Cheap Places to Eat on the Las Vegas Strip – (Under $15)

Finding ways to eat cheap in Las Vegas is one way to conserve cash for more exciting activities, like gambling (I kid, I kid… kinda).

My go-to strategy is to find cheap restaurants for breakfast and lunch, then splurge on something more upscale for dinner.

Fortunately, most resorts on the Strip offer at least one budget-friendly option.

Below, I’ll go property by property and detail restaurants with cheap eats. To qualify, a meal must cost around $15 or less.

I’ll also link to menus (where possible) so you can compare and contrast your options.

Mandalay Bay

Mandalay Bay Food Court: Options include Subway, Nathan’s Famous Hotdogs, Pan Asian, Bonnano’s Pizzeria, and Johnny Rockets.

Slice of Vegas: A pizza joint located in the Shops at Mandalay Bay, Slice of Vegas sells pizza by the slice starting at $6.45 for cheese. Extra toppings cost 50 cents.

Considering one slice had me stuffed, 2 slices are likely to satisfy even the most serious hunger for under $15.

Options Near Mandalay Bay: Kind of a pain, but there are a few cheap options across the street in a strip mall. Options include Panda Express, McDonald’s, Sayulitas (Mexican), and Chowrastha (Indian).

Luxor Food Court: Cheap quick-serve restaurant options at Luxor’s food court include LA Subs, Bonnano’s Pizzeria, Nathan’s Famous Hotdogs, Original Chicken Tender, and Johnny Rockets.

Backstage Deli: Aside from the food court, Luxor surprisingly has few budget options. While it lands slightly above the $15 price point, Backstage Deli offers a selection of sandwiches & fries for under $20.

A classic breakfast (2 eggs, bacon or sausage, tots, toast) is also available for $17.

Backstage Deli is also one of the few Strip restaurants open 24 hours.

Pyramid Cafe: While most breakfast items at Pyramid aren’t cheap, they do offer waffles, pancakes, breakfast pizzas, and a bagel sandwich for around $15 or less.

For Lunch, they offer several affordable options, such as an “Original Burger” for around $20, which comes with your choice of French fries or sweet potato fries.

I’ve made a habit of hitting Pyramid Cafe for breakfast or lunch when I’m in the area – It’s solid.

Public House: Likely a limited-time offer, Public House is offering a $9.99 burger & fries deal on Monday & Thursday from 5pm-close.

A domestic draft can be added for $3.

Excalibur

TAP Sports Bar: Available Monday – Friday, TAP is offering a 3-for-$33 value meal deal that includes one appetizer, one entree, and your choice of a soft drink or a 16-oz draft beer.

Bottomless fries can be added to any meal for $4.99.

Johnny Rockets: You’d think itd be cheaper… but it’s not. A burger & fry combo meal will set you back just over $20 at this point. I’d leave it off the rundown, but there aren’t many more options at Excalibur.

Excalibur Food Court: Located on the second level, the food court features options like Popeyes, Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, Cinnabon, Einstein Brothers Bagels, Wander Dawgs, Pick Up Stix (Asian), Krispy Kreme, Pizza Hut Express, and Del Taco.

New York New York

Nine Fine Irishmen: NFI is currently running a $9.99 burger & fry deal Monday-Thursday from 2-5pm.

A draft beer can be added for $4.99.

Shake Shack: A national chain, guests can score cheap-ish burgers, fries, and hot dogs. A full meal will bring you close to, if not a hair over, the $15 threshold, but you can get a solid lunch or snack at a relatively low price.

America: A go-to of mine, America serves a solid assortment of cheap breakfast items, including eggs, Omelets, and breakfast sandwiches for around $15.

Their lunch and dinner are similarly inexpensive with many options hovering around that $15 price point.

You can also stop in anytime, as America offers all-day breakfast.

I recently stopped by America for breakfast and found their NY steak & eggs to be a solid value.

