Budget Dining Guide
Carlos & Maria's Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Carlos & Maria's? 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 July 2026.
Lowest Price
$5.50
Average Item Price
$10.1
Budget for Two
$20.2
Priced Items Tracked
32
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Carlos & Maria's Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Carlos & Maria's sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green Chile | aperitivos | — | $5.50 |
| 2 | Jalapeno Poppers | aperitivos | — | $6.00 |
| 3 | Chile Con Queso | aperitivos | — | $6.25 |
| 4 | Guacamole | aperitivos | — | $6.25 |
| 5 | Quesadilla | aperitivos | — | $7.25 |
| 6 | Bean tostada & a chicken taco. | combinaciones | — | $7.75 |
| 7 | Nachos | aperitivos | — | $7.75 |
| 8 | Two tacos, beef, chicken or beans. | combinaciones | — | $7.75 |
| 9 | Beef taco & a cheese enchilada. | combinaciones | — | $7.95 |
| 10 | Guacamole tostada & a chicken taco. | combinaciones | — | $7.95 |
| 11 | Nachos With Jalapenos | aperitivos | — | $8.25 |
| 12 | Quesadilla With Beef or Chicken | aperitivos | — | $8.25 |
| 13 | Tamale & a beef taco. | combinaciones | — | $8.75 |
| 14 | Guacamole tostada & a cheese enchilada. | combinaciones | — | $9.10 |
| 15 | Tamale & a cheese enchilada. | combinaciones | — | $9.25 |
| 16 | Enchiladas | platillos mexicanos | Beef, chicken, beans or cheese, rolled in corn tortillas & smothered with chile, cheese and oven baked. Or try our SPINACH filling! | $9.50 |
| 17 | Nachos With Beans, Beef, Chicken or Everything. | aperitivos | — | $9.50 |
| 18 | Chimichanga | platillos mexicanos | A deep-fried burrito filled with beef, chicken or beans, smothered in chile, topped with cheese, sour cream, lettuce & tomatoes. | $10.50 |
| 19 | Burrito | platillos mexicanos | With chile & cheese, topped with lettuce & tomatoes. Our SPICY VEGGIE BURRITO is great! | $10.75 |
| 20 | Relleno | platillos mexicanos | Anaheim chiles stuffed with your choice of cheese, beef, or chicken, wrapped in a thick egg batter & smothered with chile & melted cheese. | $10.95 |
| 21 | Pollo Ranchero | especialidades de la casa | Grilled chicken breast smothered with your choice of chile & Monterey jack. | $11.50 |
| 22 | Bean burrito, cheese enchilada & a beef taco. | combinaciones | — | $11.75 |
| 23 | Tamale, cheese enchilada & a chicken taco. | combinaciones | — | $11.75 |
| 24 | Chile relleno, cheese enchilada & a beef taco. | combinaciones | — | $12.25 |
| 25 | Carne Asada | especialidades de la casa | Tender pieces of steak lightly sauteed & oven baked in red chile & cheese. | $12.50 |
| 26 | Pescado | especialidades de la casa | Your server can describe our catch of the day. | $12.50 |
| 27 | Al Carbon Tacos | especialidades de la casa | Sauteed steak served with lettuce, salsa fresca, Monterey jack, guacamole & lime. | $13.50 |
| 28 | Chile relleno, cheese enchilada & a tamale. | combinaciones | — | $13.50 |
| 29 | Fajitas | especialidades de la casa | Your choice of spicy beef or chicken. Marinated in our own sauce & served with all the trimmings. | $13.50 |
| 30 | Carnitas | especialidades de la casa | Traditional dish of tender marinated pork. Roasted & finally pan fried, served with salsa fresca, guacamole & cheese. | $14.25 |
Carlos & Maria's Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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aperitivos
$7.22
9 items
combinaciones
$9.80
11 items
platillos mexicanos
$10.43
4 items
especialidades de la casa
$13.59
8 items
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Finding affordable meals at Carlos & Maria's 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 Carlos & Maria's.
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