Budget Dining Guide
California Taco Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at California Taco? 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
$0.59
Average Item Price
$3.99
Budget for Two
$7.98
Priced Items Tracked
53
Top 3 Most Affordable Picks
California Taco Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at California Taco sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Extra Cheese | side dishes | — | $0.59 |
| 2 | Sour Cream | side dishes | — | $0.80 |
| 3 | Chiquita Beef Taco | new chiquita menu | served with lettuce, tomato & cheese | $0.99 |
| 4 | Fresh Salsa | side dishes | — | $1.00 |
| 5 | Chiquita Chicken Taco | new chiquita menu | — | $1.19 |
| 6 | Extra Meat | side dishes | — | $1.25 |
| 7 | Guacamole | side dishes | — | $1.25 |
| 8 | Beans | side dishes | — | $1.49 |
| 9 | Rice | side dishes | — | $1.49 |
| 10 | Beef | california taco's choice of | — | $1.79 |
| 11 | Chicken | california taco's choice of | — | $2.19 |
| 12 | Chimichanga - Beef | new chiquita menu | — | $2.19 |
| 13 | Chimichanga - Chicken | new chiquita menu | — | $2.19 |
| 14 | Steak | california taco's choice of | — | $2.39 |
| 15 | Chiquita Quesadilla With Cheese | new chiquita menu | — | $2.59 |
| 16 | Chiquita Wet Burrito | new chiquita menu | — | $2.59 |
| 17 | Bean | burritos | — | $2.69 |
| 18 | Vegetarian/Bean | tostadas | — | $2.69 |
| 19 | Muncher | side dishes | — | $2.79 |
| 20 | Beef | burritos | — | $2.89 |
| 21 | Beef/Bean | tostadas | — | $2.99 |
| 22 | Chili & Bean | salad bowls 2 | — | $2.99 |
| 23 | Chicken/Bean | tostadas | — | $3.29 |
| 24 | Chiquita Quesadilla With Meat | new chiquita menu | — | $3.49 |
| 25 | Nacho Chips & Cheese Nacho Chips & Salsa | nachos | — | $3.49 |
| 26 | Nacho Chips & Cheese Or Fresh Salsa | side dishes | — | $3.49 |
| 27 | Chicken | burritos | — | $3.69 |
| 28 | Beef & Cheese | wet burrito | — | $3.99 |
| 29 | Chicken Fajita Burrito | specialty burritos | grilled chicken, red & green peppers, onions, rice & cheese | $3.99 |
| 30 | Chiquita Taco Salad | chiquita taco salad | served with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, olives, jalapeno peppers & cheese | $3.99 |
California Taco Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable California Taco food category to save money on your next order
side dishes
$1.57
9 items
california taco's choice of
$2.12
3 items
new chiquita menu
$2.18
7 items
tostadas
$2.99
3 items
burritos
$3.09
3 items
wet burrito
$3.99
1 items
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Finding affordable meals at California Taco 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 California Taco.
Compare California Taco prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full California Taco menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at California Taco and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.