Budget Dining Guide
Cafe El Portal Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Cafe El Portal? 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
$0.50
Average Item Price
$7.47
Budget for Two
$14.94
Priced Items Tracked
73
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Cafe El Portal Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Cafe El Portal sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jalapeños | extras | — | $0.50 |
| 2 | Sour Cream | extras | — | $0.50 |
| 3 | Beans | extras | black or pinto. | $1.50 |
| 4 | Rice | extras | — | $1.50 |
| 5 | Café De Olla | bebidas | — | $2.00 |
| 6 | Cidral | bebidas | apple-flavored soda. | $2.00 |
| 7 | Jarritos | bebidas | choice: pineapple, mandarin, tamarind, lime, grapefruit. | $2.00 |
| 8 | Side Of Aguacate | extras | — | $2.00 |
| 9 | Soda | bebidas | coca-cola, sprite, seltzer, ginger ale, diet-coke. | $2.00 |
| 10 | Té Caliente | bebidas | hot tea. | $2.00 |
| 11 | Agua De Pepino | bebidas | cucumber water. | $2.50 |
| 12 | Elote Asado | aperitivos | — | $2.50 |
| 13 | Horchata | bebidas | rice water. | $2.50 |
| 14 | Side Of Vegetales | extras | — | $2.50 |
| 15 | Mexican Chocolate Caliente | bebidas | hot chocolate. | $3.00 |
| 16 | Side Of Carnitas | extras | — | $3.00 |
| 17 | Side Of Chicken | extras | — | $3.00 |
| 18 | Side Of Chorizo | extras | — | $3.00 |
| 19 | Side Of Fish | extras | — | $3.00 |
| 20 | Side Of Steak | extras | — | $3.00 |
| 21 | Sopa De Frijol | sopas | black bean soup. | $4.00 |
| 22 | Sopa De Pollo | sopas | chicken soup. | $4.00 |
| 23 | Frijoles Con Totopos | aperitivos | refried beans topped with fresh queso fresco and served with totopos (tortilla chips). | $5.00 |
| 24 | Mexicana Salad | ensaladas | black beans, corn, tomatoes and cilantro topped with queso fresco and totopos. | $5.00 |
| 25 | Pico De Gallo & Chips | aperitivos | — | $5.00 |
| 26 | Side Of Camaron | extras | — | $5.00 |
| 27 | Sopa De Tortilla | sopas | — | $5.00 |
| 28 | Pelliscadas | aperitivos | round-shaped corn masa layered with refried beans, chorizo, lettuce, sour cream and queso fresco. | $6.00 |
| 29 | Sopes | aperitivos | round-shaped masa layered with refried beans with your choice of chicken or beef, lettuce, sour cream and queso fresco. | $6.00 |
| 30 | El Portal Salad | ensaladas | mixed greens topped with toasted pumpkin seeds, almonds and house dressing. | $6.50 |
Cafe El Portal Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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bebidas
$2.25
8 items
extras
$2.81
13 items
sopas
$4.33
3 items
ensaladas
$6.25
4 items
aperitivos
$6.33
9 items
tacos three per order
$9.17
9 items
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Finding affordable meals at Cafe El Portal 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 El Portal.
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