Atomic Wings

Atomic Wings is a great place in New York City to buy 10 buffalo or boneless wings for $9.95. On top of the great price, there is a diverse selection of sauces, including barbecue, honey mustard, teriyaki and sweet and tangy sauce. The chain, which began in New York, also has a wide variety of delicious, cheap eats, such as sandwiches, burgers, wraps, soups and chili. You can find locations throughout Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens, or have your food delivered to your door by Seamless.

179 W. Fourth St. and 184 First Ave.

The Hummus & Pita Co.

This healthy and delicious eatery opened its Union Square location over the summer. At The Hummus & Pita Co., you can choose whether you want falafel, gyro, shawarma, chicken or steak, and then you can fill your pita, wrap, bowl or platter with toppings of your choice. These tasty options are all available for under $10 with complimentary hummus.

815 Broadway and 585 Sixth Ave.

Burger Joint

At Burger Joint, you can buy a juicy, tasty hamburger for $7, a cheeseburger for just 50 cents more, and a bacon burger for $8.50. The restaurant only takes cash, but it is worth every penny. Although the West Eighth Street location is much closer to NYU, the Burger Joint location at West 56th Street is a cool, small spot inside the luxury hotel Le Parker Meridien. Be sure to try one of their delicious shakes when you visit.

33 W. Eighth St. and Le Parker Meridien, 119 W. 56th St.

C Bao

When you are in the mood for dumplings, wontons or filled buns known as baos, C Bao is an affordable spot that offers options full of flavor. Baos range in price from $4.75 to $6.75, and noodles from $6.95 to $9.95. Customers can eat at the restaurant, but another option is to order a meal box that contains meat, rice and soup, and costs just $8.95, for delivery.

108 W. 14th St.

Taqueria Lower East Side

At this Mexican restaurant, people flood in for the tacos, tortas, burritos, enchiladas and tostadas. The dishes are well seasoned with cilantro and onions, and include options such as steak, barbecue, fish, beans and potatoes. The prices range from $3 to $10. They also serve $2 Mexican sodas to compliment the selection of dishes. Taqueria offers an incredibly spicy sauce to boost the flavors of the food.

198 Orchard St.

A version of this article appeared in the Tuesday, Oct. 7 print edition. Email Avia Hawkins at [email protected].