Cheap Eats Every Texas A&M Student Should Know 

Cheap eats Texas A&M students can rely on are easier to find than you might think. Between classes, rent, and late-night studying, keeping yourself fed on a college budget can be a real challenge. Fortunately, the  Bryan-College Station food scene has plenty of ways to stretch a dollar if you know where to look.

Whatever you’re craving and whatever your budget, here are the best meals under $10 every Aggie should keep on their radar. 

Daily & Weekly Specials 

If you plan your week right, you can rotate through these local spots and score specific daily deals that keep your bank account happy. 

• Gumby’s Pizza – Features special discounted pricing on their famous pizza rolls for their Tuesday Deal night. 
• Frittella Italian Cafe – Serves $6 frittellas every Monday and Tuesday, making it perfect for a high-quality carb-load. 
• Burger Mojo – Hosts “Thriftshop Tuesdays” featuring their Thriftshop burger for just $3. 
• Potato Shack+ – Drops the price of their mountainous “Shack Classics” loaded spuds to around $5 every Friday after 5. 
• Cici’s Pizza – Features a fully loaded, all-you-can-eat pizza, pasta, and salad buffet for around $6 (Monday and Tuesday only). 

Everyday Value

When you don’t want to wait for a specific day of the week, these spots offer great food and low baseline prices every single day. 

• Fuego Tortilla Grill – Genuinely huge portions with cheap breakfast tacos and everything under $7. If you want to maximize your dollar, also try one of their bowls. 
• Patty Daddy – Offers fresh, premium smash burgers and fries priced competitively with In-N-Out. 
• Tacos La Perlita – Offers authentic street tacos at just $3 each so you can mix & match and satisfy your cravings for great prices. 
• Domino’s Pizza – Consistently runs great everyday value options through their carryout deals and app-based mix-and-match coupons. 

Smart Ordering & Menu Hacks 

With a little strategy, you can unlock incredible value at these popular chain spots by ordering the right way. 

• Chipotle – Order a Kids Meal for roughly $6 and ask for your items like rice, beans, and protein. It comes with two tortillas that you can make tacos with, and you can ask for pico, corn, etc. on the side. 
• Piada Italian Street Food – Show your student ID at the register to take advantage of their student meal deal on a pasta bowl or wrap with a drink. 
• Yummi Yummi Mongolian Grill – Visit during their large happy hour window to get ultra-cheap sushi rolls and soups that still taste great. 

Final Thoughts 

You don’t have to live on instant ramen just because you’re a college student. By planning around daily specials like Burger Mojo’s Thriftshop Tuesdays or hacking the kids menu at Chipotle, you can eat incredibly well around BCS without draining your wallet. 

Did we miss your favorite low-cost hidden gem? Message us to let us know your go-to budget order, and make sure to follow @AroundBCS for the latest local dining updates and deals!