• shalafi@lemmy.world
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      1 month ago

      The Mexican restaurant down the street is cheaper than Taco Bell, minus the tip. I’m fine dropping an extra $5.

            • doingthestuff@lemy.lol
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              1 month ago

              We have a local chain called hothead burritos, they’re brick and mortar similar to Chipotle but they usually sell tacos for $3.50, but they do taco Tuesdays for $2.50. I get those fairly often, it is by FAR the best deal on tacos around here.

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      1 month ago

      I have found recently that I’m perfectly satisfied with a single cheeseburger and a diet soda. Still costs $4. 3.50 with the free drink, or $2 with a free cheeseburger coupon using points. Both require the app.

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          Yeah, it sucks and I have 30 dang apps, but you really do get some decent discounts that bring the price back down to pre-pandemic prices.

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              I couldn’t afford to eat out if it wasn’t for apps and rewards. I hate it but the choice is between never going to a restaurant, or using their app. I usually save at least 30-50%. Sometimes it’s free. I have 3 1/2 kids to feed though too, so saving is essential.

        • ArcaneSlime@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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          I refuse. When anything says “just install out app” I’m out right then, no further reading required. It’s even to the point where whenever someone tells me about X service or Y store or Z product, I specifically ask if there’s an app since many (products, mostly) are starting to hide the app dependency until you open the box and there’s some bullshit little card with a QR code.