Budget Dining Guide
Babalu Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Babalu? 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
$5.00
Average Item Price
$15.76
Budget for Two
$31.52
Priced Items Tracked
34
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Babalu Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Babalu sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Beans and Rice | sides | — | $5.00 |
| 2 | Garlic Spinach | sides | — | $5.00 |
| 3 | Market Vegetables | sides | — | $5.00 |
| 4 | Sweet and Green Plantains | sides | — | $5.00 |
| 5 | Yuca Fries | sides | — | $5.00 |
| 6 | Datiles | appetizers | bacon wrapped almond stuffed dates, hearts of palm, blue cheese | $9.00 |
| 7 | Conchitas | ceviches | bay scallops, salsa verde, avocado, pico de gallo | $10.00 |
| 8 | Ensalada | appetizers | golden and red beets, manchego cheese, grapefruit, basil-citrus mojo | $10.00 |
| 9 | Ostras | ceviches | four oyster shooters - mojito, caipirinha, sangria, margarita | $10.00 |
| 10 | Pescado | ceviches | fluke, aji amarillo, crispy sweet potato | $10.00 |
| 11 | Chickarron | appetizers | crispy calamari, Dominican honey, organic sprout salad | $11.00 |
| 12 | Picadillo | appetizers | Cuban picadillo, piquillo pepper salad, Spanish cheese fondue | $11.00 |
| 13 | Tropical | ceviches | rock shrimp, roasted tomato, mango-passion, citrus | $11.00 |
| 14 | Arepas | appetizers | blue, yellow and white corncakes, duck three ways | $12.00 |
| 15 | Camarones | appetizers | puerto Rican rum glazed shrimp, crispy onion, avocado salad | $12.00 |
| 16 | Croquetas | appetizers | grilled Peruvian asparagus, goat cheese croquettes, citrus salad | $12.00 |
| 17 | Hondureno | ceviches | ahi tuna, coconut milk, pickled jalapenos | $12.00 |
| 18 | Mariscos | ceviches | Maine lobster, shrimp, lemon oil, jalapeno, fresh lime | $12.00 |
| 19 | Tamal | appetizers | sweet corn and goat cheese tamal, shrimp enchilado, pumpkin pesto | $12.00 |
| 20 | Combination of Arepas, Yuca Fries, Black Beans and Rice and Plantains | sides | — | $15.00 |
| 21 | Empanada | appetizers | fire roasted sweet corn. Goat cheese vine ripe tomato salad | $16.00 |
| 22 | Arroz Con Pollo | entrees | our version of the classic | $19.00 |
| 23 | Vegeteriano | entrees | wild mushroom paella, green bean salad, sweet pea vinaigrette | $19.00 |
| 24 | Cordero | entrees | lamb two ways, wild mushroom quinoa, mint mojo | $23.00 |
| 25 | Filete | entrees | beef tenderloin, onion sundried tomato bacon tart, cabrales cheese | $23.00 |
| 26 | Gallitos | appetizers | platter of traditional Costa Rican soft tacos with grilled beef, shrimp enchilado and chipotle chicken - serves two | $23.00 |
| 27 | Chuleta - Macho O Suave | entrees | jerk pork chop, sour orange sweet potato puree, caramelized onions | $24.00 |
| 28 | Dorado | entrees | pumpkin seed crusted mahi-mahi, mango, papaya crab salsa | $24.00 |
| 29 | Salmon | entrees | panela glazed salmon, calabaza hash, coconut essence | $24.00 |
| 30 | Bistec | entrees | Cuban style sirloin, yuca fries, traditional chimichurri | $25.00 |
Babalu Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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sides
$6.67
6 items
ceviches
$13.29
7 items
appetizers
$15.09
11 items
entrees
$23.70
10 items
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Finding affordable meals at Babalu 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.
Prices shown are tracked from official menu sources and updated regularly. Whether you're a student looking for cheap eats, a family dining on a budget, or simply trying to keep meal costs down, sorting by price is the fastest way to find great value at Babalu.
Compare Babalu prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full Babalu menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at Babalu and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.