Top Round Roast Beef: A recent addition to The Park outside NYNY, Top Round Roast Beef serves roast beef sandwiches, chicken & wings, salads, and hot dogs at a sub $15 price point.

Village Street Eateries: A number of cheap meal options are tucked into the elaborately themed city near Times Square Bar on NYNY’s gaming floor.

Here are a couple of meals I recently enjoyed:

Lucky Pig: A unique option, Lucky Pig serves several bowls and bao buns at a sub-$15 price point. I recently ordered the Beef Gyudon Bowl and thought it was a filling, tasty meal after some Sriracha was applied.

Times Square Hot Dogs: You’ll have your choice of foot-long dogs, all costing under $10, although chips and a drink can be added for $16 total.

I snagged a Chicago-style hot dog and thought it was FANTASTIC. The sport peppers had some kick, and the toppings were piled high.

Sirrico’s: A pizza joint, pricing for a cheese slice starts at $7.75, but they’re currently offering a “Any slice & a Busch Light” deal for $11.95.

Oddly, they don’t reheat the slice at the time of purchase, but it’s good.

Greenberg’s Deli: A good selection of sandwiches + a full pickle are available at Greenberg’s Deli at a $15 price point. I ordered a toasted “Italian Stallion” and it was SO good. Not a huge portion, but I recommend it.

48th and Crepe: For those looking for a cheap breakfast, 48th and Crepe serves up a number of both sweet and savory crepes at a price point at or below $15.

Nathan’s Hot Dogs: Offering locations both near the arcade and on the mezzanine level, Nathan’s is cheap and quick.

MGM Grand

Pieology Pizzaria: This is like the “Subway of pizza joints”. You can add all the meats & veggies you want, and the price is the same – $14.95.

When I last visited, they were advertising a 2-for-$22 deal, which is a great value.

TAP Sports Bar: Not sure how long this will last, but TAP is offering a $9.99 burger & fries deal Monday-Thursday from 2-5 pm. During the deal window, you can add a draft beer for just $4.99.

Avenue Cafe: Back after a short absence, Avenue Cafe is back in the Netflix Bites space. While most breakfast and lunch items are around $20, a handful are at or near $15. I wanted to call this spot out as there aren’t a ton of cheap options at MGM Grand.

I ordered the $21 Bananas Foster Pancakes, which were topped with banana, whipped cream, and a caramel drizzle. It was filling and delicious. Recommended.

MGM Grand Food Court: With cheap, efficient meal options like Bonnano’s Pizzeria, Pan Asian Express, Tacos N ‘Ritas, Johnny Rockets, and Original Chicken Tender, there is bound to be something that is destined to hit the spot.

Subway: It’s a known quantity. It’s not going to surprise you, but could be a good option.

Showcase Mall (Steps from MGM Grand)

Denny’s: Located just north of MGM Grand, the popular chain is a can’t-miss spot to grab a cheap meal.

Raising Cane’s: Also north of MGM Grand in the Showcase Mall, Raising Canes recently opened their elaborate Strip location. For my money, Cane’s are the best chicken fingers on the planet.

Showcase Mall Food Court: Lastly, there is a food court north of the Showcase Mall with a tenant list that includes Dirt Dog, Panda Express, Sbarro, Louisiana Chicken, Mob Burgers, Subway, and Rock N’ Potato.

Aria

Proper Eats Food Hall: A step above the traditional food court, Proper Eats offers a variety of options including breakfast sandwiches, burgers, pizza, donuts, ramen, sushi, sandwiches, Mediterranean, and Korean street food.

While nearly everything is over $15, I’m leaving this in the rundown as they’re the cheapest food options in a resort not known for being cheap.

One of the least expensive items are slices from Pizzaoki, which start at just under $10. Not great value, but a decent lunch for lighter eaters and good.

Aria Patisserie: While inexpensive dining at Aria can be somewhat elusive, their patisserie is a great spot to score a budget-friendly bite for breakfast. There, you’ll find a selection of sweet & savory crepes, omelettes, and breakfast sandwiches at a $10-$15 price point.

