An email graced my Inbox this afternoon that gave me a craving for oatmeal – yep, oatmeal! On this rainy day it looked so warm and delicious. Apparently Jamba Juice has launched the “Jamba Economic Boost,” where for the month of March their organic oats topped with fruit and brown sugar crumble is just $1. Download your coupon here.
Jamba says, “it’s just the stimulus your taste buds have been waiting for.” I haven’t tried it yet, but for a buck, it sure sounds like a deal to me!
Tightwad Tuesday Taqueria
In every city I’ve lived, I’ve always made a point to quickly locate the best nearby taqueria and promptly integrate it into my regular dining schedule. And by the best, I mean it has to be close to my house, fast, cheap and serve good food, of course. A great selection on the salsa bar doesn’t hurt either. Los Jarritos on Broadway not only meets my criteria, but exceeds it.
Here’s why: I don’t think there’s anything on the menu that costs more than $5 – at least nothing I’ve ordered. That includes full entrees with rice and beans. Another plus is the generous sides of guacamole for 25 cents! I don’t know another place that offers guac for 25 cents – needless to say I always add a few to my order. Tortilla chips are free and the salsa bar offers plenty of choices. Finally, the employees at Los Jarritos are always friendly and orders come out fast – for dine-in or take-out.
I’ve tried a number of menu items and my standby is the Super Veggie Burrito for $4.50. But on this particular occasion I went with a Chicken, Beans and Cheese quesadilla for about $3. All things considered, you really can’t go wrong with a quesadilla and this one was no exception.
My dining companion went with Tres Sopas for around $4 – another cheap and filling menu offering. But he raves about his usual order, a Torta with beef and pork carnitas, which is basically a Mexican sandwich.
Los Jarritos has become my standby for those nights when the fridge is empty and I don’t want to travel very far. So if you’re in Land Park and looking for a cheap place to get a filling meal, I suggest you give Los Jarritos a try.
Los Jarritos Mexican Food
2509 Broadway
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 455-7911
Have your own go-to Mexican food restaurant that meets my close/fast/cheap/tasty requirements? Share your secret by leaving a comment below!
Tightwad Tuesday
We’ve been hard at work compiling a list of potential Super Bowl viewing destinations around town….but you’ll have to wait until tomorrow to see the final result. In the meantime, we’ve got a great Tightwad Tuesday idea for you that gives you the option of dining out at some of the best restaurants in town at a fraction of the price – Restaurant.com! For example, if you’re looking for a way to go out for Super Bowl Sunday without spending a fortune, why not buy a gift certificate for Brew It Up! Brewery and Grill? You can pay just $3 and get a $10 gift certificate to the restaurant or pay $20 for a $50 certificate! And the best part is there’s no waiting – simply purchase and hit print on your home computer!
Check back tomorrow for our list of Super Bowl Sunday viewing suggestions – or leave yours below!
(Belated) Tightwad Tuesday: Super Bowl Style
Due to yesterday’s inauguration activities, we decided to delay our Tightwad Tuesday for today (yes, Wednesday, just go with it). With the Super Bowl right around the corner, we thought we’d kick-off a series of Super Bowl themed entries with the ultimate in Big Game budget dining.
What crowd-pleasing food is super easy on the budget? Pizza, of course! Now, pizza comes in a range of prices – and yes – I realize we all have our favorite pizza places (we can certainly get into that debate at a later date), but when it comes to making a pizza decision strictly by your wallet, take-and-bake simply can’t be beat.
Here’s my Tightwad Tuesday tip for Super Bowl Sunday, or any day, really: an extra large cheese pizza from Papa Murphy’s. If you’re like me, then you already have a few of their “$3 off an XL” coupons stashed in your junk drawer (they usually come attached to the baking instructions). After using the coupon, this is an amazing deal for the amount of pizza you’ll get – all for under $7. If my calculations are correct, this is only $1.75 a person for two generous slices. Okay, now here’s my biggest budget-stretching secret – put your own toppings on it! You can save a bundle by not “upgrading” the pizza to pepperoni or veggies, but by adding your own at home.
Here’s a Super Bowl promotion from another “Papa” – Papa John’s, (which, in the spirit of full disclosure, is one of our firm’s clients), is giving you a chance to win a large pizza for just 25 cents (not even take-and-bake can beat that price!). All you have to do is register, and if the Opening Kickoff of Super Bowl XLIII is returned for a touchdown, then you’ll get a Papa John’s pizza for a quarter. Not so bad!
Great Deals at The Grange
Downtown Sacramento’s newest restaurant, The Grange, is currently featuring great lunch and dinner specials. A two course lunch is $17 and includes soup or salad and an entrée which changes daily and ranges from Cioppino to Fish Tacos. Or, find a dining companion and try a three course dinner at The Grange for just $45 – for two! The dinner includes soup or salad, entrée and dessert. Friday’s feature is a Whole Fish entrée while Saturday boasts the Smoke-Roasted Prime Rib. The Grange is located adjacent to The Citizen Hotel at 926 J Street . Call 916-447-2700 for reservations and daily specials.
If you’re looking for even more ways to save around town, check out Sactown Magazine’s “Ultimate Guide to Living Well For Less” in this month’s issue. It includes ideas on how to find gourmet meals for $15, limo rides for $23 and 75-cent cocktails! Who knew?
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