7.

THURSDAY
La Bamba (Shockoe Bottom) offers $1 tacos and $2.50 Coronas from 5pm until closing.

Mojo’s (West End) gives a 10% discount on food from 4pm till close.

Easy Street has half-priced quesadillas.

Richbrau features $1 hotdogs and a beer deal from 6-8pm.

FRIDAY
Cha Cha’s Cantina has a $2 discount on all fajitas.

Sticky Rice’s half-priced sushi is available from 5-6pm.

SATURDAY
At Mojo’s (Fan), personal pizzas are just $5 from 6-10pm.

Mojo’s (West End) offers Philly cheese steaks for $6 from 4pm till closing.

SUNDAY
Cha Cha’s Cantina has a buy-one-get-one-free offer on entrees.

At Mojo’s (Fan), you can build your own burger or chicken breast sandwich with unlimited toppings for $6 from 6-10pm. They also offer PBR tallboys for $2.50.

Mojo’s (West End) has wings for 35¢ each and discounted pitchers from 4pm till closing.

RVA Staff

RVA Staff

Since 2005, the dedicated team at RVA Magazine, known as RVA Staff, has been delivering the cultural news that matters in Richmond, VA. This talented group of professionals is committed to keeping you informed about the events and happenings in the city.




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