Eating out has become insanely expensive. Yes, it's obviously a lot cheaper to cook at home, but sometimes you just want to go out to eat. It can be fun, a good way to get out of the house, and it's just nice to have someone else cook for once.

Whether you're celebrating something, you've got too much going on at home to cook, or maybe you're just feeling lazy and decided you want to order out, I gathered a list of some of the best inexpensive restaurants in Rochester, Minnesota.

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Tips to Eat Out On a Budget

Before we get into the list of restaurants, I wanted to talk more about how we can make eating out possible for those of us on a budget.

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Eating out is still something we all want to do because it's fun, so here are some tips to make that possible:

1. Not to toot our own horn here, but we do have half-off gift cards to restaurants that you can find at Seize the Deal. That's a good option!

2. Another idea I found on MoneyLion is to scope out the spots with deals. Maybe they have a lunch special or a weekly deal, something like that.

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3. MoneyLion also suggests ordering family-style. If the portion sizes are big enough, then order one plate to share between two people instead of two plates.

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4. And finally, if you're trying to stay on a budget while eating out, it's best to stick to water and not order any of those fancy, expensive drinks. I know they're delicious and fun but your bank account will thank you.

Best Inexpensive Restaurants in Rochester, MN

Now, let's get to our list of the best, inexpensive spots to eat out in Rochester. By the way, this list was created by you, Rochester locals!

Best Inexpensive Restaurants in Rochester, Minnesota

If you want to go out to eat but you're on a budget, these are some of the best inexpensive restaurants, or 'cheap eats' in Rochester, Minnesota according to locals.

Gallery Credit: Carly Ross

All 37 Minnesota Restaurants that Have Been Featured on the Food Network

Many Minnesota restaurants have been featured on the Food Network over the years. Some have closed now, but I checked out the Food Networks website, the Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives website, and TVFoodMaps.com to find all of the Minnesota restaurants that have been featured on their channel in the past and found these 37 (in no particular order) that are still open.

Gallery Credit: Carly Ross