Low on cash and big on hunger? What do you do when you’re down to your last $5? You pick one of these 15 fast food steals that are worth five bucks or less, that’s what! It’s quite hard to believe, but you can score something seriously satisfying even when on a tight budget. Check out these $5 lifesavers!
15. Wendy’s Jr. Son of Baconator
Wendy’s Baconator is so good that the brand created the Son of Baconator, which is, you guessed it, smaller and more affordable. Still, the latter packs 610 calories, made with two patties, four strips of bacon, and American cheese. The price? Just around $4.19! Adding veggies doesn’t have additional charge and extra cheese will just cost you another $0.30.
14. McDonald’s Sausage McMuffin
For breakfast, McDonald’s Sausage McMuffin is already a pretty spectacular thing. It’s got the satisfying taste, and the overall flavor profile balanced. It’s also worth noting that this item is part of the McDonald’s McValue menu, so in case you find yourself with an extra dollar, you can add another item from the McValue menu for just $1.
13. Taco Bell’s Double Stacked Taco
Crunchy yet chewy, Taco Bell’s Double Stacked Taco is truly one of a kind. Its value for money is also quite impressive as you can order one for just $1.99 and make it more filling by adding chicken, bumping up the total to just $3.49. Another way to stretch your money further is to order two regular Double Stacked Tacos, with a total cost of just $3.98.
12. Burger King’s Double Cheeseburger
Yes, your $5 can give you more than just a regular cheeseburger. That is if you choose to drop by Burger King. The fast food chain sells its Double Cheeseburger for just $4.29. The extra patty offers a more substantial and flavorful experience. And of course, the grilled flavor imparts that distinct smoky flavor.
11. Taco Bell’s Cheesy Roll Up
Here’s another Taco Bell hack that we’ll whisper if you only have $5. Pick the Cheesy Roll Up worth $1.19 each. With this price, you can get four roll ups without going over $5. Not up for a Cheesy Roll Up fiesta? Here’s another way to maximize your $5: order two Cheesy Roll Ups and one Double Stacked Taco. The total would just be around $4.37.
10. Sonic’s Bacon Ranch Queso Wrap
All the fast food hits in one wrap, that’s Bacon Ranch Queso Wrap for you! Sonic did it right when they loaded up the wrap with bacon, queso, ranch, shredded cheddar cheese, and of course, chicken. This wrap is part of Sonic’s $1.99 menu, and that means you can get this for just $1.99. There are other items worth the same price on the value menu, including a small Dr Pepper float.
9. McDonald’s McChicken
For chicken fans out there, you can’t go wrong with McDonald’s McChicken—no frills, just plain delicious and consistent among different locations. It’s easily one of the best chicken sandwiches you can get on the market, and it costs just $3.19. You can actually get this as part of a meal and you won’t have to shell out more than five bucks (more on this later).
8. Burger King’s Jalapeño Cheddar Bites + Frozen Fanta Strawberry
We love a meal that hits all the right spots. At Burger King, you can enjoy just that by ordering the Jalapeño Cheddar Bites (4 pieces) and then pair it with Frozen Fanta Strawberry. The former costs $1.99, while the latter is $2.39, and this gives us a total of just $4.38. For a quick snack, this combo does the job of filling you up.
7. Sonic’s Honey Chipotle Jr. Chicken Sandwich
This is a fairly new menu item at Sonic, made with lightly breaded and seasoned chicken fillet, stacked with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and sweet honey chipotle aioli. The best part? It’s also part of Sonic’s value menu, so you can get it for only $1.99. Again, feel free to pair it with a drink or another filling item from the $1.99 menu.
6. Wendy’s $5 Biggie Bag
So what’s in a Wendy’s Biggie Bag? In a nutshell: savings, flavor, and value. But to be more specific, each bag comes with a burger or sandwich, nuggets, fries, and a drink. As for the nuggs, they come in a four-piece order, and you can choose to have either crispy or spicy nuggs. You can also sub the small drink for a junior frosty at no additional cost. Pretty sweet deal, right?
5. Jack in the Box’s 2 for $5 Jumbo Jack
Normally, you can only get one burger for your $5, but at Jack in the Box, the narrative is different. You can get two Jumbo Jacks for just $5, and all in all, they pack nearly 1,000 calories. Each burger features a 100% beef patty (seasoned while grilling), layered with tomato, lettuce, pickles, onions, mayo, and ketchup on a toasty, buttery bun.
4. Taco Bell’s $5 Classic Luxe Box
Looking for luxe for less? Enjoy all the classics from Taco Bell through its $5 Classic Luxe Cravings Box. This box includes the Beefy 5-Layer Burrito, Crunchy Taco, Cinnamon Twists, and a medium-sized drink. This is part of the brand’s Luxe Cravings Boxes lineup, and other options are worth $7 and $9 each. Take note, though, that this is a limited-time offering, so act fast!
3. Taco Bell’s Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito
Ready for another Taco Bell hack? Run to your local Taco Bell and get the Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito. A single order of this is just $1.49, and it’s already pretty filling at 420 calories. But let’s not stop there. You can get two Cheesy Bean and Rice Burritos, and then add extra seasoned beef to each, so they’re more filling. The grand total? Just around $4.98!
2. McDonald’s $5 Meal Deal
This deal is part of McDonald’s McValue platform, and for just $5, you can choose to have a McDouble or McChicken, served with four pieces of nuggets, small fries, and a small drink. Choosing this fast food deal is also one way to enjoy the classics from McDonald’s without breaking the bank. As always, there are more savings to cop up when you use the brand’s app.
1. Checkers & Rally’s 5 for $5 Meal Deal
For the best deal ever, we have Checkers & Rally’s 5 for $5 Meal Deal! You read that right, five items for only five bucks, and these include your choice of Cheese Double (new) or Spicy Chicken Sandwich, small fries, apple pie, 8-piece chicken bites, and a 16 oz. drink. This deal is available in select markets only, while supplies last.