Looking for cheap food in Sin City might seem like chasing a unicorn, but there are actually plenty of great places to get cheap eats in Las Vegas. Whether you’re looking for an affordable breakfast menu or just want to eat somewhere besides the Taco Bell Cantina — again, there are great restaurants both on the Las Vegas Strip and in Downtown Las Vegas where you can save a few bucks on some yummy food.
Table Of Contents
- Cheap Eats on the Strip
- Downtown Las Vegas Cheap Eats
- Honorable Mentions for Cheap Eats in Downtown
- Key Takeaways
Cheap Eats on the Strip
Village Pub & Cafe at Ellis Island Las Vegas
The Village Pub & Cafe at Ellis Island Hotel offers typical pub fare. There’s nothing fancy and nothing overpriced, which we like! Most sandwiches, burgers, and several entrees can make their way to your belly for $15 or less.
A few examples of a cheap meal you can enjoy here include the Fish & Chips, Fettuccine Alfredo (only $12!), Grilled Chicken & Mushrooms, and a Club House Sandwich, along with most of the other items on the menu. But the most popular cheap item on the menu is arguably the $9.99 steak special!
Location & Hours
Ellis Island Hotel, where the Village Pub & Cafe is found, isn’t technically located on the Las Vegas Strip, but it’s close enough that it still counts. The address is 4178 Koval Lane.
The Village Pub & Cafe is also open 24/7. However, although you can get the steak special any time of the day or night, they don’t offer a traditional breakfast menu at this time.
Coronado Cafe at South Point Las Vegas
The Coronado Cafe is another 24-hour spot to enjoy a cheap meal in Las Vegas. Don’t let the price point fool you. There’s a great variety of delicious food, and it’s all at an affordable price. The prime rib or porterhouse special are among the most popular dishes at the Coronado Cafe, both coming in at under $20.
There’s an ample menu of breakfast options, including platters and breakfast sandwiches that come in at under $15. Perhaps the best deal comes between the hours of midnight and 6 am, when guests can order smaller but satisfying items from the Graveyard Shift menu. Shrimp co*cktail for $3 or biscuits & gravy for $3.45? Sign us up! We’re also fans of the pancake sandwich with a fried egg and the ½ lb burger with french fries – both of which cost less than $5.
Location & Hours
Coronado Cafe is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The charming, brightly colored cafe is located inside South Point Las Vegas at 9777 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV.
Secret Pizza at the Cosmopolitan
Let’s say you’re strolling through the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas, and a craving for pizza strikes. You’re tired of the usual, lackluster options at the food courts and Pizza Hut Express. You want a slice that has a certain wow factor but doesn’t cost much. Are you asking for too much?
Not at all! Secret Pizza at Cosmopolitan is one of the best places to grab a slice on the Las Vegas Strip. They offer all of the classics and your favorites. The only problem is finding it because it’s well–secret. We found Secret Pizza rather easily, so we’ll give you a hint. Go to level three of the Boulevard Tower at Caesars Palace, look for a hall lined with album covers, and then let the scent lead the way from there.
Hours & Location
Its located at the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas at 3708 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV. The hidden gem is open daily from 11 am until 4 am for late-night munchies.
Broadway Burger Bar
The Broadway Burger Bar doesn’t have an extensive menu, but that’s part of the reason why they’re able to offer such good food that’s also cheap. The menu offers a few apps and salads, but this place is really about burgers. You can get both sliders and gourmet burgers that are made with Black Angus Beef.
Our faves are the bacon cheeseburger with American cheese and special sauce, the California burger with fontina cheese, tomato, radish sprouts, and guacamole, or the hangover with fried egg, bacon, and white cheddar cheese on an English muffin. Most burgers cost $15 or less and include fries.
Location & Hours
The Broadway Burger is located inside the New York New York Hotel at 3790 S Las Vegas Blvd. They’re open daily from 11 am until 11 pm, except on Friday & Saturday when they stay open until midnight.
Eggslu*t at the Cosmopolitan
Eggslu*t at the Cosmopolitan is a hot spot for breakfast eats that won’t break the bank. The menu is full of all sorts of goodness, and the egg is the star of the show (big surprise, right?). The menu offers a selection of delicious egg sandwiches with all sorts of delicious ingredients piled on top. Most sandwiches are priced between $10-$15.
These sandwiches aren’t great if you’re on a diet because most of them are served on a brioche bun with cheese, sauces, and meat. However, they will fill you up and keep you satisfied!
Location & Hours
Eggslu*t is located on level 2 of the Boulevard Tower at Cosmopolitan. The address is 3708 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89109. Eggslu*t is open during the week from 7 am until 2 pm and on Friday – Sunday from 7 am until 3 pm.
