Mealticket was an American ska punk band, formed in the San Fernando Valley area of Southern California, United States, in late 1991.

Although part of the larger third wave ska revival, Mealticket offered a unique sound thanks to its serious musicianship, complex compositions, and silky, jazz influenced female vocals.

Influenced by the American punk rock scene, the band decided to release the album DIY on their own label "Pork 'n Beans Records."

They were replaced by Jim Cushnie on saxophone and Carlos De La Garza (formerly from the OC band Suburban Rhythm) on drums on the interim.

The new guitar player, Ricky Estrada, recorded the last Mealticket release Lisa Marie.