Budget Dining Guide
Don Carlos Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Don Carlos? 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
$3.00
Average Item Price
$9.76
Budget for Two
$19.52
Priced Items Tracked
67
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Don Carlos Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Don Carlos sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sopa De Fideo | sopa's & ensaladas | mexican chicken noodle soup with several different spices. a dart carlos favorite. | $3.00 |
| 2 | Ensalada De La Casa | sopa's & ensaladas | tossed romaine lettuce topped with mexican cheese, sliced red onion and tomato wedges | $4.00 |
| 3 | Meaty Neaty Mexico Chili | sopa's & ensaladas | our oven south-of-the border recipe! topped with muenster cheese | $4.00 |
| 4 | Meaty Neaty Texas Chili | sopa's & ensaladas | our south-of-the border recipe. texas style! topped with muenster cheese, sour cream, sliced red onion and jalapenos. served in a ten-inch flour tortilla. | $5.00 |
| 5 | Quesadilla De Fajita | menu 1 | with beef or chicken, freshly grated muenster cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro and pico de gallo | $5.00 |
| 6 | Stuffed Jalapenos | menu 1 | stuffed with your choice of cheddar or cream cheese | $5.00 |
| 7 | Crispy Taquitos | menu 1 | stuffed with pollo en salsa, topped with guacamole and sour cream. | $6.00 |
| 8 | Beefy Burger | gringos | served with refried beans or french fries. 6 with chili or guacamole | $7.00 |
| 9 | Burrito Grande Fresh Refried Pinto Beans Cooked Daily | comida fresca - burritos | — | $7.00 |
| 10 | Queso Fundido | menu 1 | broiled chihuahua cheese topped with mexican sausage (chorizo) and strips of chili poblano cooked in a tomato cilantro sauce. | $7.00 |
| 11 | Tacos De Papa | don carlos - tacos | diced seasoned potatoes mixed with refried pinto beans, stuffed into a corn tortilla with shredded lettuce, topped with salsa de tomate, sliced onion and cheese | $7.00 |
| 12 | All U Can Eat Fish (Fridays Only) | gringos | served with a dinner roll, french fries and homemade cole slaw. | $8.00 |
| 13 | Consomme | sopa's & ensaladas | homemade chicken broth with chunks of chicken, spanish rice, fresh chopped avocado, slivers of spanish onion, diced tomatoes and cilantro | $8.00 |
| 14 | Panza Grande Potatoes, Green Pepper And Tomato With Scrambled Eggs | comida fresca - burritos | — | $8.00 |
| 15 | Tacos Mexicanos | don carlos - tacos | seasoned ground beef or pollo en salsa stuffed into a crispy taco shell with shredded lettuce, topped with salsa de tomato, cheese and sliced onion. | $8.00 |
| 16 | Big Sombrero Ground Beef With Seasoned Potatoes | comida fresca - burritos | — | $9.00 |
| 17 | Big Tacos | don carlos - tacos | three six-inch flour tortillas deep-fried with ground beef or pollo en salsa, stuffed with lettuce, topped with sour cream, salsa de tomate, cheese and sliced onion | $9.00 |
| 18 | Cod Dinner | gringos | deep-fried in a special beer batter, served with a dinner roll, french fries and homemade cole slaw. | $9.00 |
| 19 | Combo De Veggie | combos | one guacamole tostada, one potato and bean taco, one cheese enchilada, and one vegetable burrito. served with spanish rice and refried pinto beans. | $9.00 |
| 20 | Dormillon Shredded Beef With Tomato, Green Pepper, Onion And Cilantro | comida fresca - burritos | — | $9.00 |
| 21 | El Pollo Chicken With Tomato, Onion And Spices | comida fresca - burritos | — | $9.00 |
| 22 | Jardin Bonito Garden-Fresh Vegetables | comida fresca - burritos | — | $9.00 |
| 23 | Mexican Sandwich | mexican kitchen - especiales | three six-inch flour tortillas layered with spanish rice, refried pinto beans and your choice of our shredded beef, pollo en salsa, pork guisado or sauteed vegetables. smothered with grated muenster | $9.00 |
| 24 | Nachos Don Carlos | menu 1 | crispy tortilla chips topped with your choice of ground beef or pollo en salsa, smothered with grated muenster cheese, diced tomatoes, diced green bell pepper and slivers of spanish onion, jalapenos | $9.00 |
| 25 | Quesadilla De Vegetables | comida fresca - quesadillas | vegetables sauteed in olive oil, stuffed in a ten-inch, flour tortilla with white rice and chihuahua cheese. served with sour cream, pico de gallo and guacamole. | $9.00 |
| 26 | Sincronizada | mexican kitchen - especiales | a ten-inch grilled flour tortilla filled with fresh guacamole, grated muenster cheese and diced tomatoes, served with spanish rice and refried pinto beans. | $9.00 |
| 27 | Speedy Shredded Beef With Refried Beans Mixed With Chorizo | comida fresca - burritos | — | $9.00 |
| 28 | Tamales | mexican kitchen - especiales | corn dough wrapped in three individual corn husks and stuffed with beef, then steamed to perfection | $9.00 |
| 29 | Bandido Chicken In Mole Sauce | comida fresca - burritos | — | $10.00 |
| 30 | Chimichanga! Ole | mexican kitchen - tipicos | a ten inch flour tortillas stuffed with your choice of seasoned grounded beef,shredded beef cilantro, vegetables or pollo en salsa. then deep-fried and topped with sour cream, guacamole, salsa de tom | $10.00 |
Don Carlos Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Don Carlos food category to save money on your next order
sopa's & ensaladas
$6.43
7 items
menu 1
$7.00
6 items
don carlos - tacos
$8.00
3 items
comida fresca - burritos
$9.27
11 items
mexican kitchen - especiales
$10.50
12 items
gringos
$10.71
7 items
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Finding affordable meals at Don Carlos 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 Don Carlos.
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