Orlando ABOUNDS in fantastic cheap eats and what follows is only a small handful of some of our favorite local dishes for under $10. If there are any you love that we should know about, send your cheap lunch nominations to dining@orlandoweekly.com.

Anh Hong 1124 E. Colonial Drive, 407-999-2656 Even within the tough competition of Mills 50, the Anh Hong special banh mí is a cut above: ham, pâté, sausage, pork, headcheese and pickled vegetables on buttered French bread for just $2.95 (if you’re squeamish about variety meats, choose the sunnyside-up egg sandwich for $3.50). Add a Vietnamese iced coffee for $2.75 and this is still the cheapest lunch of the bunch. Photo via Yelp
Mark’s Caribbean Cuisine 10034 University Blvd., 407-699-8800; healthyjamaicanfood.com A big plate of love for $7.99: aromatic brown stew chicken served with rice and cabbage and a side of plantains. Don’t stint on the Scotch bonnet hot sauce. Photo via Yelp
Black Bean Deli 835 E. Colonial Drive, 407-203-0922 Their swanky new location in Mills 50 is a nice spot for a leisurely lunch (or a quick breakfast). Linger in the side room with their lunch special: a half Cuban sandwich and a cup of black beans for $6. Photo via Yelp
The Gnarly Barley 7431 S. Orange Ave., 407-854-4999; thegnarlybarley.com It’s more of a beer joint than a restaurant, but Gnarly Barley’s chipotle brisket tacos with Tiger sauce ($3.50 each) give us reason to live. (What, we like it hot.) Just try to resist the vast craft brew menu if it’s a work day. Photo via Yelp
Junior Colombian Burger 5389 S. Kirkman Road, 407-355-3506 One generally feels the craving for a messy Colombian-style burger late-night, post-bars, after inhibitions have loosened, but there’s no reason you can’t eat one in the middle of the day. Junior serves a double cheeseburger combo for $9.59 (because what the hell, might as well have fries too). Photo via Yelp
Mrs. Potato 4550 S. Kirkman Road, 407-290-0991; mrspotato.net Mrs. Potato takes rösti (a Swiss dish that’s kind of like a mega-hash brown) in a Brazilian direction, stuffing the tender inside with various ingredients, from cheese and onions to chicken stroganoff. Three are priced at $9.99: baked beans, pulled chicken, and the aforementioned stroganoff. But if you’re really seeking the cheap, get the your filling of choice on a baked potato instead for $3 less. Photo via Yelp
Bikkuri Sushi 1915 E. Colonial Drive, 407-894-4494 Known for some of the most reasonably priced sushi in Orlando, Bikkuri offers a lunch special that’s equally budget-conscious. From a list of about a dozen rolls, choose two for $7.99, or one roll plus two nigiri for $5.75. Photo via Yelp
The Coop 610 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park, 407-843-2667; asouthernaffair.com Get a two-piece “plenty plate,” two pieces of fried chicken plus two “fixins” (collards, fried okra, creamed corn, mac & cheese or a dozen more choices) for $7.99, or go for the sideboard sampler – three of those Southern-fabulous sides and a slice of cornbread for $7.49. Photo via Yelp
Mamak Asian Street Food 1231 E. Colonial Drive, 407-270-4688 The menu of small plates makes for a great mix-and-match meal with friends, but for a quick cheap lunch, we choose the Malaysian asam kari: tamarind-infused coconut curry cooked with tomatoes, bell peppers, carrots, onions and the protein of your choice – shrimp, fish, squid, chicken beef or tofu – over jasmine rice, for just $8.50. There will be leftovers. Photo by Rob Bartlett
Kappy’s 501 N. Orlando Ave., Maitland, 407-647-9099; kappyssubs.com One of the most authentic diners in the area has amazingly low prices: Get a Philly cheese steak with sliced sirloin, provolone and onions for $5.75 and a root beer float for $2.55. Photo via Yelp
Eden’s Fresh Multiple locations including Winter Park, downtown, Thornton Park and Longwood Eden’s Fresh offers one of the best deals around for health-conscious lunchers – their large salad (greens plus five toppings) is just $5.78; add Boar’s Head protein for another $2.10. (You could make it a wrap for the same price, but if you’re watching calories – don’t.) Photo via Yelp
