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46 must-try cheap eats in Charlotte around $10

As of late, every thing from gasoline to a carton of eggs is dear.

As Charlotte continues to develop (and lease continues to extend) the price of eating out goes up, too.

Happily in your pockets, we’ve rounded up 46 Charlotte eating places which have menu gadgets for round $10.

Editors’ not: This text was final up to date on Could 19, 2022.


(1) Rooster torta at Rhino Market; $7.99

Pulled hen, avocado, provolone, jalapeños, tomato, lettuce and mayo on ciabatta. Vegetarian? Go along with the tofu sandwich.

Areas: Wesley Heights, Uptown, NoDa, Charlotte Airport, South Finish.

Rhino Market Chicken Sandwich

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This low-key Greek restaurant has two areas in Uptown. Every part on the menu is $8.97 or much less.

Areas: 710 W. Commerce St. and 901 E. 4th St.

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$7.48 lamb and beef gyro at Little Village Grill.


The meals right here is the actual deal. Many dishes at Tacos El Nevado originate from Oaxaca — a state and metropolis in Mexico that’s recognized for its meals.

Areas: 4715 Central Ave. and 4640 South Blvd.

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Tacos El Nevado

Campechano, pollo, and asada tacos. Picture: Symphony Webber/Axios


What began as a well-liked meals truck now stands as a brick-and-mortar. They’re recognized for his or her loaded fries, however the burger is certainly price a attempt. Add on seasoned fries and a drink for $6.

Areas:10707 Park Rd., Ste. F

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What the Fries burger

What the Fries single patty burger on a brioche bun with cheese. We acquired tacky fries, too.


(5) The burger soften at Papi Queso; $9

It’s a Creekstone beef patty with Swiss and American cheese, Caraway onions and 1k Island sauce. Different grilled cheese variations beneath $10 embody “Little Tacky” which is your traditional sandwich and the Mac Soften made with creamy mac and cheese.

Location: Optimist Corridor (1115 N. Brevard St.) in between Felix Empanadas and Honeysuckle Gelato

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Three grill cheese sandwiches for lower than $30.


The Charlotte establishment has been serving up conventional Vietnamese sandwiches since 2004, and every thing on the menu is beneath $7. The sandwich store lately introduced that it’s transferring to a brand new, close by location.

Location: Asian Nook Mall, 4521 N. Tryon St.

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Lemongrass grilled pork sandwich (menu merchandise quantity 6) with pickled carrots, daikons and recent jalapeños.


With 9 areas and greater than 35 flavors, Chex has turn out to be a go-to wing spot for the Charlotte space since opening in 2014.

Areas: Uptown, Freedom Drive, The Plaza, Sardis Highway, Harmony, College, Davis Lake, Gastonia, Mt. Holly and Pineville.

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Strawberry scorching and Hawaiian blaze wings from Chex.


JJ’s best-selling canine is smothered in chili, slaw, diced onions and yellow mustard. They usually have veggie canine, too.

Areas: Dilworth, Uptown, Ballantyne.


The slices from their large 28-inch pies are larger than your head, and so they serve them till 3am on Fridays and Saturdays.

Handle: 2909 N. Davidson St.

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This dish comes together with your selection of protein on a corn tortilla plus onion, cilantro and a lime wedge.

Areas: Various (18 to be actual). View the total checklist of areas right here.

Sabor

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(11) Burger “all the best way” with cheese at Brooks’ Sandwich Home; $5.45

A Charlotte staple, Brooks’ reopened in January 2020 after dropping co-owner Scott Brooks in a tragic taking pictures in late 2019. It then closed for a pair months because of the pandemic, however Brooks’ is again once more.

Location: 2710 N. Brevard St.

Associated information: 25 greatest burgers in Charlotte

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Good Wurst is a fusion between a New York-style deli and a European road meals stand. Other than two gadgets, nearly every thing on the menu is lower than $10. The Belgian frites include European mayo, curry ketchup and chopped onions.

Handle: 3001 Central Ave.

