Cheap Places to Eat on Fremont Street – (Under $15)

Things in Vegas are more expensive today than a decade ago (I know, you’re shocked), but there are still plenty of cheap restaurants downtown, and on The Strip, for that matter.

Considering I’ve eaten at nearly all these spots, I figured it’d be helpful to recap cheap dining options resort by resort, along with pics of the meals I’ve enjoyed. There’s a LOT.

I’ll link out to each menu so that you can easily compare options.

Cheap Eats at Plaza

Pop Up Pizza: Ranked by this blog as one of the best pizza by the slice spots in all of Vegas, Pop up Pizza offers numerous inexpensive items that range from a basic slice to more exotic, high-quality options.

May I suggest their “Mike’s Hot Pepperoni”? So flavorful, and for just $7/slice!

Fresh Mexican Grill: The cheapest item on the menu is the $3.75 Street Tacos, but Fresh Mexican Grill also offers a “Choose your plate” option with 2 tacos, bowls, a burrito, or a quesadilla for just over $10.

I’ve eaten a lot of tacos downtown, but these were EASILY my favorite. Get the extra hot salsa!

Fast Food Chain Options: Plaza also has a Subway for those looking for a quick, cheap bite.

Pinkbox Doughnuts: A recent addition, Pinkbox is located near Plaza’s entrance and is jam-packed with inexpensive (and unique) pastry options.

I recently stopped in – Take a look inside Plaza’s Pinkbox Doughnuts!

Cheap Eats at Fremont

Fremont Food Hall: A fast-casual food hall in Fremont’s former buffet space, tenants include Huey Magoo’s (chicken), Fremont Pizza Company, Tomo Noodles (Asian), and Steak ‘n Shake.

A couple of “Deal Highlights” in Fremont’s Food Hall include a $9.99 slice + drink deal at Fremont Pizza Company and a $5.99 Single Steakburger Combo at Steak n Shake that comes with a burger, fries, and a small drink.

Lanai Express: Offering cuisine on demand from a variety of cultural influences, Lanai Express has something for everyone. From hot dogs and Chinese food to oxtail soup, Lanai has it, and most items cost less than $15.

Here’s the $13.99 2-Item Chinese Combo I recently ordered. A lot of weight for the price!

Of note, they sell a $3.99 Shrimp Cocktail and

Cheap Eats at 4 Queens

Magnolia’s Veranda: A staple destination of mine downtown, Magnolia’s at 4 Queens offers a handful of breakfast items under $15, including French toast, pancakes, and biscuits & gravy.

Notably, Magnolia’s is among the few restaurants on Fremont Street offering all-day breakfast.

While much of their lunch & dinner menu hovers just above the $15 mark, only their Classic BLT and the Queen’s Burger land below it.

My Queens Burger was GREAT!

Chicago Brewing: Sub-$15 meal options at Chicago Brewing Company are limited to a chicago Dog and a Brew Burger.

The dog surprised me to the upside. Great little meal.

Wana Taco: A quick-serve taco stand, Wana Taco wasn’t my favorite taco joint on the rundown, but I thought this was a good value at $12.99.

Cheap Eats at California

Aloha Specialties: Catering to California’s Hawaiian clientele, Aloha Specialties offers a handful of breakfast items for under $15, although other meals are now landing between $15-$20 for most items.

Market Street Cafe: While the Cal Cheeseburger is the only item that lands at $15 on the nose, the rest of the menu is also pretty affordable.

Cheap Eats at El Cortez

Hot Noods: A new restaurant added as part of El Cortez’s casino expansion project, Hot Noods offers one item: a beef bowl served with beef, dashi, pickled red ginger, yellow & green onions, and rice.

It’s one of the more flavorful things I’ve consumed. Recommended.

Siegel’s 1941: If you’re looking for a cheap breakfast downtown, look no further than Siegel’s which is one of the few restaurants downtown that offers breakfast all day at a price point of $10-$20.

A $19.95 prime rib deal is also offered at Siegel’s around the clock.

Cheap Eats at Downtown Grand

Pizza Rock: Rated by us as the best slice of pizza in Vegas, slices at Pizza Rock are both substantial in size, and low in price. A deadly combination. Below, is a picture of my most recent slice, which cost $7.75 and was massive.

Dog & a Beer Deal: In an effort to attract customers, Downtown Grand is offering a hot dog and a can of PBR for just $3 – A tough deal to beat!

They’ve also been rotating in a slightly more expensive brat & a beer deal.

Hot & Juicy Crawfish: A number of baskets land in the $15 range give or take a few bucks. Inexpensive options include a chicken wing basket, hot & tender basket, catfish basket, shrimp basket, and more.

I avoided this spot for too long and recently ordered a fried shrimp and Cajun fry basket and thoroughly enjoyed it. The shrimp were meaty, had some kick (you choose your spice level), and the fries were great.

Dirt Dog: Also found in Neonopolis, Dirt Dog offers an impressive selection of specialty hot dogs piled high with toppings. Options include a “Dirty Chili Dog”, “DUI Dog”, Flamethrower Dog”, and more.

Most of them can be had for around $10 or less.

My $11.75 chili dog from Dirt Dog (there are cheaper options) is best described as a “flavor explosion”. It was hearty and not nearly the mess I thought it’d be.

White Castle: You know it, and you either love it or hate it. Just know that it’s a an option.

Denny’s: Serving an assortment of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, Denny’s in Neonopolis is a good choice for those looking for cheap eats on Fremont Street.

With numerous options priced at $15 or less, Denny ranks among the more reliably cheap sit-down restaurants on Fremont Street.

Le Thai: Located near El Cortez, Le Thai serves up a wide variety of noodles, fried rice dishes, curries, soups, and more for around $15.

In addition to the standard menu, Le Thai offers a $13.50 lunch special Monday – Friday from 11 am – 3 pm that includes a non-alcoholic drink.

Finally, I tried it and ordered the Ga Pow, a stir-fry. The customer chooses the spice level, and it was my favorite food item on this entire rundown. Unreal flavor, filling, and great service.

Taco Truck: There’s a street taco truck on Fremont East, right across the street from Neonopolis that serves $3.95 tacos and a handful of other items that cost $15 or less.

I snagged a couple of chicken tacos recently, which you top yourself from a refrigerated condiment stand. I enjoyed them, although eating at their standing tables in the summer heat was pretty brutal.

Evel Pie: Slinging some of the best pizza in Las Vegas, guests can order by the slice for as little as $6.25, though my slice of Sweet Heat was $7 and so, so good.

According to me, and I know about this kind of stuff, Evel’s Pizza is tied for the title of best in Vegas alongside Pizza Rock.

Notably, they were advertising an $8 cheese slice and a beer deal when I last visited.

Check out my rundown of Cheap Eats on Fremont Street on YouTube!

Hopefully, I was able to aid you in your hunt for cheap restaurants on Fremont Street. Downtown Las Vegas is known for providing a stronger value proposition than that of the Strip, and it shines through in its diversity of cheap food options.