Budget Dining Guide
Carino Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Carino? 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
$7.34
Budget for Two
$14.68
Priced Items Tracked
132
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Carino Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Carino sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Side Of Salsa | entrees | choice of: chipotle, pasilla, guajillo, avocado, habanero, verde or chipotle mayo | $2.00 |
| 2 | Tea | cafe | — | $2.00 |
| 3 | Americano | cafe | — | $2.50 |
| 4 | Diet Coke | beverages | — | $2.50 |
| 5 | Espresso | cafe | — | $2.50 |
| 6 | Sprite | beverages | — | $2.50 |
| 7 | Aguas Frescas | beverages | — | $3.00 |
| 8 | Jarritos | beverages | — | $3.00 |
| 9 | Mineragua | beverages | — | $3.00 |
| 10 | Cafe Con Leche | cafe | — | $3.50 |
| 11 | Coca-Cola | beverages | — | $3.50 |
| 12 | Rajas Con Crema | tacos | poblano rajas, crema, oaxaca cheese, salsa verde | $3.50 |
| 13 | Squirt | beverages | — | $3.50 |
| 14 | Vegetales A La Parrilla | tacos | grilled vegetables, pasilla salsa & queso fresco | $3.50 |
| 15 | Al Pastor | tacos | guajillo roasted pork, grilled pineapple, avocado sauce | $4.00 |
| 16 | Camarón | tacos | sauteed garlic-chipotle shrimp, avocado | $4.00 |
| 17 | Chorizo | tacos | housemade bershire pork chorizo, salsa de guajillo | $4.00 |
| 18 | Crispy Fish Taco | tacos | battered-fried fish, lettuce, chipotle-lime mayo | $4.00 |
| 19 | Elote | botanas | — | $4.00 |
| 20 | Elote | botanas | — | $4.00 |
| 21 | Elote | botanas | — | $4.00 |
| 22 | Ensalada Verde | ensaladas y sopa | add pollo or puerco | $4.00 |
| 23 | Ensalada Verde | ensaladas y sopa | add pollo or pork | $4.00 |
| 24 | Ensalada Verde | ensalada y sopas | add pollo or puerco | $4.00 |
| 25 | Fish Taco A La Plancha | tacos | sauteed fish over black bean puree & raisin-carrot salad | $4.00 |
| 26 | Nachos | botanas | add pollo or puerco | $4.00 |
| 27 | Nachos | botanas | add pollo or puerco | $4.00 |
| 28 | Nachos | botanas | add pollo or puerco | $4.00 |
| 29 | Placero | tacos | pork crackling, house pickled jalapeño, guacamole, queso fresco | $4.00 |
| 30 | Pollo Rostizado | tacos | roasted,shredded chicken, salsa verde | $4.00 |
Carino Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Carino food category to save money on your next order
cafe
$2.63
4 items
beverages
$3.44
9 items
tacos
$4.00
14 items
beer
$5.64
11 items
botanas
$5.86
21 items
ensaladas y sopa
$6.60
10 items
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Finding affordable meals at Carino 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 Carino.
Compare Carino prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full Carino menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at Carino and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.