What to Eat for Dinner Under $15

Spin for a cheap dinner under about $15 a person: street tacos, a pizza slice, ramen, halal cart chicken over rice, banh mi and more. Then order or find it nearby.

Tap the wheel or press the space bar. Every slice has an equal chance.

Options (12)

Street Tacos
Slice of Pizza
Ramen
Loaded Baked Potato
Grilled Cheese & Soup
Halal Cart Chicken over Rice
Banh Mi
Bean & Cheese Burrito
Pho
Chicken Teriyaki Bowl
Falafel Pita
Hot Dog & Fries

Remove Winner modeThe last winner is taken off before the next spin — great for a backup pick or a week of no-repeat dinners.

Spin the wheel and your dinner — with a photo and one-tap order buttons — shows up here.

Every option on this wheel is a meal that usually lands around $15 or less per person at a casual counter-service spot in most U.S. cities. Prices vary a lot by city and delivery fees can double the bill, so picking it up yourself is the cheapest way to win this wheel.

How to Use the Under $15 Wheel

Look over the 12 options and tap × on anything you don't want tonight, or add your own.
Tap the wheel, press Spin the wheel, or hit the space bar.
When it stops, open Order on DoorDash, Order on Uber Eats or Find Near Me — or tap Don't like it? Re-spin!
Turn on Remove Winner mode to take each winner off before the next spin.

What's on the Under $15 Wheel

Street Tacos
Slice of Pizza
Ramen
Loaded Baked Potato
Grilled Cheese & Soup
Halal Cart Chicken over Rice
Banh Mi
Bean & Cheese Burrito
Pho
Chicken Teriyaki Bowl
Falafel Pita
Hot Dog & Fries

Tips Before You Spin

Delivery fees, service fees and tip can add $8–$12 to a $12 meal — pickup keeps it under $15.
Food trucks and halal carts are often the best value per plate in big cities.
Lunch specials sometimes run until 3 or 4 p.m.; an early dinner can catch them.

Frequently asked questions

Are these prices exact?

No. They are typical counter-service prices before tax and tip in 2026, and they vary a lot by city. Check the menu before you order.

What is the cheapest option on the wheel?

Usually a pizza slice, street tacos or a bean and cheese burrito. Remove the pricier options if your budget is tighter than $15.

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