According to a 2022 survey conducted by the LVCVA, 58% of visitors visited downtown Las Vegas during their trip. Many of those visitors likely chose to spend time on Fremont Street to take advantage of less expensive gambling, drinking, and food compared to the Strip.
I put together a directory of cheap places to eat downtown in an effort to aid budget-conscious guests, as taking advantage of an inexpensive breakfast, lunch, or dinner can help stretch the budget for more important activities… like gambling.
For restaurants to qualify for the downtown Vegas cheap eats list, meal options must be available at a price point of around $15 or less.
Of course, the pricing I reference often changes. I’ll do my best to keep this post up to date but will also link out to each menu so you can double-check prices before making the trip.
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 Binion’s
Binion’s Deli: For lunch and dinner, Binion’s Deli serves a basic “Famous Burger” for $13.99 and a handful of other entrees for around (many just over) $15.
Binion’s Famous Burger has jumped in price recently, but it was great.
Binion’s Cafe: Most items at Binion’s Cafe have crept up over $15 at this point, but they also serve Binion’s Famous Burger for $14.99 in addition to a Classic BLT, Gourmet Grilled Cheese, and even a Cowboy Philly for under $15 (provided you’re a loyalty member).
Benny’s Smokin’ BBQ & Brews: Several meals on the menu at Benny’s qualify as cheap eats, including their BBQ Brisket and 1/2 Chicken at a price point of around $15 or less. Meals come with baked beans, corn on the cob, coleslaw, and jalapeno cheese cornbread.
Note that the best prices at Benny’s Smokin’ BBQ are for loyalty club members only. Pricing for non-members is $2 more.
Cheap Eats at Golden Nugget
Chick-fil-A: The popular chicken chain has a location at Golden Nugget, however, like other locations nationwide is closed Sundays. Most sandwich options at Chick Fil A cost around $5 and meals can be had for under $10.
Claim Jumper: Cheap eats at CJ are limited to the breakfast menu at this point, where you can get a stack of 4 pancakes for $14.99 or cinnamon roll French toast for $15.99, which I ordered and enjoyed recently.
The Grille: Only a few menu items land under $15 at The Grille, including a GN hot dog, chicken caesar wrap, and loaded nachos, although most other items aren’t too much more expensive.
Sick of hot dogs, I ordered their loaded nachos, which were $15 exactly and were topped with nacho cheese, pico, guac, refried beans, and sour cream. Kind of “cheap tasting” but a lot of food for the money.
The Grille also serves a sub-$15 breakfast sandwich.
Starbucks: A self-explanatory option, the national coffee chain serves inexpensive pastries and breakfast sandwiches.
Cheap Eats at The D
American Coney Island: With cheap items like a $5.05 Coney Island Hot Dog, $5.75 Chili Cheese Fries, and a $9.50 Gyro Sandwich, Coney Island has what it takes to satisfy your post-drinking hunger inexpensively.
American Coney Island is also one of the few restaurants in downtown Las Vegas open 24 hours.
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 to oxtail soup, Lanai has it, and most items can be yours for 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 has a handful of breakfast items that land south of $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.
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 has one item, a beef bowl, which is served with beef, dashi, pickled red ginger, yellow & green onions, 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.
Hot Dog Cart: El Cortez also wheeled a cart into their expanded casino that sells $4 dogs, $5 brats, $8 chili dogs, and more.
See Also: Popular things to do at every Fremont Street casino.
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.
Hot Dog Cart: In an effort to attract customers, Downtown Grand is offering a hot dog and a 10oz. glass of Pabst Blue Ribbon for just $2 – A tough deal to beat!
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.
Cheap Eats at Main Street Station
Triple 7 Brewery: Offering a double whammy of cheap food and drinks, Triple 7 has been a personal go-to of mine for some time.
On the food front, Triple 7’s typical meal falls into the $15 range and includes a selection of burgers, sandwiches, prime rib, pizza, and poke.
A selection of craft beers brewed on-site are also offered for $6 (16 oz.) or $7.50 (23 oz.).
Garden Court Buffet: As the only buffet open in downtown Las Vegas, Garden Court at Main Street Station could be a great option for those looking to gorge themselves. The buffet is currently open for brunch daily and dinner on select days.
See Also: Check out our review of Main Street Station’s Garden Court Buffet.
Other Cheap Places to Eat on Fremont Street
International Eatery: Located in Neonopolis, International Eatery is a quick-serve food court with Mexican, Chinese, Mediterranian, and Italian options. All of the food options are cheap, and pretty darn filling for the price. For my money, there isn’t much that beats a Gyro from Doner Kebab.
Dirt Dog: Also found within Neonopolis, Dirt Dog serves an impressive selection of specialty hot dogs that are piled high with toppings. Options include a “Dirty Chili Dog”, “DUI Dog”, Flamethrower Dog” and more. Best yet, 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 cheap meal option available on Fremont Street near Neonopolis.
Denny’s: Serving up an assortment of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, Denny’s in Neonopolis is an option for those looking for cheap eats on Fremont Street.
With numerous options priced at or less than $15, Denny ranks as one of 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 at a price point of around $15.
In addition to their standard menu, Le Thai also offers a $13.50 lunch special Monday – Friday from 11 am – 3 pm that includes a non-alcoholic drink.
Finally, I was able to experience it and ordered the Ga Pow, which is 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.
Evel Pie: Slinging some of the best pizza in Las Vegas, guests can order it by the slice for as little as $6.25, although 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.
See Also: I compiled a guide to finding cheap eats on the Strip, cheap steaks, and cheap prime rib in Las Vegas.
I’m a former software salesman turned Vegas aficionado. While the craps table is my preferred habitat, I pull myself away to explore new attractions, shows, restaurants, and outdoor activities around Las Vegas with the intent of sharing my experiences.
Ultimately, I just want to help folks plan a better trip and save a few bucks in the process.
Thursday 20th of November 2025
Thank you for the great info. I will be there tomorrow for a budget F1 weekend.
mr good
Sunday 19th of January 2025
why say "price point" when you mean "price?"
Jake
Sunday 19th of January 2025
@mr good, because I’m a sub par writer.
I apologize if you took offense.
TOOTIE POWELL
Wednesday 24th of August 2022
Thanks for all the information Jake … still have not made it to Vegas yet. Now I think we are coming the first week in Dec for the country singers at the rodeo . Do you know if the hotels will be decorated for Christmas Thanks Tootie