Planet Hollywood

Pin-Up Pizza: Accessible from the Strip side of the property, Pin-Up Pizza serves massive New York style slices. A cheese slice starts at just $5.99!

La Salsa Cantina: Ranking among my favorite cheap breakfasts in Vegas, La Salsa serves a $6.99 ($9.99 weekends) breakfast complete with 2 eggs, choice of meat, southwest potatoes, and tortillas until noon daily.

Blondies: Also home to one of my favorite “all you can drink deals” in Vegas, Blondies also offers an abundance of breakfast items at a $15 or lower price point that includes omelets, a 2-egg breakfast, a breakfast quesadilla, and more.

During breakfast, the cheapest option is their weekday $5.99 breakfast special that includes 2 eggs, a choice of sausage or bacon, and breakfast potatoes. This deal is best for light eaters, as portions are tiny.

Hot & Juicy Crawfish: One of the more unique restaurants in the Miracle Mile Shops, Hot & Juicy Crawfish serves a number of baskets for around $15.

Options include a shrimp basket, catfish basket, crab basket, and even a chicken wing basket for the less adventurous.

I was shocked by how much I enjoyed my shrimp basket with Cajun-seasoned fries. I opted for spicy seasoning on the Shrimp, which were meaty and filling. So good.

Ketchup Premium Burger Bar: The best value at Ketchup is their $5.99 burger and fries basket. You can even add a draft beer to your meal for just $3!

The burger was massive for the price. Solid value.

Quick and Cheap Options in the Miracle Mile Shops: Options include Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, Chipotle, Earl of Sandwich, Panda Express, Sbarro, and Subway.

Miracle Eats Food Hall: A recent addition, the Miracle Eats Food hall only enhances budget options at your disposal and is home to a Dave’s Hot Chicken, Lobster Me, Tacotarian, Carnagie Pizza, and Irv’s Burgers.

While Dave’s Hot Chicken is my go to (sub-$15 baskets!), I really enjoyed my plant based tacos at Tacotarian. I couldn’t tell the asada tacos were meatless, and I was satisfied without feeling like crap after eating.

The dorado taco (left – below) was my least favorite as mashed potatoes were used. but the others were great.

Chick-Fil-A: Located right on the Strip (near Pin-Up Pizza), the popular chain could be a solid option for a quick bite.

Horseshoe

Nosh Deli: For breakfast, Nosh serves a collection of breakfast sandwiches for a hair over $15. They also offer a small selection of inexpensive salads and sandwiches.

Dirt Dog: Located in the Grand Bazaar Shops out front, Dirt Dog serves up an eclectic variety of gourmet hot dogs for around $10 each. These aren’t your typical hot dog. With options ranging from a typical chili cheese dog to the “Pastrami Dog”, there are plenty of unique options.

I recently got a $11.75 chili dog, and it was UNREAL good.

Istanbul Mediterranean: Serving gyros, shawarma sandwiches, and bowls in the Grand Bazaar Shops, most items on the menu for around $15. A cheap meal option, considering the amount of food you get for the money.

Pisa Pizza: Also located in the colorful Grand Bazaar Shops in front of Horseshoe, Pisa Pizza serves whole pizzas, pizza by the slice, nachos, and churros at an inexpensive price point.

Dave’s Hot Chicken: Taking the place of Hattie B’s Chicken in the Grand Bazaar Shops, Dave’s serves up a selection of chicken tenders and sandwiches that won’t break the bank.

Uniquely, you can choose the level of heat desired with options ranging from no kick to “Extra Hot” and “Reaper”. Several meals that include fries are offered for under $15.

This was my recent slider & fries, which cost $12.47 and was quite good.

Subway: Lastly, Subway has a location in the Grand Bazaar Shops. While a relatively unexciting option, the chain certainly qualifies as a cheap bite to eat.

Cosmopolitan

Eggslut: With a collection of breakfast sandwiches starting at under $15, Eggslut is a high-quality option for value seekers.