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(13) The Patsy Soften at Pinky’s Westside Grill; $9.25

5-ounce burger with grilled onions, Thousand Island sauce, Swiss and American cheese on Texas toast.

Handle: 1600 W. Morehead St.

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Select from 4 varieties of chili — Texas, Southern, vegetarian or Cincinnati. All chili mac choices are served over spaghetti noodles or mac and cheese with a aspect of cornbread.

Handle: 2718 Monroe Rd.

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Double cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, ketchup, mustard, slaw and chili.

Handle: 1100 Beatties Ford Rd.

Original Chicken and Ribs

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(16) Pimiento cheese at Dish; $6.99

Since 2019, Dish is beneath new possession with Candy Lew’s proprietor Lewis Donald taking on. The classics stay, although. Don’t depart with out getting the pimiento cheese (served scorching or chilly).

Location: 1220 Thomas Ave.

dish pimiento cheese


(17) Totchos at VBGB; $7.75

Nachos however with tater tots as the bottom. This messy deliciousness has beer cheese, black bean and corn salsa, Sriracha honey, bitter cream and pickled jalapeños.

Handle: 920 Hamilton St.

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(18) Grilled pork banh mi at Crispy Banh Mi; $7

Most gadgets on this menu are lower than $10. The most well-liked sandwich is the grilled pork.

Areas: 5100 South Blvd., 2934 Shamrock Dr. and 2130 Ayrsley City Blvd, Ste C

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(19) Construct-your-own bowl at YAFO Kitchen; $9.99+

In case you skip the protein, a B.Y.O. bowl is beneath $10.

Areas: SouthPark, Plaza Midwood and Dilworth.

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(20) Whiting “samwich” at Skrimp Shack; $7.75

This fish sandwich is as huge as your face and so they maintain it easy with 3/4 pound of whiting on a sesame seed bun.

Areas: 8328 Pineville-Matthews Rd., Ste. 301 and 3718-A Central Ave.

Skrimp Shack Central Ave

Picture: Symphony Webber/Axios


(21) Burrito at Picante; $5.75 on Tuesdays

Burritos and bowls are $5.75 on Tuesdays. They’re usually $6.89+.

Location: 1500 W. Morehead St., Ste. A

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(22) Bacon, egg and cheese at Native Loaf; $9

Order it on a brioche bun. Protein substitutes embody sausage and vegetarian sausage.

Location: 800 E. thirty fifth St.

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(23) Rooster shawarma double at Le Kebab Grill; $8.49

This Mediterranean spot serves falafel, shawarma and, because the title implies, kebab. Go along with the hen shawarma double, which is 2 pressed pita wraps with sliced grilled hen, pickles, garlic mayo and a aspect of fries.

Location: 350 E. McCullough Dr.

Le Kebab Grill


This in style, family-run Vietnamese restaurant has been serving the Charlotte group since 1990. If it’s your first time having pho, they’ll information you to the pho dac biet, an enormous bowl of beef soup with rice noodles.

Location: 3019 Shamrock Dr.

Associated information: 22 must-try soups in Charlotte

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(25) Gyro pita at Mad Greek; $11.95

Mad Greek is one other Charlotte traditional, situated on South Boulevard.

Location: 5011 South Blvd.

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(26) Tacos at Condado Tacos; $3.85-$5.50

A number of that stood out to us have been the Cali Inexperienced taco and the Dutch Dragon taco. And be sure you maintain an eye fixed out for the featured taco.

Location: 1515 S. Tryon St.

Condados Tacos

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(27) Cafeteria lunch at Calle Sol; $8

This weekday lunch providing will get you a plate with one entrée and two sides from the new bar.

Location: 1205 Thomas Ave.


(28) Hashbrowns “all the best way” at Midnight Diner; $6.29

This late-night diner is the place to be for post-night-out eats after the bars shut. The “all the best way” improve on the hashbrowns provides cheese, ham and onions.

Handle: 115 E. Carson Blvd.

Go deeper: New particulars on the event changing Midnight Diner and Uptown Cabaret in South Finish

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Basic consolation that may greatest be loved paired with a beer. You too can go for one of many loaded $5.95 macs, together with chili mac, Mexi-mac and pimento mac.

