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Cheap Portland Restaurants
El Inka is one of Cheap Portland Restaurants.

1. El Inka

48 NE Division St, Gresham, OR
Peruvian Restaurant · Downtown Gresham · 9 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: $3.00 patrons can get a chicken leg and thigh spiced with a secret rub and roasted in the dining room's brick oven. A lot of the food is cooked on a wood fire that patrons can warm up to as they wait Read more.

2. Best Taste To Go

8350 SE Division St #C (83rd Ave.), Portland, OR
Dim Sum Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: For $2.50, these dumplings include plenty of mushrooms with pork, making them some of the best in town. Or if you’re with friends get the wonton soup that feeds 7 for $7.50. Read more.

3. New Taste Of India

950 SW Washington St (at Alder St), Portland, OR
Food Truck · 7 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Part of the food cart madness that resides in downtown, this cart's $5 lunch special includes rice, naan, and 3 different entrees (meat or vegetarian). Leave early, they fill up quickly. Read more.

4. Pho Sam

9th and Alder, Portland, OR
Food Truck · 2 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: One of the more popular food carts downtown, for just $3.50 you can get an amazing grilled pork banh mi on your lunch break. There is also countless bowls that hinge on $5. Read more.

The Waffle Window is one of Cheap Portland Restaurants.

5. The Waffle Window

8.7
3610 SE Hawthorne Blvd (at SE 36th Ave), Portland, OR
Breakfast Spot · 74 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Just like it sounds, waffles from a window. Try the Three B's (bacon, Brie and basil) dish at only $4.00, which features Brie slabs around three-quarters of an inch thick. Read more.

Super Torta is one of Cheap Portland Restaurants.

6. Super Torta

6.4
5640 SE Woodstock Blvd (off 57th Ave), Portland, OR
Mexican Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Try the $5.50 pastrami special quesadilla. If that sounds too odd, you can easily get two full meals here for under $5 without a hassle. The tacos are huge for the price. Read more.

Pepino's Mexican Grill - Hawthorne is one of Cheap Portland Restaurants.

7. Pepino's Mexican Grill - Hawthorne

7.9
3832 SE Hawthorne Blvd (at SE 38th Ave), Portland, OR
Mexican Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: This popular taco spot has a Taqueria combo that consists of 2 tacos, chips, and a drink for just $5. Visit today to taste authenticity at its best while not breaking the bank. Read more.

La Sirenita is one of Cheap Portland Restaurants.

8. La Sirenita

8.1
2817 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR
Mexican Restaurant · Concordia · 29 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: The $5.00 Super Burrito is so large that it's best to get a doggie bag when you order. Or try the carne asada burrito for just $4.50. The rest of the menu starts at $2 and up, and it’s very authentic. Read more.

Laughing Planet Café is one of Cheap Portland Restaurants.

9. Laughing Planet Café

3765 N Mississippi Ave (btwn N Beech & Failing), Portland, OR
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: This popular spot offers a mix of eclectic food, including healthy burritos and salads. Most of the food doesn't pass the $6 mark and they have free refills for their $1.50 iced tea. Read more.

El Burrito Loco is one of Cheap Portland Restaurants.

10. El Burrito Loco

7.8
3126 NE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR
Mexican Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: A pair of corn tortillas packed with cilantro, beef, onion, and chile sauce. For just $1.25 each, all can afford these tacos. Also, there are burritos for just $3.95 for people looking for a bigger me Read more.

¿Por Qué No? is one of Cheap Portland Restaurants.

11. ¿Por Qué No?

9.0
4635 SE Hawthorne Blvd (at SE 47th Ave), Portland, OR
Taco Restaurant · 107 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Get Bryan's bowl - a huge portion of goodness all for just $6.50. Be ready to wait in line. Tacos range from $2 - $4, and they even have a taco punch card so you can get a free one eventually. Read more.

Portland City Grill is one of Cheap Portland Restaurants.

