Fast food prices in Texas
Texas ranks 4th cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 95, 5% below the national typical price).
4,051 restaurants, prices as of . See Texas on the map
Key findings
- A McDonald's Big Mac typically costs $4.99 in Texas ($3.99 to $6.79 across 1,273 restaurants). McDonald's here is 10% below its US typical price.
- A Burger King Whopper typically costs $5.99 in Texas ($3.99 to $7.99 across 531 restaurants). Burger King here is 7% below its US typical price.
- A Wendy's Dave's Single typically costs $5.89 in Texas ($3.99 to $7.89 across 429 restaurants). Wendy's here is 4% below its US typical price.
- A Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme typically costs $6.39 in Texas ($3.99 to $8.39 across 709 restaurants). Taco Bell here is 4% below its US typical price.
- A KFC Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.39 in Texas ($4.49 to $6.49 across 209 restaurants). KFC here is 1% below its US typical price.
- A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.49 in Texas ($4.99 to $6.99 across 428 restaurants). Popeyes here is 6% below its US typical price.
- A Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich typically costs $4.99 in Texas ($4.95 to $5.75 across 472 restaurants). Chick-fil-A here is 5% below its US typical price.
The scoop
Texas Is Big On Burger King SwingsBurger King has the widest in-state spread: the priciest store is 63% above its cheapest. Houston, TX has the low basket at $14.46, while San Antonio, TX hits $23.56.
Two Brands Take Cheapest-State CrownsTexas ranks 1 of 51 states for McDonald's prices, with a median basket of $21.26, 10% below the national typical price. It also ranks 1 of 47 states for Chick-fil-A, where the median basket is $26.56, 5% below national.
McDonald's Owns The MapMcDonald's has the most restaurants here, with 1185 stores compared. Its cheapest store is in Houston, TX at $19.16, while the priciest is in El Paso, TX at $27.26.
Chick-fil-A Stays TightChick-fil-A is the most consistent brand shown, with a 15% spread between its cheapest and priciest stores. San Angelo, TX posts the low basket at $26.40, and Austin, TX tops out at $30.48.
Travel Stops Bring Extra HeatSome priciest-site notes pop up in travel and campus spots. McDonald's lists an airport site in Austin, TX at $24.16 and airport or station sites in Dallas, TX at $25.72, while Taco Bell has a university site in San Marcos, TX at $29.36.
Every brand in Texas
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 1,273 | Big Mac: $4.99 | $3.99 to $6.79 | 90 | 7518 North Fwy, Houston |
| Burger King | 531 | Whopper: $5.99 | $3.99 to $7.99 | 93 | 1307 Holliday Street, Wichita Falls |
| Wendy's | 429 | Dave's Single: $5.89 | $3.99 to $7.89 | 96 | 3303 West Lake Houston Parkway, Kingwood |
| Taco Bell | 709 | Crunchwrap Supreme: $6.39 | $3.99 to $8.39 | 96 | 6512 82nd St, Lubbock |
| KFC | 209 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.39 | $4.49 to $6.49 | 99 | 316 E. Amarillo Blvd., Amarillo |
| Popeyes | 428 | Classic Chicken Sandwich: $5.49 | $4.99 to $6.99 | 94 | 2817 South US 287, Vernon |
| Chick-fil-A | 472 | Chicken Sandwich: $4.99 | $4.95 to $5.75 | 95 | 13816 Highway 69 N, Tyler |
Price history
Drive Thru Index has recorded these prices every day since 30 September 2026. Each figure is the typical (median) price across the brand's restaurants here on that day. Comparisons with earlier dates appear here as the daily record builds up.
| Brand | Item | Today | 7 days ago | 30 days ago | 1 year ago | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | Big Mac | $4.99 | — | — | — | |
| Burger King | Whopper | $5.99 | — | — | — | |
| Wendy's | Dave's Single | $5.89 | — | — | — | |
| Taco Bell | Crunchwrap Supreme | $6.39 | — | — | — | |
| KFC | Chicken Sandwich | $5.39 | — | — | — | |
| Popeyes | Classic Chicken Sandwich | $5.49 | — | — | — | |
| Chick-fil-A | Chicken Sandwich | $4.99 | — | — | — |
Cities in Texas
Rank is within the state, 1st being the cheapest, on each brand's own index.
Questions people ask
- Is fast food expensive in Texas?
- Texas ranks 4th cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 95, 5% below the national typical price).
- How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in Texas?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Big Mac costs $3.99 to $6.79 at 1,273 McDonald's restaurants in Texas, typically $4.99.
- Where is the cheapest McDonald's in Texas?
- The cheapest McDonald's in Texas is at 7518 North Fwy, Houston, comparing the same basket at 1,273 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Burger King Whopper in Texas?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Whopper costs $3.99 to $7.99 at 531 Burger King restaurants in Texas, typically $5.99.
- Where is the cheapest Burger King in Texas?
- The cheapest Burger King in Texas is at 1307 Holliday Street, Wichita Falls, comparing the same basket at 526 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in Texas?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Dave's Single costs $3.99 to $7.89 at 429 Wendy's restaurants in Texas, typically $5.89.
- Where is the cheapest Wendy's in Texas?
- The cheapest Wendy's in Texas is at 3303 West Lake Houston Parkway, Kingwood, comparing the same basket at 429 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in Texas?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Crunchwrap Supreme costs $3.99 to $8.39 at 709 Taco Bell restaurants in Texas, typically $6.39.
- Where is the cheapest Taco Bell in Texas?
- The cheapest Taco Bell in Texas is at 6512 82nd St, Lubbock, comparing the same basket at 709 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a KFC Chicken Sandwich in Texas?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $4.49 to $6.49 at 209 KFC restaurants in Texas, typically $5.39.
- Where is the cheapest KFC in Texas?
- The cheapest KFC in Texas is at 316 E. Amarillo Blvd., Amarillo, comparing the same basket at 209 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in Texas?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Classic Chicken Sandwich costs $4.99 to $6.99 at 428 Popeyes restaurants in Texas, typically $5.49.
- Where is the cheapest Popeyes in Texas?
- The cheapest Popeyes in Texas is at 2817 South US 287, Vernon, comparing the same basket at 427 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in Texas?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $4.95 to $5.75 at 472 Chick-fil-A restaurants in Texas, typically $4.99.
- Where is the cheapest Chick-fil-A in Texas?
- The cheapest Chick-fil-A in Texas is at 13816 Highway 69 N, Tyler, comparing the same basket at 470 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
How these prices are measured
Every day we check the menu at every US restaurant of each chain, through the same ordering app its customers use, and record each item's pickup price. Restaurants are compared on a basket of items every full-menu restaurant of that brand sells. An index of 100 is the brand's typical (median) US restaurant, so 95 means 5% cheaper and 110 means 10% pricier. Brands are only ever compared with themselves, never with each other.
Citing this data: Source: Drive Thru Index (https://drivethruindex.com/prices/texas), prices checked 2026-09-30. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.