Budget Dining Guide
El Criollo Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at El Criollo? 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
$0.50
Average Item Price
$13.73
Budget for Two
$27.46
Priced Items Tracked
108
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El Criollo Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at El Criollo sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pan Extra | ordenes individuales - side orders | extra bread | $0.50 |
| 2 | Crema Agria | ordenes individuales - side orders | sour cream | $0.99 |
| 3 | Ensalada De Aguacate | ensaladas - salads | tomatoes add | $1.00 |
| 4 | Pecbuga De Pollo A Plancha | pollo - chicken | with garlic and lemon add | $1.00 |
| 5 | Yucca Fries | appetizers | yucca frites | $1.00 |
| 6 | Coke, Diet Coke, 7-Up | bebidas - beverages | — | $1.95 |
| 7 | Lipton Natural Tea | cafe y te - coffee & hot tea | — | $1.95 |
| 8 | Bottled Water | bebidas - beverages | — | $2.00 |
| 9 | Caesar Criollo | ensaladas - salads | grilled chicken add | $2.00 |
| 10 | Cafe Cubano | cafe y te - coffee & hot tea | espresso | $2.50 |
| 11 | Iced Tea | bebidas - beverages | unsweetened | $2.50 |
| 12 | Inca Kola, Materva, Jupina | bebidas - beverages | — | $2.50 |
| 13 | Lemon Ginger Herbal Tea, Wild Raspberry Herbal Tea, Green Tea | cafe y te - coffee & hot tea | — | $2.50 |
| 14 | Lemonade, Arnold Palmer | bebidas - beverages | — | $2.50 |
| 15 | Milk | bebidas - beverages | — | $2.50 |
| 16 | Orange Spice Black Tea | cafe y te - coffee & hot tea | — | $2.50 |
| 17 | Red Bull | bebidas - beverages | — | $2.50 |
| 18 | Cortadito | cafe y te - coffee & hot tea | espresso with milk | $2.75 |
| 19 | Cebolla Frita | ordenes individuales - side orders | grilled onions | $2.95 |
| 20 | Frijoles Negros | ordenes individuales - side orders | black beans | $2.95 |
| 21 | Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice | bebidas - beverages | — | $2.95 |
| 22 | Arroz Blanco | ordenes individuales - side orders | white rice | $3.00 |
| 23 | Malta | bebidas - beverages | — | $3.00 |
| 24 | Perrier | bebidas - beverages | — | $3.00 |
| 25 | Plato Surtido | appetizers | croquetas, papas rellenas, empanadas | $3.00 |
| 26 | Sampler Platters | appetizers | — | $3.00 |
| 27 | Tecate | draft beers | — | $3.00 |
| 28 | Agua De Tamarindo | bebidas - beverages | tamarind water | $3.50 |
| 29 | Moros | ordenes individuales - side orders | white rice and black beans cooked together | $3.50 |
| 30 | Cafe Con Leche | cafe y te - coffee & hot tea | latte | $3.95 |
El Criollo Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable El Criollo food category to save money on your next order
bebidas - beverages
$2.91
12 items
cafe y te - coffee & hot tea
$3.26
8 items
ordenes individuales - side orders
$3.44
13 items
appetizers
$3.49
4 items
canned
$4.00
1 items
ensaladas - salads
$5.57
5 items
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Smart Ways to Save Money at El Criollo — Budget Dining Tips
Finding affordable meals at El Criollo 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 Criollo.
Compare El Criollo prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full El Criollo menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at El Criollo and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.