Ocean One Bar & Grille at the Miracle Mile Shops
Ocean One Bar & Grille is popular in Florida, but there’s only one location in Las Vegas, and that’s at the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood. We understand why this restaurant is so popular – it’s dirt cheap! And they offer such a great range of dishes this is bound to be one of your favorite cheap places in Las Vegas.
The best deals can be found at lunch with dishes like tuna tartare with fried wontons for an appetizer, asada tacos with pico de gallo, skirt steak with cabernet sauce, and island salmon salad – all for $6. These are crazy cheap prices. A breakfast menu is also available. Our favorite is the French Toast or Eggs Florentine; both are $8.
The dinner menu is a bit pricier but still affordable. A pasta dish will cost about $15, while dinner house specialties are more in the $20, with a couple costing more than that.
Oh, and we forgot to mention the drinks! They offer 3 for 1 co*cktail for $12. This price is all day, every day, so you don’t even need to show up at the usual happy hour time.
*If you’re at the Miracle Mile Shops and craving Mexican food instead, La Salsa Cantina is also there and ranks pretty high on our cheap eats radar.
Location & Hours
Ocean One Bar & Grille is located in the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood. The address is 3667 S Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV, 89109.
The Ocean One Bar & Grille is open from 7:30 am until 11 pm during the week. On Friday and Saturday, they extend their hours to stay open until midnight.
Pin Up Pizza at Planet Hollywood
Pin Up Pizza is a fun little eatery on the Las Vegas Strip that offers great service with a rockabilly vibe. Pin Up Pizza is famous for the size of its pizzas. Trust us; they are HUGE! A single one of the New York Style slices is probably equal to a small whole pizza.
If you order a whole pizza, the cost is a bit much – but you get a lot of pizza. However, a single slice is about $10, which to us qualifies as cheap food. Especially considering how stuffed you’re going to feel afterward.
Hours & Location
Pin Up Pizza is located at Planet Hollywood in Vegas. The Address is 3667 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89109.
Pin Up Pizza is open Monday – Wednesday from 11 am until midnight. On Thursday & Sunday, they’re open from 11 am until 2 am. Then, on Friday & Saturday, they’re open from 11 am until 4 am for cheap eats late at night.
BBQ Mexicana at Mandalay Bay
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Our go-to is the spicy pork burrito with fried onions, crispy jalapenos, and cilantro slaw. The brisket lover’s bowl is equally yummy. On average, guests will pay about $13-$15, which is great for us. Breakfast is a little cheaper.
Hours & Location
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Their hours of operation are 11 pm until 4 pm, Monday thru Friday. Unfortunately, this spot to get cheap food is closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Bang Bar
The Bang Bar, by Momof*cku, is often described as over-the-top delicious. This is a small place where you choose either a wrap, bowl, or fold-up that is then filled with your choice of spit-roasted meats, like spicy pork or teriyaki chicken. If you prefer to go meatless, the spicy eggplant is a winner. Most eats cost less than $15, and sides and snacks are also offered.
Hours & Location
Bang Bar is located on level two of the Boulevard Tower at Cosmopolitan. The address is 3708 S Las Vegas Boulevard. They’re open daily starting at 11 am. During the week, they close at 10 pm, while they stay open until midnight on Friday & Saturday/
Village Street Eateries at New York New York
Village Street Eateries is designed to look like Greenwich Village, with brick pathways and cute storefronts. If you’re at the New York New York Hotel and desire quick eats that stand out from the typical food court, feeling like you’re in NYC while in Las Vegas, NV, is a treat.
Eateries here include Greenwich Coffee, Greenburg’s Deli, Fulton Fish Fry, Sirocco’s Pizza, and Times Square To Go. Nothing here is over-the-top expensive, and $10-$15 is a typical price point.
Hours & Location
Hours vary depending on the location, but noon until 10 pm is a pretty safe bet for finding most restaurants open.
New York, New York, is located at 3790 S Las Vegas Blvd. Village Street Eats can be found adjacent to the Sportsbook.
Forum Food Hall at Caesars Palace
You might equate Caesars Palace with a fine dining experience, but there are some great options where you don’t have to worry about overpaying for expensive food. The Forum Food Hall is a food court with a variety of delicious, cheap options.
Our favorite here is probably Halal Guys, but there’s also Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay and Chicken Guy, where you can get fried chicken of all types, along with fried or grilled chicken sandwiches. There’s also a Starbucks and some pizza, so you can save money and enjoy great food here.
Hours & Location
Hours vary depending on the location. Caesars Palace is located at 3570 S Las Vegas Boulevard.
