Budget Dining Guide
Cafe Adobe Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Cafe Adobe? 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
$3.99
Average Item Price
$8.5
Budget for Two
$17
Priced Items Tracked
67
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Cafe Adobe Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Cafe Adobe sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Key Lime Pie | desserts | tart, smooth and cool | $3.99 |
| 2 | Sopapillas | desserts | topped with cinnamon, served with honey and whipped cream | $3.99 |
| 3 | Chocolate Mousse | desserts | light and deliciously rich | $4.25 |
| 4 | Cheese Nachos | appetizers | chips, melted cheese and jalapenos | $4.99 |
| 5 | Chili | sopas, ensaladas y mas | steaming bowl of our unbeatable beef chili (no beans!) served with grated cheese and onions., add a cup with only entree, only $1.50 | $4.99 |
| 6 | Gazpacho | sopas, ensaladas y mas | a traditional chilled soup with cucumbers, bell peppers, onions and tomatoes | $4.99 |
| 7 | Tortilla Soup | sopas, ensaladas y mas | large bowl of spicy chicken soup with tomatoes, avocado, grated cheese and tortilla strips | $4.99 |
| 8 | Our House Margarita | sizzling fajitas | 11 oz of hoston's most popular cocktail as selected by you the drinkers | $5.25 |
| 9 | Adobe House Salad | sopas, ensaladas y mas | crisp, fresh Romaine, mixed greens, tomatoes, avocado, bell pepper and parmesan cheese served with a creamy cilantro dressing | $5.99 |
| 10 | Adobe Sundae | desserts | enough for 2-4 people, crispy cinnamon - laced shell filled with vanilla ice cream, chocolate or strawberry toppings and whipped cream | $5.99 |
| 11 | Bear and Cheese Nachos | appetizers | crispy tortitta chips topped with refried beans, melted cheese and jalapenos | $5.99 |
| 12 | Chargrilled Chicken | sizzling fajitas | — | $5.99 |
| 13 | Chile Con Queso | appetizers | adobe's #1 appetizer... Melted cheese, peppers and vegetables. Great by itself in 2 sizes: add grilled steak or chicken for $2, or taco meat for $1 | $5.99 |
| 14 | Dos Chalupas | enchiladas, tacos | flat corn tortillas topped with lettuce, tomato, cheese and your choice of beef, chicken, beans, guacamole, sour cream. $5.99 Substitute fajita chicken or steak only $2 more | $5.99 |
| 15 | Fried Ice Cream | desserts | our most popular dessert, we flash fry scoops of vanilla coated with graham cracker and pecans | $5.99 |
| 16 | Guacamole Salad | sopas, ensaladas y mas | fresh avocado, tomato, onion and garlic on a bed of lettuce topped with shredded cheese. Perfect as a meal or for dipping. | $5.99 |
| 17 | Jalapeno Sausage Poppers | appetizers | think mini-sausage-on-a-stick. Made with our new jalapeno sausage and served with spicy mustard sauce | $5.99 |
| 18 | Shrimp Stuffed Jalapenos | appetizers | one of the favorites! large jalapenos stuffed with shrimp and cheese, hand breaded and lightly fried. Can also be prepared with spicy beef and cheese | $5.99 |
| 19 | Spicy Chicken Nuggets | appetizers | a long-time staple of the acapulco bar, served with ranch dressing for dipping | $5.99 |
| 20 | Poco Soup and Salad | sopas, ensaladas y mas | small house or guacamole salad and a cup of soup | $6.50 |
| 21 | Adobe Taco Salad | sopas, ensaladas y mas | our classic... Huge taco shell with beans, lettuce tomatoes, guacamole, cheese and sour cream. | $6.99 |
| 22 | Mini - Chimichangas | appetizers | now served 2 ways, regular or bite-sized we take flour tortillas, stuffed with cheese and your choice of beef or chicken, roll it up and flash fry. Served with queso for dipping | $6.99 |
| 23 | Southwestern Eggrolls | appetizers | Mexican eggrolls stuffed with spinach, black beans, corn and grilled chicken served with a creamy cilantro dipping sauce. Regular or bite-sized | $6.99 |
| 24 | Tacos | enchiladas, tacos | 2 crispy or soft, with lettuce, tomato, cheese and your choice of ground beef, chicken or sauteed veggies. Served with guacamole | $6.99 |
| 25 | Tamales | enchiladas, tacos | 3 huge homemade tamales (pork or chicken) with chili con carne or queso, and a side or guacamole for $1.50 | $6.99 |
| 26 | Grade Soup and Salad | sopas, ensaladas y mas | large house or guacamole salad and a bowl of soup | $7.50 |
| 27 | Cheese, Beef, Chicken or Mixed | enchiladas, tacos | (2) with chili con carne, ranchero or tomatillo sauce | $7.99 |
| 28 | Classic Combo | platters and combinations | includes a queso chip and guacamole. Then it's your choice of an enchilada (beef, chicken or cheese), tamale, taco or chailupa. Choose (1) $7.99 Choose (2) $8.99 if you like, substitute a spinach, so | $7.99 |
| 29 | Deluxe Nachos | appetizers | chips, beans, cheese and jalapenos with your choice of spicy taco meat or chicken. Served with lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole and sour cream | $7.99 |
| 30 | Fish Tacos | house favorites | adobe's version of this popular item - homemade corn tortillas, sauteed spicy tilapia filets, purple cabbage and grated cheese, with rice, beans and pico de gallo. We can do this with grilled shrimp | $7.99 |
Cafe Adobe Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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desserts
$4.84
5 items
sopas, ensaladas y mas
$6.91
12 items
appetizers
$7.48
14 items
enchiladas, tacos
$7.85
7 items
sizzling fajitas
$9.03
8 items
platters and combinations
$10.48
9 items
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Finding affordable meals at Cafe Adobe 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 Adobe.
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