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Best cheap eats near SMU campus? I'm spending too much money on food

Living near SMU and my bank account is dying. Everything on Mockingbird and Hillcrest is expensive. I love Meso Maya and Thai Soon but I can't eat $15 lunches every day.

Where are the affordable spots near campus? I need sub-$8 meals that won't make me feel like I'm eating out of a vending machine.

Also open to meal prep tips from other broke college students who figured it out.

Community ReportAutomatedSource: Community ReportPublished: Apr 3, 2026, 8:22 AM

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Aldi on Mockingbird is your best friend for groceries. Meal prep Sunday, eat for $30-40/week.