Budget Dining Guide
El Compadre Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at El Compadre? 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
$2.50
Average Item Price
$14.27
Budget for Two
$28.54
Priced Items Tracked
111
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El Compadre Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at El Compadre sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leche (Milk) | bebidas | — | $2.50 |
| 2 | Te (Tea) | bebidas | — | $2.50 |
| 3 | Mexican Rice | a la carta | — | $2.75 |
| 4 | Tortilla (Corn or Flour) | a la carta | — | $2.75 |
| 5 | Cafe (Coffee) | bebidas | — | $3.00 |
| 6 | De La Fuente (Soft Drinks) | bebidas | — | $3.00 |
| 7 | Hot Chocolate | bebidas | — | $3.00 |
| 8 | Potato | tacos | Hardshell taco stuffed with lettuce, cheese, & mild salsa | $3.25 |
| 9 | Beef or Chicken | tacos | Hardshell taco stuffed with lettuce, cheese, & mild salsa | $3.50 |
| 10 | Albondigas | soups | — | $4.50 |
| 11 | Fish | tacos | Soft taco grilled with bell pepper & onion topped with lettuce, cheese, & mild salsa | $4.50 |
| 12 | Flan | postres | Mexican egg custard | $4.50 |
| 13 | Tamale | a la carta | beef or chicken | $4.50 |
| 14 | Tortilla | soups | — | $4.50 |
| 15 | Carne Asada or Carnitas | tacos | Soft taco topped with lettuce, cheese, guac, mild salsa | $4.75 |
| 16 | Chile Relleno | a la carta | — | $4.75 |
| 17 | Helados | postres | Chocolate chip ice cream or vanilla ice cream, whipped cream & cherry | $5.25 |
| 18 | Shrimp | tacos | Soft taco grilled with bell pepper & onion topped with lettuce, cheese, & mild salsa | $5.25 |
| 19 | Bunuelo Mexicano | postres | cinnamon tortilla, vanilla ice cream with Kahlua, whipped cream & cherry | $5.50 |
| 20 | Enchiladas Rancheras | a la carta | topped with sour cream | $5.75 |
| 21 | Bean or (Veggie) | burritos | — | $6.95 |
| 22 | All Glass Wine | vino de la casa | — | $8.00 |
| 23 | Breakfast Burrito | a la carta | — | $8.95 |
| 24 | Child's Plate | regular combinations | choice of taco, quesadilla or bean and cheese burrito | $8.95 |
| 25 | Guacamole | antojitos | Authentic, made fresh, a house favorite | $8.95 |
| 26 | Quesadilla | antojitos | Corn or Flour tortilla with melted Monterey Jack cheese with sour cream and guacamole on the side | $8.95 |
| 27 | David's Coffee | after dinner drinks | Tia Maria, Rum & whipped cream | $9.00 |
| 28 | Kiokee Coffee | after dinner drinks | Kahlua, Cognac & whipped cream | $9.00 |
| 29 | Mexican Coffee | after dinner drinks | Kahlua, Tequila & whipped cream | $9.00 |
| 30 | Beaf and Beans - or - Pork And Rice - or - Chicken and Rice | burritos | — | $9.95 |
El Compadre Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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bebidas
$2.80
5 items
tacos
$4.25
5 items
soups
$4.50
2 items
postres
$5.08
3 items
a la carta
$6.17
8 items
after dinner drinks
$9.00
3 items
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Smart Ways to Save Money at El Compadre — Budget Dining Tips
Finding affordable meals at El Compadre 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 Compadre.
Compare El Compadre prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full El Compadre menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at El Compadre and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.