Fast food prices in Texas
Texas ranks 6th cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 97, 3% below the national typical price).
6,565 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 1,288 restaurants). McDonald's here is 10% below its typical price in the US.
- A Burger King Whopper typically costs $5.99 in Texas ($3.99 to $7.99 across 535 restaurants). Burger King here is 4% below its typical price in the US.
- A Wendy's Dave's Single typically costs $5.89 in Texas ($3.99 to $7.89 across 429 restaurants). Wendy's here is 1% below its typical price in the US.
- 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 typical price in the US.
- A KFC Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.39 in Texas ($4.49 to $6.49 across 209 restaurants). KFC here is 1% below its typical price in the US.
- A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.49 in Texas ($4.99 to $6.99 across 429 restaurants). Popeyes here is 5% below its typical price in the US.
- 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 typical price in the US.
- A Chipotle Chicken Burrito typically costs $9.65 in Texas ($8.60 to $10.80 across 372 restaurants). Chipotle here is 1% below its typical price in the US.
- A Jersey Mike's Original Italian typically costs $10.85 in Texas ($10.29 to $11.75 across 266 restaurants). Jersey Mike's here is 1% below its typical price in the US.
- A Firehouse Subs Hook & Ladder typically costs $9.79 in Texas ($8.29 to $10.39 across 142 restaurants). Firehouse Subs here is 2% below its typical price in the US.
- A Five Guys Hamburger typically costs $10.99 in Texas ($10.69 to $11.09 across 78 restaurants). Five Guys here is 4% above its typical price in the US.
- A Culver's ButterBurger Cheese typically costs $4.49 in Texas ($4.19 to $4.69 across 16 restaurants). Culver's here is 9% below its typical price in the US.
- A Shake Shack ShackBurger typically costs $7.49 in Texas ($7.49 to $7.79 across 32 restaurants). Shake Shack here is 6% below its typical price in the US.
- A Sonic Sonic Cheeseburger typically costs $5.59 in Texas ($4.79 to $7.39 across 890 restaurants). Sonic here is level with its typical price in the US.
- A Arby's Classic Roast Beef typically costs $5.29 in Texas ($4.89 to $7.69 across 126 restaurants). Arby's here is 2% below its typical price in the US.
- A Whataburger Whataburger typically costs $5.79 in Texas ($5.49 to $8.99 across 572 restaurants). Whataburger here is level with its typical price in the US.
The scoop
Texas is Big Mac bargain countryMcDonald's ranks 1 of 51 states (1 = cheapest) in TX, with a median basket of $21.26. That sits 10% below the national typical price, and Houston, TX posts the cheapest store basket at $19.16 with a Big Mac at $3.99.
Burger King swings the widestBurger King has the biggest in-state spread: the priciest store is 66% above its cheapest. Wichita Falls, TX has the $12.06 basket, while The Woodlands, TX reaches $19.96.
Chick-fil-A keeps prices tightChick-fil-A is the most consistent brand on this map, with the priciest store 15% above its cheapest. Jacksonville, TX has a $26.40 basket, and Austin, TX tops out at $30.48.
Taco Bell lands near the bargain topTaco Bell ranks 4 of 50 states (1 = cheapest) in TX. Lubbock, TX has the cheapest store basket at $23.56 with a Crunchwrap Supreme at $3.99, while Cibolo, TX reaches $29.36.
McDonald's dominates the dot countMcDonald's has the most restaurants in this slice of TX, with 1273 stores compared. Taco Bell follows with 709, and Burger King has 527.
Every brand in Texas
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 1,288 | Big Mac: $4.99 | $3.99 to $6.79 | 90 | 7518 North Fwy, Houston |
| Burger King | 535 | Whopper: $5.99 | $3.99 to $7.99 | 96 | 2280 Garrison Street, Eagle Pass |
| Wendy's | 429 | Dave's Single: $5.89 | $3.99 to $7.89 | 99 | 5418 River Road, Amarillo |
| Taco Bell | 709 | Crunchwrap Supreme: $6.39 | $3.99 to $8.39 | 96 | 2408 82nd Street, Lubbock |
| KFC | 209 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.39 | $4.49 to $6.49 | 99 | 4335 S. 1st Street, Abilene |
| Popeyes | 429 | Classic Chicken Sandwich: $5.49 | $4.99 to $6.99 | 95 | 5563 State Highway 359, Laredo |
| Chick-fil-A | 472 | Chicken Sandwich: $4.99 | $4.95 to $5.75 | 95 | 3720 S FM 2288, San Angelo |
| Chipotle | 372 | Chicken Burrito: $9.65 | $8.60 to $10.80 | 99 | 3050 S Hulen St Ste C, Fort Worth |
| Jersey Mike's | 266 | Original Italian: $10.85 | $10.29 to $11.75 | 99 | 3801 Call Field Rd, Wichita Falls |
| Firehouse Subs | 142 | Hook & Ladder: $9.79 | $8.29 to $10.39 | 98 | 112 Hwy 146 S., Ste A, La Porte |
| Five Guys | 78 | Hamburger: $10.99 | $10.69 to $11.09 | 104 | 6076 Marsha Sharp Freeway, Suite 400, Lubbock |
| Culver's | 16 | ButterBurger Cheese: $4.49 | $4.19 to $4.69 | 91 | 2320 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock |
| Shake Shack | 32 | ShackBurger: $7.49 | $7.49 to $7.79 | 94 | 1100 South Lamar Blvd, Austin |
| Sonic | 890 | Sonic Cheeseburger: $5.59 | $4.79 to $7.39 | 100 | 16061 Coit Road, Frisco |
| Arby's | 126 | Classic Roast Beef: $5.29 | $4.89 to $7.69 | 98 | 4427 SOUTH 1ST STREET, Abilene |
| Whataburger | 572 | Whataburger: $5.79 | $5.49 to $8.99 | 100 | 3845 S Carrier Pkwy, Grand Prairie |
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.
