Here are 27 affordable meals for less than $10 each around Sacramento

Food prices are climbing with no relief in sight for Californians, and eating out for some people is out of the question.

But for days when you don’t feel like pulling out the pots and pans, The Bee has compiled a list of cheap meals around Sacramento for less than $10 including pizza, tacos, sushi, chicken wings, soup and more.

Sift through the seven Sacramento restaurants offering menu items for less than $10:

Pizzasaurus Rex | 2322 K St., Sacramento

Pizzasaurus Rex in midtown Sacramento serves pizza pies, salad and fries. These menu items cost less than $10, according to its website:

• Cheese pizza slice - ($5.25) red sauce, cheese, ricotta and basil.
• Pepperoni pizza slice - ($5.75) red sauce, cheese, Parmesan, pepperoni and basil.
• Caesar salad - $8
• Hand cut fries - $5
• Truffle fries - $6.50

Los Jarritos Mexican Restaurant | 2509 Broadway, Sacramento

Los Jarritos Mexican Restaurant serves authentic Mexican food and their menu is jam-packed with menu items for less than $10. Here are a few, according to its website:

• Super Burrito - ($9.99) meat, avocado, beans, chile, lettuce, onions, queso, rice and salsa
• Three chicken tacos - ($6.99) chicken, tomato, sour cream, salsa, rice and beans
• Nachos supreme - ($9.29) meat, avocado, beans, carne, chile, cilantro, tomato, sour cream, salsa, rice and queso

Thai Canteen | 1501 16th St. Suite # 109, Sacramento

Thai Canteen serves rice plates, salads, noodles, drinks and more. But those looking for food less than $10 will find it within the snacks and soups section. Here are a few options, according to its website:

• Tom yum - ($9) Chicken, lemon grass, kaffir leaf, cilantro, mushroom and tomato in spicy, sour broth
• Tom kha - ($9) Chicken, lemon grass, kaffir leaf, cilantro and mushroom in a coconut milk broth
• Paupia - ($9) Crispy vegetable spring rolls
• Peak gai tod - ($9) Fried chicken wings

Jalapeños | 1413 21st. St., Sacramento

Jalapeños’ menu is packed with burritos, tacos, asada fries and cocktails — plus several vegetarian options. And every single menu item is less than $10. Here are a few, according to its website:

• Breakfast burrito - ($8.50) eggs, potatoes with sausage, beef franks and cheese
• Carnitas plate - ($8.99) Braised pork, white rice, beans, sour cream, cheese and pico de gallo
• Pizza fries - ($6.99) - French fries with melted cheese, marinara sauce, pepperoni and more cheese
• All veggie taco - ($1.95) Street taco in a corn tortilla stuffed with corn, peppers, mushrooms, onions, garlic, cheese and cilantro

Corti Brothers | 5810 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento

Corti brothers is a specialty grocery store with over 20 different sandwiches — and most of them are under $10. Here are a few menu items, according to its website:

• The Tuscany - ($9.99) - Salame, sun-dreid tomato-garlic pesto, cheese, spinach, onion on sourdough
• The veggie - ($9.99) - Lettuce, avocado, tomato, onion, pickles, pepperoncini, sprouts, mayo and mustard on bread
• Portofino Club ($9.99) - Roasted turkey, bacon, cheese, lettuce and tomato, mayo and mustard on sourdough
• Spicy Molinari - ($9.99) - Spicy coppa, hot salame, pepperoni, cheese, tomato, lettuce and mayo on a roll

Bambi Vegan Tacos | 1725 I St., Sacramento

Bambi Vegan Tacos serves a plant-based menu filled with drinks, starters, tacos, sandwiches and salads. Here’s what to get for less than $10 an item, according to its website:

• Brekkie ($8) - An english muffin sandwich with a patty, potatoes, peppers, garlic confit, onions and cheese
• Baja ($6) - Cider battered cauliflower, chipotle crema slaw and avocado verde
• Double deluxe ($8) - A taco wrapped inside a flour tortilla with refried beans and nacho cheese

Oba Kitchen Japanese Cuisine | 4605 Broadway, Sacramento, CA

Oba Kitchen Japanese Cuisine serves appetizers, sushi, ramen and udon noodles and more. But most of its $10 menu items are appetizers and sushi rolls.

Here are a few menu items for less than $10, accoring to the restaurant’s website:

• California roll - $6.25
• Shrimp Tempura roll - $9.50
• Real California roll - $8.25
• Spicy tuna roll - $8.75