Budget Dining Guide
El Cartel Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at El Cartel? 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
$2.00
Average Item Price
$8.68
Budget for Two
$17.36
Priced Items Tracked
67
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El Cartel Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at El Cartel sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bottled Water | beverages | — | $2.00 |
| 2 | Colombiana | beverages | — | $2.00 |
| 3 | Soda | beverages | coke, diet coke or sprite. | $2.00 |
| 4 | Arroz | side orders | rice. | $2.99 |
| 5 | Ensalada | side orders | salad. | $2.99 |
| 6 | Frijoles | side orders | beans. | $2.99 |
| 7 | Maduros | side orders | sweet plantain. | $2.99 |
| 8 | Papas Fritas | side orders | french fries. | $2.99 |
| 9 | Tostones | side orders | green plantain. | $2.99 |
| 10 | Vegetales Al Vapor | side orders | steamed vegetables. | $2.99 |
| 11 | Juice | beverages | lulo, mora (blackberry), maracuya (passion fruit), guanabana (soursop), naranja (orange), mango or limon (lemon). | $3.99 |
| 12 | Sopa De Frijol | sopa | bean soup. | $3.99 |
| 13 | Combo Special | desayunos | 2 eggs any-style with onion and tomato or bacon. served with french fries and toast. | $4.99 |
| 14 | Milkshake | beverages | lulo, mora (blackberry), maracuya (passion fruit), guanabana (soursop), naranja (orange), mango or limon (lemon). | $4.99 |
| 15 | Morcilla | side orders | blood pie. | $4.99 |
| 16 | Omelette | desayunos | your choice of ingredients. | $4.99 |
| 17 | Side Of Chicharron | side orders | pork crackling. | $4.99 |
| 18 | Side Of Chorizo | side orders | sausage. | $4.99 |
| 19 | Caesar Salad | ensaladas | — | $5.99 |
| 20 | Eggs Breakfast | desayunos | — | $5.99 |
| 21 | Arepa Breakfast | desayunos | corn pie with chicken or steak and 2 eggs. | $6.99 |
| 22 | Baby Churrasco | fast food | served with french fries. | $6.99 |
| 23 | Chicken Tenders | fast food | served with french fries. | $6.99 |
| 24 | Colombian Mini Potato | appetizers | — | $6.99 |
| 25 | Empanada Combo | appetizers | — | $6.99 |
| 26 | Mozzarella Sticks | appetizers | — | $6.99 |
| 27 | Sopa De Vegetales | sopa | vegetable soup. | $6.99 |
| 28 | Calentado Con Chicharrón | desayunos | pork rinds. | $7.99 |
| 29 | Calentado Con Chorizo | desayunos | sausage. | $7.99 |
| 30 | Chicken Wings | appetizers | — | $7.99 |
El Cartel Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable El Cartel food category to save money on your next order
beverages
$3.00
5 items
side orders
$3.59
10 items
desayunos
$7.12
8 items
sopa
$7.24
4 items
ensaladas
$7.99
2 items
fast food
$8.99
9 items
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Finding affordable meals at El Cartel 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 Cartel.
Compare El Cartel prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full El Cartel menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at El Cartel and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.