Budget Dining Guide
Border Cafe Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Border Cafe? 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 August 2026.
Lowest Price
$0.65
Average Item Price
$7.09
Budget for Two
$14.18
Priced Items Tracked
82
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Border Cafe Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Border Cafe sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Certified Angus beef | burgers | and cooked medican to well. Served with fresh fries | $0.65 |
| 2 | Black Beans | sides | — | $0.95 |
| 3 | Flour of Tortillas (4) | sides | — | $0.95 |
| 4 | French Fries | sides | — | $0.95 |
| 5 | Jose's Rice | sides | — | $0.95 |
| 6 | Pico de Gallo | sides | — | $0.95 |
| 7 | Quesadilla . | appetizers - mexican | add made from scratch guacamole | $0.95 |
| 8 | Side of Cheese | sides | — | $0.95 |
| 9 | Side of Sour Cream | sides | — | $0.95 |
| 10 | Ice Cream Scoop | dessert | — | $1.25 |
| 11 | Side of Guacamole | sides | — | $1.95 |
| 12 | Side of Mixed Vegetables | sides | sauteed with jose's special seasoning | $1.95 |
| 13 | House Specialty | appetizers - cajun | louisiana gumbo chicken and cottage | $2.25 |
| 14 | Jambalaya | sides | spicy cajun style and ouille sausage and chicken rice. (Large enough for 2) | $2.99 |
| 15 | House Salad | salads | fresh lettuce mix with tomato wedges, smoked bacons, and two cheese | $3.98 |
| 16 | Border Chili | appetizers - mexican | a hot and spicy bowl of texas chill topped with cheese and sour cream chipped onions available on request | $4.67 |
| 17 | Guacamole Dip | appetizers - mexican | made from scratch with fresh whole avocados mixed and seasoned exactly as in old mexico. Served with fresh tortilla chips | $4.88 |
| 18 | Guacamole Dip | vegetarian | made form scratch with fresh whole avocadas blended smooth and seasoned exactly as in old mexico, with fresh tortilla chips | $4.88 |
| 19 | The Dessert | dessert | we've heated up a classic rich and moist chocolate bundt cake cooled off with french vanilla ice cream, topped with whipped cream and carasmed syrup drizzle | $4.95 |
| 20 | Tejas chicken | appetizers - mexican | chicken tenderloins lightly fried and dipped in our secret tejas since a accompanied by blea cheese dressing and celery sticks | $5.48 |
| 21 | Caesar Salad | salads | the traditional caesar salad crisp romaine tossed with caesar dressing, croutons, parmesan cheese and on request, garnished with enchowy filets | $5.75 |
| 22 | Caesar Salad | vegetarian | the traditional caesar salad, crisp romaine lettuce tossed with caesar dressing, croutons and parmesan cheese, carnished with anthery fillets on request | $5.75 |
| 23 | Mesquite Grilled Hamburger | burgers | made from fresh ground chuck | $5.75 |
| 24 | Catfish Bites | appetizers - cajun | seasoned catfish bites deep fried in corn breading. Served with honey mustard sauce | $5.79 |
| 25 | Chili Con Queso | appetizers - mexican | dip our crisp, fresh-made corn tortilla chips in this hot, spicy cheese dip and you're hooked | $5.88 |
| 26 | Eggplant St.Charles | vegetarian | delicated fried eggplant topped with a blend of bubbling cheese and cajun spices | $5.89 |
| 27 | Buffalo Wings Spicy | appetizers - mexican | — | $5.95 |
| 28 | Cajun Burger | burgers | our mesquite broiled hamburger rubbed in cajun spices and covered with poblano jack cheese | $5.96 |
| 29 | Crawfish Ettouffee | appetizers - cajun | crawfish tails sauteed with fresh vegetables herbs and seasoning combined to form a rich brown gravy over white rice | $5.97 |
| 30 | Mexican Burger | burgers | our mesquite broiled hamburger served with pica de galo and topped with guacamole | $5.97 |
Border Cafe Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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sides
$1.35
10 items
dessert
$3.10
2 items
burgers
$4.58
4 items
appetizers - cajun
$5.64
7 items
appetizers - mexican
$5.84
11 items
vegetarian
$6.63
7 items
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Finding affordable meals at Border Cafe 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 Border Cafe.
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