This week’s cheap eats

Published 12:00 am Thursday, August 2, 2018

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)

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