Are you still paying exorbitant amounts to get a great meal in New York City? Maybe we didn't get through to you the first time we published a list of recommended cheap eats in NYC, so this time, we're back for round two.

God only knows how much we New Yorkers love to complain and share each other's pain in how expensive this city is, but we should also know by now that there are loopholes in these things.

We've got them figured out, especially when it comes to food because food in NYC is something to be experienced to its fullest potential.

Here are 10 more cheap eats for you to check out in NYC.

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1. Halal Guys (53rd Street and 6th Avenue)

The Halal Guys' infamous Midtown cart is the king of all cheap lunch eats, a fixture on 6th Avenue that is appreciated by all who come across it.

When $7 affords you a gigantic platter of chicken and/or gyro served over rice and covered in irresistible sauces, it's hard to say no to this cheap eat time and again.

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2. Insomnia Cookies (various NYC locations)

Insomnia Cookies started as late-night cookie delivery service for hungry college kids craving a sweet midnight (or later!) snack. Insomnia Cookies continues to do so across the country, and it's really found a name for itself right here in NYC.

Cookies are a $1.50 each, and there are enough flavors you can mix and match as you enjoy the homemade cookies you grew up on.

Warm, gooey, and ever-satisfying, you can't get any better than this unless your mom appeared in your kitchen and started baking them herself!

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3. Rai Rai Ken (218 East 10th Street)

Have you been breaking the bank every time you go for ramen noodles? We get it, these things can be pricey, but it doesn't always have to be like that!

At Rai Rai Ken, your favorite bowls of mouthwatering pork ramen soups are all $11.50 and under, with a good many of them being even under $10.

You'll get the same quality and lovable ingredients for less, feeling like you hacked the NYC dining scene by doing so.

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4. Little Miss Muffin N Her Stuffin (768 Washington Avenue - Brooklyn)

Looking for a taste of the Caribbean islands here in NYC?

Little Miss Muffin N Her Stuffin in Brooklyn serves up delightfully spiced Jamaican chicken and beef patties that will absolutely rock your world.

At $2.50 each, the jerk chicken patties are filled with tender, flavorful jerk chicken and fried to perfection. Talk about spicing up your life, am I right?

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5. Porchetta (110 East 7th Street)

In case you were wondering what Italian street food is like, porchetta is it.

Porchetta is a Central Italian speciality dish of roast pork, and that's about all you'll get at Porchetta in the East Village: speciality roast pork sandwiches and that's it.

A half coasts $7, which should be enough food for you, and a full is $12. The pork is packs a punch of flavor and a perfectly crisp skin served on sourdough bread to make for a great, unforgettable Italian sandwich.

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6. Yi Zhang Fishball (9 Eldridge Street)

Chinatown is man's gift to New Yorkers because you can get exceptional food and definitely never have to spend more than $10 on your entire meal.

Yi Zhang Fishball is no exception.

A must-try dish here is the noodles with peanut butter sauce. Your choice of rice or wheat noodles cooked in a savory peanut butter sauce is only $2. Yep. Only $2.

And let's put it this way-- it definitely won't taste like you spent less, that's for sure.

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7. Arancini Bros (various NYC locations)

Arancini Bros' original location in Brooklyn has closed and is in the process of moving, but you can still find them around the city at local events, including Madison Square Eats throughout the month of May.

The name of the game here is the Italian staple of rice balls where Arancini Bros' gets its namesake from.

These are no ordinary rice balls either--the filling varies on the daily between vegan, meat, and seafood amongst the cheese and rice that is deep fried to make this unique product.

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8. Black Seed Bagels (170 Elizabeth Street)

Bagels are the go-to cheap eat for many New Yorkers at any point of the day. We're proud of our favorite bagels here in NYC, and we are a city lucky enough to have the greatest bagels in the world considering that they originated here.

Black Seed Bagels boasts hand rolled, wood fired house made bagels that, when topped with a dollop of cream cheese and smoked salmon, make all of New York's breakfast dreams come true.

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9. Cheeky Sandwiches (35 Orchard Street)

Looking to get a bite of the Big Easy in the Big Apple?

Cheeky Sandwiches serves up sandwiches such as shrimp and oyster po'boys that are staples of the New Orleans way of life.

All the sandwiches are $8.50 and under (mostly under), which means that you'll get authentic American flair and flavor for much less.

The chicken sandwich, fried chicken, gravy, and slaw on a fresh buttermilk biscuit, is one of the city's favorite sandwiches, and we bet it's about to become one of yours as well.

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10. Cafe Habana (17 Prince Street)

Cafe Habana is a delightful Cuban spot in SoHo famous for its grilled corn, and trust us, this is one cheap eat you DO NOT want to miss. In fact, it's one that you cannot miss.

This is truly corn on the cob reimagined. The corn is grilled and served on a wooden stick with mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime.

At $6.95, this treat is a zesty, spicy, tangy, and salty foodie bucket list item to cross off ASAP.

Want more cheap eats? Check out 14 Mouthwatering NYC Foods That Won’t Break the Bank. 

[Feature Image Courtesy: Ms. Skinny Fat]