Budget Dining Guide
French Quarter Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at French Quarter? 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 July 2026.
Lowest Price
$4.00
Average Item Price
$10.28
Budget for Two
$20.56
Priced Items Tracked
40
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French Quarter Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at French Quarter sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Soup | salad enchancement | — | $4.00 |
| 2 | Brown Butter Baby Carrots | sides | — | $5.00 |
| 3 | Brussel Sprouts W/ Tasso | sides | — | $5.00 |
| 4 | Cajun Slaw | sides | — | $5.00 |
| 5 | Chicken | salad enchancement | — | $5.00 |
| 6 | Corn Macque Choux | sides | — | $5.00 |
| 7 | Cranberry Relish | sides | — | $5.00 |
| 8 | Creole Green Beans | sides | — | $5.00 |
| 9 | Frites | sides | — | $5.00 |
| 10 | Grits | sides | — | $5.00 |
| 11 | Potato Salad | sides | — | $5.00 |
| 12 | Smashed Yukon Gold Potatoes | sides | — | $5.00 |
| 13 | Oyster | salad enchancement | — | $7.00 |
| 14 | Shrimp | salad enchancement | — | $7.00 |
| 15 | Gumbo | small plates | always cooked in richstock and dark roux, served with rice or the authentic cajun way, with potato salad. | $8.00 |
| 16 | Raw | legendary oysters | served on the halfshell. | $8.00 |
| 17 | Soup Du Jour | small plates | chef's daily selection of soup. | $8.00 |
| 18 | Down Home Mixed Greens | small plates | mixed greens, granny smith apples, candies pecans, savanna, double cream brie with an apple balsamic vinaigrette. | $9.00 |
| 19 | Jambalaya | small plates | Chicken, tasso ham, collard green rice, bell peppers, onion, garlic, cajun spices. | $9.00 |
| 20 | Lump Crab | salad enchancement | — | $9.00 |
| 21 | Beet Carpacio | small plates | assortment of organic and heirloom beets, pecan oil, farmstead sheep feta. | $10.00 |
| 22 | Chargrilled | legendary oysters | topped with a herb cheese butter gratin. | $10.00 |
| 23 | Royal Street Salad | small plates | frisee lettuce, hooks blue paradise, fried tasso lardoons, warm vinaigrette topped with farm egg. | $10.00 |
| 24 | Blacked Chicken Breast | po' boy's | dressed with cajun slaw. | $12.00 |
| 25 | Fried Green Tomato Napolean | small plates | layered with fresh lump crab meat & shrimp, with remoulade sauce. | $12.00 |
| 26 | Gator Felix | small plates | flash fried louisiana alligator tossed with crystal hot sauce butter, served with a cajun slaw. | $12.00 |
| 27 | Grilled Andouille | po' boy's | with creole mustard and caramelized onions. | $12.00 |
| 28 | Nawlin's Signature Style BBQ Shrimp | small plates | head on jumbo shrimp, sauteed in an emulsion of worcetchire, butter, and raspberry, spiked with abita beer. | $12.00 |
| 29 | Ponchatrain Crab Salad | small plates | baby romaine lettuce stuffed with hearts of palm. fresh lump, crab and tomato confit with a nordic creamery parmigiano & lemon emulsion. | $12.00 |
| 30 | "Jump On Thanksgiving" Po' Boy | po' boy's | fried amish turkey, hook, 5 year old. cheddar, aioli & cranberry relish. | $13.00 |
French Quarter Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable French Quarter food category to save money on your next order
sides
$5.00
10 items
salad enchancement
$6.40
5 items
legendary oysters
$9.00
2 items
small plates
$10.20
10 items
po' boy's
$13.29
7 items
large plates
$19.33
6 items
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Finding affordable meals at French Quarter 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 French Quarter.
Compare French Quarter prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full French Quarter menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at French Quarter and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.