Budget Dining Guide
El Faro Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at El Faro? 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
$0.40
Average Item Price
$5.19
Budget for Two
$10.38
Priced Items Tracked
109
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El Faro Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at El Faro sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Extra Tortilla | extras in burritos, nachos, tachos | — | $0.40 |
| 2 | All "extras In Burritos" | side orders | — | $0.60 |
| 3 | Chips | side orders | — | $1.25 |
| 4 | Salsa | side orders | — | $1.25 |
| 5 | Baby Quesadilla | side orders | — | $1.35 |
| 6 | Baby Quesadilla | quesadillas | — | $1.65 |
| 7 | 1/2 Pint Beans | side orders | — | $1.75 |
| 8 | 1/2 Pint Rice | side orders | — | $1.75 |
| 9 | Crispy Taco | tacos | ground beef, lettuce, cheese | $1.75 |
| 10 | Crispy Taco | taqueria | ground beef or chicken in a crispy corn with lettuce and cheese | $1.75 |
| 11 | Extra Meat | extras in burritos, nachos, tachos | — | $1.75 |
| 12 | 1/2 Pint Black Beans | side orders | — | $1.95 |
| 13 | Plain Cheese Quesadilla Small | quesadillas | — | $2.00 |
| 14 | Extra Meat (one Scoop) | side orders | — | $2.25 |
| 15 | No Meat Taco | taqueria | flour or corn tortilla with rice, lettuce, salsa, tomatoes, guacamole, and sour cream | $2.25 |
| 16 | The Real Mexican Taco | taqueria | carne asada, pollo asado, carnitas, al pastor or chorizo | $2.25 |
| 17 | One Tamale | tamales | — | $2.35 |
| 18 | Plain Cheese Quesadilla Papusa | quesadillas | — | $2.75 |
| 19 | Nachos Chiquitros | specialidades | beans, cheese, guacamole and sour cream | $3.15 |
| 20 | Fajita Taco | taqueria | choice of beef or chicken tacos with guacarrole, our sour cream and pico da gallo | $3.25 |
| 21 | Soft Taco | tacos | beef, chicken or pork | $3.30 |
| 22 | Taco Al Pastor | tacos | — | $3.30 |
| 23 | 1/2 Pint Guacamole | side orders | — | $3.50 |
| 24 | Extra Shrimp | extras in burritos, nachos, tachos | — | $3.50 |
| 25 | Chiquita Quesadilla | quesadillas | — | $3.55 |
| 26 | Taco Dorado | tacos | beef, chicken or pork, w/ cheese, beans, avocado | $3.65 |
| 27 | Plain Cheese Quesadilla Large | quesadillas | — | $3.75 |
| 28 | Baby Nachos/same As Above | dinner plates | — | $3.80 |
| 29 | One Item | combination dinner plates | — | $3.85 |
| 30 | Shrimp Taco | taqueria | corn tortilla with melted cheese, rice, tortilla style shrimp and pico de gallo | $3.95 |
El Faro Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable El Faro food category to save money on your next order
side orders
$1.74
9 items
extras in burritos, nachos, tachos
$1.88
3 items
taqueria
$2.69
5 items
quesadillas
$3.64
7 items
tacos
$4.33
7 items
tamales
$5.05
3 items
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Finding affordable meals at El Faro 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 Faro.
Compare El Faro prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full El Faro menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at El Faro and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.