Popeyes • Sides
Red Beans and Rice
Traditional Southern red beans with rice and Cajun spices
Typical U.S. price — actual prices vary by location, franchise, and ordering platform.
Menu Labeling & Nutrition Information
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary. Full nutrition information — including saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugars, and fiber — is available upon request from the restaurant and in the official nutrition guide. Calorie counts shown are approximate and based on official restaurant nutrition data; values may vary by location, preparation, and portion size.
Everything You Need to Know About the Red Beans and Rice
The Red Beans and Rice is traditional southern red beans with rice and cajun spices It comes in at 200 calories with 8g of protein, and is priced at $2.99 in the Sides section of the Popeyes menu — about 1.50 cents per 100 calories. Popeyes is a fast food chain with over 3,700 locations known for Popeyes Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Popeyes Chicken Sandwich, 8-piece Chicken Tenders. Our Popeyes menu guide covers prices, nutrition info, deals, and secret menu items.
How the Red Beans and Rice compares to similar Popeyes items
| Item | Price | Calories | Price / 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mashed Potatoes with Gravy | $2.99 | 160 | 1.87 |
| Red Beans and Rice (this item) | $2.99 | 200 | 1.50 |
| Cajun Fries (Regular) | $2.49 | 340 | 0.73 |
| Cajun Fries (Large) | $3.49 | 490 | 0.71 |
| Biscuits (2-pack) | $1.99 | 340 | 0.59 |
Average price in the Sides section: $2.85. This item is above the section average.
How the Red Beans and Rice compares at other chains
Compare the Red Beans and Rice across all chains →| Chain | Comparable item | Price | vs Popeyes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popeyes | Red Beans and Rice | $2.99 | — |
| Bojangles | Green Beans | $2.49 | $0.50 more |
| Captain D's | Green Beans | $2.49 | $0.50 more |
| Cook Out | Baked Beans | $1.99 | $1.00 more |
| Cracker Barrel | Pinto Beans | $4.99 | $2.00 less |
Prices are approximate national averages from our menu tracking data.
Popeyes secret menu items
Fried Pickles · $2.99
Crispy dill pickle chips, hand-battered and fried — a Southern classic
How to order: Ask if they have 'fried pickles.' Popeyes has tested them in select markets. If not available, order a side of pickles and ask them to 'batter and fry them like chicken.'
Cajun Fries with Cheese · $3.99
Cajun-seasoned fries topped with melted cheddar cheese
How to order: Order a large Cajun Fries and ask for 'shredded cheddar cheese melted on top.'
Chicken Sandwich Combo with Extra Fillet · $7.49
A Chicken Sandwich with two chicken fillets — the ultimate double-decker
How to order: Order a Chicken Sandwich and ask to 'add an extra chicken fillet.' They'll charge for an extra fillet but build it into the sandwich.
Biscuit Sandwich · $4.99
A chicken tender served between two buttermilk biscuits — essentially a chicken biscuit sandwich
How to order: Order a chicken tender and two biscuits. Ask them to 'make it a sandwich with the tender between the biscuits.'
Dietary & allergen information
This item is flagged as: V.
Is the Red Beans and Rice good value at Popeyes?
At $2.99, the Red Beans and Rice costs about 1.50 cents per 100 calories against a $2.85 average in the Sides section. Value depends on what you order alongside it — pair it with the cheapest Popeyes sides for the best total meal cost.
How to order the Red Beans and Rice at Popeyes
The Red Beans and Rice is available at Popeyes locations nationwide — dine-in, takeout, and in most markets delivery through the Popeyes app or third-party services. Order through the official Popeyes ordering page for pickup and delivery. Prices vary by location — check the current full Popeyes menu for the latest pricing.
Pro Tips for Ordering the Red Beans and Rice
- 1Check current Popeyes deals — $5 Bigger Better Deal (through 2026-12-31).
- 2Prices have trended +4.2% vs 2025 on our tracking — expect slight variation by location.
Tips compiled from customer reviews on Google, Yelp, Reddit, and our menu tracking data.
Payment & holiday hours
Accepted payment
- Credit & debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover)
- Cash
- Gift cards
- Apple Pay & Google Pay
Holiday closures
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
Typical closures — individual locations may vary. Confirm locally before visiting.
Red Beans and Rice prices by city (estimated)
Prices vary by location. Estimates for the Popeyes national-average pricing model:
- New York City: $5.60 (Estimated — urban premium operating costs — Popeyes Chicken Sandwich)
- Los Angeles: $5.40 (Estimated — urban premium operating costs — Popeyes Chicken Sandwich)
- Chicago: $5.10 (Estimated — higher operating costs — Popeyes Chicken Sandwich)
- Houston: $4.80 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Popeyes Chicken Sandwich)
- Atlanta: $4.90 (Estimated — on par with national average — Popeyes Chicken Sandwich)
- Columbus: $4.70 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Popeyes Chicken Sandwich)
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About Popeyes
Popeyes is a fast food chain with over 3,700 locations known for Popeyes Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Popeyes Chicken Sandwich, 8-piece Chicken Tenders. Our Popeyes menu guide covers prices, nutrition info, deals, and secret menu items. Browse full menu sections including chicken sandwiches, fried chicken (pieces & buckets), chicken tenders, sides. Current deals include $5 Bigger Better Deal.
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