It seems like oxymoronic to say that it is possible to eat cheap at a theme park, especially at Disneyland. Yet, it is quite possible to get yummy and reasonably priced food. This guide will tell you how.
In terms of sit-down food, it's quite difficult to find a meal around $10. The best bet is the kids menu at Blue Bayou (inside Pirates of Caribbean ride) which has seared salmon fliet, chicken breast with pasta and marinara, or roast new york steak with potatoes. The portion is pretty good and it's less thant $10. I also suggest regular meals at Carnation Cafe. They are all around $10 and they're adult meals. These would be good choices for dinners.
As for a more casual dish, I would highly recommend Royal Street Veranda in New Orleans Square with their bread bowl clam chowder or gumbo (both meat and vegetarian $8.99). It's quite filling! As for pizza, Red Rocket Pizza Port is good and for Mexican, Rancho Del Zocalo's Burrito Sonara ($10.49) is yummy. For hamburgers, it all is pretty much the same wherever you go.
In terms of "cheap" snacks. I really do want to say that there is none. Fruit cost at least $1.75, corn dog costs $5.80, and ice cream at Gibson Girl cost $5.49. Yikes! However, there are some snacks that may not be cheap that's worth the cost. Mint Julep from the Mint Julep Bar in New Orleans Square costs $2.99 and it's quite refreshing. Also bakery treats from Blue Ribbon Bakery in Main Street has Mickey cookie ($2.99) and other goodies for around $2-$6.
