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Best local eateries for families on a budget

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Ever glance at a menu, spot the prices + consider darting for the door?

We know that wining + dining can quickly turn into whining + dining, and to that we say, “No more!” 🍷 Dining out shouldn’t trigger the fight or flight response, especially when locals have family + budget-friendly options.

We asked for your input + you did not disappoint. 👍

Between Facebook, Instagram + Twitter, we got nearly 150 responses.

Based on your feedback, here are our top three suggestions.

Our picks ⬇️

🌮 Amigo Mexican Restaurant

📍 5450 Highway 153 + other area locations

💰95-cent tacos on Mondays, 40-cent wings on Tuesdays + happy hour daily from 3–9 p.m.

🍴Community Pie + Urban Stack + Taco Mamacita

📍Various locations downtown

💰Kids eat free at these Monen Family Restaurant Group eateries on Mondays if they’re wearing a restaurant T-shirt

🥜 Logan’s Roadhouse

📍504A Northgate Mall + other area locations

💰Kids eat free every Wednesday and reader Chris B. pointed out that no one should complain about being hungry when there are endless peanuts.

Reader suggestions ⬇️

It’s probably not a surprise multiple readers suggested Las Mas, Mojo Burrito, Taqueria Jalisco, Lupi’s, Poblano’s, The 405 Mid-East Bistro.

Here are a few stand-out suggestions:

Wally’s is great for families too, they have a huge menu to choose from and the food is fairly cheap.” — Logan K.

“Gotta love DosBros Fresh Mexican Grill.Whether youre a guac, onions, and hot sauce person or a beef and cheese only taco, they’ve got it. Plus, getting out for +-$7.50/person? Done.” — Christian S.

Champys. 1 chicken finger basket can feed the 5000.” — @Jordan99687021

Choo Choo BBQ in Hixson has 99 cent kids meals with an adult meal in Monday’s and Tuesday’s.” — @delaneyadventures

Momo Hibachi in Soddy Daisy” — @sladeroberson

Pro-tip: Locally made app The House shows users specials around town. Reader Amanda W. said she’s found family deals there. For example, Fiama has kid’s pizza for $1 on Wednesday. Bread & Butter has cookie happy hour on Thursdays from 3 to 7 p.m.

Another reader, Annette D., suggested signing up for other apps like Groupon to get great deals.


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