Budget Dining Guide
El Carmen Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at El Carmen? 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
$5.08
Budget for Two
$10.16
Priced Items Tracked
36
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El Carmen Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at El Carmen sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Combinacion De Tacos | platos | add turkey, brisket, squash, fish | $1.00 |
| 2 | Papas | tacos | add chorizo | $1.00 |
| 3 | Chilaquiles | platos | with mole sauce | $2.00 |
| 4 | Guacamole | hora de fiesta | — | $2.00 |
| 5 | Arroz | acompanamientos | rice | $2.50 |
| 6 | Frijoles Negros | acompanamientos | black beans | $2.50 |
| 7 | Nachos | platos | add pollo, carnitas or calabaza | $3.00 |
| 8 | Tecate | hora de fiesta | — | $3.00 |
| 9 | Three Cheese Quesadilla | platos | add pollo, carnitas or calabaza | $3.00 |
| 10 | Carnitas | tacos | kurobuta pork | $3.50 |
| 11 | Papas | tacos | yukon gold potato | $3.50 |
| 12 | Pollo | tacos | jidori chicken | $3.50 |
| 13 | Guacamole | acompanamientos | — | $3.95 |
| 14 | Ceviche | hora de fiesta | — | $4.00 |
| 15 | Quesadilla | hora de fiesta | — | $4.00 |
| 16 | Calabaza | tacos | squash | $4.50 |
| 17 | Carne Asada | tacos | grass fed beef | $4.50 |
| 18 | Elote | acompanamientos | corn on the cob | $4.50 |
| 19 | Pavo Con Mole | tacos | organic turkey mole | $4.50 |
| 20 | Pescado | tacos | market fish | $4.50 |
| 21 | Crema De Limon Verde | selection de postre | key lime pie, crispy graham crumbs | $5.00 |
| 22 | Margarita | hora de fiesta | — | $5.00 |
| 23 | Nachos | hora de fiesta | — | $5.00 |
| 24 | Tamale | platos pequeños | sweet corn tamale covered in black beans, crema mexicana & salsa verde | $5.00 |
| 25 | Combination | hora de fiesta | choice of 2 papas, 2 pollo or 2 carnitas tacos served with rice and beans | $6.00 |
| 26 | Pastel Mexicano | selection de postre | spicy chocolate molten cake, vanilla ice cream | $6.00 |
| 27 | Three Cheese Quesadilla | platos | — | $6.00 |
| 28 | Ceviche | platos pequeños | shrimp, calamari, and snapper, with fresh lime, pico de gallo, avocado, served on a tostada | $7.00 |
| 29 | Nachos | platos | tortilla chips covered in black beans, jack cheese, jalapenos, cilantro and green onions, topped with sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo | $7.00 |
| 30 | Ensalada | platos pequeños | romaine, cabbage, grilled jidori chicken, toasted corn, tomato, black beans, avocado, celery, cotija cheese, tortilla chips, cumin vinaigrette | $8.50 |
El Carmen Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable El Carmen food category to save money on your next order
acompanamientos
$3.36
4 items
tacos
$3.69
8 items
hora de fiesta
$4.14
7 items
selection de postre
$5.50
2 items
platos
$6.15
10 items
platos pequeños
$7.70
5 items
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Smart Ways to Save Money at El Carmen — Budget Dining Tips
Finding affordable meals at El Carmen 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 Carmen.
Compare El Carmen prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full El Carmen menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at El Carmen and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.