Whitewood Mediterranean Grill 1 S. Orange Ave., 407-999-8959; whitewoodgrill.com The traditional gyro sandwich is just that, at $7.50; but for $1.49 more, get it “Dubai Style” with extra meat, feta and seasoned fries – rolled up inside the filled-to-bursting pita. Photo by Jessica Bryce Young
Artisan’s Table22 E. Pine St., 407-730-7499, artisanstableorlando.com 22 E. Pine St., 407-730-7499, artisanstableorlando.comThe Pork-belly BLT pictured here (crispy pork belly, tomato and arugula, with dill remoulade on toasted Pullman bread) is exactly $10; if you’re on a budget go for the grille gorgonzola (with tomato, bacon, and caramelized onions; $8) or the curried egg salad wrap with mango chutney ($6). Whichever sandwich you choose, though, side it with the city’s best pasta salad, a buttery-shalloty Israeli couscous that has everyone at the Weekly addicted. Photo via Yelp
Gringos Locos 22 E. Washington St., 407-841-5626, and 2406 E. Robinson St., 407-896-5626; gringoslocos.net Their tasty “street tacos” (soft corn tortillas filled with your choice of chicken, beef or roasted pork, topped with onion, cilantro and lime) are two for $5.49 or three for $7.49. Photo via Yelp
Infusion Tea 1600 Edgewater Drive, 407-999-5255 Nothing on the lunch menu reaches the $10 mark, so go HAM. Among the mostly vegetarian meals, we’re partial to the seasonal cauliflower-chickpea tacos ($8), served with with crispy kale slaw, cilantro guacamole and sour cream. Photo via Yelp
Beefy King 424 N. Bumby Ave., 407-894-2241 An Orlando classic. Get a sandwich platter – any Beefy King sandwich plus Beefy Spuds (tater tots), coleslaw and a kosher dill pickle for $7.30 – and have enough of your ten left over for a small milkshake ($2.25). Photo via Yelp
King Cajun Crawfish 914 N. Mills Ave., 407-704-8863 Not just a bargain-basement spot to get your crawfish on, this tiny Mills 50 joint also offers a substantial lunch special: a shrimp or oyster (or chicken, if you’re chicken) po’ boy plus fries and a drink for $8.95. Photo via Yelp
Olea Mezze Grill 400 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland, 407-335-4958; oleagrill.com It’s one of those “Chipotle-style” joints: pick your grain base (basmati rice or couscous) and top with your choice of protein, spreads (like hummus or tzatziki) and toppings, plus a dressing if you want it, for $8.29. Photo via Yelp
Mediterranean Blue 435 E. Michigan St., 407-422-2583 mediterraneanblue.net It may seem counterintuitive to order the “Provence sandwich” in a Greek restaurant, but trust us: the sliced ham, Brie, herbes de Provence-infused butter and dijon mustard on “artisan bread” served hot ($6.70) is the right idea. Or just do what these people did and go for a gyro (also $6.70) and Greek feta fries ($2.50). Photo via Yelp
Theo’s Kitchen 2952 Curry Ford Road, 407-849-0810 Theo’s Greek restaurant has been an Orlando fixture for more than two decades, and they’re rightfully known for their gyros and shawerma. But it’s an open secret that they also fry up some succulent, crispy Southern-style chicken; a three-piece box (with roll and two sides) is just $6.99. Photo via theoskitchen.com
Vietnam Cuisine 1224 E. Colonial Drive, 407-228-7053 The banh cuon made our Nosh Pit column last year, and for good reason: The pork and mushroom-filled rolled rice crepes (found on the specials menu for $7.95) are a perfect midday umami blast. Photo by Jessica Bryce Young
Pig Floyd’s Urban Barbakoa 1326 N. Mills. Ave., 407-203-0866; facebook.com/pigfloyds The butter chicken taco ($2.95 each; one is perfectly satisfying; two would be plenty) is juicy chopped chicken and jasmine rice topped with creamy orange tikka masala sauce, pickled jalapeños, roasted pumpkin seeds and cilantro, drizzled with yogurt “crema” and served on a flour tortilla. Aaahhh. Photo via Yelp
