The BEST Cheap Summer Eats – Meals Starting at $1.99!

2026 BEST Fast Food Deals!

Looking for the best cheap (and good!) fast food deals around town?   Although we don’t often eat meals out, it’s nice to grab a cheap treat when we’re out having fun.  LOTS of restaurants have fast food happy hour savings or fast food specials that last all day.

As we head toward warmer days and all the hustle and bustle, here are the cheapest fast food promos to keep in mind if you’re out traveling!  Be sure to sign up for the apps for all of these places too – many offer free food or reward apps when you do.

Burger King

Burger King has a lot of value with several budget-friendly combos this summer:

**Note that these MAY vary by location!** 

• $1.99 Kids Meals on Tuesdays from 4 pm – 8 pm 
• $1.49 Large Fry or Onion Ring (In-App Offer)
• $5 Duo and $7 Trio Deals – Mix and Match Whopper Jr. Sandwiches, Original Chicken Sandwiches, Bacon Cheeseburger, Medium Fries, 8 Piece Chicken Fries, or Medium Soft Drinks
• Be sure to download the free Burger King App (iTunes or Google Play) for special coupons, freebies, and other deals!   Also, if you’re a Walmart PLUS member, don’t forget to link your Walmart+ account with your BK Rewards account to get 25% off everyday.

Taco Bell

Taco Bell has some of the BEST fast food value menu items for 2026!  No matter if you’re craving late night snacks or daytime treats, these deals hit the spot!

2 – 5 pm Fast Food Happy Hour:

• Freezes for $1
• Medium Fountain Drinks $1
• Medium Refrescas $2 

Also check out their NEW Luxe menu – they have items ALL DAY LONG that start at just $1.19: 

• $1.19 – Cheesy Roll Up
• $1.29 – Spicy Potato Soft Taco
• $1.49 – Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito
• $1.99 – Salted Caramel Churros
• $2.29 – 3 Cheese Chicken Flatbread Melt
• $2.49 – Mini Taco Salad
• $2.49 –  Beefy Potato Loaded Griller
• $2.49 – Chips & Nacho Supreme Dip
• $2.79 – Cheesy Double Beef Burrito
• $2.99 – Avocado Ranch Chicken Stacker

Be sure to download the free Taco Bell App (iTunes or Google Play) for special coupons, freebies, and other deals

McDonald’s

There are solid deals at McDonald’s this year.  Be sure to also check their app as you hunt for fast food savings.

• FREE Fries on Fridays with any $1 App Purchase
• Mix and Match for 2/$6: Includes McChicken, McDouble with Cheese, 6-piece Chicken McNugget, or Filet-O-Fish Sandwich
• Be sure to download the free McDonald’s App (iTunes or Google Play) for special coupons, rewards, and promos! 

Wendy’s

• FREE Any Size Fry w/ Purchase (Find offer in the app)
• 50-Nugget Bucket OR GIANT Chili – Both around $15 – pricing may vary by location (That will feed a crowd at the pool!)
• $3 Breakfast Combo: Bacon or Sausage, Egg, & Cheese English Muffin, and small Seasoned Potatoes
• $6 Biggie Bag: Crispy Chicken sandwich or Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger, 4pc Nugget, Small Fry & Small Soft Drink for $6
• FREE App Offers: Offers for a free Small Frosty, Small Drink & more reload weekly, download the free Wendy’s App (iTunes or Google Play)

Dairy Queen Deals

• 2 for $5 Mix and Match: Cheeseburger, 2pc Chicken Strips, Reg Fry, Small Sundae, Drink, Pretzel Sticks w.Queso
• $7 Meal Deal:  3-piece chicken strip, or cheeseburger, served with fries, drink and sundae
• Be sure to download the free Dairy Queen App (iTunes or Google Play) for weekly special deals & freebies!

Sonic Fast Food Happy Hour & Value Menu

• *Sonic Happy Hour (2-4 pm): 1/2 Price Drinks and Slushies
• *LATE Night Happy Hour (after 8 pm) – 1/2 Price drinks and slushies
• Be sure to download the free Sonic App (iTunes or Google Play) for ordering ahead (1/2 price Drinks and Slushies ALL DAY LONG if you order through the app!!) and special rewards! 

KFC Value Menu

• $4.99 Meal: 2Pc Chicken (drum and thigh), mashed potatoes & gravy, and biscuit
• 8pc Bucket of Chicken for $10: Only on Tuesdays

Pizza Hut Individual Deals

• $6.99 Personal Pan Pizza and a side
• $6.99 Half Melt with Fries OR 4 boneless wings

Dunkin 

• $6 Meal Deal will get you a Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Sandwich (you choose your bread), 6-Piece Hashbrown, and a Medium Coffee (iced or hot). 

Jack In The Box Deals

• $5 Big Meal Deal – You’ll receive a Jr. Chicken Sandwich or Jr. Jumbo Jack Cheeseburger along with a taco, curly fries, and a 16 oz drink
• $22.99 Party Bundle – Grab 3 Jr. Jumbo Jack Cheeseburgers, 3 Jr. Chicken Sandwiches, 3 Medium Curly Fries, and 6 Tacos
• $16.99 Meal Deal – 2 Jumbo Jack Cheeseburgers, 2 Medium Curly Fries, Tiny Tacos, and Mini Churros

Carl’s Jr. Value Meals

• $5.99 Build Your Own Bag Meal: Includes your choice of a main sandwich (Single Cali Classic, Spicy Chicken Sandwich), 4 pc Chicken Stars, a small fry or onion ring, and a drink

Checkers & Rally’s Value Items – Participating Locations 

• 5/$5 – Choose from a Cheese Double or Spicy Chicken Sandwich, 8 Chicken Bites, Small Fries, a 16 ounce Drink, and Apple Pie
• $2 Chicken Bites + Fries Box – Crispy Chicken Bites and Seasoned Fries
• $3 Double Sandwich Lineup – Sourdough Double Melt, Cheese Double, or Double Spicy Chicken 

Popeyes Value Menu Deals

• $25 Chicken Tenders Meal – Includes 12 Tenders, 2 Sides, 4 Biscuits and 4 drinks
• 2 Can Dine For $13 – Includes 5 pieces of chicken or 6 tenders, 2 sides, and 2 biscuits

If you know about a great fast food deal please let us know and we’ll add to our list! 

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