Best Cheap Food in Disney California Adventure

If you want some great food without emptying your wallet for a single meal, Disney California Adventure has you covered! Just like we've discussed with Disneyland, California Adventure has a wide variety of dining to choose from and some locations have wonderful options that don't cost a fortune or are great to share. Here are some of our personal favorites at the park!

• AWARD WIENERS | Hollywood Land - Want a run-of-the-mill hot dog? Too bad, this place isn't for you. They only serve specialty dogs with spiral cut fries. It's always a perk when a meal comes with something other than the standard theme park fries, so this has a lot going for it!
• SMOKEJUMPERS GRILL | Grizzly Peak - Burgers, shakes, chili and more can be found at the Smokejumpers Grill. The prices are never too high and the portions are generous. Honestly, the shakes are one of the highlights of the menu.

• ​COZY CONE MOTEL | Cars Land - The menu items here don't come with sides, but my personal favorite (the mac & cheese in a bread cone) is very filling and worth the money. Make sure you order from the right cone since every one has a different menu. Don't be surprised if you end up waiting in multiple lines for the same meal to please your finicky eaters.
• FLO'S V8 CAFE | Cars Land - Here you'll find classic American favorites like meat loaf or chicken in large portions - some even big enough to share! They are also a great option for breakfast in the mornings.
• PYM TEST KITCHEN | Avengers Campus - This is probably the highest-priced option I'm including, but most of the food is worth the price. As with Award Wieners, it's a plus that the meals don't just come with standard theme park fries (the tots are TO DIE FOR) and the Choco-SMASH Candy Bar is large enough for a family to split. Kids meals (or Red Particle Meals) are very reasonably priced.

Classic American food at Flo's V8 Cafe!

Pacific Wharf Cafe serves everything is large, fresh-baked bread bowls.

• PACIFIC WHARF CAFE | Pacific Wharf - Who doesn't love bread bowl soups?! The bread is baked fresh on site and nearly every meal can easily be shared making it perfect for those not wishing to spend a lot.
• WINE COUNTRY TRATTORIA | Pacific Wharf - Yes, this is a table service restaurant, but it's one of the cheapest you'll find in all of the Disneyland Resort and the value is fantastic for the amount of food you get. If you like traditional Italian food, give this place a shot. Reservations? Don't worry - they're easy to come by.
• PARADISE GARDEN GRILL | Paradise Gardens Park - I love this place since it doesn't offer anything you normally find in a theme park - everything is Mediterranean inspired and fills you up nicely without feeling stuffed.​

• BOARDWALK PIZZA & PASTA | Paradise Gardens Park - Here you can save a bit of money since you only have to pay for the food you take. Pizzas, pastas and salads are sold separately and by the slice so if you only want a piece of pizza (and it's a big one at that), that's all you need to pay for. The most filling entrees are the adult pastas which could be split by 2 (or 3 if you really wanted).
• ANGRY DOGS | Pixar Pier - Pay the price for a typical theme park hot dog but get something with a bit more kick - literally! They also have a variety of ketchup and mustard of different spice levels so you can choose how much heat you want. All hot dogs come with "hot fries".

As usual, you can save even more with discounts including Disney Visa Cardholders, Legacy Passholders, DVC members and more. Many of these restaurants offer mobile food ordering as well which can help speed up the ordering process and get your food when you want it. Check out the Disneyland app for the most recent list of restaurants offering mobile ordering.