People say Midtown’s expensive, but that’s only if you don’t know where to look! The Times Square neighborhood has countless options for cheap eats, affordable drinks, and hidden deals. Check out top spots to enjoy the Theater District on a budget.
Cheap Eats
All’Antico Vinaio
729 Eighth Ave
Get a taste of Florence in Times Square! La Caprese sandwich (mozzarella, tomato, basil) is $12.\
Brooklyn Deli
1501 Broadway
Grab an $8 hamburger to enjoy at their old-school NYC lunch counter.
Carmine’s
200 W 44th St
Bring a group to share family-style dishes. Try wow-factor portions of Italian classics like pasta pomodoro, penne alla vodka, and chicken parm, starting at $30, but big enough for the whole family to share.
Criollas Baked Empanadas
888 Eighth Avenue
Each empanadas is handmade and baked daily using fresh ingredients from local farms. Enjoy single empanadas for $5.50 or pick up boxes of 3 for $15.75, 6 for $30.50, or 12 for $58.50.
Dim Sum Palace
334 W 46th St
This authentic Cantonese restaurant boasts hearty lunch specials for $14, served with both rice and soup.
Havana Central
151 W 46th St
Get their half-priced happy hour empanadas, plus $7 happy hour cocktails including mojitos and margaritas (Monday – Friday, 4–7pm).
Los Tacos No. 1
229 W 43rd St
All tacos are under $6 — try their adobada taco for just $5.25, and be sure to ask for it “con todo” (with everything).
Margon
136 W 46th St
You won’t leave hungry when you try Margon’s famous Cubano Sandwich, served with rice & beans, all for only $14.
Ootoya
141 W 41st St
Ootoya has brought back its Onigiri Window! Need a grab-and-go lunch option? These delectable rice balls will set you back between $4 to $6 each.
Patzeria Perfect Pizza
231 W 46th St
Choose from classic or creative slices at this Theater District mainstay, ranging from $3 - $6.
Silky Kitchen
138 W 46th Street
Enjoy the signature Gai Ma bowls for $15, pigs ear salad and beef tripe salad for $11, sour and spicy cucumber salad for $8, and pan fried handmade dumplings for $9.
Teriyaki R Us
150 W 49th St
Try their signature teriyaki dishes in chicken for $12.99 or beef and shrimp for $13.99. Milk tea fans can also choose from a variety of flavors for only $6.99.
Urban Hawker
135 W 50th St
This Singaporean food hall boasts a number of affordable options, including:
- $1.95 traditional pastry/kuih and $3.75 Malaysian curry puffs at Lady Wong
- $13 tinapa, $14 vegan pancit, and $14 rambutan salad at Tradisyon
- $15 for ayam gulai or ayam penyet and bandung at Padi NYC
- $15 for two pieces of plain prata and teh tarik at Mamak's Corner
- $13 for a breakfast set (toast, soft boiled eggs, and kopi/teh) until 2pm at Kopifellas
- $17 for a classic chicken rice set (chicken, rice, and soup) at Hainan Jones
- A $10 tea time special (one mini-main and one regular side) at Daisy's Dream on weekdays from 2:30pm to 5:30pm; after 6pm, a second main is 50% off
- $15 traditional carrot cake (chye tow kueh) at Prawnaholic Collections
- $13.93 build your own bowl, $8 tacos, and $8 chicken wings at Jakarta Munch
Affordable Drinks
The Dickens
783 Eighth Ave
Sip on $10 select beers, bubbles, and appetizers until 6pm.
Haven Rooftop
132 W 47th St
Come for the atmosphere, stay for the happy hour deals! Get $6 beers, $9 wines, and $10 margaritas Monday through Friday from 4–6pm at this beautiful rooftop bar, with happy hour bites at $12.
Jimmy’s Corner
140 W 44th St
Grab a no-frills beer at one of Times Square’s oldest and most beloved dive bars ($3–$6).
The Rum House
228 W 47th St
Don’t miss weekday happy hour specials (4-6pm) at this swanky establishment: $10 craft cocktails, or $5 beer and house wines.
Tito Murphy’s
346 W 46th St
Sip on $9 frozen margaritas with all-day happy hour at this Mexican Cantina on Restaurant Row.
Hidden Deals/Discounts
Museum of Broadway
145 W 45th St
Come by the Museum of Broadway on the first Tuesday of every month for $25 timed tickets. Purchasing tickets online or over the phone will incur a $4 service fee.
TKTS Booth
47th St between 7th Ave and Broadway
Snag discount Broadway & Off-Broadway tickets at the famous TKTS Booth under the Red Steps in Times Square.
