United States Nevada 35 Best Restaurants for Cheap Food in Las Vegas By Zeke Quezada Zeke Quezada Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Zeke Quezada is a travel writer specializing in Las Vegas and the author of "Restaurants in Las Vegas: The Best for Less." TripSavvy's editorial guidelines Updated on 04/09/20 Fact checked by Jillian Dara Fact checked by Jillian Dara Instagram Emerson College Jillian Dara is a freelance journalist and fact-checker. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Michelin Guides, Hemispheres, DuJour, and Forbes. TripSavvy's fact-checking Finding a place to eat cheaply in Las Vegas should be a priority. Saving cash on food is also a great way to make sure you have more money for the clubs, the bars, the shows, and the late night marathon gambling session at the blackjack table. Happily, you can eat well and still not spend a lot of money in Las Vegas, it is just a matter of knowing where to go and what to order. Even at the most expensive spots on the Las Vegas strip, there are items on restaurant menus that are a steal. The following spots showcase that in Las Vegas, cheap eats don’t have to mean eating bad buffets and shrimp cocktails! 01 of 35 Shake Shack Richard/Flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0 View Map Address 3790 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA Get directions Phone +1 725-222-6730 Web Visit website The burger is a standout among cheap food options at Shake Shack, and the rest of the menu does not blow up your budget either. For vegetarians, the Shroom burger has a combo of muenster and cheddar cheeses that adds a nice bite to the flavor. This is the pinnacle of cheap eating on the Las Vegas strip. 02 of 35 Hash House A Go Go Richard Cummins/Getty Images View Map Address 3700 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89103, USA Get directions Phone +1 702-777-2761 Web Visit website There are multiple locations in Vegas to grab breakfast staples all day (and night) long. Order a stack of their famous flapjacks, "twisted" stuffed burger, or chicken and waffles to be full for hours. 03 of 35 California Pizza Kitchen Zeke Quezada View Map Address 3400 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA Get directions Phone +1 702-791-7357 Web Visit website Stop into California Pizza Kitchen at The Park Las Vegas for an affordable pasta or salad as well as a great place to eat under the stars. 04 of 35 Secret Pizza T.Tseng/Flickr/CC BY 2.0 View Map Address Boulevard Tower, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd S Level 3, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA Get directions Phone +1 702-698-7860 Web Visit website The secret is pretty much out that this tiny joint at The Cosmopolitan delivers a decent pie for a low price. They even have a couple of beers on tap. Continue to 5 of 35 below. 05 of 35 Earl of Sandwich Monte Carlo View Map Address 3667 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA Get directions Phone +1 702-463-0259 Web Visit website A warm sandwich for next to nothing in Las Vegas? Yes, you can get yours at either Planet Hollywood or Caesars Palace. 06 of 35 Tacos El Gordo Zeke Quezada View Map Address 3041 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA Get directions Phone +1 702-331-1160 Web Visit website This taco spot next door to Wynn Las Vegas is in a strip mall and is as good as it gets in Las Vegas. Meat lovers will find it especially hard to choose what to order. They offer tongue, brains, and enough different preparations of beef and pork to ensure you'll be back to try each variety. 07 of 35 Buca Di Peppo Jiahui Huang/Flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0 View Map Address 412 E Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89169, USA Get directions Phone +1 702-866-2867 Web Visit website Family style eating at Buca Di Peppo means the cost per person goes way down. Two people are affordable — four people make these prices super cheap. The Italian eatery is great to bring kids as the staff is super friendly and the decor bright and colorful. 08 of 35 Five50 Pizza Bar ARIA View Map Address ARIA Resort & Casino, 3730 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89158, USA Get directions Phone +1 877-230-2742 Web Visit website Yes, the pizza at Five50 Pizza Bar is very affordable, but look down the menu to the small plates, and those gems are where the value lies. The prices aren't super inexpensive, but when you realize this is a shot at gourmet ingredients, the extra month will seem worthwhile. Continue to 9 of 35 below. 09 of 35 Noodles Courtesy of the Monte Carlo View Map Address Bellagio Hotel & Casino, 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA Get directions Phone +1 866-259-7111 Web Visit website Split an entrée, and you could keep your bill under $15 per person at Noodles at the Bellagio. For a splurge, try the Dim Sum or daily seafood specials. 