Budget Dining Guide
Boxcar Cantina Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Boxcar Cantina? 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
$3.00
Average Item Price
$8.8
Budget for Two
$17.6
Priced Items Tracked
31
Top 3 Most Affordable Picks
Boxcar Cantina Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Boxcar Cantina sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Longfords Ice Cream | desserts | chocolate chocolate chip or tahitian vanilla. | $3.00 |
| 2 | Sopaipillas | appetizers | hot, hollow yeast-raised new mexican bread pillows. traditionally eaten to cool the heat of the chile. tear a corner and pour in andrews local honey. | $3.75 |
| 3 | Chicken Tortilla Soup | soup | a hearty tomato-based organic chicken and vegetable soup. topped with sliced avocado, shredded jack cheddar and crisp tortilla strips. served with warmed flour tortillas. | $4.00 |
| 4 | Indian Posole Soup | soup | a rich organic chicken and vegetable soup made with blue and white posole (corn) grown in san juan pueblo, new mexico. topped with sliced avocado and shredded jack cheddar. served with warmed flour t | $4.00 |
| 5 | Carne Adovada Taco | tacos | each, with niman ranch pork. | $4.50 |
| 6 | Chicken Taco | tacos | each, with organic chicken. | $4.50 |
| 7 | Beef Taco | tacos | each, with stuart farm beef. | $5.50 |
| 8 | Shrimp Taco | tacos | each, with wild-caught shrimp. | $5.50 |
| 9 | Flan Gargantua | desserts | a traditional mexican flan with vanilla bean and star cookie. | $6.50 |
| 10 | Sopaipilla Sundae | desserts | puffy, warm sopaipilla with a scoop of either tahitian vanilla or chocolate chocolate chip ice cream. topped with freshly whipped cream and chocolate truffle sauce. | $6.50 |
| 11 | Boxcar Caesar Salad | salads | organic hearts of romaine, parmesan grana, kalamata olives, ripe plum tomatoes, and parmesan tortilla croutons. with organic grilled chicken add $4.50. wild-caught grilled shrimp add $5.00. chile-cru | $7.50 |
| 12 | Chicken And Pinto Bean Flautas | appetizers | two crisp corn tortilla flutes (one yellow, one blue) filled with organic grilled chicken, green chile, jack cheddar, and refried pinto beans. served with chipotle crema. | $7.50 |
| 13 | Double Chocolate Brownie | desserts | belgian chocolate brownie with walnuts. with tahitian vanilla ice cream and chocolate truffle sauce. | $7.50 |
| 14 | Guacamole | appetizers | made fresh everyday. | $8.50 |
| 15 | Mexican Pizza | appetizers | a melt of jack cheddar, ripe plum tomatoes, kalamata olives, scallions, and pickled jalapeños on a boxcar flour tortilla. garnished with sour cream. add organic chicken tinga or stuart farm ground be | $8.50 |
| 16 | Navajo Chicken Basket | appetizers | plump, crispy, organic chicken served with hand-cut fries and ketchup. | $8.75 |
| 17 | Pinto And Black Bean Burrito | burritos | in a boxcar flour tortilla with jack cheddar and pico de gallo. | $9.50 |
| 18 | Southwest Chopped Salad | salads | organic hearts of romaine, jack cheddar, scallions, ripe plum tomatoes, black and pinto beans, avocado, niman ranch bacon and balsamic dressing. with organic grilled chicken add $4.50. wild-caught gr | $9.50 |
| 19 | Chorizo Con Queso | appetizers | a blend of mexican cheeses with spicy ox hollow farm chorizo sausage, ripe plum tomatoes, and scallions. served with pico de gallo and warmed flour tortillas. | $9.75 |
| 20 | Two Cheese Quesadilla | quesadillas | jack cheddar and fresh mozzarella in a boxcar flour tortilla. served with pico de gallo. | $9.75 |
| 21 | Boxcar Cod Cakes | appetizers | five delicate cod cakes with fresh herbs, dijon mustard, and lemon zest. served with our house-made tartar sauce. | $10.50 |
| 22 | Tee Pee Nachos | appetizers | a glorious melt of jack cheddar, pinto beans, ripe plum tomatoes, kalamata olives, scallions, and green chile. garnished with sour cream. add organic chicken tinga or stuart farm ground beef for an a | $10.50 |
| 23 | Chicken Tinga Quesadilla | quesadillas | organic chicken tinga and jack cheddar in a boxcar tortilla. served with pico de gallo. | $11.75 |
| 24 | Carne Adovada Burrito | burritos | niman ranch pork in a boxcar flour tortilla with jack cheddar and pico de gallo. | $12.00 |
| 25 | Boxcar Burger | cowboy specialties | stuart farm ground beef topped with jack cheddar and hot new mexican green chiles. served in a boxcar tortilla with hand-cut fries. | $12.50 |
| 26 | Buffalo Burger | cowboy specialties | leaner and lower in calories than beef, topped with jack cheddar and hot new mexican green chiles. served in a boxcar tortilla with hand-cut fries. | $12.50 |
| 27 | Roasted Vegetables With Brie Quesadilla | quesadillas | butternut squash, zucchini, red onion, broccoli, red and green bell peppers with a generous slice of ripe brie. served with spanish brown rice and black beans. | $12.50 |
| 28 | Chicken Tinga Burrito | burritos | organic chicken tinga and jack cheddar in a boxcar flour tortilla. | $13.50 |
| 29 | Santa Fe Jack Cheddar Enchiladas | cowboy specialties | traditional santa fe-style stacked organic blue corn tortillas with ripe plum tomatoes and green chile. served with spanish brown rice and pinto beans. choice of mild red or hot green chile. | $13.50 |
| 30 | Mexican Salad | salads | organic hearts of romaine, roasted corn, ripe tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, cilantro, organic grilled chicken and cilantro lime dressing. | $14.00 |
Boxcar Cantina Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Boxcar Cantina food category to save money on your next order
soup
$4.00
2 items
tacos
$5.00
4 items
desserts
$5.88
4 items
appetizers
$8.47
8 items
salads
$10.33
3 items
quesadillas
$11.33
3 items
Similar Binge-Worthy Restaurants
More value-menu alternatives if you like Boxcar Cantina
Frequently Asked Questions About Boxcar Cantina Prices
Common questions about menu prices, budget meals, and affordable dining options.
What is the cheapest item on the Boxcar Cantina menu?
How much does it cost to eat at Boxcar Cantina on a budget?
How many low-cost menu items does Boxcar Cantina have?
Are Boxcar Cantina prices updated regularly?
Which Boxcar Cantina menu category has the cheapest prices?
Smart Ways to Save Money at Boxcar Cantina — Budget Dining Tips
Finding affordable meals at Boxcar Cantina 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 Boxcar Cantina.
Compare Boxcar Cantina prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full Boxcar Cantina menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at Boxcar Cantina and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.