Las Vegas is a place where you can have a fantastic time, but it is also a place where you can end up losing a fortune. This can be because of an unfortunate gambling incident, or series of incidents, overpriced lodging or excessive fine dining. Although you generally get your money's worth in Las Vegas, there are a few ways to get a good bite to eat without breaking the bank.

The first thing that you will want to do before embarking on a culinary adventure is to check out your hotel's dining options. For example, the Excalibur Hotel has a relatively inexpensive buffet that is perfectly acceptable for some cheap eats. Also in your hotel, you will want to check out the free coupons that are often given out in the lobbies, because these can help to significantly reduce the price of your meals.

The Sahara Hotel is also home to a deliciously inexpensive dining option. If you sign up for a Club Sahara Player's card, you get $1.00 off the price of the buffet. With a selection that can be enjoyed by everyone, including favorites like barbecue, omelets, pizza, pasta, and seafood, the Sahara Buffet is probably the best value on the Las Vegas Strip.

Another place to try is the California Pizza Kitchen inside the Mirage. Because of the popularity of the food and the restaurant, you can expect to wait a while to get your food. Otherwise, for reasonable prices you can get some delicious eats that will certainly hold you over for your night out on the strip.

The main thing to remember when trying to find cheap eats on the Las Vegas Strip is that you should keep an eye out for coupons. Whether in the hotel lobbies or on the street, there are plenty of restaurants giving coupons away. They are hoping to attract potential gamblers, where they would probably end up making a profit, so if you can resist the temptation to hit the slots, you should end up profiting.