12. Portland City Grill

8.4
111 SW 5th Ave Fl 30 (at SW Pine St), Portland, OR
Steakhouse · 170 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: There’s nothing over $6 on the Happy Hour menu at this fancy spot where you can see the entire valley from the 30th floor. Get a good-sized Caesar salad for $2 and spring rolls for $3. Read more.

Stepping Stone Cafe is one of Cheap Portland Restaurants.

13. Stepping Stone Cafe

8.6
2390 NW Quimby St (at NW 24th Ave), Portland, OR
Diner · 79 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Think of three fluffy pancakes, each as big as the plate they come on. At $4.50, the Man-cakes are a steal, and include massive biscuits that are a meal themselves. Read more.

Meat Cheese Bread is one of Cheap Portland Restaurants.

14. Meat Cheese Bread

8.0
1406 SE Stark St (SE 14th Ave), Portland, OR
Sandwich Spot · 55 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: The famed $4.75 Breakfast burrito is New Mexico-style, subbing hashbrowns for the traditional cubed potatoes. The menu is made up of popular sandwiches that are as cheap as they are delicious. Read more.

Sapphire Hotel is one of Cheap Portland Restaurants.

15. Sapphire Hotel

8.1
5008 SE Hawthorne Blvd (at SE 50th Ave), Portland, OR
Cocktail Bar · 34 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Happy Hour from 4 – 6 pm daily and Sunday through Thursday, 10 p.m. – Midnight. Features $3 well drinks and select top-shelf cocktails, as well as appetizers and snacks from $2 to $5. Read more.

16. Tasty 'N Sons

3808 N Williams Ave (at N Beech St), Portland, OR
New American Restaurant · 236 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: The best new brunch spot in Portland also has a lot of its regular menu items on Happy Hour for a fraction of the price from 2:30-5pm. Go early, there’s only a single communal table for seating. Read more.

Spare Room Restaurant & Lounge is one of Cheap Portland Restaurants.

17. Spare Room Restaurant & Lounge

7.0
4830 NE 42nd Ave (at NE Alberta Ct), Portland, OR
Bar · 13 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Formerly a bowling alley, this bar features a $5 burger and brew special from 12-6pm. Also, it has $3 Beam and cokes, $4 breakfasts, $4 lunches daily, and a Bloody Mary Bar from 8am-4pm Sat and Sun. Read more.

Huber's is one of Cheap Portland Restaurants.

18. Huber's

8.5
411 SW 3rd Ave (at SW Morrison St), Portland, OR
Restaurant · 76 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Portland's oldest restaurant features turkey dinners daily and plenty of options for the hungry traveler. It’s happy hour has $1.95-$2.95 menu items from 4-6 pm and 9:30-close every day but Sunday. Read more.

The Heathman Hotel is one of Cheap Portland Restaurants.

19. The Heathman Hotel

8.6
1001 SW Broadway (at SW Salmon St), Portland, OR
Hotel · 25 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: While it isn't cheap, the bar menu during happy hour is a steal. With 50% off appetizers from 2pm-close, many of which are quite classy, bring your friends, because you'll need to share. Read more.

Tik Tok Restaurant is one of Cheap Portland Restaurants.

20. Tik Tok Restaurant

7.0
11215 SE Division St (at SE 112th Ave), Portland, OR
Diner · 8 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: This diner offers visitors the chance to get a double liquor drink for regular price during its happy hour from 4-7pm daily. It's open 24/7 for the late night bar flies. Read more.

Hungry Tiger is one of Cheap Portland Restaurants.

21. Hungry Tiger

8.0
207 SE 12th Ave (at SE Ash St), Portland, OR
Bar · 62 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: This bar is one of the only ones in Portland to offer a men's night, where it's happy hour all day on Mondays for all males. Saturdays is ladies' night, with happy hour for the other gender. Read more.

The Observatory is one of Cheap Portland Restaurants.

22. The Observatory

8.8
8115 SE Stark St (at SE 81st Ave), Portland, OR
Gastropub · 76 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: For only $7 you can order eight ounces of creamy chicken pate, with crackers, bread and a lot of good mustard—enough for a half-dozen people. It’s a trendy spot, but the food is quite affordable. Read more.