Popeyes The deal: Get your craving for that chicken sandwich fulfilled. When: Ongoing. Though, there may still be an order fee involved. If you decide to not get it through Uber Eats, the ubiquitous coffee chain is offering a free drink to anyone signing up for the Rewards Program for the first time.

Taco Bell The deal: On March 28, the bean-slinging chain announced that it will expand its free delivery option through Grubhub. Boston Market The deal: Get free delivery when you order through the Boston Market website or the chain's mobile app.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit The deal: Get free delivery when you order online through the Dickey's site or mobile app when you select the "Doorstep Drop Off" option. When : Through September. Romano's Macaroni Grill The deal: It's free delivery!

Woo hoo! Buca di Beppo The deal : Get free delivery through its delivery partners in Grubhub, Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Postmates. Capriotti's Sandwich Shop The deal: Place your order through the sandwich shop's website to get free delivery.

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams The deal: If you order at least four pints of ice cream, you get free delivery as long as you buy directly from the Jeni's website. Orders through Postmates will not get the same deal. Rubio's Coastal Grill The deal: Place an order directly through the Rubio's app or Rubios.

When : Ongoing. Insomnia Cookies The deal: The late-night cookie shop is now offering free local delivery and has reduced the shipping cost on its Sugar Rush boxes. Jamba The deal: Toss in one of Jamba's Functional Boosts for free with every smoothie order through the app.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit The deal: Kids can get free Texas-style barbecue on Sundays with all delivery and carryout orders when you use the code "KEFOLO" and order at least one entrée. And boy, oh, boy do kids love Texas-style barbecue.

See more details here. These meals feed people. Olive Garden: The classic Italian eatery offers family meals, appetizers, and bundles serving up to 12 people.

They even have a lasagna bundle that serves up to 12! Note that soup, salad and breadsticks are extra. Panera : Panera offers Breakfast feasts, sandwich feasts, pizza meals and soup deals for your whole family!

Popeyes : You can order 5 different family meals from Popeyes, from only chicken to all the trimmings! Red Lobster : If you need a seafood fix, Red Lobster is offering Family Meal Packs for 4 people. Choose from several options that include sides and tasty Cheddar Bay Biscuits.

Red Robin : With this meal deal, you can customize four to six gourmet burgers. Yukon Kettle Chips or Steak Fries included. All meal deals include crinkle fries and Texas Toast. Get the best deals delivered to your inbox daily!

You often find it parked outside Black Hole Coffee Wednesdays through Fridays from 8 a. and Antidote Coffee on Tuesdays evenings and Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.

check social media for more details and updates on locations and hours. Orders consist of two inch flour tortillas filled with melted Monterey Jack cheese and your choice of marinated pork al pastor, beer-marinated beef steak fajita, braised pork carnitas or seasoned chicken breast with onions ; and are served with crispy breakfast potatoes drizzled with creamy sriracha mayo, salsa, onions and cilantro.

Choose from the same fillings as the quesadillas; tacos are accompanied by red onion, guacamole salsa, chipotle salsa and sides of lime and grilled sweet onions. The food truck does not sell beverages, but coffee, beer, wine and more are available in the coffee shops.

The multi-generation family staff dishes up Texas-style barbecue classics such as smoked brisket , sausage , chicken , pulled pork , turkey and ribs. Sides are just as diverse; choose from 16 options, including macaroni and cheese , sweet potatoes , baked or pinto beans , corn on the cob , broccoli rice and potato salad.

Sweeten your order with 10 desserts such as carrot cake , Pineapple Creamcheese Pie , Anna Banana Pudding and pecan pie. Four Friends Tea Room , East Broadway, Pearland: Relax, sip and savor a pot of tea alongside tasty lunch nibbles at this cozy cafe near downtown Pearland.

Visit solo or make reservations for a group of pals; the inviting rooms are perfect for parties of all sizes but orders are also available for takeout, curbside pickup and through third-party delivery services DoorDash and Uber Eats. Finger sandwich selections include Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad , Creamy Chicken Salad , pimento cheese , egg salad , tuna salad , cucumber cream cheese , pumpkin bread with sweet cream cheese filling or choice of ham, turkey, Swiss or American cheese.

