If you’ve tried to feed a family at a restaurant lately, you know how quickly the total can add up. Recently, on the MoneySavingMom.com Facebook page, I asked readers to share their favorite budget-friendly restaurant hacks and meal ideas. You still get two additional sidesIt often costs less per serving than ordering multiple kids’ mealsMore food, better value. Panda Express: Family Meals Are a Hidden GemIf you’re feeding a group, the family meal at Panda Express is one of the best values out there. Instead of ordering individual plates, you can:Divide everything up family-styleLet everyone pick a little of what they wantStretch the meal across several peopleThis family meal can easily feed 4–5 people, sometimes even with leftovers.