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Note: Prices, availability and hours of operation are subject to change.

SUPER DEALS

Fill your stomach without emptying your wallet at this casual Mexican eatery where everything on the menu is priced at $9.50 or less. Staff pick: Chicken Fajita Combo Plate for $9.

Dining deal: $9.50 or less

El Super Burrito

Two locations in Bend

541-388-5667 (East) or 541-312-2009 (downtown)

Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday (East); 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday (downtown)

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BIRDS OF A FEATHER

All 16 lunch entrees on the menu at this diner are $10. Staff pick: BBQ Pulled Pork topped with onion rings and green tomato chow chow on a focaccia bun with a choice of chili-Parmesan fries, green salad, soup or coleslaw.

Dining deal: $10

Birdies Cafe

1444 NW College Way, Suite 1, Bend

541-728-0753

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday

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FALAFEL FUN

Try a salad bowl or pita pocket filled with four house-made falafel balls and your choice of toppings and sauces.

Dining deal: $9

Bo’s Falafel Bar

1366 NW Galveston Ave., Bend

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

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PUT SOME PEP IN YOUR STEP

The lunch specials offer a choice of two tacos or one tamale, enchilada or enfrijolada with various filling and topping options, all served with rice and beans.

Dining deal: $6.99

Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant

742 SW Fourth St., Madras

541-475-1144

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

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PASTA PLEASE

Enjoy a heaping portion of spaghetti with your choice of marinara, garlic butter, meat, meatball or Italian link sausage sauce and a side of garlic bread.

Dining deal: $8 to $10

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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ALL YOU CAN EAT

The all-you-can-eat lunch buffet at this Indian restaurant features a rotating array of entrees and side dishes, including a number of vegetarian choices, along with white rice, yellow lemon rice and naan bread.

Dining deal: $10.95

Taj Palace Indian Cuisine

917 NW Wall St., Bend

541-330-0775

Hours: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily

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START THE MADNESS

Try the signature chicken teriyaki bowl with white or brown rice and stir fried vegetables. Substitute noodles or fried rice for $1 more or make it a combo with a 24-ounce fountain drink and salad for $2.50 more.

Dining deal: $7.99

Teriyaki Madness

2680 NE U.S. Highway 20, Suite 340, Bend

541-797-0261

Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily

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CHINESE PLEASE

Choose among 20 different Szechuan, Hunan and Cantonese lunch dishes served with your choice of steamed, brown or pork fried rice. Substitute pan-fried noodles for $1 more. Staff pick: ginger cilantro chicken.

Dining deal: $7.50

Chan’s Chinese Restaurant

1005 SE Third St., Bend

541-389-1725

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday; Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Note: Prices, availability and hours of operation are subject to change.