21 Orlando dishes for around $5 you should be eating right now

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.
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Blackberry Melt from Toasted
You're looking at fontina, applewood smoked bacon, blackberry mash and arugula. Oh yeah.
$7 for the Melt, or try one of there other sandwiches for as low as $5
1945 Aloma Ave.
(407) 960-3922
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Super Rico Colombian Bistro
Arepica
A white corn cake topped with hogao sauce, jalapeno relish, grilled vegetables, and queso blanco
Vegetable: $4
Chicken: $5
57 W. Central Blvd.
407-426-7007
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Latin Square Cuisine
Cuban
A Latin classic with bolo ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, mustard and pickles.
4-inch sandwich, $3.99
250 S. Orange Ave.
407-608-4181
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Barnie's Coffee Kitchen
Vegetarian butternut squash soup
$4.50
29 S. Orange Ave.
407-722-8363
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Latin Square Cuisine
Steak pepito
Includes swiss cheese, pepper, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro sauce, garlic sauce, mayo, ketchup and potatoes sticks.
4-inch sandwich, $3.99
250 S. Orange Ave.
407-608-4181
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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.
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Gitto's Pizza
1 slice of pizza
$3, 50 cents extra for each topping
120 S. Orange Ave.
407-203-8889
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Eden's Fresh Co.
Small salad
4 oz, $5.09
201 S. Orange Ave.
407-826-1524
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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.
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Eden's Fresh Co.
Small Chicken Caesar Wrap
$5.09
201 S. Orange Ave.
407-826-1524
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A savory empanada from La Empanada Food Truck
The menu switches out daily, but they are known for their bacon, apple, gouda, and Nutella banana empanadas.
As low as $3.50 or 3 for $9
They are at the corner of New England and Virginia in Winter Park every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
laempanadatruck.com
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Gringos Locos
Two tacos
$5.49
22 E. Washington St.
407-841-5626
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Beth's Burger Bar
Single Cheeseburger
$4.48
24 E. Washington St.
407-650-4950
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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.
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Create your own piata, salad or pasta bowl at Italio
Whatever you end up going with, Italio's lets you fully customize your order. So your toughest decision today will probably be sausage, chicken, or steak?
As low as $6.50
276 S. Orlando Ave.
(407) 960-1860
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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.
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Killer fish and paseo pork tacos at Jimmy Hula's
The fish taco comes with cabbage, jack cheese, and habanero Boss Sauce and the pork taco comes with romaine, grilled onions, crema, cilantro and jalapeño.
$3.89 each
2522 Aloma Ave.
(407) 790-7838
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Garden Salad from Ethos Vegan Kitchen
Ethos has a ton of healthy options. One of our favorites is the mixed spring greens loaded with artichoke hearts, vine ripe tomatoes, black olives, sprouts, red onions, carrots, cucumbers and broccoli. Served with your choice of dressing.
$4.95
601-B S New York Ave.
(407) 228-3898
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Latin Square Cuisine
Chicken pepito
Includes Swiss cheese, pepper, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro sauce, garlic sauce, mayo, ketchup and potato sticks.
4 oz, $3.99
250 S. Orange Ave. Suite 185P
407-608-4181
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