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A new study has revealed which are the most affordable American cities for dining out, weeks after reports showed that more than 50 percent of Americans consider fast food a luxury.
Cookie Rookie, a popular food website, has published a new analysis on the best cities for two people to enjoy a three-course meal at a mid-range restaurant without breaking the bank.
This study also took into account each city’s favorite foods, state dishes, and where the cheapest restaurants are located.
The website used data from Google and social media to discover the best places, and they all cost under $100.
1. Fort Worth, Texas
Known for being deeply influenced by her Texan heritage, getting an appetizer, entree, and dessert in this city would only cost $60.
Known for being deeply influenced by his Texan heritage, getting an appetizer, entree, and dessert in Fort Worth would only cost $60.
Fort Worth is famous for its barbecue, Tex-Mex and cowboy cuisine. The study also praised the city’s “abundant” selection, with more than 21 affordable restaurants per 100,000 residents.
2. El Paso, Texas
In second place is El Paso, another Texas city whose average dinner price is just $62.
In second place is El Paso, another Texas city where the average price of a dinner costs just $62.
The city, which has gone from a border stop to a vacation-worthy destination in its own right, boasts an incredible selection of food from countries like Spain, Italy and Lebanon.
3. Memphis, Tennessee
The average cost of a three-course meal at a restaurant in Memphis is just $65 at any time of the day.
The average cost of a three-course meal at a restaurant in Memphis is just $65 at any time of the day.
While the city is popularly known as a barbecue town, locals have long raved about its soul food, all-day breakfasts, fried chicken, and specialty coffee.
4. Detroit, Michigan and Columbus, Ohio (tied)
The cities of Detroit and Columbus are tied for fourth place, as residents only need to spend $70 to enjoy a hearty meal.
The cities of Detroit and Columbus are tied for fourth place, as residents only need to spend $70 to enjoy a hearty meal.
Those living in Detroit are spoiled for choice, as the city is known for its square pizza, slow-roasted shawarma, sandwiches, lamb chops, baklava, and corned beef rolls, while eating in Columbus is an experience in itself, as it acts as a home. to multiple immigrant traditions and a rich culinary history.
5. Las Vegas, Nevada
While many come to the city of Las Vegas to delight in its nightlife, they tend to be surprised to discover that a three-course meal costs only $75 at a mid-range restaurant.
While many come to the city of Las Vegas to delight in its nightlife, they tend to be surprised to discover that a three-course meal costs only $75 at a mid-range restaurant.
In addition to a wide range of casinos, Las Vegas also has incredible Italian restaurants, new American cuisine, steaks, pork chops and spicy mussels.