EDITOR'S NOTE: Each year, CBS News Texas takes viewers on a tour of the State Fair's most iconic fried foods. But this year, the focus shifted to something different.

Beyond the deep-fried staples, the State Fair of Texas is packed with hidden gems that showcase history, creativity and classic Texas charm.

One of those gems is Cheap Eats, a new food stand on the Midway offering fair favorites for less than 10 coupons. The idea, says owner Abel Gonzalez, was to help visitors save money without sacrificing taste.

"The buzzword this year is save, save, save," Gonzalez said. "Everything is so expensive, so we thought maybe we could help our customers save a few coupons at the State Fair."

From cheeseburgers to hot dogs, fries, and beer, everything at Cheap Eats is priced under 10 coupons

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