This week’s cheap eats
Published 12:00 am Thursday, August 2, 2018
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SPOILED FOR CHOICE
The Mexican combination platter lets you choose a taco, enchilada, burrito, chimichanga, tostada, chile relleno or tamale with chicken, ground beef or shredded beef or pork, served with rice and refined beans, whole black beans or whole pinto beans.
Dining deal: $10
Madaline’s Grill
2414 S U.S. Highway 97, Redmond
541-548-9964
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
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TASTY THAI
At this drive-through food truck, the generously portioned entrees vary daily, with four to seven options typically available, served with a side of rice and vegetables. Staff picks: massaman curry pumpkin and tofu, stir fried Thai basil beef and red curry bamboo chicken.
Dining deal: $9
A Taste of Thailand
696 NE Greenwood Ave., Bend
541-815-0180
Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday
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USE YOUR NOODLE
Try the savory Vietnamese rice noodle pho soup with your choice of beef, meatballs, chicken or tofu and garnished with onions and cilantro.
Dining deal: $9.25 to $9.85
Pho House
1604 S. U.S. Highway 97, Suite 9, Redmond
541-526-5474
Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday; noon to 4 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday
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SAVE ON SUSHI
Enjoy discounts on a selection of appetizers, sushi, sashimi and rolls during happy hour. Staff picks: California roll for $4.95, dark seaweed salad for $3.95 and a nigiri combination platter for $13.50.
Dining deal: $3.95 to $17.95
Shinsei Sushi
63455 N. U.S. Highway 97, Suite 35, Bend
541-306-3486
Hours: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday
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A DEAL FORE YOU
Before a round of golf at this course or just to start your day, fill up on the breakfast hash with garlic and rosemary breakfast potatoes, crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, sautéed peppers and onions, topped with two eggs and served with toast.
Breakfast deal: $7.50
Meadow Lakes Restaurant
300 SW Meadow Lakes Drive, Prineville
541-447-7640
Hours: 7:15 to 11 a.m. daily
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PANDO-MONIUM
Discover the pando at this food truck — a Korean pancake stuffed with beef, pork, chicken, black beans, peanut butter and jelly or cheese and topped with cabbage and either crema or barbecue sauce. 50 cents more for gluten free.
Anytime deal: $3 to $4 each
EMW Fusion
1424 NE Cushing Drive, Bend
503-853-4482
Hours: noon to close, Thursday to Monday
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TAKE TWO TACOS
Try the two taco combo meal with your choice of meat (carnitas, asada, adobado, beef, chicken or fish) served with rice and beans.
Anytime deal: $10
Lucy’s Taco Shop
542 SW Sixth St., Redmond
541-504-7178
Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily
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A SWEET TREAT
Kids and the young at heart will love this cupcake happy hour, where you get one free cupcake with each one purchased (maximum four free). Staff picks: key lime with toasted coconut frosting and chocolate with raspberry swirl frosting.
Special = Buy one, get one free
Ida’s Cupcake Café
1314 NW Galveston St., Bend
541-383-2345
Ida’s Too!
1155 SW Division St., Bend
541-678-5057
Hours: 4 to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday (Galveston) and Monday to Saturday (Division)