In Vegas, cheap eats are in high demand because of the ever-expensive meals and extravagant lifestyles that skyrocket food prices.
Here, we’ll list as many cheap eats as possible that you can find on the Strip and spend less than $25 on a generous meal. Some will even cost less than $15 and if you are open to experiences, you may land on a decent meal for less than $10.
Read on to know our top picks. We will take you through the most convenient venues next to your hotel or other locations close to popular Vegas attractions.
Note: Please note that prices are subject to change. Check the linked menus to obtain the current prices. We only kept recommendations where a practical meal can still come in under $25 before tax and tip.
Best Places to Get Cheap Eats on the Las Vegas Strip
1. Earl of Sandwich, Planet Hollywood
- Address: 3667 Las Vegas Boulevard S, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
- Menu
Earl of Sandwich has several locations in Vegas but this one in particular is located at Planet Hollywood on the Strip. The sandwich palace is known for its innovatively crafted sandwiches, offering a variety of items, from large and hot fresh-baked artisan bread sandwiches to wraps and soups.
The Earl’s Club is a popular choice, a hot bread sandwich with turkey, bacon, Swiss, lettuce, Roma tomato, and sandwich sauce combo, all for just $9.99.
For the $10.49 you can get wraps like the Earl’s Cobb with grilled chicken, spicy tuna with Albacore tuna salad, and buffalo chicken. Try their artisan soups for $5, like the chicken tortilla or broccoli & cheddar. The pepperoni pizza bread is another sweet choice, sold for $8.99.
Earl of Sandwich is a simple deli known for its hot bread and as one of the few 24/7 sandwich restaurants in Las Vegas. Keep the location in mind, in case you ever want a midnight snack on the Strip.
2. Miracle Eats Food Court, Miracle Mile Shops
- Address: 3663 Las Vegas Boulevard S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
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Ocean One Bar & Grille, once one of the most famous cheap-eats spots at Miracle Mile Shops, has closed after its lease expired. If you are staying near Planet Hollywood and still want a quick meal under $25, the newer Miracle Eats Food Court is now the more useful stop in this area.
Miracle Eats brings together quick-serve options like Dave’s Hot Chicken, Irv’s Burgers, Fat Tuesday, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Lobster ME, Carnegie Pizza and Tacotarian. Not every seafood or specialty order will qualify as cheap, but chicken tenders, burgers, pizza slices, tacos and bowls can still make this one of the more convenient budget-friendly food court options on the Strip.
3. Tacos El Gordo
- Address: 3049 Las Vegas Boulevard S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
- Menu
Tacos El Gordo is a franchise with several locations across Vegas. One of their most famous locations is between Encore and Circus Circus. You won’t miss it as the fresh smell of deliciously cooked Tijuana tacos will ooze you in!
Tacos El Gordo is a popular cheap eats place that has been in operation for more than 40 years. It is treasured among locals for its high-quality yet affordable street meats. They have cheap eats like the al Pastor tacos for $4.09, sope for $8.99, and mulita for $8.99.
However, Tacos El Gordo is always busy during peak hours and you will often have to wait in line for several minutes. If you do not mind the wait, then Tacos El Gordo is the best cheapest place for fresh and tasty tacos, on and off the Strip.
4. Pizzeria Francesco’s, Treasure Island
- Address: 3300 Las Vegas Boulevard S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
- Menu
Pizzeria Francesco is frequently featured in the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s “Best of Las Vegas.” The average check in the venue is usually $15 – $25, so stick with slices, salads, or a shared pizza if you want to keep the meal under $25.
The pizzeria is conveniently located near the Treasure Island Theatre and is open from lunch till late night at 2 am.
5. Viva Las Arepas
- Address: 1616 S Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89104
- Menu
Viva Las Arepas is a Venezuelan restaurant known for its arepas which cost less than $10. Popular items on the menu include the empanadas that come in various fashions, from the beef and chicken shredded empanadas to the black beans and cheese empanadas, all of which cost $9.50.
Arepas are $5 – $12 including the best seller Cachapa Arepa (fresh corn with cheese) and other popular ones like the wood fire beef and wood fire shredded chicken arepa, both served with tomato, lettuce, and onions.
