Budget Dining Guide
Carl's Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Carl's? 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
$0.50
Average Item Price
$6.29
Budget for Two
$12.58
Priced Items Tracked
57
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Carl's Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Carl's sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sour Cream | side orders | — | $0.50 |
| 2 | Guacamole | side orders | — | $1.00 |
| 3 | Chips & Salsa | side orders | — | $2.75 |
| 4 | French Fries | side orders | — | $2.75 |
| 5 | Onion Rings | side orders | — | $3.25 |
| 6 | Garden Salad | salads | — | $4.95 |
| 7 | Nachos | side orders | Crispy corn tortillas with melted cheddar and monterey jack cheese topped with salsa | $5.25 |
| 8 | Carl's Original Burrito | burritos | Choice of chicken or steak, rice, refried beans, salsa, melted monterey jack and cheddar cheese | $5.50 |
| 9 | Cheese Quesadilla | quesadillas | — | $5.50 |
| 10 | Mad Amigo | burritos | Choice of chicken or steak, rice, jalapeno, hot cherry peppers, onions, salsa and melted monterey jack and cheddar cheese | $5.50 |
| 11 | Chicken Fingers | side orders | — | $5.75 |
| 12 | Garden Salad with Tuna | salads | — | $5.75 |
| 13 | Veggie Baja | burritos | Rice, refried beans, lettuce, salsa, monterey jack and cheddar cheese, sour cream, guacamole. | $5.75 |
| 14 | Buffalo Chicken Burrito | burritos | Crispy chicken, spicy buffalo, sauce, lettuce, tomato, bleu cheese dressing | $5.95 |
| 15 | Fajita Wrap | burritos | Choice of chicken or steak, rice, peppers, onions salsa, monterey jack and cheddar cheese, sour cream, guacamole. Black beans may be substituted upon request | $5.95 |
| 16 | Maui Chix Burrito | burritos | Grilled chicken, green peppers, onioms, pine appie, melted american cheese, rice, sweet honey ginger sauce, crispy flour tortillas, lettuce and tomatoes | $5.95 |
| 17 | Smokin Chipolte Burrito | burritos | Choice of chicken or steak, tice black beans, BBQ sauce, bacon, melted cheddar and montersy jack cheese, spicy chipolte sauce, lettuce and tomatoes | $5.95 |
| 18 | Aunt Terri | specialty chicken subs | Marinated grilled chicken, mushrooms, onions, mushrooms, melted cheese | $6.25 |
| 19 | Buffalo Bomber | specialty chicken subs | Chicken cutlet, spicy buffalo sauce, bleu cheese dressing, lettuce, tomato | $6.25 |
| 20 | Chicken Cutlet | specialty chicken subs | Mayo, tomato, lettuce | $6.25 |
| 21 | Chicken Stir-Fry | specialty chicken subs | Marinated grilled, chicken, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, melted cheese | $6.25 |
| 22 | Ham & Cheese | cold subs | — | $6.25 |
| 23 | Italian | cold subs | — | $6.25 |
| 24 | Tuna Salad | cold subs | — | $6.25 |
| 25 | Boneless Buffalo Wings | side orders | Crispy fried chicken tenders smothered in spicy buffalo sauce served with bleu cheese dressing and celery stix. | $6.50 |
| 26 | Budster | specialty chicken subs | Chicken cutlet, BBQ sauce, bacon, melted cheese | $6.50 |
| 27 | Chicken Parmesan | specialty chicken subs | Provolone cheese, tomato sauce | $6.50 |
| 28 | Eric's Special | specialty chicken subs | Grilled turkey, ham, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo | $6.50 |
| 29 | Garden Salad with Grilled Chicken | salads | — | $6.50 |
| 30 | Hawaiian Chicken | specialty chicken subs | Grilled chicken, ham, pineapples, teriyaki sauce, cheese | $6.50 |
Carl's Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Carl's food category to save money on your next order
side orders
$3.89
9 items
burritos
$5.79
7 items
cold subs
$6.31
4 items
specialty chicken subs
$6.38
8 items
quesadillas
$6.49
4 items
salads
$6.60
7 items
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Smart Ways to Save Money at Carl's — Budget Dining Tips
Finding affordable meals at Carl's 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 Carl's.
Compare Carl's prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full Carl's menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at Carl's and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.