Budget Dining Guide
Arcos Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Arcos? This budget guide lists every menu item sorted from lowest to highest price so you can find cheap eats and low-cost meal deals quickly. Prices updated July 2026.
Lowest Price
$3.95
Average Item Price
$11.3
Budget for Two
$22.6
Priced Items Tracked
44
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Arcos Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Arcos sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grilled Cheese | young amigos | Made with yellow american cheese. Served with french fries | $3.95 |
| 2 | Flan | postres - desserts | A favorite in spain and mexico, our flan is made with whole eggs and milk with a caramel coating and rich vanilla flavor | $4.75 |
| 3 | Chicken Tenders | young amigos | 3 Tender, breaded chicken strips. Served with french fries | $4.95 |
| 4 | Mexican Pizza | young amigos | Large flour tortilla crust topped with chicken or beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and sour cream | $4.95 |
| 5 | Flaming Fried Ice Cream | postres - desserts | A generous scoop of vanilla ice cream lightly fried in a cake coating, topped with bacardi 151 and served flaming | $5.75 |
| 6 | Rice Pudding | postres - desserts | Traditional mexican-style milk & rice pudding | $5.75 |
| 7 | Tres Leches Chocolate Cake | postres - desserts | — | $5.75 |
| 8 | Tres Leches Vanilla Cake | postres - desserts | Meaning three milks in english, this traditional mexican cake recipe adds an indulgent twist on the traditional vanilla cake. A rich, moist cake topped with a cloud of vanilla whipped cream icing and | $5.75 |
| 9 | Burrito-Flour | young amigos | Tortilla rolled up with chicken or beef, beans, and cheese or just beans and cheese. Served with mexican rice | $5.95 |
| 10 | Nino Burger | young amigos | Hamburger or cheeseburger on a soft roll with lettuce and tomato. Served with french fries | $5.95 |
| 11 | Quesadilla-Grilled | young amigos | Tortilla with shredded chicken and cheese or just cheese. Served with mexican rice | $5.95 |
| 12 | Tacos | young amigos | Hard or soft tacos with chicken or beef. Served with mexican rice | $5.95 |
| 13 | Caldo Tlalpeno | soups | Shredded, seasoned chicken blended with rice, vegetables, cilantro and smoky chipotle peppers and simmered to perfection in a savory chicken broth | $7.75 |
| 14 | Crema Arcos | soups | Our chef's special blend of spices, mixed with native mexican vegetables of poblano peppers, yellow corn and onion in a cream based soup | $7.95 |
| 15 | Molletes | tortas - mexican subs | A toasted baguette topped with refried beans, chorizo, ham & cheese. Served with pico de gallo | $7.95 |
| 16 | Crema Azteca | soups | Grilled chicken in a cilantro and cream-based soup with a hint of tequila and our chef's special blend of spices | $8.25 |
| 17 | Sopa 7 Mares | soups | Calamari, shrimp, crab, mussels, octopus and tilapia in a tomato-based broth | $8.50 |
| 18 | Brochetas de Vegetales | vegetarian menu | Kabobs made with traditional vegetables. Served with rice, beans and choice of jamaica or huitlacoche sauce | $8.95 |
| 19 | Pepito Grilled Torta | tortas - mexican subs | Thinly sliced steak topped with bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion. Served with fries | $8.95 |
| 20 | Torta de Puerco | tortas - mexican subs | Roasted pork, beans, lettuce, tomato, onion and guacamole. Served with fries | $8.95 |
| 21 | Tamales | vegetarian menu | Corn husk tamales filled with cheese and vegetables topped with cheese and sour cream | $9.50 |
| 22 | Enchilada (3) | vegetarian menu | Soft corn tortillas stuffed with cheese and choice of guacamole, mushrooms or mixed vegetables. Topped with salsa verde or mole and served with rice and beans | $9.95 |
| 23 | Monterrey Burger | tortas - mexican subs | Half pound of seasoned ground beef with bacon, ham, monterrey cheese, guacamole, lettuce, tomato and onion. Served with fries | $9.95 |
| 24 | Quesadillas (3) | vegetarian menu | Soft flour tortillas stuffed with cheese and choice of guacamole, mushrooms or mixed vegetables and huitlacoche. Served with rice and salad | $9.95 |
| 25 | Vegetarian Chile Relleno | vegetarian menu | Poblano pepper stuffed with cheese and vegetables and covered with ranchero sauce. Served with rice and beans | $9.95 |
| 26 | Chile en Nogada | entrees | Roasted poblano pepper stuffed with succulent beef, bacon, ham and vegetables and smothered in a sweet cream sauce with walnut and pomegranate, in season | $14.25 |
| 27 | Vegetable Fajitas | vegetarian menu | Fresh sauteed onions, mixed vegetables, green, red and yellow peppers, served sizzling with rice, beans, guacamole and tortillas | $14.50 |
| 28 | Pescado Sarandeado | seafood | Whole fresh fish seasoned with garlic and old bay and fried to perfection. Served with salad, beans, rice and tortillas | $15.00 |
| 29 | Enchiladas de Mariscos (2) | seafood | Flour tortillas filled with shrimp, scallops, calamari, mussels, tilapia, crab meat and onions. Topped with our spicy jalapeno cream sauce and cheese and baked to perfection. Served with frijoles cha | $15.25 |
| 30 | Pollo Rostisado | entrees | Marinated, slow-roasted chicken topped with mole sauce. Served with refried beans, rice and a choice of salsa mole or mole verde | $15.50 |
Arcos Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Arcos food category to save money on your next order
postres - desserts
$5.55
5 items
young amigos
$6.89
8 items
soups
$8.11
4 items
tortas - mexican subs
$8.95
4 items
vegetarian menu
$10.47
6 items
seafood
$16.21
7 items
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Finding affordable meals at Arcos doesn't mean you have to sacrifice quality. Our curated low-cost menu guide helps you discover the cheapest food options, budget-friendly combo deals, and best value items available on the current menu.
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