Budget Dining Guide
El Carbonero Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at El Carbonero? 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
$1.00
Average Item Price
$4.57
Budget for Two
$9.14
Priced Items Tracked
80
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El Carbonero Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at El Carbonero sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cafe / Coffee | calientes | — | $1.00 |
| 2 | Te / Tea | calientes | — | $1.00 |
| 3 | Pequeno | bebidas - rejregcos naturales | — | $1.25 |
| 4 | Tamal De Azucar | anjojitos salvadoreiios | ready made masa tamale filled with prunes and raisins | $1.25 |
| 5 | Tamal De Gallina | anjojitos salvadoreiios | ready made masa tamale filled with chicken seasoned with spice and salad | $1.25 |
| 6 | Tamal Pisque | anjojitos salvadoreiios | — | $1.25 |
| 7 | Chicharron(pork Meat) | pupusas | — | $1.50 |
| 8 | Chocolate | calientes | — | $1.50 |
| 9 | Chocolate Con Leche/ Milk Chocolate | calientes | — | $1.50 |
| 10 | Grande | bebidas - rejregcos naturales | — | $1.50 |
| 11 | Leche / Milk | calientes | — | $1.50 |
| 12 | Queso Con Frijoles | pupusas | cheese & fried beans | $1.50 |
| 13 | Queso(cheese) | pupusas | — | $1.50 |
| 14 | Revueltas(mixed) | pupusas | — | $1.50 |
| 15 | Tamal De Elote | anjojitos salvadoreiios | corn tamale | $1.50 |
| 16 | Ayote O Pipian | pupusas | lunes a jueves: especial $.90(solo maiz) | $1.60 |
| 17 | Chicharron (pork Meat) | pupugag de harina de arroz | — | $1.60 |
| 18 | Frijoles (beans) | pupugag de harina de arroz | — | $1.60 |
| 19 | Queso (cheese) | pupugag de harina de arroz | — | $1.60 |
| 20 | Queso Con Frijoles (cheese & Beans) | pupugag de harina de arroz | — | $1.60 |
| 21 | Queso Con Loroco | pupusas | cheese & loroco | $1.60 |
| 22 | Revueltas (mixed) | pupugag de harina de arroz | — | $1.60 |
| 23 | Atole De Elote | mas antojitos salvadoreiios | corn atlole | $1.75 |
| 24 | Atole De Pina | mas antojitos salvadoreiios | pineapple atole | $1.75 |
| 25 | Ayote O Pipian | pupugag de harina de arroz | — | $1.75 |
| 26 | Queso Con Loroco (cheese & Loroco) | pupugag de harina de arroz | — | $1.75 |
| 27 | Platano Solo | desavunos - breakfast | fried plantain (single) | $2.00 |
| 28 | Atole Shuco | mas antojitos salvadoreiios | schuco atole | $3.00 |
| 29 | De Guineo / Banana De Fresa / Strawberry | lacuados | — | $3.00 |
| 30 | Empanadas De Platano O Frijol (3) | anjojitos salvadoreiios | pasty plantain filled with milk or beans (3) | $3.00 |
El Carbonero Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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calientes
$1.30
5 items
bebidas - rejregcos naturales
$1.38
2 items
pupusas
$1.53
6 items
pupugag de harina de arroz
$1.64
7 items
mas antojitos salvadoreiios
$2.75
4 items
lacuados
$3.13
2 items
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Finding affordable meals at El Carbonero 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 El Carbonero.
Compare El Carbonero prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full El Carbonero menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at El Carbonero and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.