MEXICAN MUNCHIES

The one- and two-item lunch specials offer the choice of a taco, enchilada (each with ground beef, shredded beef or chicken), chile relleno or shredded beef tamale served with rice and beans.

Lunch deal = $7.95 to $9.95

Mazatlán Mexican Restaurant

Five locations in Central Oregon

mazatlancentraloregon.com

Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday

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SURF’S UP

The dude/dudette meal includes half a regular-size gourmet or classic sandwich with a fountain drink and chips. Staff pick: the Surfin’ Bird with turkey, avocado, bacon and cream cheese.

Lunch deal = $6.95 to $8.95

Beach Hut Deli

852 NW Brooks St., Bend

541-639-3115

Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday

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STIR FRY SAVINGS

Choose from 20 different lunch menu options served with soup and either steamed rice, fried rice or noodles at this Chinese restaurant specializing in stir fry cooking. Staff picks: kung pao chicken over steamed rice and shrimp lo mein.

Lunch deal = $6.95 to $8.95

Yi’s Wok

615 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

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A DEAL DOWNRIVER

The patty melt features a 1/3 pound hand-pressed patty with grilled onions and two kinds of cheese on marbled rye bread, served with your choice of fries, cottage cheese, coleslaw or a cup of soup.

Anytime deal = $9.25

Sandbagger Saloon and Dinner House

5165 Clubhouse Road, Crooked River Ranch

541-923-8655

Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday; 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday

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FILL UP ON FALAFEL

Choose the house made falafel (fried garbanzo bean patty) pita sandwich or the falafel rice bowl, each served with cucumber, tomato, pickled onion and tahini sauce plus your choice of za’atar fries, soup or salad and a fountain drink.

Lunch deal = $10

Kebaba

1004 NW Newport Ave., Bend

541-318-6224

Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday

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TASTY TUESDAYS

Enjoy a classic single burger with a draft beer and your choice of fries, tater tots, seasoned potato rounds, home made coleslaw or potato salad.

Anytime deal = $10

Big Belly Burgers & Brew

56815 Venture Lane, Sunriver

541-639-8929

Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. every Tuesday

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CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM

This food truck specializes in barbecue meats smoked in a wood fire pit. Staff picks: cilantro-lime chicken tacos for $7, chicken or vegetarian BBQ wrap for $8 and pulled pork sandwich for $8.

Dining deal = $7 to $8

Curb B Q

310 SW Industrial Way, Bend

541-647-4773

Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday

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TASTE THE SUNSHINE

The Caribbean Rice Bowl at this food truck features brown rice and black-eyed peas topped with coconut black beans, toasted coconut, green onions, crunchy okra bites, avocado and a choice of grilled jerk chicken or jerk pulled pork. Jerk shrimp costs $1 more.

Dining deal = $10

The Jerk Kings

332 SW Fifth St., Redmond

541-318-3838

Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday