5 OF CHEAP THE TUESDAY BEST
Tuesday just may be our new favourite day of the week. Sally Coates has found five ways to feast for less dough
$3 TACOS STINGRAY BAR AND LOUNGE 7 Staghorn Ave, Surfers Paradise
There are plenty of places on the Coast that do a tempting taco Tuesday, but Stingray’s $3 tacos take the cake when it comes to value. Every Tuesday from 5pm you can nab a wide range of the savoury snacks for a few dollars, including spicy pork, chilli con carne, grilled chicken, grilled prawn, vegetarian, and a weekly surprise taco ... and there’s a good chance it’ll be a pleasant surprise, not like an actual Mexican street-food surprise. Nobody wants that surprise. There’s wheat or corn tortillas on offer, sourced from a supplier in Burleigh Heads, and the kitchen crew can cater for gluten free. The fillings are prepared in-house from seasonal local produce and proteins cooked with the utmost care — like the 24-hour slow-cooked spicy pulled pork. Taco ‘bout a good deal!
$10 RUMP STEAKS CECIL HOTEL
42 Nerang St, Southport
Every Tuesday the Southport pub serves a $10 rump steak — with chips and salad, of course. You’d probably expect a dodgy chunk of meat for 10 bucks, but Cecil serve the Graziers rump, a classic cut full of flavour and sourced from premium grazing areas in Australia. Graziers beef has a minimum of 60 days fed on grain, ensuring not only will Cecil’s patrons get great value, but a great steak too.
$1 WINGS BROOKLYN DEPOT
10 Beach Rd, Surfers Paradise
Every Frat Party Tuesday you can get into the American groove of generous portion sizes, with $1 crispy or saucy buffalo wings all night and unlimited skinny fries with every side ordered. You can even make it a whole night on a shoestring budget with board games at every table and live music from local DJs. It won’t impress a first date, but it will impress both your bank account and belly.
$5 SLIDERS CAMBUS WALLACE
4/2237 Gold Coast Hwy, Nobby Beach
Eat like a pirate king at this nautical Nobby Beach haunt every Tuesday with their slider special. You can nab a slider with a side of fries for $5, grab two for $9 or three for $12. There are three varieties to choose from: Angus beef with cheddar cheese; pulled pork with pickled fennel; and vegetarian. You have to order the same variety, but you can solve that by going with two mates and sharing.
$20 TREAT FOR TWO MR PPS DELI AND ROOFTOP 43 Nerang St, Southport
Knock off from work and head down for two drinks — including house wines, Stone and Wood beers and ciders — and a chef ’s share plate for $20. Munch on your choice of parmesan truffle fries; roast cherry tomato and whipped ricotta bruschetta; caprese salad with Roma tomato, fior di latte, basil, balsamic and olive oil; or salt and cayenne pepper calamari.