Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Tarka Indian Kitchen, Salerno Cucina Italiana and Mangieri's Pizza Cafe, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Austin's Cheap Salad Destinations
Austin offers a wealth of fresh and affordable greens for diners looking to enjoy a light meal without breaking the bank. This collection highlights a diverse range of options, from crisp Italian salads at spots like Salerno Cucina Italiana and Nikki's Pizza to hearty American bowls at Mad Greens and Chicken Salad Chick. Whether you are grabbing a quick lunch at Happy Chicks or sitting down for a casual bite at Mangieri's Pizza Cafe, these local favorites prove that eating healthy in the capital city can be both delicious and budget-friendly.
15 restaurants in Best Cheap Salad in Austin | Top Cheap Spots
- Tarka Indian Kitchen · rated 4/5: Indian.
- Salerno Cucina Italiana · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Mangieri's Pizza Cafe · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Happy Chicks · rated 4/5: American.
- Nikki's Pizza · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Mad Greens · rated 4/5: American.
- Miso Korean & Japanese Dining · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Chicken Salad Chick · rated 4/5: American.
- KG BBQ: American.
- Happy Chicks: American.
- Fogo de Chão: Steakhouse.
- Hunt Dining Hall: American.
- Café at the Loren: American.
- Bufalina: Italian.
- Bitelo Brazilian Steakhouse: Steakhouse.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
