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Taco Bell
Good ol' fashioned T-Bell always comes out on top when it comes to cheap food that tastes illegally good.
Tacos i.e. Doritos Cheesy Gordita Crunch
Ranging from regular soft tacos to the premium Doritos Cheesy Gordita Crunch theres something for everyone all under 4$
$3.49
Burritos i.e. Smothered Burrito
Burrito option carries many different varieties starting at just 1.49$ and ending with the massive Smothered Burrito
$4.19
Specialty items i.e. Fiesta Taco Salad
Gorditas, Chalupas, Quesadillas, specialty items are sure to suit your fancy with plenty of options with the priciest being the Fiesta Taco which is still pretty darn cheap
$5.19
Combos i.e. Taco Variety 12-pack
Combos make up the most expensive part of the menu but even they don't cost much with the 5$ boxes coming with up to 4 food items plus a drink it checks in as a real deal. The taco 12-pack is the most expensive thing and no one is buying that by themselves
$14.99
McDonald's
The most popular fast food restaurant doesn't take the cake for affordability but may make up for it because its so delicious.....you decide.
The Dollar Menu i.e. Side Salad
The dollar menu isn't what it used to be, headlined by two cheeseburgers, McDouble, and the McChicken, there isn't a ton of variety but it is still under 2$.
$1.99
Burgers/Wraps i.e. Double Quarter Pounder w/Cheese
McDonald's prides itself on its burgers and wraps but they do range high on the price scale albeit still below 5$ but if you want to get more than one, you're increasing to closer to 8$ or 9$.
$4.69
Burger King
Although not as popular as McDonald's, Burger King stakes a claim at original food items that McDonald's and Taco Bell can't hold up against.
Burgers i.e.A1 Ultimate Bacon Cheeseburger
Burger King has an extensive menu of burgers including a few specialty burgers featuring such ingredients as onion rings. Things like that set Burger King apart from the competition although their prices are on the higher side tho still pricing out at less than 10$ for all burgers and meal deals.
$6.29
Chicken i.e. Chicken nuggets
Burger King has many chicken options all under 6$ if you don't want a full meal. There are many chicken sandwich or nugget options along with special promotional options like the chicken fries that are pretty delicious although only available for a limited time.
$5.99
Value Meal i.e. Bacon Double Cheeseburger
The Value menu has 19 items under 2.29$. Tasty treats and small but satisfying morsels of food that are a cheap way to fill up.
$2.29
Panera
"High-end" fast food as they say; Panera is as good as advertised combining soups and sandwiches in delicious and surprisingly affordable way.
Soups i.e. Large Mac & Cheese
Panera has a great selection of soups that are filling, yummy, and cost effective. They are a great meal that is accompanied by good bread as well and the combination of the two is a perfect carbohydrate meal to keep you running all day. Its fairly cheap at less than 8$ for all at all sizes and the option to include a bread bowl makes for an even better meal.
$7.99
Sandwiches i.e. Roasted Turkey, Apple & Cheddar Sandwich
The sandwich selection is vast and affordable given that you can have the option of a whole or half sandwiches. They are delicious and feel almost gourmet especially as far as fast food goes. They feel and seem to be more healthy than regular fast food but at the same price and when paired with a soup in their "pick two" menu they work perfectly together. This makes Panera a hardy and affordable choice.
$8.99
Flatbread i.e. Roasted Turkey Cranberry
The most expensive item on Panera's menu is the flatbreads. There are only three flatbread options but each is packed with delicious ingredients that may not live up to the price but certainly don't let down your tastebuds.
$8.59