Shri Balaji Bhavan , Hillcroft: This Houston favorite specializes in South Indian vegetarian cuisine, especially chaat Indian street-food snacks and dosa rice and lentil pancakes stuffed with a variety of savory fillings.

You can mix and match for a light meal, but be careful — everything looks so good you may blow your budget.

For a heartier, budget-friendly meal opt for one of the dosa that are almost wider than a two top. These tasty delights are available for dine-in, curbside pickup or via third party delivery services.

Selections include tofu , white chicken breast , eye round and brisket and meatballs. There are also bubble teas, boba smoothies and housemade French bakery goodies. Choose from sweet and savory sauces including buffalo, BBQ, honey sambal, hoisin and pique house hot sauce.

Order for dine-in or curbside pickup at the Shepherd location.

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Their signature chef's faves menu offers a mix of meat, fish and WW-recommended recipes; the vegetarian menu highlights meat-free dishes with seasonal produce and the wellness menu focuses on balanced meals approved by nutritionists and WW-recommended dishes. Lab results: Everything in the kits came well packaged in little bags to keep things organized.

Full nutrition facts labels are available on the site, along with the complete recipes and ingredient lists. Our registered dietitians also loves the variety of WW-recommended meals for those trying to get creative in the kitchen and still manage their dietary goals.

Both our pros and testers agree that the ingredients are fresh and high-quality, with testers giving the service rave reviews and noting that the recipes were creative and full of flavor. The recipe cards offered simple step-by-step instructions, and the meals had substantial portions.

The ingredients are perfectly measured, packaged well and fresh. Home Chef offers boxes that feed up to six people per meal , which is more than other services.

They provide plans that include both pre-portioned ingredients with easy-to-follow cooking instructions, as well as low- or no-prep meals for busy families. How it works: Users begin the process by taking an online quiz to determine which meal plan is the best for them, including answering questions on any dietary preferences and restrictions.

Lab results: Our experts love just how many different meal kit options Home Chef offers, whether you're looking to get something on the table fast for the family or want to indulge in a more special premium cooking experience.

And you don't have to order a crazy number of meals to unlock their lowest pricing. While it may not be the lowest-cost meal delivery kit on the list, it's definitely less than other big names out there, and the quality is top-notch.

You can check to see what items you'll need to have on hand for each meal and also get full nutrition facts readily available for every recipe on their website, but our registered dietitians do point out that the sodium content is very high on some of the meals.

Great taste! I was very pleased," a tester said. Another commented, "It's always hard to find new dinner ideas; these are a perfect variety to keep everyone in your family happy and full. Those looking for more plant-based fare will appreciate the hearty vegetarian offerings from Mosaic.

You'll find everything from veggies and pizzas to smoothies, soups and oat bowls. The brand uses high-quality ingredients, choosing organic and local options when possible. How it works: Start by selecting your plan, which includes six, 12 or 18 options per box you'll get more savings the more you order.

Then fill your box with a variety of plant-based breakfast, lunch and dinner options. Meal filters include vegetarian, vegan, wheat-free, nut-free and high-protein. Select what you'd like or have Mosaic build a box for you based on customer favorites.

You'll then determine how often you'd like to receive deliveries, ranging from weekly to monthly. All of the meals are delivered frozen with free shipping on 12 and 18 item boxes. Testers were impressed with how tasty the veggie-forward meals were, with one saying, "Delicious!

So flavorful for frozen meals. We were impressed. Made eating plant-based so easy. At the Good Housekeeping Institute , we test all types of food products and services, from healthy snacks and supplements to food subscription boxes and meal delivery services.

Our experts are committed to bringing you the best of the best when it comes to quality, performance, flavor, nutrition and more. In our most recent study of meal delivery services, we recruited more than at-home testers across the nation, while our in-house experts also tested the services in our Labs.

All in all, we evaluated over 40 different meal delivery services , ranging from traditional kits that come with pre-measured ingredients and a follow-along recipe card to fully prepared options.

