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🌮 Lunch on a budget

Where to find lunch for around $10 or less in Lexington
A sub with cheese and meatballs
Photo by @goodfellaspie
Looking for a tasty, local lunch spot that doesn’t break the bank? We’re here for you, Lexington. Check out this list of 21 places where a lunch for one costs around $10 or less.

We know proximity is key when it comes to a midday meal, so we’ve broken up these spots into their respective sides of town: Downtown, Chevy Chase, and everywhere in between. Pro tip: Some of these spots have multiple locations, which we’ve notated.

Three tacos with lettuce, jalapenos, limes, salsa and chicken.

Mix and match tacos from Local Taco. | Photo by @tastinglexington

Campus

girlsgirlsgirls Burritos, 395 S. Limestone
With more than just burritos, you can satisfy your hunger with nachos, tots, and quesadillas with ingredients like grilled kale, sweet potatoes, and falafel. Pro tip: Add one of its 13 sauces with your tot order.

Local Taco, 315 S. Limestone + 1916 Pavilion Way
Choose from a variety of salads, chips, dips, and ~$4.50 tacos, like Korean BBQ + spicy shrimp.

Four plates of food including etouffee and jambalaya.

A staple of Chevy Chase, you can never go wrong with an order of Bourbon N’ Toulouse jambalaya. | Photo courtesy of @thingstodoinlexingtonky

Chevy Chase

A.P. Suggins Bar & Grill, 345 Romany Rd.
A true Lexington gem, this family-friendly spot is the perfect place to kick back midday with fried banana peppers, taco salad, catfish sandwich + more.

Bourbon n’ Toulouse, 829 Euclid Ave.
Get a half order ($7) or full order ($9) of your Cajun-Creole favorites. We recommend the chicken étouffée + black beans and caramelized corn.

Downtown

Big Blue Deli, 227 N. Limestone
This menu is filled with signature sandwiches varying in prices, but you can get the veggie, roast beef, spicy chicken, grilled cheese + tomato soup, and BLT — each for $10 or less.

Infinity Sky Bar, 150 W. Main St.
Not only will you have spectacular downtown views, you can also fuel your day with fried green tomatoes, seasonal soups, or a Caesar salad.

Southeast Lexington

Koi Express, 3029 Richmond Rd.
Pick up a vegetable noodle entree for less than $10 or go appetizer wild with a crab salad, chicken dumpling gyoza, and more.

Viva Mexico, 2573 Richmond Rd.
Browse its lunch menu to find dozens of specials for $10 or less, including the chimichanga platter or a quesadilla suprema.
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Asked

When it comes to lunchtime, which option do you prefer: eating at home/work or eating out?
A. I prefer eating at home/work.
B. I prefer eating out.
C. I like a mix of both.
D. It depends on the occasion or my mood.
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Events
Friday, June 28
  • Friday Flicks | Friday, June 28 | 7 p.m. | Jacobson Park, 4001 Athens Boonesboro Rd., Lexington | Free | Families are invited to bring a picnic or check out local food and drink vendors, then kick back + relax for a showing of “The Super Mario Brothers Movie.”
  • Shamarr Allen | Friday, June 28 | 8 p.m. | The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd., Lexington | $15-$18 | Got the itch to hear jazz, hip-hop, rock, and funk all in one night? Look no further.
Saturday, June 29
  • Lexington Pride Festival | Saturday, June 29 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Central Bank Center, 430 W. Vine St., Lexington | $10 | Celebrate and commiserate with members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies by browsing dozens of vendors, live performances, and more.
  • MadWavy | Saturday, June 29 | 8 p.m.-12 a.m. | The Loudoun House, 209 Castlewood Dr., Lexington | Free | Ride the wave at this showcase of artistry featuring live art, musicians, and an open cypher (freestyle and beatboxing) showcase.
Sunday, June 30
  • Lexington Legends vs Gastonia Baseball Club | Sunday, June 30 | 2 p.m. | Legends Field, 209 Legends Ln., Lexington | $10-$25 | Your kids’ fairytale dreams will come true during Princess Day featuring photo opportunities with magical princesses roaming the concourse.*
  • Disco Under the Stars | Sunday, June 30 | 6:30 p.m. | The Grove, 200 W. Main St., Lexington | Free | Groove is in the heart at this dance party featuring live DJs, specialty cocktails, and more.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Number
  • $66 million. That’s how much it could cost to renovate the Hyatt Regency at 401 W. High St. The Kentucky Tourism Development Finance Authority has given preliminary approval to upgrade the hotel connected to Rupp Arena. We’ll update you as we learn more. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Drink
  • Consider yourself a beer connoisseur? Blue Stallion is putting you to the test. The brewery is inviting Lexingtonians to submit beer ideas for one of its weekly small batch experiments. Once submissions close this Monday, July 1, five winners will see their creations come to brew-ition.
Award
  • Stop and smell the rosé. Wine Spectator announced two Lexington restaurants — Coles 735 Main and Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse — as winners for its 2024 Restaurant Awards. Recognition was given to restaurants that offer a wide variety of wines and pair appropriately with their cuisine. (The Lane Report)
Try This
  • Master the art of stillness with Institute 193’s Lexington Still Life Club this Sunday, June 30. Attendees are invited to bring their favorite drawing, painting + supplies and brush up on their skills in the company of like-minded artists.
Environment
  • National Pollinator Week might be over, but Columbia Gas’ work to support pollinators and wildlife-friendly vegetation management practices is far from finished. Here’s how the organization uses natural gas infrastructure to create a pollinator paradise for bees, birds, and butterflies.*
Eat
Finance
  • Did you know you could finance your fixer-upper with home equity? You could get up to $50K with a HELOC — calculate your payment.*
 
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From the editor
As a lover of all things scary, I’m more than supportive of the recent Summerween trend. Dust off those costumes and get into the spirit a little early at Neon Moon’s Summerween Party this Saturday, June 29 at 8 p.m.
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