Budget Dining Guide
Bilbao Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Bilbao? 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
$5.25
Average Item Price
$11.67
Budget for Two
$23.34
Priced Items Tracked
46
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Bilbao Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Bilbao sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Panes Vegetarianos | tapas frias - cold tapas | Roasted garlic and olive oil, sea salt and tomato, and melted cheese on toasted bread | $5.25 |
| 2 | Aceitunas Alinadas | tapas frias - cold tapas | Marinated Spanish olive medley | $5.50 |
| 3 | Soups of the day | sopas & ensaladas - soups & salads | Changes nightly | $6.00 |
| 4 | Menestra de Verduras | tapas calientes - hot tapas | Sauteed Seasonal vegetables | $6.25 |
| 5 | Patatas Bravas | tapas calientes - hot tapas | Crispy potatoes with a mildly spicy brava sauce and aji-oli | $6.25 |
| 6 | Tortilla Espanola | tapas calientes - hot tapas | Traditional Spanish pie made with eggs, onion and potato, garnished with roasted sweet peppers | $6.50 |
| 7 | Chorizo al Jerez | tapas calientes - hot tapas | Chorizo sausage in a sherry sauce | $6.75 |
| 8 | Empanadillas | tapas calientes - hot tapas | Changes nightly | $6.75 |
| 9 | Champinones al Ajillo | tapas calientes - hot tapas | Mushrooms sauted with garlic and Serrano ham | $6.95 |
| 10 | Albondigas | tapas calientes - hot tapas | House made meatballs in tomato sauce | $7.00 |
| 11 | Ensalada Bilbao | sopas & ensaladas - soups & salads | Baby greens with roasted peppers, shaved manchego, avocado and sweet corn | $7.00 |
| 12 | Traditional Caesar Salad | sopas & ensaladas - soups & salads | Add Chicken or Prawns $5 | $7.00 |
| 13 | Chistorra | tapas calientes - hot tapas | Spanish smoked sausage with roasted red pepper | $7.25 |
| 14 | Los Panes Espanoles | tapas frias - cold tapas | Serrano ham, sea salt and tomato, and Manchego cheese on toasted bread | $7.25 |
| 15 | Atun en Escabeche | tapas frias - cold tapas | Pan seared tuna with sherry vinegar, escabeche and pickled onions | $7.95 |
| 16 | Pinchitos Morunos | tapas calientes - hot tapas | Marinated and grilled pork skewers | $7.95 |
| 17 | Sepia a la Parrilla | tapas calientes - hot tapas | Grilled cuttlefish with garlic and lemon oil | $7.95 |
| 18 | Croquetas | tapas calientes - hot tapas | Changes nightly | $8.00 |
| 19 | Ensalada de Espinacas | sopas & ensaladas - soups & salads | Spinach, mushroom, candied hazelnuts, Valdeon blue cheese and Serrano ham. | $8.00 |
| 20 | Morcilla | tapas calientes - hot tapas | Grilled blood sausage | $8.00 |
| 21 | Pimientos del Piquillo, Rellenos de Mariscos | tapas frias - cold tapas | Roasted red peppers stuffed with seafood and topped with a saffron cream sauce | $8.25 |
| 22 | Gambas al Ajillo | tapas calientes - hot tapas | Shrimp sauteed in a chili oil, garlic and sherry sauce | $8.50 |
| 23 | Boquerones en Vinagre | tapas frias - cold tapas | Anchovies marinated in vinegar, garlic, parsley and olive oil | $8.75 |
| 24 | Calamares Fritos | tapas calientes - hot tapas | Fried calamari with a mildly spicy brava sauce and aji-oli | $8.75 |
| 25 | Espinacas a la Catalana | tapas calientes - hot tapas | Warm spinach with toasted pine nuts and golden raisens | $8.75 |
| 26 | Queso Frito | tapas calientes - hot tapas | Pan fried goat cheese over sweet onions, pine nuts and golden raisins | $8.75 |
| 27 | Pulpo a la Gallega | tapas calientes - hot tapas | Marinated octopus served with potatoes and sprinkled with sea salt and paprika | $9.95 |
| 28 | Chuletitas de Cordero | tapas calientes - hot tapas | Grilled lamb chops with roasted mushrooms and carmelized unions | $10.00 |
| 29 | Mejillones a la Marinera | tapas calientes - hot tapas | Penn Cove mussels sauteed in a garlic marinara sauce | $10.75 |
| 30 | Rabo de Toro | tapas calientes - hot tapas | Slow braised ox tail | $10.75 |
Bilbao Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Bilbao food category to save money on your next order
sopas & ensaladas - soups & salads
$7.00
4 items
tapas calientes - hot tapas
$8.40
22 items
tapas frias - cold tapas
$8.90
8 items
entradas - entrees
$20.58
9 items
paella
$22.50
3 items
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Smart Ways to Save Money at Bilbao — Budget Dining Tips
Finding affordable meals at Bilbao 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 Bilbao.
Compare Bilbao prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full Bilbao menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at Bilbao and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.