Electactic 3-Burner with Side Burner

In this electactic 3-burner with side burner review, the verdict is simple: at $249.99 the Electactic 3-burner is the value pick of our 2026 best gas grills guide, ranked number 8 of 10 and labeled Best small budget grill. The 34,000 BTU cart grill suits small families, first-time gas grill owners and tailgaters who want real grilling performance without spending $500 or more. Three 8,000 BTU main burners, a separate 10,000 BTU side burner, 489.17 square inches of total cooking space and a 4.2-star average from 281 Amazon ratings make that price look generous. Few grills under $250 combine this much burner capacity with cast-iron grates and a side burner. That said, buyers feeding four or more people every weekend should check the trade-offs in the last section first.

In practice, three 8,000 BTU main burners put 24,000 BTU across the primary grate, which is plenty for searing steaks, chicken and burgers. The independent 10,000 BTU side burner handles sauces, beans or a skillet of onions while the lid stays down. Cooking space splits into 358.95 square inches of primary grate plus a 130.22 square inch warming rack, so finished food moves up top while you keep grilling. Enameled cast-iron grates hold heat better than the thin steel grates on most sub-$250 carts, and the built-in thermometer lets you check the chamber without lifting the lid. Four heavy-duty wheels, two of them locking casters, make the 48.27 by 20.47 by 42.99 inch cart easy to roll out and lock down. On top of that, electronic ignition fires the grill up quickly, and the removable grease tray keeps cleanup short.

Value is where the Electactic grill earns its Best small budget grill label. At $249.99 you get three main burners, a side burner, enameled cast-iron grates and 489.17 square inches of cooking surface. By contrast, the Weber Spirit models in the same guide carry ten-year warranties, while the Electactic 3-burner comes with a one-year manufacturer warranty, so long-term coverage is the real trade-off. Coverage is the weak point as well: 358.95 square inches of primary grate fills quickly with four adults, so bigger families should look higher in the guide. Even so, for a couple, a small family, a first patio or a tailgate setup, this grill covers dinner without stretching the budget. If that describes your cooking, the Electactic 3-burner with side burner is the one to get.