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Summertime means longer days and lingering on patios. Instead of running up the bill, head to one of these hot Denver restaurants for cheap oysters, pizza slices, burritos, tacos, and more. The best part about this list: all featured menu items are $10 or less.

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Maria Empanada

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It's not surprising that Maria Empanada has been buzzing since it opened on South Broadway— the casual restaurant serves up the perfect handheld snack for roaming the breweries and shops along The Green Mile. Try the Argentina or the Caprese, for only $3.19 each.
1298 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80210
(303) 934-2221
(303) 934-2221

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Sexy Pizza

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On Wednesdays, Sexy Pizza offers $1 slices from 11am to 2pm.
1018 E 11th Ave, Denver, CO 80218
(303) 830-8111
(303) 830-8111

Illegal Pete's South Broadway

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Illegal Pete's is known for its cheap burritos, great happy hour, and charming hipster vibe. This location of the Colorado chain has a huge, happenin' patio too.
270 South Broadway, Denver, CO 80209
(720) 287-5233
(720) 287-5233

The Bside

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BSide serves up old-fashioned comfort food at approachable prices, especially during happy hour. Check their Facebook page for extra bargains.
1336 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80218
(303) 474-4960
(303) 474-4960

Humboldt Farm Fish Wine

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Humboldt serves dollar oysters all day Sundays (while supplies last) and killer happy hour snacks and drinks.
1700 Humboldt St, Denver, CO 80218
(303) 813-1700
(303) 813-1700

Steuben's

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Happy Hour at Steuben's is unbeatable, especially late night when $7 gets you a cheeseburger, fries, and a cold beer.
523 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80203
(303) 830-1001
(303) 830-1001

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Ace

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The patio at Ace is a Denver destination spot with cheap starter items like $5 bao buns, and ping pong to boot. Don't miss the Wings & Whiskey special on Tuesdays with rotating $1 wings and $5 whiskey specials.
501 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80203
(303) 800-7705
(303) 800-7705

Tacos Tequila Whiskey

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Everything on the happy hour menu at the brick & mortar location of Pinche Tacos is $6 and under, including chipotle shrimp sliders ($3) and Pinche Palomas ($4).
3300 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211
(720) 502-4608
(720) 502-4608

Biju's Little Curry Shop

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The line for healthy, inexpensive Indian-style curry bowls is often out the door at Biju's in RiNo. The bowls start at just $9.
1441 26th Street, Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-3500
(303) 292-3500

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Cart Driver

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Everything on the Cart Driver happy hour is only $5. That includes Prosecco on tap, the mortadella hot dog, and the daisy pizza. Happy hour lasts from 3 to 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight daily.
Denver, CO
(303) 292-3553
(303) 292-3553

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Maria Empanada

1298 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80210
It's not surprising that Maria Empanada has been buzzing since it opened on South Broadway— the casual restaurant serves up the perfect handheld snack for roaming the breweries and shops along The Green Mile. Try the Argentina or the Caprese, for only $3.19 each.
1298 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80210
(303) 934-2221
(303) 934-2221

Sexy Pizza

1018 E 11th Ave, Denver, CO 80218
On Wednesdays, Sexy Pizza offers $1 slices from 11am to 2pm.
1018 E 11th Ave, Denver, CO 80218
(303) 830-8111
(303) 830-8111

Illegal Pete's South Broadway

270 South Broadway, Denver, CO 80209
Illegal Pete's is known for its cheap burritos, great happy hour, and charming hipster vibe. This location of the Colorado chain has a huge, happenin' patio too.
270 South Broadway, Denver, CO 80209
(720) 287-5233
(720) 287-5233

The Bside

1336 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80218
BSide serves up old-fashioned comfort food at approachable prices, especially during happy hour. Check their Facebook page for extra bargains.
1336 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80218
(303) 474-4960
(303) 474-4960

Humboldt Farm Fish Wine

1700 Humboldt St, Denver, CO 80218
Humboldt serves dollar oysters all day Sundays (while supplies last) and killer happy hour snacks and drinks.
1700 Humboldt St, Denver, CO 80218
(303) 813-1700
(303) 813-1700

Steuben's

523 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80203
Happy Hour at Steuben's is unbeatable, especially late night when $7 gets you a cheeseburger, fries, and a cold beer.
523 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80203
(303) 830-1001
(303) 830-1001

Ace

501 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80203
The patio at Ace is a Denver destination spot with cheap starter items like $5 bao buns, and ping pong to boot. Don't miss the Wings & Whiskey special on Tuesdays with rotating $1 wings and $5 whiskey specials.
501 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80203
(303) 800-7705
(303) 800-7705

Tacos Tequila Whiskey

3300 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211
Everything on the happy hour menu at the brick & mortar location of Pinche Tacos is $6 and under, including chipotle shrimp sliders ($3) and Pinche Palomas ($4).
3300 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211
(720) 502-4608
(720) 502-4608

Biju's Little Curry Shop

1441 26th Street, Denver, CO 80205
The line for healthy, inexpensive Indian-style curry bowls is often out the door at Biju's in RiNo. The bowls start at just $9.
1441 26th Street, Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-3500
(303) 292-3500

Cart Driver

Denver, CO
Everything on the Cart Driver happy hour is only $5. That includes Prosecco on tap, the mortadella hot dog, and the daisy pizza. Happy hour lasts from 3 to 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight daily.
Denver, CO
(303) 292-3553
(303) 292-3553

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