Las Vegas food prices have skyrocketed in recent years. If you sit down at a standard restaurant on the Las Vegas Strip in 2026, you should expect to pay $25 to $40 for a basic burger and fries.

Here is our local guide to the 7 best fully satisfying meals you can get on the Las Vegas Strip for under a single $10 bill.

1. The $6 Half-Pound Ketchup Burger

Located inside the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, Ketchup Burger is currently offering one of the most aggressive meal deals on the Strip.

For exactly $6, you get a massive, thick half-pound burger and an order of french fries. If you want to make it a combo, you can add a draft Bud Light for just $3 more, bringing your total to a shocking $9 for a burger, fries, and a beer right in the center of the Strip.

2. Tacoitarian (Plant-Based Excellence)

Also located inside the Miracle Mile Shops is a brand new hidden gem: Tacoitarian.

Even if you are a strict meat-eater, do not skip this. Their plant-based tacos start at just $3.99 each. They stuff the tortillas to the absolute brim, meaning two tacos (around $8) will easily fill you up.

3. In-N-Out Burger (The LINQ Promenade)

With its prime location in the middle of The LINQ Promenade (right across from Caesars Palace), In-N-Out Burger is a perfect quick stop and a true Las Vegas Strip lifesaver.

While almost every other fast-food joint on the Strip inflates their prices, In-N-Out keeps things incredibly affordable. You can easily get a legendary Double-Double, an order of fresh-cut fries, and a fountain drink for right around $10.00. (Just be prepared to wait in line—they do not have a drive-thru here!)

4. The Stage Door Hot Dog & Beer Combo

Located just off the Strip behind the Flamingo, the Stage Door Casino is a legendary dive bar and convenience store combo.

If you are looking for late-night fuel, walk up to the counter and ask for the legendary hot dog combo. While it used to be slightly cheaper, you can currently get a quarter-pound hot dog and an ice-cold Bud Light or Michelob for right around $5.00 total. It is unapologetically gritty, but it is the cheapest calories-to-dollar ratio in Nevada.

5. Earl of Sandwich “Secret” Kids Meal

Earl of Sandwich inside Planet Hollywood is a classic cheap eat, but their standard wraps and salads recently crossed the $10 threshold (averaging around $10.50).

6. The $2.49 Casino Royale Footlong

Casino Royale (located between Harrah’s and The Venetian) is famous for holding the line against Strip inflation.

Head to the food court in the back, and you will find an unbelievable deal: a massive, footlong all-beef hot dog for just $2.49. Combine this with the fact that Casino Royale has some of the cheapest beers on the Strip, and you have a perfect budget lunch. (Tip: Need to balance your budget? Check out our list of Free Things to Do in Las Vegas).

7. Crack Shack “Little Plucker” Meal

Located right on the Strip at Park MGM, Crack Shack serves some of the highest-quality fried chicken in the city.

The adult meals are expensive, but the “Little Plucker” Kids Meal is a hidden treasure. For exactly $9.00, you get your choice of chicken tenders, nuggets, or grilled chicken, plus a choice of french fries or carrot sticks, a fountain drink, and a cookie. It is a completely balanced meal for under $10 in a highly premium location.

(Don’t forget to check our Las Vegas Tipping Guide to make sure you have a few dollars left over for the staff!)