We tested the services over the course of three months. For each service, we tried a total of 15 or more meals across our experts and testers. We are currently and constantly testing new offerings in this category to keep readers up-to-date.

In the end, we made our selections based on expert evaluations and tester feedback in the categories of overall satisfaction, food quality, cost, recycling efforts and availability.

Our top picks cater to a wide variety of dietary preferences, including gluten-free, low-carb, high-protein and more. Although taste is subjective, we ultimately chose companies that scored high points overall with testers. When finding the best meal delivery service to fit into your lifestyle and budget, there are a few key things to consider:.

There are also options that fall in between: Food is partially prepped and requires minimal extra work to get a balanced meal on the table quickly. You'll want to take a look at the plans the different services offer and keep in mind that while some services may start at a low price that is for a large order.

You'll typically be able to check the price ahead of ordering, so you can see how much it will cost for your specific needs and servings per week.

If you are cooking for more than four people, check to make sure the service will accommodate your family, as some services only serve a max of four people per meal.

Frozen meals can avoid waste whereas fresh options can spoil if not eaten immediately. Most services allow you to skip a week and adjust your plan along the way, which can be a strategy to help keep costs down if you can't use the food quickly.

Some options, like Dinnerly, have robust vegetarian menus, for example, whereas other services may offer only a handful of vegetarian meals to choose from each week. Certain services will let you customize further and swap out proteins, which can be beneficial. Most services will give you a discount on the first box and additional discounts if you are a first responder or in the military.

And if you know a friend or family member who is using the service, you may both get a discount for the referral. Some meal delivery services can be pricey — and most also involve shipping fees.

But it's worth keeping in mind that they also tend to be healthier and less expensive than takeout. There's also the benefit of skipping a trip to the grocery store and not having to spend time coming up with meal ideas and hunting for recipes. Many meal kits offer assistance with meal prepping, chopping and more , cutting down on prep time too.

You'll also get the opportunity to learn new cooking techniques and try new foods that may not be in your regular mealtime rotation. If you'd rather not bust out all your pots and pans every night, prepared meal delivery services can also offer a smart solution.

While prepared options do come at a premium, you're ultimately paying for the convenience, which may be worth it for you. These types of melas are typically comparable with the cost of takeout but have one standard shipping fee since the meals come together.

This article was originally written by registered dietitian Amy Fischer. It was most recently updated by registered dietitian and Good Housekeeping Institute Nutrition Director Stefani Sassos. As a dietitian and working mother, Stefani is passionate about putting balanced meals on the table for her family without having to spend a ton of time or money at the grocery store.

She personally uses meal delivery services as a way to change up her family's normal dinnertime routine and to get introduced to a variety of new foods and unique preparation methods. Stefani is dedicated to providing readers with evidence-based content to encourage informed food choices and healthy living.

She is an avid CrossFitter and a passionate home cook who loves spending time with her big fit Greek family.

She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Miami University of Ohio and a master's degree in clinical nutrition from NYU. Prior to Good Housekeeping , she worked at one of the largest teaching hospitals in New York City as a cardiac transplant dietitian.

She has authored numerous chapters in clinical nutrition textbooks and has also worked in PR and marketing for food company start-ups.

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Buckets of KFC chicken make for an easy meal on busy weeknights or a stress-free Super Bowl party. Little Caesars does cheap pizza well, but the prices have recently increased — the second time since the pandemic started. We still recommend paying a dollar more to get Extra Most Bestest pies for more cheese and more pepperoni, making the chain noticeably better than cheaper pizza chains.

The upgrade is worth the extra change. Family meals at Panda Express are a crowd pleaser. Who doesn't like orange chicken and fried rice? If that code doesn't work, give FLBOGO for buy-one-get-one-free-footlongs a try, because Subway tends to cycle between those two codes.

For once, Pizza Hut's deals recently got better. Options include medium one-topping pizzas, Melts, boneless wings, cheese sticks, breadsticks, pastas, and desserts. The Boneless Meal Deal comes with 20 boneless wings tossed in up to four sauce or rub flavors, plus a large fries and two dips.

