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    20 Of The Best Grills Under $500 You Can Get At Walmart

    Time to fire up the grills...or maybe replace them with one of these (affordable) beasts.

    1. A portable, budget-friendly charcoal grill that's the perfect size for a family tailgate party or camping trip. You can wheel this baby (literally!) wherever you need it to go so the BBQ never has to stop.

    2. A mini charcoal grill with a side shelf for the cook who only occasionally grills. Its lightweight frame and wheels make it especially easy to store out of the way when it's not in use.

    the small grill with side shelf

    3. A sleek gas grill so compact you can practically take it anywhere. Two folding side tables give you plenty of space to prep and the lid has a built-in thermometer so you can always cook your food to the right temp no matter where you are!

    A gas grill with an orange top and a family in the background on a blanket

    4. A stylish ceramic charcoal grill that adds an accent to your patio decor. Plus, it doubles as a smoker and comes with a handy cast-iron carrying rack to improve portability!

    Two people carrying a red portable grill

    5. A one-burner, portable gas grill with a stack design so you can carry everything you need for a spontaneous picnic in one hand. The wooden top even doubles as a cutting board!

    6. A propane grill in a classic style for those that like to keep things simple. Easy to set up, easy to use, and the pop of color gives it just enough character to look at home on your back porch.

    The black and red gas grill

    7. A dual-burner gas and charcoal combo grill so you can have the versatility of two grills without losing the extra space on your deck (or the extra bills in your wallet)!

    A large black gas grill

    8. A go-anywhere, tabletop grill that even has folding legs and a carrying handle for easy set-up in the smallest of spaces.

    The tabletop grill in red and black

    9. A nonstick griddle grill you can use to cook a meal for the whole fam! The three-burner design heats the ceramic top evenly, guaranteeing all your food cooks thoroughly and is done at the same time. As a bonus, the griddle lifts off the wheeled base for extra portability, perfect for camping or a tailgate party!

    10. A pellet grill with eight different cooking options and a digital control panel, so you can grill, smoke, bake, roast, sear, braise, barbecue, or char-grill to your heart's content. This one features a metal plate that you can slide to cover or reveal the open flame, depending on your preference.

    The same grill open with food cooking inside

    11. Or a frame broiler grill and meat probe for the true grilling master. This baby features 540 square inches of grilling space — enough for a whole family gathering! — and the pellet hopper has a 15-lb. capacity ensuring you never run out of fuel before the grilling's done.

    the large pellet grill next to a patio seating set

    12. A pellet grill and smoker combo that uses three cooking racks to take advantage of vertical space and save you a little bit of deck room without sacrificing your cooking surface. Plus, the automatic pellet feeding system keeps the inside within 10 degrees of the set temperature so you can set it and forget it!

    The chrome pellet grill and smoker

    13. A combination griddle and charcoal grill, perfect for when you want to make savory, smoky burgers with buttery toasted buns.

    The griddle and charcoal grill combo

    14. A dual-sided combo grill so you can finally answer the question, "What makes food taste better, gas or charcoal?" With the capacity for up to 32 burgers, you can now slap 16 on each side and have a taste test with all of your friends.

    The black gas charcoal grill

    15. A spacious, five-burner gas grill with ample places to store accessories, so you can keep everything close at hand. This one even features a nifty burner under the work shelf, perfect for whipping up side dishes or sauces. It's practically like taking your kitchen outside!

    The black and chrome gas grill with a side burner

    16. A portable rotisserie grill that's ideal for camping, picnicking, tailgating, or just using in the backyard. The rotisserie motor can be powered by a battery or AC adapter which makes it so easy to use anywhere, and the grill pans can be removed to turn it into a fire pit when you're not cooking!

    The rotisserie grill

    17. A 28-inch griddle station so you can have a perfectly cooked breakfast practically anywhere! The two independent burners give you a surprising amount of surface area for the overall size, and wheels and folding legs improve portability.

    The griddle station with food on top

    18. Or a griddle with a hood and electric air fryer for when you really want to step your grilling game up. This one gives you added versatility with a lot less mess and double the prep space.

    The griddle and air fryer combo grill

    19. A beautiful grill unit sure to be the centerpiece of your deck or patio. This four-burner grill has a viewing window to keep an eye on your food without losing heat from opening the lid, two large side shelves with modest storage for accessories, and can even be converted to natural gas so you never run out of propane in the middle of a meal again!

    20. And a spacious charcoal grill complete with an offset smoker that lets you cook in a variety of ways without breaking the bank. Plus it will make you look like a grilling aficionado the next time you host a BBQ!

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