Budget Dining Guide
Desperado's Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Desperado'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
$0.99
Average Item Price
$10.31
Budget for Two
$20.62
Priced Items Tracked
127
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Desperado's Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Desperado's sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Churros | desserts | A fried pastry rolled in cinnamon sugar | $0.99 |
| 2 | Ceviche Nachos | appetizers | Crispy tostada under with tender white fish, lime juice, tomatoes, onions, green olives, jalapenos and topped with fresh avocado | $1.00 |
| 3 | Quesadillas | appetizers | — | $1.00 |
| 4 | Shrimp Nachos | appetizers | Crispy tostada filled with guacamole and with shrimp marinated in our Signature Chimichuri sauce | $1.00 |
| 5 | Chicken Tenders | appetizers | the most tender part of the chicken breaded and delicious | $1.29 |
| 6 | Empanadas | appetizers | Brisket or Spiced Chicken | $1.29 |
| 7 | Flautitas | appetizers | Your choice of beef/chicken or veggie | $1.29 |
| 8 | Grilled Chicken Skewers | appetizers | — | $1.29 |
| 9 | Homemade Sopapillas | desserts | These are very traditional and very good. Light and flakey pastry, fried and covered with cinnamon and sugar. Served with honey and butter | $1.29 |
| 10 | Queso Bandito | appetizers | — | $1.29 |
| 11 | Stuffed Jalapenos | appetizers | homemade, stuffed with seasoned chicken and cheddar cheese | $1.29 |
| 12 | Taquitos | appetizers | Your choice of beef/chicken or veggie | $1.29 |
| 13 | Traditional Tamales | appetizers | straight from mama's kitchen | $1.29 |
| 14 | Guacamole | appetizers | — | $1.35 |
| 15 | Camarones Acapulcos | appetizers | grande gulf shrimp stuffed with cheese and a jalapeno wrapped in bacon and grilled | $2.50 |
| 16 | Sopapillas | postres | Made in house and served warm with honey and butter (3 to order) | $3.99 |
| 17 | Flan | postres | Caramel custard from Mama's cocina | $4.29 |
| 18 | Sangria | cantina | Homemade, from red wine and fruit juices | $4.55 |
| 19 | Cerveza | cantina | Ice cold favorites served with or without a lime | $4.75 |
| 20 | Deep Fried Latte | desserts | WINNER of the Big Tex Choice Award at the 2007 State Fair of Texas. A sopapilla topped with homemade cappuccino ice cream, syrup, whipped cream and instant coffee... Wow! | $5.29 |
| 21 | Kahlua Cake | postres | Cappuccino ice cream cake topped with kahlua, whipped cream and toasted almonds | $5.29 |
| 22 | Kahlua Cake | desserts | Cappuccino ice cream cake topped with kahlua and whipped cream | $5.29 |
| 23 | Pastel de Quatro Leches | desserts | A traditional white cake made with four different types of milk, very moist | $5.29 |
| 24 | Chili Con Queso | apperitivios | Smooth and creamy, the perfect beginning | $5.59 |
| 25 | Deep Fried Latte | postres | The winner of the 2007 State Fair of Texas "Most Creative" deep fried food. Enjoy a little Fair all year | $5.79 |
| 26 | Guacamole | apperitivios | — | $5.99 |
| 27 | Pastel de Cuatro Leches | postres | A very delicious, moist and traditional white cake made in-house. | $5.99 |
| 28 | Queso Bandito | apperitivios | Our famous queso combined with spicy taco meat and pico | $5.99 |
| 29 | Sopa de Frijol | sopas | Always served with fresh cilantro, chopped onion and cheese | $5.99 |
| 30 | Sopa de Tortilla | sopas | This is one of Mama's own special recipes, made fresh everyday | $5.99 |
Desperado's Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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appetizers
$1.32
13 items
desserts
$3.63
5 items
postres
$5.07
5 items
sopas
$5.99
2 items
mondays
$7.44
2 items
wednesdays
$7.44
2 items
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Smart Ways to Save Money at Desperado's — Budget Dining Tips
Finding affordable meals at Desperado'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 Desperado's.
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