Budget Dining Guide
The Joint Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at The Joint? 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
$0.25
Average Item Price
$7.73
Budget for Two
$15.46
Priced Items Tracked
33
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The Joint Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at The Joint sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Side of Jalapenos | down-home sides | — | $0.25 |
| 2 | Top with Slaw | sandwiches | — | $0.46 |
| 3 | Tea, Sweet Tea | soft drinks | — | $1.38 |
| 4 | Assorted Coca-Cola Products | soft drinks | — | $1.61 |
| 5 | Cole Slaw | down-home sides | — | $2.25 |
| 6 | Green Salad | down-home sides | With smoked tomato and onion dressing | $2.25 |
| 7 | Potato Salad | down-home sides | — | $2.25 |
| 8 | Baked Beans | down-home sides | — | $2.50 |
| 9 | Mac & Cheese | down-home sides | — | $2.50 |
| 10 | Individual Rib | more meat | Tender & meaty st. louis cut pork spareribs | $3.00 |
| 11 | Key Lime Pie | dessert | Made using local farm eggs, because they look like the sunshine | $3.00 |
| 12 | Peanut Butter Pie | dessert | Made with mauthe's dairy creole cream cheese from folsom | $3.00 |
| 13 | Pecan Pie | dessert | Made using local bergeron pecans | $3.00 |
| 14 | Individual Sausage Link | more meat | Locally made cajun sausage, chaurice. We get it in fresh and smoke it out back | $3.75 |
| 15 | 1/4 Chicken a la carte (Dark) | more meat | Dark meat | $4.00 |
| 16 | 1/4 Chicken a la carte (White) | more meat | White meat | $4.50 |
| 17 | 1/4 Chicken (Dark) | plates | Dark meat | $7.50 |
| 18 | Pulled Pork | sandwiches | On white bread or bun | $7.50 |
| 19 | Sausage (Chaurice) | sandwiches | Locally made cajun sausage, chaurice. We get it in fresh and smoke it out back. On white bread or bun | $7.50 |
| 20 | 1/4 Chicken (White) | plates | White meat | $8.00 |
| 21 | Dinner Salad | combo plates | Topped with pulled pork, chopped brisket or chopped chicken | $8.00 |
| 22 | Beef Brisket | sandwiches | On white bread or bun | $9.00 |
| 23 | 1/2 Chicken | plates | — | $10.75 |
| 24 | Pulled Pork | plates | — | $10.75 |
| 25 | Sausage (3 Links) | plates | Locally made cajun sausage, chaurice. We get it in fresh and smoke it out back | $10.75 |
| 26 | Pork Ribs (4) | plates | — | $12.00 |
| 27 | Two Meats | combo plates | Pick 2: pulled pork, beef brisket, ribs 2, 1/4 chicken, 1 1/2 sausage links | $12.00 |
| 28 | Beef Brisket | plates | — | $12.50 |
| 29 | Three Meats - A Little Pork | combo plates | A little brisket and 2 ribs | $13.50 |
| 30 | Half Rack with One Side | ribs | Tender and meaty baby back ribs | $14.25 |
The Joint Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable The Joint food category to save money on your next order
soft drinks
$1.50
2 items
down-home sides
$2.00
6 items
dessert
$3.00
3 items
more meat
$3.81
4 items
sandwiches
$6.12
4 items
plates
$10.32
7 items
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Finding affordable meals at The Joint 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 The Joint.
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