Plus, you can get boneless wings for 70 cents each on Mondays and Tuesdays. Trying to decide which flavors to order? We ranked the best Wingstop flavors to help you make the call. Domino's has a unique, free "emergency" pizza deal going on right now to promote its new rewards program launch.

Plus, you can get bread, chicken, sandwiches, pasta, salads, and dessert for the same price. The best Arby's deal in years decades? has ended, but another has appeared. You can mix and match from Classic Roast Beef, Crispy Fish, and Fish 'n Cheddar sandwiches. Like Domino's and Pizza Hut, Papa Johns has a buy-two-or-more deal.

That's a lot of variety to satisfy everyone. Most people know about Sonic's happy hour, but you can actually get the same deals all the time.

All you have to do is order online or in the app. You can also get half-price cheeseburgers every Tuesday after 5 p. when you order online or through the app. The best deal at Del Taco is the long-running Taco Nights promotion. On Tuesdays from 3 p. to 11 p. Sure, the prices have gone up recently thanks to inflation, but it's still a heck of a deal.

Plus, rewards members can score cent snack tacos though March 6th if they order through the app. A classic cheeseburger combo is the best deal right now at DQ. There's a small meal deal at Church's right now. If you're looking for more, head to the Coupons section of Church's website to find the best deals.

Panera has a current special on a classic soup and sandwich combo. You can also get five other value duets with various Panera soups , salads, and sandwiches for the same price. Breakfast — or any meal, since they serve biscuit sandwiches all day!

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Inexpensive food offers - 1. The meal has to be right around $5. 2. We're looking for the best food the joint offers on a budget. It's not about Craving some incredible food? Look no further for amazing deals on dining experiences at your top-choice restaurants Whether it's burgers, beer or blackberries, a free app offers you quality grub (and other items) for free. The idea is r/Freefood: We love anything to do with free food! Free, discounted, and cheap food links and ideas are welcome here!

Dinnerly has an enormous menu of recipes -- typically more than 60 to choose from in a given week. The bottom line: This plant-based meal delivery service had some of the best, healthy prepared meals of any service we tried. I sampled about nine of Mosaic Food's plant-based prepared meal offerings and the vegetarian prepared meal delivery service had an astoundingly high hit rate.

Mosaic uses bold and interesting global flavors and employs creative use of meat substitutes such as tofu, jackfruit, cauliflower and vegan sausages to create tasty and satisfying vegetarian meals -- even for this omnivore. There are some vegan meals, but many of them use dairy products, so vegans must choose their Mosaic meals more carefully.

The bottom line: Blue Apron is a classic example of a quality meal delivery service. One of the original providers of this service, it also stands out for eco-friendliness. Blue Apron is one of the original meal kit services and it's also one of the best.

In fact, Blue Apron topped our list of best meal delivery services for with a wide range of excellent recipes, all for an affordable price. It's true, you can order bistro steaks and roasted trout dinners with Blue Apron's standard plan, where many services charge extra for those premium proteins.

In addition to solid meal kits, Blue Apron is the most eco-friendly service of the major players, according to a recent study. The heartier meals are great too, like the cauliflower rice and pesto harvest bowl with cashews and spinach. You won't need more than a saucepan, toaster or blender to prepare most of the meals, and most can be made in as little as 5 minutes.

When I tried Daily Harvest , I loved the interesting smoothie combos such as a chocolate blueberry smoothie with greens, banana and almond butter.

The bottom line : It doesn't get much easier than HelloFresh. This service has tons of cheap meal kit options, more than 50 per week, and allows you to add proteins or extra servings to keep the whole crew fed and happy.

HelloFresh has as many as 25 dinner meal kits per week, so it is nearly impossible not to find something you'll like. HelloFresh also has five or six plant-based recipes a week, making it the best cheap meal kit service for vegetarians.

Over the past few years, we've tested nearly every meal kit delivery and prepared meal delivery service we could get our oven mitts on, and that includes the best budget meal delivery services. Many of the menu options for the meal delivery services we've listed include nutritious plant-based food or high-protein recipes with lots of veggies and lean meats.