The only letdown of Viva Las Arepas is that it is not open 24/7, so check current hours before heading over for your Venezuelan food fix.
6. BBQ Mexicana, Mandalay Bay
- Address: 3950 S Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89119
- Menu
BBQ Mexicana has several locations in Vegas including Sunset and Durango, Allegiant Stadium and the T-Mobile Arena.
The one on Mandalay Bay attracts a big customer base since its conveniently close to various Strip attractions. Located right across the casino, it is a great place for a quick bite while trying your luck at the craps table.
The celebrity Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger bring their innovative dishes, from burritos filled with Mesquite smoked chicken to slow-smoked Texas-style briskets and pulled pork. USA Today called BBQ Mexicana’s burritos “The Best Burritos You Will Ever Try.”
Burritos, bowls, and salads cost $12 – $16. You won’t miss a cheap dish at this Strip spot with $10 breakfast burritos and less than $7 drinks. A must-try is the mesquite smoked pulled pork burrito with fried onions and crispy jalapeno.
7. La Salsa Cantina
- Address: 3663 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109
- Menu
The fajitas classics from La Salsa Cantina are enough to get you fueled for the day.
Ensaladas cost $12 – $17, including the $13.95 taco salad with grilled chicken or steak and $14.95 Chile-lime salad with grilled chicken or steak.
As if that wasn’t attractive enough, La Salsa also includes a 48 oz. Yard Long Happy Hour from 5 to 7 pm.
8. Frijoles & Frescas
- Address: 7684 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89109
- Menu
Frijoles & Frescas has six locations across Las Vegas, all serving grilled tacos and authentic, fresh Mexicana dishes. One location is at the Strip, and some are close to the Strip, like 4811 S Rainbow on the corner of Tropicana and Rainbow.
Chef Francisco and co-founder Alberto started the journey in 2014, and since then, they have been able to wow the city with their amazing Mexican selections.
The burritos cost less than $15, and you can get their tacos for less than $7.59 and mini tacos for $3.79. There is a junior menu for children with items that cost less than $7.
9. Steak ‘n Shake, South Point Hotel
- Address: 9777 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89183
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Steak ‘n Shake was named in TripAdvisor’s 2020 Traveler’s Choice. The restaurant has been in operation since 1934, when the founder, Gus Belt, brought about the concept of handmade milkshakes and premium burgers.
Located at the South Point Casino, the restaurant offers its guest several burger options (all for less than $10) including the original Double ‘N Cheese Steakburger with two hot-off-the-grill burgers and the triple Steakburger and Jalapeno Crunch Steakburger. With just $5.49 on top, you can make any of the specialties a combo.
Prime Steakburgers go for $12 – $13.
10. Shake Shack
- Address: 3790 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, Nv 89109
- Menu
Burgers and Milkshakes are the order of the day in this critically acclaimed spot. They serve 100% all-natural Angus beef burgers and beef flat-top dogs.
The famous Shack Burger sells for $7.99 – $8.99 for a double and $5.89 for a single. It comes with a cheeseburger topped with the Shake sauce, tomato, and lettuce.
The most expensive items do not go past $15.99 an example is the Shake Stack – Angus beef cheeseburger.
11. Eggslut, Cosmopolitan Las Vegas
- Address: 3708 Las Vegas Boulevard S, Las Vegas, Nv 89109
- Menu
Eggslut is located on the Boulevard Tower of the Cosmopolitan, it started off as a food truck with long lines that would last for almost two hours. The founder, Alvin Cailan, has managed to open over eight locations around the world that serve comfort and innovative dishes.
Signature dishes include The Slut, an $11 dish that consists of coddled egg with smooth potato purée, chives, slices of baguette, and gray salt.
Breakfast meals are the staple at Eggslut. Sandwiches are $12 with options like the Bacon, Egg & Cheese sandwich, Fairfax, and sausage, egg & cheese sandwich.
Also Read: Best Breakfast on The Las Vegas Strip
12. In-N-Out Burger
- Address: 3545 Las Vegas Boulevard, Suite L24, Las Vegas, NV 89109
- Menu
The is an In-N-Out Burger location on Las Vegas Strip at the LINQ Promenade by the Flour & Barley’s Pizza; from this site, you can already tell there is no option for a drive-through.
