Cheap cheap cheap is the sound of my tune when it comes to dining out these days.  Whether the economy or collegial status is your excuse, it’s hard to resist a great meal at a low cost!  Justin already shared a way for you to explore finer dining at affordable prices with OC Restaurant Week!  Here are a few ways for you to enjoy yummy, simpler food for little to no money over the next couple of days!  I always find great meal-deals to be fun adventures to go on with my friends.  Hunts such as these always result in a silly story or two!  If you’re able to participate in any of these deals this weekend, let us know how it went!  Check it out…

• This Sunday, Feb. 22nd from 10am – 2pm, you can score a FREE all you can eat sunday brunch buffet, champagne and mimosas by mentioning OC WEEKLY at the Cantina Lounge, 2736 East Nutwood Ave., Fullerton, CA 92831.  For more information, call (714) 879-8094.

• Jet on over to Hakata Ramen Shin-Sen-Gumi in Fountain Valley!  On Saturday and Sunday, the first 550 customers can enjoy a bowl of ramen for just $3!! Stick A Fork In It blog says: “here’s the tip everyone in-the-know already knows: Eat all the noodles, leave the soup and then ask for refill of noodles for an additional $0.95.” Hakata Ramen Shin-Sen-Gumi is located at: 18315 Brookhurst St., # 1, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 and opens at 11:30am!  Call (714) 962-8971 for more information!

• It’s Wahoo’s Fish Taco’s 20th Birthday on Sunday!  From 10am – 3pm, fish tacos will be $0.20 a piece at it’s first location in Costa Mesa!  Again, line up early because the first 200 customers will get some kind of awesome giveaway.  I’ve read several different reports on what will be given away…and it’s sure to be surprising.  Skateboarder, Ryan Sheckler will make a special guest appearance!  Wahoo’s Fish Taco’s is located at: 1862 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa.  For more info, call (949) 631-3433!

• On Tuesday is IHOP’s National Pancake Day! On Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., IHOP will give you one free short stack (three) of buttermilk pancakes.  In exchange, they ask that you consider making a donation to support local children’s hospitals through Children’s Miracle Network, or other local charities.  Check their website for a location nearest you!

Good luck on your journeys to cheap/free meals this week!  Carpool, drive safely, chew slowly and don’t forget to report back to us!

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