10 of 35 Flock and Fowl Chef Sheridan Su View Map Address 150 Las Vegas Blvd N #100, Las Vegas, NV 89101, USA Get directions Web Visit website It's just slightly off the strip, but you have to try Flock and Fowl because what these folks are doing to a bird is worth telling people about. It's also a great story to go back home and explain how you had a fantastic meal at a rundown strip mall in Las Vegas. 11 of 35 The Food Court at Caesars Palace Zeke Quezada Should you get excited about food courts? Not if you find one in a shopping mall at home but if you are in Las Vegas do not dismiss them entirely. The food court at Caesars Palace has a slew of low budget options from around the globe from pizza, to halal, to crepes, to Chinese. View Map Address 3570 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA Get directions Phone +1 866-227-5938 Web Visit website 12 of 35 TAP Sports Bar at MGM Grand Zeke Quezada View Map Address 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA Get directions Phone +1 702-891-1111 If you watch sports, the last thing you want to see is a huge tab at the end of a game. You can remedy that with the large portions at TAP Vegas and with the game day specials on beer and appetizers. If you aren't that hungry, split the Captan's Burger with a couple of people. Continue to 13 of 35 below. 13 of 35 Nine Fine Irishmen Zeke Quezada View Map Address 3790 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109-4338, USA Get directions Phone +1 702-740-3311 Web Visit website Take advantage of happy hour specials in the middle of the day at Nine Fine Irishmen at New York-New York Hotel. Grab traditional Irish favorites or pub staples like onion rings or mac and cheese while watching the crowds stroll by. 14 of 35 American Coney Island Hot Dog View Map Address next to D Bar, 301 E Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101, USA Get directions Phone +1 702-388-2120 Web Visit website If you are in Downtown and have a craving for a flavorful hot dog, then stop into American Coney Island Hot Dog at the D Hotel. While the dogs qualify as "cheap," you may need more than one to feel satisfied. 15 of 35 Yard House View Map Address 3545 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA Get directions Phone +1 702-597-0434 Web Visit website The happy hour specials are hard to beat at the Yard House in the LINQ or Town Square. The portions are ample, and the beer selection is more than substantial. Bonus: If you just need a slice of pizza while sightseeing there is a good chance that you will pass right by Flour and Barley at the LINQ. 16 of 35 Taqueria Canonita View Map Address 3377 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA Get directions Phone +1 702-420-2561 Web Visit website The lunch special of a couple of tacos and a beer at Taqueria Canonita comes with a side of views: the gondolas at the Venetian. Continue to 17 of 35 below. 17 of 35 Subway Sandwich View Map Address 3411 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA Get directions Phone +1 702-214-6340 Web Visit website If you need a cheap, quick meal Subway sandwich does it right. Planet Hollywood, Showcase mall and Casino Royale each have a spot when the need for something familiar strikes. 18 of 35 La Cave View Map Address 3131 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA Get directions Phone +1 702-770-7375 Web Visit website Order wisely at La Cave at Wynn, and it can be cheap. They offer a limited happy hour menu from 3 to 6 p.m. daily with discounted appetizers. Or, at dinner, the French onion soup with puff pastry and gruyère cheese is both filling and not a budget buster. Bonus: you get the great atmosphere all while saving money. 19 of 35 Carols 'n Charlie's View Map Address 3555 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA Get directions Phone +1 702-522-9254 Web Visit website Margaritas, ceviche and plenty of dancing— Carlos 'n Charlie's at the Flamingo is a cheap, fun party on the strip. Just don't have too many tequila shots or the price will go up fast. 20 of 35 Rí Rá Irish Pub View Map Address The Shoppes at Mandalay Place, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119, USA Get directions Phone +1 702-632-7771 Web Visit website Rí Rá is the spot for fish and chips and beer. We recommend splitting the sizeable entrée and ordering an extra beer. Continue to 21 of 35 below. 21 of 35 Lobster ME View Map Address 3663 S Las Vegas Blvd #435, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA Get directions Phone +1 702-562-7837 Web Visit website Seafood fans get a lot of lobster for their money at Lobster ME. Soup and salad is an option for those not craving a roll, and there are fantastic beer specials each day. 22 of 35 Il Fornaio View Map Address 3790 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109-4338, USA Get directions Phone +1 702-740-6969 Web Visit website Fill up on bread and pasta at Il Fornaio at New York, New York, and you’ll have enough money for the quarter slots just outside the restaurant. 