Budget Dining Guide
Al's Italian Beef Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Al's Italian Beef? This budget guide lists every menu item sorted from lowest to highest price so you can find cheap eats and low-cost meal deals quickly. Prices updated August 2026.
Lowest Price
$0.35
Average Item Price
$4.16
Budget for Two
$8.32
Priced Items Tracked
33
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Al's Italian Beef Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Al's Italian Beef sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheese | main menu | Provolone, cheddar or american | $0.35 |
| 2 | Homemade Pepper | main menu | Hot giardiniera or sweet peppers | $0.35 |
| 3 | Extra Meat Option | main menu | — | $1.25 |
| 4 | Classic Chicago Tamale | tamales | — | $1.85 |
| 5 | Bottled Water | beverages | — | $1.99 |
| 6 | Fountain Drinks 22 oz. | beverages | — | $1.99 |
| 7 | Homemade Fries | fresh cut french fries | — | $2.35 |
| 8 | BBQ Fries | fresh cut french fries | — | $2.95 |
| 9 | Cheddar Cheese Fries | fresh cut french fries | — | $3.15 |
| 10 | Chili Cheddar Fries | fresh cut french fries | — | $3.50 |
| 11 | Chili Fries | fresh cut french fries | — | $3.50 |
| 12 | Buffalo Bleu Fries | fresh cut french fries | Chunky bleu cheese dressing & spicy buffalo sauce | $3.75 |
| 13 | Chili Served with Crackers | no bean chili | — | $3.75 |
| 14 | Chili Deluxe | no bean chili | Served with cheddar cheese, onion & crackers | $3.95 |
| 15 | The Tamale Boat | tamales | Classic tamales smothered in chili, with sharp cheddar cheese & onion. Half boat (1), full boat (2) | $4.15 |
| 16 | Bleu Cheese Fries | fresh cut french fries | Crumbled gorgonzola cheese & chunky bleu cheese dressing | $4.50 |
| 17 | Nacho Fries | fresh cut french fries | Sharp cheddar cheese sauce & jalapeno peppers | $4.50 |
| 18 | Original Dog | hot dogs with fries | Mustard, relish, onion & sport peppers | $4.50 |
| 19 | Cheese Dog | hot dogs with fries | — | $4.65 |
| 20 | Chili Dog | hot dogs with fries | With onion | $4.65 |
| 21 | Italian Sausage | char-grilled italian sausage | — | $4.75 |
| 22 | Little Al | main menu | — | $4.75 |
| 23 | Loaded Fries | fresh cut french fries | Cheddar cheese sauce, bacon, green onion & sour cream on the side | $4.75 |
| 24 | Chicago Dog | hot dogs with fries | Mustard, relish, onion, sport peppers, tomato & kosher pickle spear | $4.85 |
| 25 | Chili Cheese Dog with Onion | hot dogs with fries | — | $4.95 |
| 26 | Double Dog | hot dogs with fries | 2 Dogs, 1 bun | $5.85 |
| 27 | Chicago Polish | polish | Mustard, relish, onion, sport peppers, sliced tomato & kosher pickle spear | $5.95 |
| 28 | Maxwell Street Polish | polish | Mustard, grilled onion & sport peppers | $5.95 |
| 29 | Original Polish | polish | Mustard, relish, onion & sport peppers | $5.95 |
| 30 | Regular Al | main menu | — | $5.95 |
Al's Italian Beef Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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beverages
$1.99
2 items
tamales
$3.00
2 items
main menu
$3.43
6 items
fresh cut french fries
$3.66
9 items
no bean chili
$3.85
2 items
hot dogs with fries
$4.91
6 items
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Smart Ways to Save Money at Al's Italian Beef — Budget Dining Tips
Finding affordable meals at Al's Italian Beef doesn't mean you have to sacrifice quality. Our curated low-cost menu guide helps you discover the cheapest food options, budget-friendly combo deals, and best value items available on the current menu.
Prices shown are tracked from official menu sources and updated regularly. Whether you're a student looking for cheap eats, a family dining on a budget, or simply trying to keep meal costs down, sorting by price is the fastest way to find great value at Al's Italian Beef.
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