Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Ng Cafe, Muangthai Thai Cuisine and Sangam Chettinad Indian Cuisine, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Austin's Cheap Thai Destinations
Austin’s vibrant food scene offers an incredible array of budget-friendly international flavors, ranging from the spicy depths of traditional Thai curries to comforting American classics. This curated selection highlights local favorites like Titaya's Thai Cuisine and Ng Cafe, while also showcasing diverse options such as the aromatic spices of Sangam Chettinad Indian Cuisine and the fresh Mediterranean bowls at Flower Child. Whether you are craving a steaming bowl of noodles from The One Pho or a sweet treat from Gati, these accessible eateries prove that you do not have to spend a fortune to enjoy a world-class meal in the capital city.
14 restaurants in Best Cheap Thai Restaurants in Austin | Cheap Thai Food
- Ng Cafe · rated 5/5: Thai.
- Muangthai Thai Cuisine · rated 4/5: Thai.
- Sangam Chettinad Indian Cuisine · rated 4/5: Indian.
- Flower Child · rated 4/5: Mediterranean.
- Teapioca · rated 4/5: Vietnamese.
- Codependent Cocktails + Coffee · rated 2/5: American.
- KHON Thai Kitchen by Seeda: Thai.
- Titaya's Thai Cuisine: Thai.
- Mandala Kitchen & Bar: Thai.
- Gati: Thai.
- Hippie PicNik: American.
- The One Pho: Vietnamese.
- Nala's: Indian.
- Sway: Thai.
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.
