Cheapest Things at Chili’s: 15 Items Under $15
The cheapest full meal at Chili’s is 3 For Me, starting at $10.99 with a drink, starter and entrée. If you just want something small, sides (about $5.29), soup (about $8.29) and kids meals (about $8.49) are the lowest-priced items. Here are 15 items under $15 ranked from cheapest. This cheapest thing at Chili’s guide is kept up to date for 2026.
15 Cheapest Items
| Item | Price | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Sauce (4 oz) | $3.00 | Extra dip |
| Watermelon Iced Tea / Lemonade | $3.69 | Drink |
| Soft drink | $4.29 | Drink, refills |
| Side (fries, broccoli, etc.) | $5.29 | Side dish |
| Side House Salad | $7.89 | Small salad |
| Cup of Soup | $8.29 | Soup |
| Bowl of Soup | $8.49 | Larger soup |
| Kids meal (Pepper Pals) | $8.49 | Entrée + side + drink |
| Chips & Salsa | $9.29 | Free for Rewards members* |
| 3 For Me | From $10.99 | Drink + starter + entrée |
| House-made Guacamole | $12.49 | Starter |
| Skillet Beef Queso | $13.59 | Starter |
| Soup & House Salad | $13.79 | Full light meal |
| Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie | $13.79 | Dessert |
| Molten Chocolate Cake | $14.19 | Dessert |
The Cheapest Full Meal: 3 For Me
For about the price of a fast-food combo you get table service, a bottomless drink, a starter and an entrée. Nothing else on the menu comes close for value. *Chips & salsa are free with a $5+ purchase for My Chili’s Rewards members.
Cheap Eating Strategy
- Order 3 For Me and drink water or use the included drink.
- Share a Triple Dipper instead of two entrées.
- Visit during happy hour for $3 beers.
- Carryout instead of delivery.
Prices are from locations we checked and vary by city. See the full Chili’s menu with prices.
Cheapest Full Meals Ranked
| Meal | What you get | Approx. price |
|---|---|---|
| 3 For Me (base tier) | Drink + starter + entrée | From $10.99 |
| Kids meal | Entrée + side + drink | About $8.49 |
| Soup & House Salad | Cup of soup + side salad | About $13.79 |
| Chipotle Fresh Mex Bowl (lunch) | Full bowl | About $14.69 |
| Rewards chips & salsa + side | Snack meal | About $5.29 after free chips |
Prices vary by location and are higher on delivery apps.
Cheapest Items by Category
- Appetizer: Chips & Salsa (about $9.29).
- Burger: The Big QP (about $17.19) or any burger in 3 For Me.
- Steak: 6 oz Classic Sirloin (about $20.19).
- Dessert: Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie (about $13.79).
- Drink: Watermelon iced tea or lemonade (about $3.69).
How to Eat at Chili’s for Under $15
Order 3 For Me with a burger or Big Crispy sandwich, choose chips & salsa or a cup of soup as your starter, and drink the included bottomless soft drink. Before tax and tip, most people pay under $15 at participating locations. Join My Chili’s Rewards for free chips & salsa to make it even better value. Full details are in our 3 For Me guide.
For official nutrition and allergen information, see the Chili’s nutrition guide.
FAQs About Cheapest Thing At Chili’s
What is the cheapest thing?
A 4 oz sauce ($3) or a drink is the cheapest item; 3 For Me from $10.99 is the cheapest full meal.
Can you eat for $10?
Close — 3 For Me starts at $10.99, or a kids meal is about $8.49.
What is the cheapest entrée?
The 3 For Me entrées from $10.99.
What is the cheapest burger at Chili’s?
The Big QP is the cheapest burger on the regular menu, but burgers in 3 For Me start from $10.99.
What is the cheapest drink at Chili’s?
Flavoured iced teas and lemonades start at about $3.69.
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