Budget Dining Guide
El Chalaco Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at El Chalaco? 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
$1.25
Average Item Price
$10.62
Budget for Two
$21.24
Priced Items Tracked
63
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El Chalaco Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at El Chalaco sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agua En Botella | bebidas | — | $1.25 |
| 2 | Soda | bebidas | — | $1.25 |
| 3 | Chicha Morada | bebidas | — | $2.00 |
| 4 | Arroz Blanco O Amarillo | porciones | white / yellow rice | $2.50 |
| 5 | Frijoles Rojos | porciones | red beans | $2.50 |
| 6 | Maduros Fritos | porciones | fried sweet plantains | $2.50 |
| 7 | Papas Fritas | porciones | french fries | $2.50 |
| 8 | Platanos Fritos | porciones | fried green plantains | $2.50 |
| 9 | 1/4 Pollo | pollos | quarter chicken | $3.00 |
| 10 | Sopa Del Dia | sopas | soup of the day | $3.50 |
| 11 | 1/2 Pollo | pollos | 1/2 chicken | $5.00 |
| 12 | Ensalada Mixta | porciones | mixed salad | $5.00 |
| 13 | Salchipapas | porciones | slices hot dog w/ french fries | $5.00 |
| 14 | 1/4 Pollo, Arroz And Habichuelas | pollos | — | $5.99 |
| 15 | Combo 1 | combo | 1/4 pollo (chicken), arroz (rice), habichuelas (beans), ensalada (salad) | $5.99 |
| 16 | Tamales | entradas | corn food stuffing with meat | $6.00 |
| 17 | Anticuchos | entradas | — | $7.00 |
| 18 | Causa Rellena | entradas | potato stuffing chicken | $7.00 |
| 19 | Ensalada De Pollo | entradas | chicken salad | $7.00 |
| 20 | Palta Relleno | entradas | stuffing, avocado, chicken & vegetables | $7.00 |
| 21 | Papa A La Huancaina | entradas | potato topped w/ spicy cheese, yellow sauce | $7.00 |
| 22 | Papa Rellena | entradas | potato stuffing beef | $7.00 |
| 23 | 1/2 Pollo, Papas Fritas O Ensalada | pollos | 1/2 chicken, french fries or salad | $7.50 |
| 24 | 1 Pollo | pollos | whole chicken | $8.99 |
| 25 | Combo 2 | combo | 1/4 pollo / chicken, arroz / rice, habichuelas / beans, ensalada / salad | $8.99 |
| 26 | Choritos Al Chalaco | entradas | red onions, lemon, hot sauce | $9.00 |
| 27 | Sopa A La Minuta | sopas | beef consomme | $9.00 |
| 28 | Arroz Chaufa De Carne | carnes | fried rice with beef | $11.00 |
| 29 | Arroz Chaufa De Pollo | carnes | fried rice with chicken | $11.00 |
| 30 | Bisteck Encebollado | carnes | beef steak with onions & tomatoes | $11.00 |
El Chalaco Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable El Chalaco food category to save money on your next order
bebidas
$1.50
3 items
porciones
$3.21
7 items
pollos
$6.10
5 items
entradas
$7.13
8 items
sopas
$10.38
4 items
carnes
$12.00
12 items
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Finding affordable meals at El Chalaco 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 Chalaco.
Compare El Chalaco prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full El Chalaco menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at El Chalaco and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.