23 of 35 Beijing Noodle No.9 View Map Address 3570 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA Get directions Phone +1 877-346-4642 Web Visit website Grab a lunch special at Beijing Noodle No.9 at Ceasars Palace or split a couple of entrees and you’ll be impressed by the size of the portions compared to the final cost. 24 of 35 Gordon Ramsay Burger View Map Address 3667 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA Get directions Phone +1 702-785-5462 Web Visit website Gordon Ramsay has a killer burger at Gordon Ramsay Burger at Planet Hollywood, but what you should also be having is one of his hot dogs. Split it because it is massive. Continue to 25 of 35 below. 25 of 35 Flamingo Food Court View Map Address 3555 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA Get directions Phone +1 702-733-3111 Web Visit website Feed the kids for very little or find a lunch option that will not break the bank at Flamingo Food Court. Reliable fare from Johnny Rockets, Bonanno’s Pizzeria, and Pan Asian Express are waiting. 26 of 35 Slice of Vegas View Map Address 3930 Las Vegas Blvd S Suite 120, Las Vegas, NV 89119, USA Get directions Phone +1 702-632-6470 Web Visit website Go to Slice of Vegas and have a perfect salad. The pizza is fine and cheap, but the Romelia's Salad is simply precious. It's light, fresh and a bowl of perfection. 27 of 35 Hussong's Cantina View Map Address 3930 Las Vegas Blvd S Suite 121B, Las Vegas, NV 89119, USA Get directions Phone +1 702-632-6450 Web Visit website Tequila, chips, and tacos at Hussong's Cantina at Mandalay Bay. What else do you need? How about a massive plate of nachos for under $15.00 or a plate of taquitos for $8.00. Look forward to a full belly! 28 of 35 Julian Serrano Tapas View Map Address ARIA Resort & Casino, 3730 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89158, USA Get directions Phone +1 702-590-8520 Web Visit website Grab a few tapas at Julian Serrano for lunch, and you can still leave there paying under $20.00 per person. The padron peppers, carne asada, and stuffed dates are among the standouts. Continue to 29 of 35 below. 29 of 35 Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill View Map Address MGM Grand, 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA Get directions Phone +1 702-891-3000 Web Visit website A late night meal at Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill at the MGM Grand is affordable—but a salad or pizza in the middle of the day is a very affordable meal any time. 30 of 35 Oyster Bar View Map Address 3475 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA Get directions Phone +1 702-369-5000 Web Visit website Soup and a beer and you get a cheap meal at Oyster Bar at Harrah’s Las Vegas. The Monday-Thursday Happy Hour runs from 2-4 p.m. and offers oysters for around $2.25. 31 of 35 The Cheesecake Factory View Map Address 3500 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA Get directions Phone +1 702-792-6888 Web Visit website Split a salad or an entrée, and you will feel like you are practically stealing food at the Cheesecake Factory in the Forum Shops. 32 of 35 The Burger Bar View Map Address 3930 S Las Vegas Blvd #121A, Las Vegas, NV 89119, USA Get directions The Burger Bar at Mandalay Bay lets customers build-their-own burger with over twenty different topping choices. Keep yourself to just one beer from the impressive list, and you'll have a grand meal for a low price. Continue to 33 of 35 below. 33 of 35 Spago View Map Address 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA Get directions Phone +1 702-693-8181 Web Visit website The Meatloaf at Spago is a great deal when considering the quality of the food and the Vegas atmosphere that comes with it. 34 of 35 Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs View Map Address 3940 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119, USA Get directions Web Visit website Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog is easily one of the cheapest meals on the Las Vegas strip. For a splurge, grab the two dogs and fries special. 35 of 35 Mon Ami Gaby View Map Address 3655 S Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA Get directions Phone +1 702-944-4224 Web Visit website Take a bonus vacation while in Vegas and bask in the atmosphere of France at the Mon Ami Gabi in the Paris Hotel. The breakfast menu with fresh crepes and baguettes are among the best in town—and it is definitely cheaper than flying across the pond. Was this page helpful? 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