It is a chill casual place with a nice view of the fountains while sitting on the promenade patio. The eatery is open till 1:00 am into the night, which makes for a good place to dine when partying all night with your friends.
All you will find in In-N-Out are the usual American-style dishes, from hamburgers to French fries and cheeseburgers. In-Out combos like the Double-Double burger and the cheeseburger are $5 – $9.
13. Johnny Rockets
- Address: Various Hotels, including: The Venetian, Fashion Show Mall, MGM Grand, Flamingo Las Vegas, Horseshoe, Excalibur, Luxor, and Mandalay Bay.
- Menu
Johnny Rockets has various locations across the Las Vegas Strip. Their huge selection of fast-food items at affordable prices make them a no-brainer go-to cheap eat at the Strip.
The affordable breakfast menu is a great way to start your day, but you will be out of luck if you are looking for huge healthy assortments.
They have burgers, shakes, sandwiches & chicken, sourdough specials, rocket dogs, and a few salads. Hamburgers generally stay under $25, and many chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, and salads can still fit the cheap-eats definition if you avoid the biggest combos.
Try their Chicken Philly Cheesesteak or one of the classic burgers if you want to keep the meal comfortably under $25.
14. Nathan’s Hot Dogs
- Address: Various locations, including: New York New York, the Shoppes at Mandalay Place, MGM Grand, Horseshoe, and Luxor Hotel & Casino.
- Menu
Nathan’s has over 200 locations worldwide and a few virtual settings. Visit one of Nathan’s Hot Dogs locations to feast on the best crinkle-cut fries in Las Vegas.
Some of the great selections at the eateries include the regular hot dog, bacon cheese dog, and chili dog. Other assortments include cheesesteaks, burgers, and chicken.
Nathan’s prices are lower compared to typical fast-food spots. For example, a hot dog with fries can cost around $10-15, with specialty items like burgers, cheese steaks, or chicken dishes ranging from $15 to $20.
15. Excalibur Food Court
- Address: 3850 S Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89109
- Menu: Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, Schlotzsky’s, Popeyes
The food court in the Excalibur Hotel & Casino houses various restaurants in its 25,000-square-foot space. This makes it one of the largest casino food courts in Vegas, with various sit-down eateries and quick bite locations.
The current food court lineup includes Cinnabon, Del Taco, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Fatburger, Jimmy John’s, Krispy Kreme, Pick Up Stix and Popeyes. You can expect to spend around $10 – $25 for a decent meal in many of these fast-food restaurants, depending on the combo and add-ons.
16. Via Focaccia, Ellis Island
- Address: 4250 Koval Lane, Las Vegas, 89109
- Menu
The Las Vegas Weekly named Via Focaccia in their Best of Vegas list because of its artisan Italian sandwiches. Dubbed the restaurant for Best Baked Bliss, Via Focaccia offers baked goods from the famous Ismaele Romano, a Sicilian Chef who became World Sandwich Champion during the 2021 International Pizza Expo.
The venue is quite small, but Romano utilized it well. Despite not being directly on the Strip, we decided to include it on our list as it is within a short walking distance. Moreover, its menu is filled with pastries, focaccia bread, and traditional sliced Italian cold cuts.
The signature focaccia sandwiches remain the reason to go here, with many options still fitting comfortably under the $25 cheap-eats cutoff.
17. Slice of Vegas, Mandalay Bay
- Address: 3950 S Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89119
- Menu
Located at The Shoppes in Mandalay Place, the Slice of Vegas does offer fun and unique Italian dishes at relatively approachable Strip prices. Not every full entrée qualifies as cheap under the $25 rule, but pizza slices, salads, sandwiches, and shared pizzas can still work well for budget-minded diners.
It has various gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options for those with dietary needs. Signature drinks are available on-site, and you can get to sit back and enjoy your game on the many TV screens on the premises.
A popular item you may want to try is the $15.59 Top Chop with chopped greens, smoked bacon, assortment of vegetables, blue cheese, and mustard vinaigrette.
