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Eating lunch out can lighten your wallet quickly-but it doesn't have to. I went on a hunt for seven lunches downtown for under $7.
Before getting into the list, let me explain the rules I followed. My meals had to be under $7, before tax and tip. Restaurants had to be within reasonable walking distance of IBJ's office at Washington and Pennsylvania streets. Discounts were allowed as long as they are available on an ongoing basis.
36 Degrees Bar
36 E. Washington St.
(317) 917-3218
It would be hard to find a cheaper deal downtown than this watering hole where the daily special is graffiti-ed onto the front window every day.
On Tuesday, the bar offers 50-cent tacos, with a minimum order of four, which is more than enough food. You have your choice of beef or chicken in a hard shell, but you can get soft shells for an additional charge.
I got two beef and two chicken tacos and enjoyed both. They are basic-just lettuce, tomato and meat-but with a total bill of $2.18 AFTER tax, there's plenty of room for a beverage in the budget. Even after leaving a nice tip, this is as affordable a lunch out as you'll find anywhere.
36 Degrees offers recurring daily lunch specials the rest of...