The Brass Tap 1632 N. Mills Ave., 407- 270-9538; brasstapbeerbar.com It may be tough to stay under your $10 budget when confronted with Brass Tap’s beer menu, with its concise descriptions of more than a hundred brews on tap. But stay the course and order the pepperoni and peppadew pizza, a spicy 7-inch pie on a salty pretzel crust for $7.99. It’s petite but powerful. Photo via Yelp
Which ‘Wich multiple locations, whichwich.com Which ‘Wich offers the ultimate in personalized service – you can fine-tune the details of your ‘wich down to every last detail. That much choice makes our head spin, though, so we went with one of the sandwich chain’s pre-sets: the chipotle avocado BLT ($7.50). Photo via Yelp
Ethos Vegan Kitchen 601 S. New York Ave., Winter Park, 407-228-3899; ethosvegankitchen.com Doesn’t matter if you’re vegan or not, everybody loves Ethos’ coconut curry wrap ($8.95): grilled tofu chunks slathered in curried vegan mayo and tossed with celery, raisins, raw walnuts, shredded coconut and mixed greens, then wrapped in a spinach tortilla. Photo via Yelp
Super Rico Colombian Bistro 57 W. Central Blvd., 407-426-7007; superricocolombia.com The “Spicy Perro” ($5) is a Nathan’s all-beef frank anointed with various “signature sauces,” topped with jalapeno relish, crumbled bacon and fried shoestring potatoes, and sprinkled with queso blanco. This dog’s got a bite. Photo via Yelp
Il Pescatore 651 N. Primrose Drive, 407-896-6763; ilpescatoreonline.com Sometimes it’s a good thing to sit down to a nice hot meal instead of scoffing a sandwich on the run. Treat yo’self to a plate of baked manicotti or cannelloni (with garlic bread and a salad, $8.25) and feel like an actual grown-up. Photo via Yelp
La Femme du Fromage 3201 Corrine Drive, 407-571-9947, lafemmedufromage.com Tonda Corrente’s cheese stall at East End Market is capable not only of launching a killer cheese plate, but also serves up a dreamy grilled cheese sandwich – we’re talking a serious four-cheese blend on Olde Hearth bread, not some Kraft Singles-on-Wonder mess – and from 3-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, they’re just $3 for a half or $6 for a whole (which is why this year we gave it a Best of Orlando Writers’ Pick for “Best Excuse for a Late Lunch”). Photo via Yelp
Lazy Moon Pizza 11551 University Blvd., 407-658-2396; lazymoonpizza.com UCF-area pizza joint Lazy Moon has some of the best meal deals around – because college kids, I guess? You can’t beat the Boxcar Willy special: a gigantic slice and a pint of PBR for $4.75. Photo via Yelp
Freshii 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., 407-203-8856 Eating lunch at Freshii is not just doing your wallet a favor; your arteries will thank you as well. Steep yourself in nutrients with one of their bowls, which run from $5.99 to $7.99 – we like the Mediterranean with quinoa, field greens, tons of veggies, feta, almonds and red pepper sauce. Photo by Rob Bartlett
Mellow Mushroom multiple locations, mellowmushroom.com The “Righteous Portobello Reuben” hoagie ($6.49 for a half) is a huge, “meaty” sandwich stuffed with grilled portobello mushrooms, Swiss cheese, Bavarian-style sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing on a crunchy rye roll. You may need a nap. Photo via Yelp
Pom Pom’s Teahouse & Sandwicheria 67 N. Bumby Ave., 407-894-0865 Before there was Tako Cheena, there was Pom Pom’s – Pom Moongauklang’s gift to Orlando’s 24-hour hungry. Pressed sandwiches range from $6 to $9, and Mama Ling Ling’s Thanksgiving is justifiably famous, smashing an entire Turkey Day dinner (cranberries, stuffing, mashed potatoes and all) between two slices for just eight bucks. Photo via Yelp
Quickly Boba & Snow 3214 E. Colonial Drive, 407-270-4570; facebook.com/quicklyorlando Sure, it’s a boba and slush spot, but they’ve got the savory goods, too. Grab a basket of Taiwanese-style popcorn chicken ($4.50) for spicy crunch and a side of summer rolls for some fresh veg ($3.99). Or just have macarons for lunch ($2 each); it’s your life. Photo via Yelp
