The Cheapest Meals at GYG
Guzman y Gomez is a premium fast-food price, so if you're watching the spend it pays to know where the cheap eats are. Below is every GYG item you can order for under $10, plus the cheapest full meal and the best tricks for eating there for less — all with real prices and calories from the data behind our GYG calorie calculator. Prices are the base "Item Only" price (checked July 2026) and vary by location.
The cheapest thing at GYG
The single cheapest order is the $3 Taco at $3.00. It's small, but nothing else on the menu gets close for the price.
Everything under $10 at GYG
These are the only items you can order for under $10 (before extras), cheapest first.
| # | Item | Price | Protein | Calories | Cal / $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3 Taco | $3.00 | 7.3 g | 161 | 54 |
| 2 | Cheese Quesadilla | $5.00 | 16.2 g | 386 | 77 |
| 3 | Grilled Chicken Soft Taco | $5.60 | 15.8 g | 192 | 34 |
| 4 | Grilled Chicken Hard Taco | $5.60 | 14.8 g | 186 | 33 |
| 5 | Soft Tender Taco | $5.60 | 11.3 g | 277 | 49 |
| 6 | Hard Tender Taco | $5.60 | 10.3 g | 271 | 48 |
| 7 | Grilled Chicken Quesadilla | $9.30 | 28.8 g | 462 | 50 |
Everything else — burritos, bowls, nachos, nacho fries and enchiladas — starts higher. The cheapest full-size meal is the Grilled Chicken Quesadilla at $9.30.
Cheap but filling: most calories per dollar
If "cheap" also needs to mean "filling," look at calories per dollar — how much food your money actually buys.
| # | Item | Price | Protein | Calories | Cal / $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheese Quesadilla | $5.00 | 16.2 g | 386 | 77 |
| 2 | Pulled Shiitake Mushroom Quesadilla | $9.30 | 21.8 g | 520 | 56 |
| 3 | Sautéed Vegetables with Guacamole Quesadilla Plus | $11.40 | 31.7 g | 618 | 54 |
| 4 | $3 Taco | $3.00 | 7.3 g | 161 | 54 |
| 5 | Pulled Shiitake Mushroom Soft Taco | $5.60 | 6.9 g | 281 | 50 |
| 6 | Soft Tender Taco | $5.60 | 11.3 g | 277 | 49 |
How to eat at GYG for less
- Order tacos or a quesadilla, not a burrito. A cheese quesadilla ($5.00) or a couple of tacos beats a $14+ burrito or a $16+ nachos.
- Skip the meal upgrade. Fries and a drink add $5.80–$6.80 — often more than the food itself. A cheap extra filling adds protein for far less.
- Two tacos ≈ $10.70. A second taco is only +$5.10, making two tacos a cheap full plate.
- Load free extras. Salsas, onion, coriander, pickled jalapeños and lettuce swaps cost nothing and bulk out an order.
Related guides
Want protein on a budget? See the cheapest high-protein GYG meals, the full best-value GYG ranking, or find out if GYG is good value.
Prices are based on the Guzman y Gomez online-ordering system in Melbourne (checked July 2026) and use the base "Item Only" price — they vary by location and state and change over time. Nutrition figures are from GYG's published data and may change; always check the latest in-store information.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest thing at GYG?
The cheapest item is the $3 Taco at $3.00. After that come the Cheese Quesadilla and the single tacos, all around $5–$6.
What is the cheapest full meal at GYG?
The cheapest full-size meal (not a single taco) is the Grilled Chicken Quesadilla at $9.30. Two tacos for about $10.70 are a similarly cheap way to get a full plate.
How can I eat at GYG for cheap?
Stick to tacos, a cheese quesadilla or a plain quesadilla instead of a burrito, bowl, nachos or enchilada. Skip the meal upgrade (fries + drink adds $5.80–$6.80), and add a cheap extra filling for protein rather than a second item.
Are GYG prices the same everywhere?
Prices vary by location and change over time. These are from the GYG online-order menu, checked July 2026, using the base "Item Only" price. Always check the latest in-store or in-app pricing.