18. Rí Rá Las Vegas
- Address: 3930 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV 89119
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Rí Rá serves classic Irish and pub grub food, including breakfast sandwiches and pub plates that can still fit under the $25 cheap-eats cutoff if you order carefully. Choices range from the bagel sandwich, Rasher sandwich with two Irish rashers, and the egg sandwich with smoked bacon.
19. Thai Street Café
- Address: 3137 Sammy Davis Jr Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89109
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Thai Street Café offers a blend of traditional Thai cuisine with a modern American twist. For $12 to $15, you can enjoy dishes like Pad Thai, Drunken Noodle, Thai Fried Rice, Yellow Curry, Penang Curry, Basil Fried Rice, Spicy Basil, and Crab Rangoon.
20. Blondies Sports Bar & Grill, Miracle Mile Shops
- Address: 3663 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
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Blondies is a sports bar and restaurant known for its $20 Happy Hour All-You-Can-Drink draft & wells from Monday to Friday, 3 PM – 6 PM.
The lively sports-centric spot serves some of the cheapest breakfasts on the Strip with less than $15 big burritos, breakfast tacos, avocado toast, and pancake breakfasts.
21. Ellis Island BBQ
- Address: 4178 Koval Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89109
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Ellis Island is not on the Strip but we have placed the Ellis Island BBQ here because it is just one block east of the city center.
Here we have several cheap specials from the $22.99 full rack baby back ribs ($19.99 with players club card) to the $20.95 half-rack & half-rack BBQ chicken ($17.99 with players card), and half-BBQ chicken for $17.99 which is $14.99 with players’ card.
22. Coronado Café, South Point
- Address: 9777 Las Vegas Blvd S, NV 89183
For late-night dining, Coronado Café offers graveyard specials that are still among the best values in town, with several entrees priced well under $10. House specials like prime rib and porterhouse steak are also listed under $25 before tax and tip.
23. South Point Hot Dog Cart
- Address: 9777 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, Nv 89183
Located in South Point Hotel & Casino, this Hot Dog Cart serves Vienna Beef hot dogs with your favorite toppings in the sports book area. Current posted hours vary by day, so check South Point’s dining page before making a special trip.
24. Siegel’s 1941
- Address: 600 East Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Located in El Cortez Hotel & Casino, Siegel’s offers a well-known prime rib special for around $20, keeping it under the $25 cheap-eats cutoff before tax and tip. The nice juicy prime rib meal comes with potatoes and vegetables.
25. Village Pub, Ellis Island
- Address: 4178 Koval Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89109
- Menu
The famous steak special is no longer the old pre-pandemic bargain it once was, but Ellis Island still lists value-oriented specials at the Village Pub & Café, including steak-and-eggs and daily specials that can remain under $25 before tax and tip.
26. Jerry’s Famous Coffee Shop
- Address: 1821 Las Vegas Blvd N, Las Vegas, Nv 89030
- Menu
They offer a famous prime rib special served every day. The English Cut Prime Rib is still under $25 before tax and tip, while the thicker cut is far above the cheap-eats range. Stick with the English Cut if you are using the under-$25 rule.
27. America, NYNY Hotel & Casino
- Address: 3790 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, Nv 89109
- Menu
There is only one main cheap-eats special here – the Rib Eye Special, which has traditionally stayed under $25 and is available late. The restaurant’s specialties you may want to look at include the bagel & lox and America’s breakfast with two pancakes, two eggs, and a choice of bacon or pork, but check current pricing before ordering.
28. Slots A Fun, Circus Circus
- Address: 2880 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Served for many years at Slots a Fun are some popular $2.00 shrimp cocktails as well as $2.00 hot dogs, street tacos, and popcorns. All are available 24/7 at the bar.
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Final Thoughts
You won’t run out of cheap eats in Vegas if you visit the above picks and learn how to find similar spots on your own. Overall, it’s important to remember that food courts, casual counters, casino coffee shops, and off-Strip locals’ spots are now usually better bets for cheap meals than most Las Vegas buffets.
Other great cheap eateries to consider while on or near the Las Vegas Strip include: Pyramid Café, Broadway Burger Bar, 48th and Crepe, Subway, Crack Shack, Wahlburgers, Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell Cantina, White Castle, and select food hall counters at places like Miracle Eats and Via Via. Always check the current menu first, because not every item at these restaurants will stay under $25.