This week’s cheap eats

Published 9:50 am Thursday, April 6, 2017

SALAD DAYS

The taco salad comes with your choice of steak, chicken, pork or adovada (marinated pork) over fresh lettuce, cheese, tomato, guacamole, sour cream and beans.

Anytime deal = $8

Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant

742 SW Fourth St., Madras

541-475-1144

Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday

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NO FEAR

Gourmet sandwiches include turkey, bacon and avocado, ham, apple and brie, hummus veggie or turkey pesto on your choice of homemade bread, bagel, plain croissant or a gluten free English muffin, served with a side of potato chips.

Anytime deal = $7.50

Fearless Baking

1900 NE Division Street, Suite 102, Bend

541-508-7469

Hours: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday

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PLAYING CHICKEN

Combinations on offer include a choice of five breaded chicken tenders, six chicken wings or three sliders served with fries and a drink, or two breaded chicken tenders with a trip through the salad bar and a drink.

Lunch deal = $8.85 to $8.95

Chicken Bonz

143 SW Century Drive, Bend

541-728-0345

Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Wednesday; 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday; 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday

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A TOUR OF ITALY

Choose between five loaded sandwiches served with soup, a house salad or cottage cheese for under $11. Options include turkey, turkey and bacon, TLC (tomato, lettuce and cheese), roast beef and a pizza sub.

Lunch deal = $10.99

Geno’s Italian Grill

212 SW Fourth Street, Madras

541-475-6048

Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday

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VIETNAMESE VALUE

Try any of nine large pho soups — slow-cooked chicken, beef or vegetarian broth with various combinations of meats and vegetables added. Staff pick: Tái Nam Gâu with eye of round steak, well done flank and brisket.

Anytime deal = $8.95

Pho Viet & Café

1326 NE Third St., Bend

541-382-2929

Hours: 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily

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PLEASING PASTA

You won’t leave hungry after a large helping of Kim’s spaghetti with your choice of marinara, garlic butter, meat, meatball or sausage sauce and a side of garlic bread. Kids aged 12 and younger can choose from nine different items for just $4 to $5.

Anytime deal = $7 to $9

Kim and Karla’s Pasta

3835 SW 21st St., Redmond

541-516-8556

Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday

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STILL GOING STRONG

The lunch deal at this longtime Bend favorite offers any two items from a list of half sandwiches, soups and half salads. Staff pick: chicken Gorgonzola sandwich with a Greek salad..

Anytime deal = $9.50

Nancy P’s Cafe & Bakery

1054 NW Milwaukee Ave., Bend

541-322-8778

Hours: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday

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FILLING FARE

Enjoy one of 20 different Cantonese-style lunch dishes including kung pao chicken, sweet and sour pork, cashew chicken, shrimp lo mein and more served with steamed rice, fried rice or noodles (depending on selection).

Lunch deal = $6.50 to $8.50

Yi’s Wok

615 NW Sixth St., Redmond

541-316-1298

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday, noon to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday