Budget Dining Guide
El Caribe Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at El Caribe? 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
$0.75
Average Item Price
$4.84
Budget for Two
$9.68
Priced Items Tracked
65
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El Caribe Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at El Caribe sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sour Cream Or Cheese | extras | — | $0.75 |
| 2 | Wet Style Burritos | extras | Add. | $1.00 |
| 3 | Bottled Water | cafe & drinks | — | $1.25 |
| 4 | Garlic Bread | extras | — | $1.25 |
| 5 | Sodas Cans | cafe & drinks | — | $1.25 |
| 6 | Iced Tea & Lemonade | cafe & drinks | — | $1.49 |
| 7 | Milk 16 Oz | cafe & drinks | — | $1.49 |
| 8 | Guacamole | extras | — | $1.50 |
| 9 | Guacamole Added To Taco, Burrito Or Quesadillas | extras | — | $1.50 |
| 10 | Bottled Soft Drink | cafe & drinks | — | $1.79 |
| 11 | Rice, Beans Or Caribe Salad | extras | (Add to any entree) | $1.99 |
| 12 | Spanish Rice Or Black Beans | extras | — | $1.99 |
| 13 | Fresh Tortilla Chips & Salsa | extras | — | $2.50 |
| 14 | Black Bean & Cheese Burrito | kids menu | — | $3.25 |
| 15 | Cheese Quesadilla | kids menu | Served with rice & beans. | $3.25 |
| 16 | Kids Taco | kids menu | Chicken or steak. Served with rice & beans. | $3.25 |
| 17 | Vegetarian | tacos | Black beans, spinach rice, and mild cheddar cheese served on a fresh flour gordito or corn tortilla, with lettuce, black olives, and salsa fresca. | $3.25 |
| 18 | Chicken Breast | tacos | Chicken breast your choice blackened or gilled, served on a fresh flour gordito or corn tortilla, with lettuce and salsa fresca. | $3.59 |
| 19 | Carne Asada Or Carnitas | tacos | Your choice steak or pork marinated and charbroiled served on a fresh flour gordito or corn tortilla, with lettuce, homemade guacamole, and salsa fresca. | $3.69 |
| 20 | Garlic Shrimp | tacos | Sauteed shrimp in our very own spicy cajun blend, fresh garlic and parsley served on a fresh flour gordito or corn tortilla, with red & green cabbage and salsa-fresca. | $3.69 |
| 21 | Grilled Borrego | tacos | Grilled marinated lamb served on a fresh flour gordito or corn tortilla, with lettuce and salsa fresca. | $3.69 |
| 22 | Milk Shakes | cafe & drinks | Vanilla or chocolate, fresh banana or strawberry. | $3.70 |
| 23 | Caribbean Fish Tacos (Mahi) | tacos | Red and green cabbage lime vinaigrette, fresh avocado & lime and mango salsa. | $3.79 |
| 24 | Grilled Mahi Mahi | tacos | Grilled mahi mahi served on a fresh flour gordito or corn tortilla, with shredded red & green cabbage, and salsa fresca. | $3.79 |
| 25 | Fresh Tortilla Chips & Salsa & Guacamole | extras | — | $4.09 |
| 26 | Loaded Chicken Tortilla | soups | Shredded chicken monterey jack, avocado & tortilla strips. | $4.25 |
| 27 | Vegetable | soups | — | $4.25 |
| 28 | Cheese | quesadillas | Melted cheddar cheese in a whole wheat or flour tortilla with a side of salsa fresca. | $4.50 |
| 29 | Cheese Enchilada | enchiladas | — | $4.50 |
| 30 | All Enchiladas | specials | (Wednesday). | $5.25 |
El Caribe Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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cafe & drinks
$1.83
6 items
extras
$1.84
9 items
kids menu
$3.25
3 items
tacos
$3.64
7 items
soups
$4.25
2 items
enchiladas
$5.44
4 items
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Finding affordable meals at El Caribe 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 Caribe.
Compare El Caribe prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full El Caribe menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at El Caribe and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.