Budget Dining Guide
El Loco Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at El Loco? 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
$0.50
Average Item Price
$6.6
Budget for Two
$13.2
Priced Items Tracked
68
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El Loco Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at El Loco sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jalapeno Chiles | a la carta | — | $0.50 |
| 2 | Extra Cheese | a la carta | — | $0.60 |
| 3 | Sour Cream | a la carta | or for free sc | $0.60 |
| 4 | Tortillas | a la carta | 3 corn or flour | $1.00 |
| 5 | Guacamole | a la carta | — | $1.90 |
| 6 | Beans | a la carta | veggie pinto or black | $2.00 |
| 7 | Blue Corn Bread | a la carta | — | $2.00 |
| 8 | Rice | a la carta | Mexican brown rice | $2.00 |
| 9 | Rice and Beans | a la carta | — | $2.00 |
| 10 | Gazpacho | aperitives - sopas soups | chilled vegetable soup | $2.50 |
| 11 | Sopa de frijole negro | aperitives - sopas soups | vegle, black bacon soup | $2.50 |
| 12 | Sopo del Dia | aperitives - sopas soups | today's soup | $2.50 |
| 13 | Taco | a la carta | — | $2.65 |
| 14 | Frijoles | aperitives - totopas - tortilla chips | our vegetarian pinto beans with chiles | $2.75 |
| 15 | Loco Chile Vegle | aperitives - sopas soups | — | $2.75 |
| 16 | Loco Chili | aperitives - totopas - tortilla chips | corn or vegle a hot love | $2.75 |
| 17 | Nacho Cheese | aperitives - totopas - tortilla chips | our own 'chile con queso' dip | $2.75 |
| 18 | Salsa Fresca | aperitives - totopas - tortilla chips | fresh pico de gallo salsa | $2.75 |
| 19 | Salsa Roja | aperitives - totopas - tortilla chips | traditional dipping salsa | $2.75 |
| 20 | Soft Taco | a la carta | — | $2.85 |
| 21 | Guacamole Salad | a la carta | — | $2.95 |
| 22 | Loco Chile Carns | aperitives - sopas soups | — | $3.25 |
| 23 | Enchillado | a la carta | — | $3.85 |
| 24 | Chimichango | a la carta | — | $3.95 |
| 25 | Flan | postres | — | $3.95 |
| 26 | Burrito | a la carta | — | $4.20 |
| 27 | Bananachanga | postres | — | $4.25 |
| 28 | Kahlua Cheesecake | postres | — | $4.25 |
| 29 | Key Lime Pie | postres | — | $4.25 |
| 30 | Cheesecokechanga | postres | — | $4.50 |
El Loco Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable El Loco food category to save money on your next order
a la carta
$2.20
15 items
aperitives - sopas soups
$2.70
5 items
aperitives - totopas - tortilla chips
$3.04
6 items
postres
$4.28
6 items
tostadas grandes
$8.21
7 items
quesadillas
$9.81
8 items
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Finding affordable meals at El Loco 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 Loco.
Compare El Loco prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full El Loco menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at El Loco and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.