Savor budget-friendly, flavor-packed meals for $15 or less per person in Orlando.

Updated Sept. 15, 2025

With more than 6,000 restaurants, Orlando has tasty options for all palates and budgets, including options under $15 at beloved local gems. This budget-friendly restaurant roundup includes a little bit of everything: MICHELIN Guide hotspots, cheap eats near the theme parks, and even one of the oldest restaurants in Orlando. Prepare your appetites and get ready to feast with these affordable eats the next time you’re in town.

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Budget-Friendly Bites Under $10

Beefy King

An Orlando staple for 55 years and counting, Beefy King serves up a mouthwatering selection of roast beef, ham, turkey, pastrami and more served hot and made to order on a kaiser roll. It’s all served in a nostalgic, no-frills dining area that hasn’t changed much since 1968. The pricing hasn’t changed much either, with sandwiches starting at $4.50, milkshakes for $4, and a satisfying selection of sides ranging from $2.60 – $6.25. It’s adjacent to downtown Orlando in The Milk District.

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Earl of Sandwich

If you’re looking for budget-friendly bites at Disney Springs®, head to Earl of Sandwich on the West side for made-to-order salads and hot sandwiches under $10 all day long. Sides, sodas and desserts cost extra, but when you’re trying to save cash, nothing warms you up like meat, cheese and veggies on freshly baked bread.

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Beth’s Burger Bar

The winner of multiple Best Burger awards in Orlando, Beth’s Burger Bar is a build-your-own burger joint with three Central Florida locations. Customize your perfect burger starting at $6.80, order off the signature burger menu, or go rogue with chicken wings, grilled cheese and more satisfying comfort foods. Every signature burger is priced at $10.50 or less for a single patty, with additional toppings, sides and drinks priced a la cart. Beer, wine, cocktails and more sweet treats round out the offerings at this popular “late night big kid’s diner.”

Budget-Friendly Bites Under $15

4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck

4 Rivers Cantina is another budget-friendly pick at Disney Springs. This innovative food truck features meat from locally owned 4 Rivers Smokehouse cooked barbacoa-style in dishes inspired by Mexican cuisine. The taco cone is a popular and ultra-shareable pick, featuring your choice of protein plus lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, cilantro, jalapeno, queso, guac and a lime wedge for just $12.50. They also have birria quesadillas, burrito bowls, street tacos and more, all well under $15.

Black Rooster Taqueria

With tacos from $4.20 and sides from $3.75, you can absolutely snag a light meal under $10 at Black Rooster Taqueria. If you’re looking for something a little heartier, though, $15 is a more realistic budget. Everything on the “farm to taco” menu is $12.50 or less, from pork belly tacos to their slow-cooked tri-tip steak bowl. Not bad for a MICHELIN Recommended restaurant!

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Pig Floyd’s Urban BBQ

Pig Floyd’s Urban BBQ puts an internationally inspired spin on the traditional barbecue experience in Orlando’s Mills 50 District. All of their sandwiches are under $15 with one complimentary side, from the classic Plain Jane sliced brisket to the deep-fried pork belly banh mi. They also have bento boxes, tacos and salads under $15, and their shareable platters are a splurge worthy option with two sides, sauce, and your choice of smoked pulled pork, spiced chicken or fried tofu under $20.

Bánh Mì Boy

Established in 1988, MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Bánh Mì Boy is one of several iconic restaurants in Orlando’s Mills 50® district, just outside downtown Orlando. Most of their sandwiches are just $9.99, such as the lemongrass pork with pickled carrot and daikon, cucumber, jalapeño, cilantro and house paté. With a $15 budget, you even have some wiggle room to round the meal out with Vietnamese iced coffee, fresh sugarcane juice, or build-your-own summer rolls with your choice of protein, add-ons and sauce.

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Black Bean Deli

Longtime Orlando staple Black Bean Deli serves up traditional Cuban fare in Winter Park and Mills 50, with a third location coming soon to Winter Garden. Score classic sandwiches like Media Noche or Pan con Lechon for $10, or create a shareable feast with a medley of Cuban bowls ($14), plates ($18) and sides like empanadas, croquetas and maduros ($1 – $6). They also have a great $10 Cuban sandwich special, which includes a 6-inch sandwich and a cup of black beans and rice daily through 3 p.m.

Bricks & Bowls

Want something a little more health-conscious? Orlando-born Bricks & Bowls has power bowls and salads loaded with flavorful, good-for-you fare like sweet potatoes, beets, grilled chicken and edamame. The salmon or carne asada bowls will put you slightly over budget, but options like the Big Buddha Bowl (greens, roasted veggies, agave rosemary roasted sweet potatoes, scallion garlic brown rice, smashed avocado, paprika chickpeas, red onion, fresh lemon) are well within range. You can also create a custom bowl, try their lineup of focaccia pizza and sandwiches, or snag the $14.95 Boxed Lunch combo to score a half sandwich, chips, a cookie and your choice of side.