Secret Pizza: Rated as the 4th best pizza by the slice in Vegas by this blog, Secret Pizza is located down an unlabeled hallway on level 3 of the property. More on where to find secret pizza here.

BĀNG BAR by Momofuku: Take your pick of a wrap, fold-up, or a rice bowl with your choice of spicy pork, teriyaki chicken, or spicy eggplant for prices ranging from $14 – $15. While sides are extra, the new addition to Cosmo’s Block 16 Urban Food Hall certainly offers inexpensive and unique flavors.

I recently at Bang Bar and found it to be absurdly tasty, although portion sizes left a little something to be desired.

District Donuts: With a selection of donuts, cinnamon rolls, and pastries for around $5 each, District Donuts could be a good cheap breakfast option.

Aside from the two mentioned options, I’ve enjoyed meals at Hattie B’s Hot Chicken, Lardo’s and others albiet not “cheap”. This was my $16.50 chicken sandwich at Hattie B’s, fries were $6 more.

Caesars Palace

Celebrity Food Court: What used to be one of my favorite spots to grab a cheap lunch on the Strip, the food court at Caesars has ratcheted prices up significantly, but offers a diverse set of options that includes Chicken Guy, Bobby’s Burgers, and more.

Not many cheap options left at Caesars Palace, which is why I’m mentioning this. A full meal is likely to cost more than $15.

This small meal from Chicken Guy was good… but the $24 pre-tax price tag left me reeling a bit.

Pronto by Giada: Pronto offers an assortment of breakfast sandwiches and lunch items like pizza, sandwiches, wraps, and soup for around or a tad over $15.

Brioche by Guy Savoy: A cheap breakfast destination, the menu at Brioche by Guy Savoy offers a number of sandwiches for under $10 in addition to muffins, bread, and pastries for around $5 or less.

LINQ

Nook Express: A quick option, Nook Express serves inexpensive breakfast sandwiches, personal pizzas, and sandwiches.

Haute Doggery: Another specialty hot dog joint with unique options, Haute Doggery’s dogs start at a $5 price point, with most specialty dogs costing around $7-$8. My recent Detroit Retro Dog was good (but messy!) for the price.

In-N-Out Burger: A fast-food burger chain with a cult following, fans can snag their inexpensive, yet delicious, burgers and fries on the Linq Promenade.

Maxie’s: Also on the Promenade, near the High Roller, most breakfast items, sandwiches, and burgers land between $15 and $20. I recently stopped in and really enjoyed my $15.95 chicken tenders & fries (hangover thing).

My friend group was also quite pleased with the value prop.

Dunkin’ Donuts: Found in the hallway past hotel registration and the Purple Zebra, Dunkin’ serves up a number of breakfast sandwiches that can be paired with a coffee for around $10. Of course, they also have the normal assortment of donuts that are relatively cheap as well.

Harrah’s

Fulton Street Food Hall: Complete with a noodle bar, pizza by the slice, a live-action burger/taco station, as well as a selection of soups and salads, Harrah’s food hall has numerous cheap meal options.

Fast Food Next Door: Just outside the north entrance on the Strip in between Harrah’s and Casino Royale is a food court with a McDonald’s on the upper level.

The bottom level offers a Chipotle in addition to Chinese and pizza-by-the-slice options. This is typically my go-to for fast food on the Strip.

Venetian

Via Via Food Court: Located right off of Venetian’s casino floor, the food court has several cheap-ish options, including Howlin’ Ray’s, Scarr’s Pizza, B.S. Taqueria, Ivan Ramen, Turkey and the Wolf, and All’Antico Vinaio.

This was my recent meal at Howlin’ Ray’s in the new food hall, which set me back $21 total. Recommended. Those fries are seasoned to perfection, and that sandwich is heaven.

Grand Canal Shoppes Food Court: Anchored by Johnny Rockets, the food court in the Grand Canal Shops at Venetian has a number of inexpensive dining options including a Chipotle, Johnny Rocket’s, Jay Bird’s, Curry Pot, Halo Halo, Stagecoach, Panda Express, and Social Life Pizza.

