Seven combo deals, from a $7.95 single cheeseburger meal to a $19.95 two-person cheesesteak combo. Here’s exactly what’s included in each one, and — since we ran the actual numbers against our own menu — how much you’re really saving by ordering the combo instead of piecing it together yourself.
A value meal is a bundled combo sold at a single price specifically so you get a complete meal in one order instead of buying each piece separately. That’s exactly what these seven deals are: one main item, French fries, and a can of soda (or two of each, for the sharing-size options), priced as one order.
What makes this category worth a closer look isn’t just convenience — on several of these, the combo price is actually lower than what you’d pay for the main item and a soda alone, before the fries are even factored in.
The Full Lunch Specials Lineup
| Lunch Special | Price | What’s Included |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Burritos & 2 Cans of Soda | $17.95 | 2 burritos, 2 cans of soda |
| 2 Cheesesteaks, 2 French Fries & 2 Cans of Soda | $19.95 | 2 cheesesteaks, 2 fries, 2 sodas |
| Cheesesteak, French Fries & Can of Soda | $12.95 | 1 cheesesteak, fries, soda |
| 4 pcs. Chicken Tenders, French Fries, Free Can Soda | $10.95 | 4 tenders, fries, soda |
| Cheeseburger, French Fries & Can of Soda | $7.95 | 1 cheeseburger, fries, soda |
| Quesadilla, French Fries & Can of Soda | $10.95 | 1 quesadilla, fries, soda |
| Tacos & Can of Soda | $9.95 | Tacos, soda |
What You’re Actually Saving: The Real Numbers
We compared each combo’s price against ordering the same main item plus a Canned Soda ($1.75) separately, using our own current menu prices. The fries are essentially the bonus on top of these numbers, not counted in the comparison below.
| Combo | Combo Price | Item + Soda Separately | What You Save (Fries Included Free) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheeseburger Combo | $7.95 | $8.25 (Cheeseburger $6.50 + Soda $1.75) | $0.30 cheaper, plus free fries |
| Quesadilla Combo | $10.95 | $11.70 (Quesadilla $9.95 + Soda $1.75) | $0.75 cheaper, plus free fries |
| Tacos Combo | $9.95 | $11.75 (Tacos $10.00 + Soda $1.75) | $1.80 cheaper, plus a free soda-and-fries pairing |
| Chicken Tenders Combo | $10.95 | $9.25 (Chicken Fingers $7.50 + Soda $1.75) | Costs $1.70 more, but includes a full order of fries |
| Cheesesteak Combo | $12.95 | $11.50 (Cheesesteak $9.75 + Soda $1.75) | Costs $1.45 more, but includes a full order of fries |
Three of these five — the Cheeseburger, Quesadilla, and Tacos combos — actually cost less than buying the main item and a soda alone, meaning the fries come effectively free. The Chicken Tenders and Cheesesteak combos cost a little more than item-plus-soda, but that gap is smaller than what a full order of fries typically runs on its own.
This isn’t unique to us — bundling items together and pricing the set slightly below what the pieces would cost separately is a well-documented restaurant pricing strategy, precisely because it removes the “do I want fries and a drink too?” decision entirely. You’re not being upsold into a bigger order — the combo is simply the more efficient way to order the same meal.
If You’re Ordering for One
Five of the seven combos are single-person portions: Cheeseburger, Cheesesteak, Chicken Tenders, Quesadilla, and Tacos. All five follow the same format — one main item, French fries, and a can of soda — so the real decision is just which protein you’re craving.
If you’re deciding purely on price, the Cheeseburger Combo is the most affordable single-person option at $7.95, and — per the numbers above — it’s also one of the few where you’re not paying any premium at all for the fries.
If Mexican food is more your speed, both the Quesadilla and Tacos combos follow the exact same value logic — main item, fries, and soda, priced at or below what the entree and a drink would cost on their own. If you’re still deciding between the two, see our tacos vs. burritos vs. quesadillas vs. tortas guide for how they actually differ.
If You’re Ordering for Two
Two combos are built for sharing: 2 Burritos & 2 Cans of Soda ($17.95) and 2 Cheesesteaks, 2 French Fries & 2 Cans of Soda ($19.95). Both double every component rather than just doubling the main item, so nobody’s left splitting a single side order.
Buying two Cheesesteaks and two Cans of Soda separately runs $23.00 before fries are even added, against $19.95 for the full two-person combo — a real $3.05 savings at minimum, and more once you account for two full fries orders being included. The two-burrito combo works out similarly: two Burritos plus two sodas separately comes to $23.40, against $17.95 for the combo.
Cheesesteak Combo vs. Cheeseburger Combo: Which Is the Better Deal?
| Cheesesteak Combo | Cheeseburger Combo | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.95 | $7.95 |
| Main item alone | $9.75 | $6.50 |
| Premium over item + soda | +$1.45 | -$0.30 (cheaper) |
| Best for | A heartier, steak-forward meal | The single best-value combo on the menu |
If pure value is the deciding factor, the Cheeseburger Combo wins outright — it’s the only combo under $10.00 and one of the few where the combo price actually undercuts ordering the item and a drink separately. The Cheesesteak Combo costs more overall, but it’s also the heartier of the two mains, so the extra $1.45 buys a meaningfully bigger meal, not just a markup.
Comparing a combo’s total against its individual parts is one of the more reliable ways to judge whether a menu bundle is genuinely worth it, rather than assuming a combo automatically means a discount just because it’s labeled a “special.”
Lunch Specials vs. Our Other Combo Deals
If you’ve seen our Specials category, it’s worth knowing these are genuinely different: our existing specials (like Paisa’s Special #01, a full large pizza with two cheesesteaks and a 2-liter soda) are built for a bigger group and priced well above $20. Lunch Specials are sized for one or two people and priced to match — nothing here crosses $20, and five of the seven are under $13.
If you’re feeding a group larger than two, our full Specials lineup is the better starting point. If it’s just you or you and one other person, these Lunch Specials are built specifically for that.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which lunch special is the best value?
- The Cheeseburger Combo at $7.95 — it’s the only combo priced below what the main item and a soda would cost separately, meaning the fries are effectively free.
- What comes with every Lunch Special?
- Every combo includes a main item, French fries, and at least one can of soda, except the Tacos combo, which pairs tacos with a can of soda.
- Are there lunch specials for two people?
- Yes — the 2 Burritos combo and the 2 Cheesesteaks combo both double every component (main item, fries, and soda) for sharing.
- How much do I actually save by ordering a combo instead of items separately?
- It depends on the combo. The Cheeseburger, Quesadilla, and Tacos combos all cost less than the main item plus a soda alone, before fries are even counted. The Chicken Tenders and Cheesesteak combos cost slightly more than item-plus-soda, but still include a full fries order for less than fries typically cost on their own.
- What’s the difference between Lunch Specials and your regular Specials?
- Lunch Specials are single- or two-person combos, all priced under $20. Our regular Specials are larger, group-size combos built around full pizzas, typically priced well above $20.
- Does the Chicken Tenders combo really include a free soda?
- Yes — the soda is included in the $10.95 price alongside 4 pieces of chicken tenders and French fries.
- Can I substitute the soda for something else?
- Call (215) 904-7353 to ask about substitutions on any Lunch Special.
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