Famous Foods Streat Eats at Resorts World
The final cheap location on the Las Vegas Strip that we’re giving a nod to is the Famous Food Street Eats at Resorts World. Yes, this is technically considered a food court, but the quality of the food is surprisingly delicious, and there are affordable prices, which is a win-win in our book.
The selection of eateries leans heavily on Asian cuisine, but you’ll find a few other selections, including a Burger Barn, some Nashville hot chicken, and sweet treats, too.
Hours & Location
Hours Vary depending on the location. Resorts World Las Vegas is located at 3000 S Las Vegas Boulevard.
Downtown Las Vegas Cheap Eats
Pop Up Pizza
A sauce of roasted tomato spread on the crust, melty cheese, and your favorite toppings – doesn’t that sound delicious? To make it even better, Pop Up Pizza offers a slice of this heaven for about $5-$6. Plus, it’s within walking distance of all sorts of fun adventures in Downtown Las Vegas.
Hours & Location
Pop Up Pizza is located at 1 N Main Street, Las Vegas, NV, in the Plaza Hotel. The hours of operation are 11 am until midnight, except for Saturday and Sunday when they stay open until 2 am.
Dirt Dog Fremont
Sometimes those hot dogs in convenience stores smell good but have a serious letdown factor once you see them up close. If you want an over-the-top hot dog but don’t want to pay top dollar, let us introduce you to Dirt Dog.
Dirt Dog specializes in – you guessed it – hot dogs. But we’re talking about hot dogs that are topped with things like pastrami, bacon, gin & juice, ketchup, and all sorts of other wonderful things. This seriously good food will cost about $15 per hot dog, but with the amount of stuff piled on, it’s worth it – and it beats any fast food we’ve ever tried. Fries and sides are also available.
Hours & Location
Dirt Dog opens daily at 11:30 am. During the week, they stay open until 12 am, with hours extending until 3 am on Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
Find them located in Neonopolis at 450 E Fremont Street, Las Vegas. They also have a location in the Grand Bazaar Shops on the Strip.
Tacos El Gordo
Tacos El Gordo is one of our top spots for Mexican food in Downtown Las Vegas. It’s good food. It’s fast food. And it’s cheap food, so it gets two thumbs up from us.
Tacos, tostadas, quesadillas, and sopes are all on the menu, with fresh, authentic ingredients. The flavors are bold and authentic, and the portion sizes are perfect for a filling but not heavy meal. Expect to pay about $10-$15 for food here.
Hours & Location
Tacos El Gordo has several locations, including Charleston Blvd, Sunset Road, and the Las Vegas Strip. Most locations are open 10 am until 2 am during the week and 10 am until 4 am on weekends.
Bucket List at Container Park
Bucket List at Container Park is a tiny little place that feels like part diner, part concession stand. If you’re at Container Park when hunger strikes, you can score snow cones for $3, a bucket of twelve wings for $11, and lots of great sides for $4-$8.
Hours & Location
Bucket List is located at 707 E Fremont Street in Container Park. Their hours of operation are 11:30 am until 11 pm on Monday – Thursday, and they’re open an hour later on Friday and Saturday.
Binion’s Cafe
Ok, it might not be soft shell crab or caviar, but Binion’s Cafe offers some really good food on the cheap. At first glance, this looks like one of those diner menus you would find salisbury steak on, but oddly, it’s not there. What you will find is a great breakfast menu, although there’s no French toast, all for $15 and under in most cases.
The dinner menu features classics like an open-faced hot turkey sandwich, pork chops, chicken parmesan, and shrimp tempura. In most cases, the entrees cost in the $15-$20 range.
Hours & Location
Binion’s Cafe is located at 128 E Fremont Street in Binions Gaming Hall. They’re open daily from 7:30 am until 1:30 am.
Honorable Mentions for Cheap Eats in Downtown
We wish we could fit them all on here, but we can’t. We don’t think this is a bad problem to have, though. Here are a few more of our favorite cheap eateries to check out in Downtown Las Vegas.
- Benny’s Smokin BBQ & Brews
- The Grille at the Golden Nugget
- Fremont Food Hall
- Chicago Brewing Company
- Siegel’s 1941
- Freedom Beat
- CrunCheese Korean Corn Dog
- Viva Las Arepas
Key Takeaways
- You don’t have to settle for fast food if you want cheap food in Las Vegas.
- However, there are plenty of fast food options if that’s what you crave – from the Shake Shack and In-n-Out Burger to Auntie Anne’s Pretzels.
- You can get good budget-friendly entrees, like grilled salmon and mesquite smoked chicken, plus sides for about $15
- Don’t pass up a strip mall, which is where you can sometimes find some of the best cheap food in Las Vegas.
- Most menus can be viewed online, so you can get an idea ahead of time of how much you’ll spend.