| 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 | — | — | — | |
| Chipotle | Chicken Burrito | $9.65 | — | — | — | |
| Jersey Mike's | Original Italian | $10.85 | — | — | — | |
| Firehouse Subs | Hook & Ladder | $9.79 | — | — | — | |
| Five Guys | Hamburger | $10.99 | — | — | — | |
| Culver's | ButterBurger Cheese | $4.49 | — | — | — | |
| Shake Shack | ShackBurger | $7.49 | — | — | — | |
| Sonic | Sonic Cheeseburger | $5.59 | — | — | — | |
| Arby's | Classic Roast Beef | $5.29 | — | — | — | |
| Whataburger | Whataburger | $5.79 | — | — | — |
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 6th cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 97, 3% below the national typical price).
- How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in Texas?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Big Mac costs $3.99 to $6.79 at 1,288 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 1,288 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Burger King Whopper in Texas?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Whopper costs $3.99 to $7.99 at 535 Burger King restaurants in Texas, typically $5.99.
- Where is the cheapest Burger King in Texas?
- The cheapest Burger King in Texas is at 2280 Garrison Street, Eagle Pass, comparing the same basket at 535 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in Texas?
- As of 2026-10-01, 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 5418 River Road, Amarillo, comparing the same basket at 415 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in Texas?
- As of 2026-10-01, 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 2408 82nd Street, Lubbock, comparing the same basket at 709 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a KFC Chicken Sandwich in Texas?
- As of 2026-10-01, 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 4335 S. 1st Street, Abilene, comparing the same basket at 209 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in Texas?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Classic Chicken Sandwich costs $4.99 to $6.99 at 429 Popeyes restaurants in Texas, typically $5.49.
- Where is the cheapest Popeyes in Texas?
- The cheapest Popeyes in Texas is at 5563 State Highway 359, Laredo, comparing the same basket at 420 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in Texas?
- As of 2026-10-01, 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 3720 S FM 2288, San Angelo, comparing the same basket at 471 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Chipotle Chicken Burrito in Texas?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Chicken Burrito costs $8.60 to $10.80 at 372 Chipotle restaurants in Texas, typically $9.65.
- Where is the cheapest Chipotle in Texas?
- The cheapest Chipotle in Texas is at 3050 S Hulen St Ste C, Fort Worth, comparing the same basket at 371 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Jersey Mike's Original Italian in Texas?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Original Italian costs $10.29 to $11.75 at 266 Jersey Mike's restaurants in Texas, typically $10.85.
- Where is the cheapest Jersey Mike's in Texas?
- The cheapest Jersey Mike's in Texas is at 3801 Call Field Rd, Wichita Falls, comparing the same basket at 264 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Firehouse Subs Hook & Ladder in Texas?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Hook & Ladder costs $8.29 to $10.39 at 142 Firehouse Subs restaurants in Texas, typically $9.79.
- Where is the cheapest Firehouse Subs in Texas?
- The cheapest Firehouse Subs in Texas is at 112 Hwy 146 S., Ste A, La Porte, comparing the same basket at 137 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Five Guys Hamburger in Texas?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Hamburger costs $10.69 to $11.09 at 78 Five Guys restaurants in Texas, typically $10.99.
- Where is the cheapest Five Guys in Texas?
- The cheapest Five Guys in Texas is at 6076 Marsha Sharp Freeway, Suite 400, Lubbock, comparing the same basket at 78 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Culver's ButterBurger Cheese in Texas?
- As of 2026-10-01, a ButterBurger Cheese costs $4.19 to $4.69 at 16 Culver's restaurants in Texas, typically $4.49.
- Where is the cheapest Culver's in Texas?
- The cheapest Culver's in Texas is at 2320 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock, comparing the same basket at 16 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Shake Shack ShackBurger in Texas?
- As of 2026-10-01, a ShackBurger costs $7.49 to $7.79 at 32 Shake Shack restaurants in Texas, typically $7.49.
- Where is the cheapest Shake Shack in Texas?
- The cheapest Shake Shack in Texas is at 1100 South Lamar Blvd, Austin, comparing the same basket at 32 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Sonic Sonic Cheeseburger in Texas?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Sonic Cheeseburger costs $4.79 to $7.39 at 890 Sonic restaurants in Texas, typically $5.59.
- Where is the cheapest Sonic in Texas?
- The cheapest Sonic in Texas is at 16061 Coit Road, Frisco, comparing the same basket at 886 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Arby's Classic Roast Beef in Texas?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Classic Roast Beef costs $4.89 to $7.69 at 126 Arby's restaurants in Texas, typically $5.29.
- Where is the cheapest Arby's in Texas?
- The cheapest Arby's in Texas is at 4427 SOUTH 1ST STREET, Abilene, comparing the same basket at 122 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Whataburger Whataburger in Texas?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Whataburger costs $5.49 to $8.99 at 572 Whataburger restaurants in Texas, typically $5.79.
- Where is the cheapest Whataburger in Texas?
- The cheapest Whataburger in Texas is at 3845 S Carrier Pkwy, Grand Prairie, comparing the same basket at 571 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
How these prices are measured
Every day we check the menu at every 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) restaurant in the country, 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 2026-10-01. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.