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Cholo Dogs

Cholo Dogs is a local favorite on the move, serving Mexican-inspired hot dogs in pop-ups all over Orlando. Try El Borracho, an all-beef hot dog with Mexican corn, cotija, crema, cilantro and tajin on a bun, or go for the signature El Cholo dog topped with jalapeños, Tajin, barbecue sauce and chipotle mayo. Score hot dogs from $7, sides from $4 or two-dog combos for $12. You can also find some of their best-selling menu items at permanent stalls inside Kia Center and Inter&Co Stadium in downtown Orlando.

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Gringos Locos

This popular eatery serves up classic tacos from $4.50, but for epic savings, burritos are the way to go. Most burritos are just $11, as are the nachos, bowls and taco salads. Chips, guac, queso and salsa are also relatively affordable, so grab a couple of bags to make this meal go even further. Choose from five Gringos Locos locations in Central Florida locations, including one inside Kia Center.

Harrell’s Hot Dogs and Cold Cones

Harrell’s Hot Dogs and Cold Cones brings classic American flavors to downtown Winter Garden. In addition to regular all beef hot dogs, they have vegan dogs, bratwurst, and grilled or fried chicken, which you can customize to your pleasure with a variety of buns, plant bases, toppings and sauces. Most loaded hot dogs are well under $10, giving you plenty left over to spend on sides, cones or a good old-fashioned ice cream float.

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Hunger Street Tacos

Inspired by traditional Mexican street food like suadero, esquites and squash blossom quesadillas, Hunger Street Tacos serves fresh, affordable tacos and quesadillas with rich flavor. All of their tacos are priced under $5, with options ranging from classic carne asada to breakfast tacos with avocado, eggs and brisket, and even veggie-friendly picks like sauteed mushroom, black beans or fire roasted poblano peppers. Use your remaining funds to splurge on flavorful veggie sides like elotes or smashed potatoes, both under $5. Visit their flagship location in Winter Park, about 20 minutes northwest of Orlando.

King Bao

King Bao serves up delicious, steamed bao buns loaded with a delectable fusion of eastern and western flavors. They have two Orlando locations, including one on Mills 50 and one near the University of Central Florida. Choose from options like the classic Hogzilla (braised pork belly, pickled carrots and daikon, honey roasted peanuts, cilantro) or Tofu Katsu Curry (panko fried tofu, Japanese curry, scallions), and don’t forget the loaded tots! Most individual items are $5.50 or less, and you can save even more with two-bao ($11) and three-bao ($15) combos.

Lazy Moon Pizza

Cheesy slices bigger than your head? Say no more. Build your perfect pizza slice starting at just $6.75 or choose from a preselected list of “Lazy Faves” (typically $10 – $11) for a guaranteed hit. Choose from over 45 toppings, including vegan cheese and protein options, along with salads and vegetable bowls to keep things balanced. You can even get a whole pie if you’re feeling ambitious — just make sure you have room for all the leftovers! The cheesy bread is also enormous and can absolutely be substituted for pizza in a pinch.

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Stasio’s Italian Deli

This authentic, family-owned deli boasts an impressive selection of sandwiches for $15 or less just outside The Milk District. The Caprese is a vegetarian-friendly option under $10, and The Stasio layers prosciutto, hot capocollo, sopprassata, mozzarella cheese, roasted red peppers, red onions and white balsamic vinaigrette for an unbelievably flavorful bite. They also have a deli case packed with cured meat and aged cheese in case you prefer to pack a picnic and visit nearby Leu Gardens.

Sticky Rice

Bring a crowd to MICHELIN Recommended Sticky Rice, because you’ll want to try a little bit of everything on the menu. They specialize in Laotian street food, and everything is under $15 for incredible flavors and savings. Some of my personal favorites are the cucumber salad, pork lettuce wraps and sweet purple rice, and the coconut curry ramen is a solid pick if you’re visiting solo or don’t want to order several dishes.

Tako Cheena

Specializing in Asian fusion fare influenced by food truck culture, Tako Cheena delivers handcrafted tacos, hot dogs and burritos “the size of a baby’s arm,” all for $15 or less. Hot menu items include kimchi tots, Thai Panang chicken burritos, Asian braised brisket tacos and a Banh Mi Dog with Cantonese style sausage. Best of all, their newest location on Mills 50 closes between 11 p.m. – 4 a.m. every day, perfect for that late night taco craving.

Winter Park Biscuit Company

If you’re looking for budget-friendly vegan fare, start at Winter Park Biscuit Company inside East End Market. Here you’ll find a selection of vegan chicken sandwiches, burgers, wraps, salads and more, all under $15. Grab a bite, then spend the afternoon shopping and snacking your way through the Audubon Park Garden District.

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903 Mills Market Cafe

903 Mills Market Cafe is a health-conscious, waterfront option for salads, wraps and sandwiches in the Mills 50 district. They have a dozen salad varieties priced at $12.49 or less, ranging from a classic BLT salad to the 903 Market salad with tropical fruit, pecans, poppy seeds, blue cheese and a mango pineapple vinaigrette. Many salads are named after Orlando’s iconic lakes for an extra-local touch, and most are available in half sizes for a tasty pick two combination of salad plus soup or sandwich.

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