Meat Mountain at Arby’s: 8 Meats, One Sandwich, and How to Order It
Yes, the Meat Mountain is real, but it is not on the menu board. This secret sandwich stacks eight meats and two cheeses on one bun, and it started as a joke poster in 2014 before customers began asking for the sandwich in the picture. Expect to pay about $15 to $20 in store in 2026, with no standard price, and expect an estimated 1,000 to 1,200 calories, not an official number. The safest way to get one is to walk in, ask by name, and confirm the price before the kitchen builds it.
What Is Inside: The 8 Meats
The classic build uses meats already in the store, so the exact stack can change with what a store has in stock that day. The table below is the classic build that Arby’s itself once listed, and that most fan sources still agree on.
| Item | Classic amount |
|---|---|
| Chicken tenders | 2 tenders |
| Roast turkey | About 1.5 oz |
| Ham | About 1.5 oz |
| Corned beef | About 1.5 oz |
| Brisket | About 1.5 oz |
| Angus steak | About 1.5 oz |
| Roast beef | About 1.5 oz |
| Bacon | 3 half-strips |
| Swiss cheese | 1 slice |
| Cheddar cheese | 1 slice |
Counting the Meats Correctly
Count the meats carefully, because the cheese can cause confusion. The eight meats are the chicken tenders, roast turkey, ham, corned beef, brisket, Angus steak, roast beef, and bacon. The Swiss and cheddar are cheese, not extra meats. If a store is out of brisket or corned beef that day, the build will be short a layer, and that is normal for a custom sandwich.
Meat Mountain Price: Why It Costs $15 to $20
The famous $10 price is history, not a current deal. That was the price in 2014, when the sandwich first went viral, and many fan pages still repeat it today even though stores no longer ring it up that way.
Why There Is No Single Price
A Meat Mountain has no single register price because it is not a standard menu item. Each store rings it up its own way, often starting from a roast beef base and adding a charge for each extra meat and cheese. Recent in-store reports put the total at about $15 to $20, and delivery apps usually charge more. That range is a reported range, not a promise, so always ask for the total first.
| Situation | What to expect |
|---|---|
| In store, recent reports | About $15 to $20 |
| Price in 2014 | $10 (historic, no longer current) |
| Delivery app order | Higher than in store, varies by app and store |
| Meal with fries and a drink | Extra, on top of the sandwich price |
If the Price Is Too High
If the total sounds far above $20, you can still change the order before it is made. Ask what is driving the price, drop a meat you do not want, or pick a regular sandwich instead. Never assume a coupon will bring the price down, because custom builds do not qualify for most coupons. Check the current deals page for regular items if you want a discount on something else in the same visit.
Calories and Nutrition: Read the Estimate Honestly
Meat Mountain Calories: An Estimate, Not an Official Number
Arby’s does not publish an official calorie count for this sandwich, and it is not in the official nutrition guide. Any website that gives you one exact number with exact fat, protein, and sodium figures is guessing, even if it looks precise. The honest range used by most fan sources is about 1,000 to 1,200 calories, and that is an estimate, not a measured official value.
What the Estimate Means in Practice
To put that range in context, a Classic Roast Beef is 360 calories with 23 grams of protein, and a Classic Beef ‘n Cheddar is 450 calories. This stack is roughly three Classic Roast Beef sandwiches in one, so it is best treated as a very large meal, or as food for two people. With eight salty meats, expect the sodium to be very high as well, well above the 2,300mg daily limit used as a general reference, but do not trust any exact sodium number you see online for this item, because Arby’s has not published one.
| Comparison | Calories |
|---|---|
| Classic Roast Beef (official) | 360 |
| Classic Beef ‘n Cheddar (official) | 450 |
| This sandwich (estimate only) | About 1,000 to 1,200 |
If you want a firmer sense of what the meal does to your day, run the estimate through the calories calculator on this site along with your side and drink. For full official numbers on regular items, see the nutrition guide, and for ingredient and allergy questions on a custom build, see the allergen menu.
How to Order It Without Trouble
Walk in if you can, and keep the order simple. A Meat Mountain takes more than twice as long to build as a regular sandwich, and it is too big for standard packaging, so it is often wrapped in paper. A busy drive-thru line is the worst place to build it, and the app rarely lists a custom build like this at all.
- Ask by name once. Many crew members know this sandwich because it is famous.
- If they do not know the name, describe the build: “all your meats stacked on a bun,” then list the meats if needed.
- Confirm the price before they start. If the price is a surprise, change the order now, not after it is built.
- Check the stock. If brisket, corned beef, or another meat is out that day, the sandwich will be short a layer.
- Pick your sauces. Arby’s Sauce and Horsey Sauce are the classic pair for this stack, and you can find sauce ideas on the sauces page.
Make It a Meal or Share It
Order it as a sandwich on its own first, then add a side only if you still want one. Most people find fries unnecessary with a stack this big, and a small side or a drink is often enough. If you are ordering for two people, say so and ask for extra napkins and a way to split it, because cutting a stack this tall at the table is messy.
Ways to Change It, and When to Skip It
A Meat Mountain does not have to be taken exactly as listed. Drop a meat you do not like, skip a cheese, or add extra sauce. Each change will change the price, because each meat is rung up on its own, so confirm the new total before the build starts. If you want it lighter, the simplest move is to share it, or to pick a smaller regular sandwich from the roast beef page instead.
The Denali-Style Variation
One fan variation is worth knowing about. Around March, during Lent and March Madness season, some fans order it Denali-style, which adds a fish filet on top, based on a past Arby’s promo. That only works if the store has fish that week, and it will add to the price. There is no official double version, even though fans talk about doubling the meat. If you want more meat, ask for double portions and be ready for a taller stack, a higher price, and a sandwich that may need a second bun to hold together.
Is It Still Available in 2026?
The short answer is yes at many stores, but no store has to make it. It is a fan tradition, not an official program, and availability depends on stock, staff, and the store’s own rules. Fans reported ordering it as recently as October 2026, which is a good sign, but a single store can still say no, or be out of a key meat that day. This guide is written for US stores; if you are outside the US, check with your local store first, because stock and pricing will differ.
How to Try It Without a Wasted Trip
A Meat Mountain is still worth trying if you go in with the right plan: walk in, ask by name, confirm the price, and have a backup in mind. If the store cannot build it, a Classic Roast Beef, a Beef ‘n Cheddar, or a slider from the value menu will still give you the roast beef flavor without the wait.
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