Carlo’s Bakery: If a sweet breakfast is what you seek, Carlo’s Bakery offers a selection of breakfast pastries for about $5-$6 each.

Bouchon: While the rest of the menu at Bouchon isn’t exactly “cheap”, Bouchon could be an option at breakfast as an array of danish, croissants, and muffins are available for $6 each or $21 for a pack of 4.

Circus Circus

Food Court Options: A newer addition to the Circus Circus culinary scene is a food court that includes Einstein Bagels, Dairy Queen (with grill), Popeye’s, and Pick Up Stix.

Big Top Eats: A selection of deli sandwiches, soups, burgers, and even breakfast items, Westside Deli’s fare is almost all priced below $15. While the restaurant has an unremarkable appearance, I was surprised by how much I enjoyed my $13 Philly.

The Pizzeria: Guests can purchase small (8′) personal pan pizzas and a selection of hot sandwiches at Circus Circus’ Pizzeria for under $15.

Slots A Fun: Stop into the small casino just south of Circus Circus for $2 hot dogs, shrimp cocktails, and beer. No, it’s not gourmet, but it’s cheap!

McDonald’s: A tried and true go-to cheap, filling, calorie packed meal for many, Circus Circus comes equipped with a Mcdonald’s in the Midway, and another out front in between Slots a Fun and Resorts World.

Related: Circus Circus is also home to one of the cheapest buffets in Las Vegas – See my Circus Circus Buffet Review.

Cheap Eats at Resorts World

Famous Foods Street Eats: Intended to mimic an Asian street market, Famous Foods is a collection of nearly 20 quick-serve restaurant concepts that span the culinary spectrum. Options include Texas BBQ, Chinese, sandwiches, fried chicken, and more.

While not “ultra-cheap”, most entrees cost just north of $15 and are of better quality than fast food. Below, are a couple of meals I recently ordered. Both were fantastic.

Cheap Eats at Fontainebleau

A luxury resort, cheap eats at Fontainebleau are essentially non-existent, but I figured it’d be helpful to point out their less expensive options.

The Promenade Food Hall, located on the second level, is home to pizza by the slice, bagels, burgers, tacos, and lobster rolls.

Meals we’ve tackled include $19 chicken quesadilla at Roadside Taco, which tasted great, but wasn’t the most filling.

A $9 slice of pepperoni pizza at Miami Slice, which had a hot honey drizzle and was quite good.

The $18 open faced Lox bagel from El Bagel, and they also have sub-$15 breakfast sandwiches.

The $16 Buffalo Billy sandwich from Capons, and the $16 tenders (you choose the sauce) were also spectacular. Fries cost an extra $8.

Outside of the food court, Chez Bon Bon is Fontainebleau’s only 24-hour restaurant, and offers a collection of sandwiches, crepes, and salads for about $15 give or take.

My brother has made a habit of snagging the $14 steak hoagie late, and he looks forward to ingesting it again soon.

Other Notable Options

Tacos El Gordo: Even if you have yet to try it, you’ve likely seen people proclaiming Tacos El Gordo’s quality eats at a low price on social media. Located north of Wynn/Encore and across the street from Resorts World, a meal at Tacos el Gordo can easily be constructed for $15 or less.

More on Tacos El Gordo, and how to order can be found here.

Stage Door Casino: Located steps behind Cromwell, Stage Door serves a 1/4 pound hot dog for $2.50 in addition to offering $2 beer. The bar and casino certainly aren’t luxurious, but it can be a great spot to eat cheap while playing video poker.

One last suggestion for eating cheap on the Strip is to stock your room with quick meal options from the many convenience stores like Target, CVS, and Walgreens that now line the Strip.

Having sandwich construction materials and snacks at the ready in your room can help you conserve a few bucks to put towards gambling and entertainment, which is clearly more important :).

Check out my rundown of Cheap Eats on the Strip on YouTube!