Budget Dining Guide
El Metate Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at El Metate? 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
$1.00
Average Item Price
$6.38
Budget for Two
$12.76
Priced Items Tracked
14
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El Metate Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at El Metate sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tacos | ... | add guacamole, cheese and sour cream for | $1.00 |
| 2 | Chicken Tortilla Soup | ... | — | $3.00 |
| 3 | Fish Dishes | ... | fish taco (tortilla, rice, lettuce and salsa fresca) | $3.00 |
| 4 | Tacos | ... | corn tortillas served with onions, cilantro, salsa brava and choice of filling | $3.00 |
| 5 | El Metate Shrimp Dishes | ... | taco | $4.75 |
| 6 | Burritos | ... | flour tortilla, rice, beans, salsa fresca with filling of choice | $6.00 |
| 7 | Fish Dishes | ... | burrito (flour tortilla, beans, rice and salsa fresca) | $6.00 |
| 8 | Quesadillas | ... | broiled flour tortillas with oaxaca cheese, monterey jack cheese and queso fresco, served with guacamole, salsa fresca and sour cream | $6.50 |
| 9 | Fish Dishes | ... | quesadilla | $6.75 |
| 10 | Tortas/Sandwiches | ... | dutch crunch bread served with a special bread, lettuce, avocado, jalapeños, queso fresco, tomatoes, onions and choice of filling. | $7.00 |
| 11 | El Metate Shrimp Dishes | ... | burrito | $9.00 |
| 12 | El Metate Shrimp Dishes | ... | quesadilla | $9.25 |
| 13 | El Metate Shrimp Dishes | ... | shrimp taco plate | $10.75 |
| 14 | Platillo Del Mar | ... | shrimp, fish, and calamari sauteed with peppers, onions, tomatoes and special sauce served over a bed of rice. | $13.27 |
El Metate Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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$6.38
14 items
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Finding affordable meals at El Metate 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 Metate.
Compare El Metate prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full El Metate menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at El Metate and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.