Budget Dining Guide
Calexico Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Calexico? 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
$2.00
Average Item Price
$6.35
Budget for Two
$12.7
Priced Items Tracked
49
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Calexico Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Calexico sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boing Mango Soda | drinks | — | $2.00 |
| 2 | Jarritos Soda | drinks | — | $2.00 |
| 3 | Water | drinks | — | $2.00 |
| 4 | Black Bean | tacos | with guacamole, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, chipotle "crack" sauce | $3.00 |
| 5 | Gringo | tacos | ancho-cumin ground beef, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo, crispy tortilla. | $3.00 |
| 6 | Mexican Rice | sides | — | $3.00 |
| 7 | Salsa | sides | salsa verde or pico de gallo | $3.00 |
| 8 | Tofu Asado | tacos | grilled chile-lime tofu, avocado sauce, pico de gallo | $3.00 |
| 9 | Tortilla Chips | sides | — | $3.00 |
| 10 | Chipotle Pork | tacos | slow-cooked chipotle pork, pickled red onions, pico de gallo, sour cream | $3.50 |
| 11 | Pollo Asado | tacos | marinated grilled chicken, avocado sauce, pico | $3.50 |
| 12 | Black Beans | sides | with queso fresco & pico de gallo | $4.00 |
| 13 | Brown Rice | sides | — | $4.00 |
| 14 | Carne Asada | tacos | marinated hanger steak, avocado sauce, pico | $4.00 |
| 15 | Elote | starters | grilled sweet corn, cotija cheese, chile powder, sour cream, cilantro, lime | $4.00 |
| 16 | Modelo Especial | drinks | — | $4.00 |
| 17 | Pabst Blue Ribbon | drinks | — | $4.00 |
| 18 | Pollo Tocino | tacos | chicken and bacon in tomatillo sauce, pickled jalapenos, cotija cheese | $4.00 |
| 19 | Refried Beans | sides | w/cotija cheese | $4.00 |
| 20 | Small Guacamole | sides | — | $4.00 |
| 21 | Tecate | drinks | — | $4.00 |
| 22 | Baja Fish | tacos | beer battered fish, spicy slaw, mango salsa, chipotle "crack" sauce | $4.50 |
| 23 | Chile-Cilantro Fries | sides | — | $5.00 |
| 24 | Chips & Salsa | starters | fresh tortilla chips with house salsa | $5.00 |
| 25 | Jalapeno Cheddar Grits | sides | — | $5.00 |
| 26 | Seasonal Greens | sides | — | $5.00 |
| 27 | Union Street | salads | romaine, goat cheese, roasted corn, avocado, tomato, sesame seeds, sherry vinaigrette | $5.00 |
| 28 | Cheese | rolled quesadillas | oaxacan, cheddar, jack | $7.00 |
| 29 | Veggie | rolled quesadillas | peppers, onions, corn | $7.50 |
| 30 | Bean Burrito | burritos & bowls | black or refried pinto beans, guacamole, cotija cheese, "crack" sauce | $8.00 |
Calexico Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Calexico food category to save money on your next order
drinks
$3.00
6 items
tacos
$3.56
8 items
sides
$4.00
10 items
rolled quesadillas
$7.93
7 items
salads
$8.00
3 items
starters
$8.86
7 items
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Smart Ways to Save Money at Calexico — Budget Dining Tips
Finding affordable meals at Calexico 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 Calexico.
Compare Calexico prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full Calexico menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at Calexico and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.