lunches

How To Dine On 50 Dimes

BY RACHEL STONE AND CHRISTINA HUGHES BABB PHOTOS BY CAN TURKYILMAZ, MARK DAVIS AND CAITY COLVARD

Free lunch? No such thing. $5 lunch? We have just the thing. From burgers to bratwurst, there’s a nearby eatery that keeps both your wallet and stomach full at lunchtime.

Stone e lephant $5 » Quesadillas or chicken tenders

The vibe: Transforms from family restaurant to party place/sports bar during Karaoke or livemusic evenings, or during a big game.

Why iT ’s a bang for your buck: The aforementioned quesadillas and tenders are but two of several specials on the $5 lunch menu. Vienna hot dogs, salads and a BLTA (bacon, lettuce, tomato and avocado) are other offerings.

for a fe W dollars more: Add fries, pasta salad, slaw or “elephant Chips” for $1.95, or a drink for $2.50.

Tip: Lunch specials offered every day, even Sundays, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and the bar stays open ’til 2 a.m. daily.

Skillman & a bram S 214.342.9200

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$4.99 » taco lunch special

T he vibe: Tucked behind a billiards bar and bound by burglar bars, the clean, roomy and authentic taqueria offers friendly table service.

Why iT ’s a bang for your buck: The taco lunch special includes three tacos with your choice of meat plus rice and beans. Free chips with a selection of mild to hot salsas make it a steal.

for a fe W dollars more: Add a soda or a beer for a buck or two.

Tip: Open weekdays from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and closed at dinnertime. Weekend hours run until 4 p.m.

a bram S & n orthwe S t h ighway 214.361.6769