Budget Dining Guide
Cafe 28 Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Cafe 28? 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 September 2026.
Lowest Price
$1.50
Average Item Price
$29.49
Budget for Two
$58.98
Priced Items Tracked
104
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Cafe 28 Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Cafe 28 sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coke (12oz. Cans) | beverages | — | $1.50 |
| 2 | Diet Coke (12oz. Cans) | beverages | — | $1.50 |
| 3 | Seagrams Ginger Ale (12oz.Can) | beverages | — | $1.50 |
| 4 | Dasani Bottled Water (16.9oz.) | beverages | — | $1.85 |
| 5 | Pico de Gallo | side dishes | — | $2.00 |
| 6 | Sliced Avocado | side dishes | — | $2.50 |
| 7 | Mariquitas | side dishes | — | $3.75 |
| 8 | Jalapeno Mashed Potatoes | side dishes | — | $4.75 |
| 9 | Maduros (Sweet Plantains) | side dishes | — | $4.75 |
| 10 | Tostones con Mojo | side dishes | — | $4.75 |
| 11 | Rice & Black Beans | side dishes | — | $5.75 |
| 12 | Sweet Potatoes | side dishes | — | $5.75 |
| 13 | House Salad | salads | Spring greens, mixed tomatoes, green onion, radish, queso fresco. | $6.00 |
| 14 | Watermelon Salad | salads | Tomato, cucumber, scallion, cilantro, mint, basil, queso fresco, lime vinaigrette. | $6.00 |
| 15 | Grilled Asparagus | side dishes | — | $6.50 |
| 16 | Sauteed Vegetables | side dishes | — | $6.95 |
| 17 | Quesadillas | hot small plates | Sun-dried tomato pesto, garlic mushrooms, brick cheese, pico de gallo, salsa morita and sour cream. | $7.50 |
| 18 | Mussels en Escabeche | cold small plates | Steamed mussels, chilled on the half-shell, piquillo pepper-cucumber relish, pimienton vinaigrette. | $8.00 |
| 19 | Guacamole | cold small plates | Hass avocado, tomato, onion, jalape?o, cilantro, lemon. | $8.50 |
| 20 | Papa Rellena | hot small plates | Jalape?o mashed potato filled with chicken, green onions, morita sauce and brick cheese. | $8.50 |
| 21 | 6 Bottles of Water | beverages | — | $9.00 |
| 22 | 6 Cans of Coke | beverages | — | $9.00 |
| 23 | 6 Cans of Diet Coke | beverages | — | $9.00 |
| 24 | 6 Cans of Ginger Ale | beverages | — | $9.00 |
| 25 | Bacon Wrapped Dates | hot small plates | Applewood bacon, chorizo and vegetable stuffing, tomato basil sauce. | $9.00 |
| 26 | Tamales Verdes | hot small plates | Hand-made tamales with poblano peppers, corn and brick cheese, served with sour cream and pico de gallo. | $9.00 |
| 27 | Taste of Cuba | hot small plates | Empanadas de picadillo, chicken and ham croquetas, mariquitas, saffron cream sauce. | $9.00 |
| 28 | Salmon Tartare | cold small plates | Organic Scottish salmon, guacamole, pico de gallo, pumpkin seeds, micro greens, herb vinaigrette, tortilla flatbread. | $10.75 |
| 29 | Ceviche | cold small plates | Seasonal fish, domestic shrimp, mango, pico de gallo, lime, evoo, tortilla chips. | $11.50 |
| 30 | Coconut Shrimp | hot small plates | Shrimp, red bell peppers, scallions, plantanos maduros, chipotle-coconut glaze and curried rice. | $11.50 |
Cafe 28 Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Cafe 28 food category to save money on your next order
side dishes
$4.75
10 items
salads
$6.00
2 items
beverages
$8.76
11 items
hot small plates
$9.08
6 items
cold small plates
$10.25
5 items
traditional
$18.17
6 items
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Finding affordable meals at Cafe 28 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 Cafe 28.
Compare Cafe 28 prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full Cafe 28 menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at Cafe 28 and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.