Sapporo Ramen 5080 W. Colonial Drive, 407-203-6777 Sapporo recently raised prices, bringing a bowl of their shio, miso, shoyu or pork tonkotsu ramen up to $9. That’s still amazingly low for a bowl of killer broth swimming with chewy noodles, pork slices, bamboo shoots and naruto-maki. Photo by Rob Bartlett
Spice Burgr 165 S. Orange Ave., 407-650-9134; spiceburgr.com There are a lot of fancy specialty burgers here, all of them under $10 (unless you really go nuts with the add-ons), but for our money, it’s the traditional burger ($6.45) that sings: an organic grass-fed beef patty on a buttered toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, mayo, pickle, fried onions and cheese – plus a heap of the tastiest fries we’ve had all year. Photo via Yelp
Se7en Bites Bake Shop 207 N. Primrose Drive, 407-203-0727 If you only think of Se7en Bites for sweet treats, you’re making a mistake – their savory menu is tight. The grilled pimento and bacon sandwich ($8.50) is manna from a Deep South heaven. Photo via Yelp
Sloppy Taco Palace 4892 S. Kirkman Road, 407- 574-6474; stporlando.com 2 Sloppy Taco Basket A two-“Sloppy Taco” basket comprises a pair of lightly fried, flaky flour tortilla shells stuffed with chicken, steak, pork or ground beef, plus pico de gallo, plus queso sauce, plus black beans and rice, plus OMG you’re gonna need a post-lunch nap ($7.95). Photo via Yelp
Smashburger 3162 E. Colonial Drive, 407-286-3390; smashburger.com It’s a chain, but each location has a local specialty. Here it’s the Central Florida burger, with pimiento cheese spread, spicy brown mustard and fried green tomatoes for $6.29. Add Smashfries (tossed in olive oil, rosemary and garlic) for $1.99. Photo via Yelp
Stardust Video & Coffee 1842 E. Winter Park Road, 407-623-3393; stardustie.com The venerable coffee and cocktail joint has been serving up a mean selection of sandwiches and snacks (mostly named for movies, in tribute to their video-store origins) for at least a decade, but it’s the “5 Easy Pieces” we keep coming back to: buffalo mozzarella, sliced tomato and eggplant, roasted red peppers and pesto, pressed ’til it’s crispy, yours for nine bucks and change. Photo via Yelp
Sus Hi Eat Station 4498 N. Alafaya Trail, 407-826-1682 Make your own roll, bowl or wrap at this UCF hotspot; prices range from $6 to $10, based on format and special ingredients. Try a rice bowl with spicy tuna, avocado, cucumber, sweet potato, scallion, mango, coconut, tempura flakes and ponzu, which adds up to just $7.50. Photo via Yelp
Toasted Crafted Grilled Cheese 1945 Aloma Ave., Winter Park, 407-960-3922 Try the Big Cheese: four cheeses (cheddar, Jack, Muenster, Swiss) plus arugula on locally sourced levain bread, $5.75 – add truffle-rosemary fries for $2.50. This place is seriously vegan-friendly, too — your dairy-free friend can get basically the same sandwich as you. The Truffle Melt is house-made vegan cheese plus truffle oil, arugula and cracked black pepper for $6.25. Photo via Yelp
Beth’s Burger Bar 24 E. Washington St., 407-650-4950, and 5145 S. Orange Ave., 407-888-1190; bethsburgerbar.com A single burger is just $3.49; add a slice of Swiss (99 cents), some grilled onions and some mushrooms (75 cents) and you’ve still got enough of your 10-spot left for a side of frickles ($3.49). Photo via Yelp
Carmel Kitchen Wine Bar 140 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 407-513-4912; carmel-kitchen.com We tried the grilled lemon chicken and artichoke flatbread (with fontina, arugula, lemon and basil; $8.99) as part of their Bite 30 menu, and we can vouch: legit. Photo via Yelp
Hot Krust Panini Kitchen 8015 Turkey Lake Road, 407-355-7768 The sandwiches at this Sand Lake mainstay have legions of loyal fans; we’re partial to the Gobble Gobble Turkey ($5.99): roasted turkey, bacon, red onions, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, spinach and cranberry sauce on crusty bread. Photo via Yelp