Times are tough....and we all have to eat. Lately, we've been paying a lot of attention to how much we're spending on dinner. It's really easy to blow a ton of cash eating! Now, don't get me wrong, eating is one of my favorite things, BUT, so is having cash to do other things.
There are several places to eat that are really reasonable. Below is just a short list - and I'd love it if you'd share your ideas too. I'll update this post each time I get something from one of you so that we can all benefit from the collaboration.
Here's the scoop....
Monday - Carino's 1/2 price family platters. These platters serve between 2 and 4 people, and range in price from $21 to $28 before the 50% discount. Add all you can eat salad for .99 and drink water....you'll be amazed when the bill comes...and probably have some leftover for lunch tomorrow!
Tuesday - Logan's Roadhouse 2 meals for $13.99 This offer is good on Mondays and Tuesdays....and includes 12 meals. Another tip - they have a kids portion steak tip plate...6 oz of steak with fries for something like 1.99! Just be nice to the wait staff and anyone can be a kid.
Wednesday - Subway $5 foot longs. You've all heard the commercials and seen what Jared has done. This is one of my favorite things....and the special is good every day and night. Stacey and I used to split a foot long and chips for lunch...about $3 bucks each. Very nice!
Thursday - Hut's Hambugers 2 for 1. Yum...one of the Austin originals. They have other daily specials, but this one gives the most bank for the buck. TWO burgers for the price of the more expensive burger that you order. Add an order of Frings and you're all set!
Friday - Each Friday Randalls has a $5.99 special....meatloaf, chicken, etc. Feeds 2-3 people depending on how much you eat. Add a bag of lettuce or another side from their wide selection and you can have dinner for around $12 total.
Saturday - Applebees $9.99 steak dinners. YUM....STEAK!
Sunday - make something at home...invite some friends, and ask them to bring something to share. This is one of my favorites, cause I love to eat, and love to have friends over. We do this often with our friends Matt and Claire - alternate houses each week or depending on who is busier or has something in the fridge that needs to be used.
One thing I've noticed...dinner bills are LOTS cheaper if you drink water. Seriously. $2.50 for a coke??? WTF? Suck it up and drink water....it's better for you anyway!
Also, pay attention to your Val Pak mailer and those goofy newspaperish things we get stuffed in your mailboxes. Once in a while you'll see a coupon for buy one get one free, a free appetizer, etc. Every little bit helps!
Remember - email your tips so that I can share other ideas with everyone!
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