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Fast Food Meals Under a Budget in the US
Meals Under a Budget
Enter how much you want to spend and we show the biggest main + side + drink combination you can get at each restaurant in the US.
| Restaurant | Meal | Total | Items under budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taco Bell | Crunchy Taco + Chips and Guacamole + Pineapple Citrus Energy · 450 cal | $9.97 | 111 |
| Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken | Livers or Gizzards (Regular) + Baked Beans (Regular) + Soft Drinks (Regular) | $9.87 | 26 |
| Metro Diner | Chicken Noodle Soup (Cup) + Biscuits (1 biscuit) + Apple Juice | $9.87 | 67 |
| Chili's Grill & Bar | No full meal within budget | – | 38 |
| Denny's | No full meal within budget | – | 64 |
| Perkins Restaurant & Bakery | No full meal within budget | – | 91 |
| Pluckers Wing Bar | No full meal within budget | – | 12 |
| Saltgrass Steak House | No full meal within budget | – | 22 |
Cheapest Items by Restaurant
| Restaurant | Main | Side | Drink |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chili's Grill & Bar | Side House Salad $5.89 | Sauce Options (4oz) $2.00 | Fountain Drinks, Tea & Lemonade $3.49 |
| Denny's | Spaghetti & Meatballs $11.59 | Sausage Gravy $1.00 | Signature Diner Blend Coffee $3.79 |
| Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken | Fried Pickles $2.99 | Baked Beans $2.49 | Soft Drinks $2.39 |
| Metro Diner | Chicken Noodle Soup $3.99 | Eggs $1.50 | Milk $3.59 |
| Perkins Restaurant & Bakery | Soup $5.99 | Biscuit (1) $1.79 | Water Bottle $2.39 |
| Pluckers Wing Bar | Wings $9.00 | Waffle Fries $5.00 | – |
| Saltgrass Steak House | Homemade Soup of The Day $7.99 | Smoked Macaroni & Cheese $1.99 | Beringer White Zinfandel $7.50 |
| Taco Bell | Spicy Potato Soft Taco $1.39 | Cheesy Roll Up $1.29 | Aquafina® Bottled Water $1.49 |
Frequently asked questions
Do these prices include tax?
US menu prices usually exclude state and local sales tax, which is added at checkout, so your total will be higher than the listed price.
Which size is used?
The cheapest listed size of each item. Larger sizes cost more; use the brand meal builders to price a specific order.