To test each cheap meal delivery service, I tried at least four and sometimes as many as 10 meals from any given service. I always choose a range of meals from the various menu and meal plan offerings.

For instance, if a meal subscription service offers vegan or vegetarian meals I was sure to try at least one. I also mixed up the cuisine types to include pasta, meat dishes, bowls and other various styles offered by the brand. To test the best cheap meal kits, there was another set of standards and protocols to adhere to.

Here's more on how we test meal kits at CNET. The first big decision you'll make is whether you want meal kits, which require some prep and cooking, or a prepared meal service that sends fully cooked meals ready to heat and eat. Prepared meals require almost no time and energy, other than what it takes to actually eat the food, but typically run a few dollars more per serving.

If you're keen on eating low-calorie, low-carb, plant-based or pescatarian food, certain meal kits and meal delivery services are better than others. Our list of the healthiest meal delivery services for is a good place to find the most nutritious options.

With almost every service, the more meals or servings are in your order per delivery, the cheaper it becomes per meal. Ideally, you'll want to determine exactly how much food makes sense for your household.

That means it's less of an issue if you order too many meals on your first go-around. Services like Daily Harvest and Splendid Spoon have meals for similar prices but are focused more on grain bowls and smoothies and might be better for breakfast or lunch versus dinner.

When it comes to meal kits, your options are many, and most services provide weekly recipes that are low on calories but still filling. HelloFresh has the most recipes per week of any meal kit service, so that might be your best bet for finding consistent meals that keep your diet goals on track.

But all services list the calorie content for each recipe, along with carbs, protein, sugar and sodium. Depending on your weight loss goals, a healthy prepared meal delivery or meal kit service can help.

Fresh N Lean, Pete's Real Food and Daily Harvest all have low-calorie meals to choose from. Some of the services listed here are healthy prepared meal delivery services , sending fully cooked meals -- often frozen or partially frozen -- and ready to eat when you receive them.

Others include health-focused meal kits with premeasured ingredients all boxed up and ready for easy weeknight cooking. There's a stark difference between meal kits and meal delivery, but both make dinnertime easier and can translate into healthier eating choices for you in Plus, we sussed out the best healthy meal services for those on special diets like keto or paleo or for those who wish to eat organic prepared meals and meal kits.

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Cantina Barba serves tacos, quesadillas and burritos. Photo by Ellie Sharp. Luckily, Houston-area restaurants are serving plenty of meals that still suit a modest weekly dining budget.

Want more budget friendly options at local restaurants? Shoot us an email to nominate your favorite cheap eats in Houston for a future list. El Rey , Multiple locations : Load up on Cuban and Mexican fare at this vibrant spot with three area locations.

Choose from 12 styles such as ropa vieja with Cuban style slow cooked beef; beef or chicken fajita ; grilled shrimp , fish , and veggies ; or Cuban styles that include black beans and plantains.

In the mood for tamales? Regardless of your order, each table service experience includes bottomless chips and salsa plus a complimentary housemade praline! For a late afternoon snack, visit for happy hour Monday through Fridays from 2 to 7 p.

for free chips and queso at the bar with assorted drink specials. Stadia Sports Grill , multiple locations : Satisfy cravings for classic American fare at either of the two Pearland locations.

There is also one in The Woodlands. Stadia offers boneless and bone-in wings served smothered in your choice of 10 sauce flavors, such as spicy garlic and mango habanero. Aim Thai Restaurant , West Montgomery: This woman-owned and family-operated café in Acres Homes boasts a vast menu of dishes that are high on flavor and low on cost.

Sip the refreshing juice, and then scrape the meat out of the interior for a wonderful treat. Encased within are shrimp and sprouts, and a large tray of fresh herbs, lettuce and pickled carrot and daikon comes alongside for eating with hunks of crepe, if desired.

to 10 a. Mondays through Fridays. It includes your choice of artisan, hand-rolled bagel, eggs your way and savory crispy bacon with melted American cheese.