Eating in Omaha: Budget

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• Azteca, 9429 S 142nd Street. An excellent, yet authentic Mexican establishment. Sandwiched conveniently (nay, conspicuously) next to some of the region's finest interstate-side budgetels. Never mind the petrol fumes, this is one gem that can't be missed.
• Dundee Dell (The Dell), 5007 Underwood Ave. (Near 50th and Underwood, which is six blocks north of Dodge St.), ☎ (402)-553-9501 (dundeedell@dundeedell.com, fax: (402)-553-4010), www.dundeedell.com. $6 to $14 entrees. See Bar section below for drink prices. Note: while the Dell is a restaurant, it is a very popular bar as well, especially on Friday and Saturday nights. If in doubt about the atmosphere, there are some other good restaurants nearby. It can also get busy on these nights.
• Katie's, 119 S 40th Street, www.aroundomaha.com/katies/index.html. Serves home-style Greek food.
• King Kong, Multiple locations, www.kingkongfastfood.com. Serves Greek food and is the home of the Triple-Kong burger. Free drinks with a student ID.
• Los Portales, 2614 S 13th Street. Authentic Mexican that caters to the more adventurous diners. Examples include steak served with cactus, quail, and tongue burritos.
• Petrow's, 5914 Center Street (Located at northeast corner of 60th and Center St. Take 60th Street exit off I-80 and go north to Center St.), ☎ (402)-551-0552 (goodfood@petrows.com), www.petrows.com. Monday thru Saturday 6:00am-9:30pm Closed on Sunday. A locally owned American restaurant, serving old time favorites and homemade ice cream. Great burgers and sandwiches, in addition to anything with ice cream. $6 to $12. Most entrees below $8. (96° 0'13.97 W,41°14'16.23 N)
• Qdoba (chain), Multiple locations, www.qdoba.com. A Mexican grill chain with burritos voted the best of Omaha.
• Smoke Pit BBQ & Lounge, 230 S 25th Street. A BBQ shack that serves ribs among other things and is open until 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Reasonable prices and variety of sides.
• Spaghetti Works, two Omaha-area locations (Old Market, and 84th St in Ralston) www.spagworks.com. All-you-can-eat spaghetti dinners, including garlic bread and salad bar, for under $10. Many choices of sauces and pastas. Full bar.
• Ted & Wally's, 1120 Jackson St. Homemade ice cream with many unique flavors such as French Toast, Trix, Chai Tea, Dirt, and even Guinness. The ice cream flavors are always changing. Voted best ice cream in Omaha.
• Valentino's, Multiple locations, www.valentinos.com. Great pizza and pasta for take-out or delivery. Many locations also have great buffets!
• Zio's Pizza, Multiple locations, www.ziospizzeria.com. Uses natural ingredients and has huge calzones and great pizza.

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