Areas: NoDa, Morehead, Mt. Holly.

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(30) 12-inch Italian at Sandwich Max; $9.65

It’s their second-most in style sandwich, and we like a runner-up. In first place, is the TCB — Turkey Cordon Bleu, a.ok.a Takin’ Care of Enterprise. For a vegetarian possibility, attempt the veggie burger or the hummus wrap.

Location: 1601 South Blvd.

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Select from fried catfish, flounder, shrimp, softshell crab and extra.

Handle: 3022 Freedom Dr.

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(32) Burrito at Johnny Burrito; $8.78 (with a $0.50 low cost for those who pay with “cash-eesh”)

You’ll discover this in style counter within the basement of Wells 2. The veggie burritos are $8.08.

Handle: 301 S. Tryon St.


(33) Small Block burger at The Diamond; $6.95

It’s one in every of our 25 greatest burgers in Charlotte. Add cheese for $0.50.

Handle: 1901 Commonwealth Ave.

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Or for those who’re extra of a nigiri individual, they begin at $1.95 every.

Location: 1717 N. Sardis Rd, Ste. 6-A

sushi roll at new zealand cafe in charlotte


(35) Any sandwich at Widespread Market, $7.50+

Or, as they wish to name them, “samiches.” Your entire deli menu is priced at about $10 and contains breakfast sandwiches, common sandwiches, salads, soups and extra.

Areas: South Finish, Plaza Midwood, Oakwold and Rock Hill.

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It’s made with scrambled eggs, sautéed tomato and onion.

Location: 4740 Previous Pineville Rd.

Arepas Grill

Pictured is the Reina Pepiada (unavailable right now). Picture: Symphony Webber/Axios


Go along with the Hennessey BBQ, a.ok.a. “Henny wings,” as proprietor Ty Noble calls them.

Location: 5708 N. Sharon Amity Rd.

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Genuine Mexican tacos for $2? Sure, please. Choices embody beef, hen, pastor, lamb barbecue and extra.

Location: 6105 South Blvd.


(39) Crispy hen sandwich meal at Slims Rooster; $7.49

Fried hen breast with pickles and ranch mayo on a toasted brioche bun. Comes with a aspect and a drink.

Location: 5535 Prosperity Ridge Rd.

Slims Chicken

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(40) Construct your personal breakfast sandwich at Smelly Cat Cafe; $5.95+

We ordered an every thing bagel with the works — bacon, egg, cheese, tomato, greens.

Location: 514 E. 36 St.

Smelly Cat

Picture: Laura Barrero/Axios


Scrambled egg with cherry tomato and Duke’s Mayo all served on toasted ciabatta together with your selection of ham, bacon or avocado.

Location: 1300 South Blvd., Ste. S


(42) The G-Man’s G-Wich at NoDa Bodega; $8-$9

It’s made with Boar’s Head London Broil, pepper Colbyjack, jalapeño bacon, caramelized onions and chipotle mayo pressed on a baguette and completed with lettuce, tomato and balsamic discount.

Handle: 1200 E. thirty sixth St.


(43) Pork BBQ tray at Bar-B-Q King; $8.95

When Man Fieri was in Charlotte for NBA All-Star weekend, we requested him what his favourite restaurant in Charlotte is, and he mentioned, “I can’t say that, I’ll get in bother, however I do actually like Bar-B-Q-King.” The west Charlotte takeout joint has been serving the town since 1959.

Handle: 2900 Wilkinson Blvd.


(44) Rooster shawarma wrap at Jasmine Grill; $7.99

Add an order of fries for $3.99

Handle: 5033 South Blvd.

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(45) Rooster torta at Sav/Means; $10+

The cash-only sandwich counter options greater than 20 torta choices.

Handle: 4459 Central Ave.

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(46) Chili cheese canine at Inexperienced’s Lunch, $3.55

Greens has been a Charlotte staple for almost 100 years. Don’t let the “lunch” idiot you; they serve breakfast, too.

Handle: 309 W. 4th St.


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