Budget Dining Guide
El Nido Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at El Nido? 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
$1.00
Average Item Price
$9.37
Budget for Two
$18.74
Priced Items Tracked
62
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El Nido Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at El Nido sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ensalada De Verduras Con Pollo | ensalads nicaraguenses - nicaraguan salads | mixed green salad with chicken and vegetables | $1.00 |
| 2 | Empanada De Maduro Servida Con Emsalada Y Crema | appetizers | empanada filled with pantain served with cream and nicaraguan salad | $3.50 |
| 3 | Enchilada Nicaraguense | appetizers | deep fried corn tortilla stuffed with beef and rice | $3.50 |
| 4 | Ensalad De La Casa | ensalads nicaraguenses - nicaraguan salads | nicaraguan salad house | $3.50 |
| 5 | Trocitos De Pollo | appetizers | chicken fingers served with fried potatoes and nicaraguan salad | $4.00 |
| 6 | Quesillo Estilo Micaraguense | appetizers | melted cheese covered with cream and served with warm tortilla | $4.50 |
| 7 | Burrito | appetizers | furrito served with beef, rice, beens and cheese | $5.00 |
| 8 | Macatamal | appetizers | nigaraguan tamale stuffed with pork, bell peppers, olives, plums, raisins, potatoes, tomatoes and rice served with bread | $5.00 |
| 9 | Tostada De Sevicon De Camaron | mariscos - seafood | shrimp tostada | $5.00 |
| 10 | Tostadas De Pollo O Frijol | appetizers | deep fried corn tortilla with chicken or beens | $5.00 |
| 11 | Quesadilla De Pollo O Queso | appetizers | chicken or cheese quesadillla served with cream and nicaraguan salad | $6.00 |
| 12 | Ballo Pinto | appetizers | mixed red beans and rice served with cheese ripe/crispy and nicaraguan salad | $7.00 |
| 13 | Crisp Green Lettuce | ensalads nicaraguenses - nicaraguan salads | topped with el nido coconut shrimp | $7.00 |
| 14 | Vicoron | appetizers | yuca and fried pork rind with nicaraguan salad | $7.50 |
| 15 | Sopa De Frisoles Con Huevo | sopas nicaraguenses - nicaraguan soups | beens and eggs soup | $8.50 |
| 16 | Sopa De Gallina | sopas nicaraguenses - nicaraguan soups | farm fresh chicken soup with garden vegetables | $8.50 |
| 17 | Sopa De Nondonco Fiernes, Sabado, Doningo | sopas nicaraguenses - nicaraguan soups | beef triple soup with garden vegetebales, friday, saturday y sunday | $8.50 |
| 18 | Sopa De Res | sopas nicaraguenses - nicaraguan soups | beef soup with garden vegetables | $8.50 |
| 19 | Baro Sabado / Y Domingos | parillada nica para | nicabaguan steamed beef with yucca, ripe and green plantains, salad | $9.00 |
| 20 | Carne Asada Estilo Nicaraguemse | parillada nica para | nicaraguan style grilled skirt steak | $9.00 |
| 21 | Carne Deshemusada | parillada nica para | shredded beef with bell peppers, onions, carrots, peas, lima beans | $9.00 |
| 22 | Chuleta De Cerdo Empanizada | parillada nica para | breaded pork chop | $9.00 |
| 23 | Indio Vieso | parillada nica para | shredded beef mixed with corn, bell peppers and onions | $9.00 |
| 24 | Lengua En Salsa | parillada nica para | tongue topped with el nido sauce | $9.00 |
| 25 | Pollo Asada Estilo Nicaraguense | parillada nica para | nicaraguan style grilled chicken breast | $9.00 |
| 26 | Salpicon | parillada nica para | finely ground beef with minced bell pepper, lemon and onion | $9.00 |
| 27 | Snop Suey | parillada nica para | nicaraguan style chicken, vegetables, and chow mein | $9.00 |
| 28 | Cerdo Asado | parillada nica para | grilled pork | $9.50 |
| 29 | Chancho Con Yuca | parillada nica para | fried pork with yucca and salad | $9.50 |
| 30 | Pescado a La Tipitapa | mariscos - seafood | a whole fried fish in a tomato sauce with onions and bell peppers | $9.50 |
El Nido Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable El Nido food category to save money on your next order
ensalads nicaraguenses - nicaraguan salads
$3.83
3 items
appetizers
$5.10
10 items
parillada nica para
$10.20
28 items
sopas nicaraguenses - nicaraguan soups
$10.69
7 items
mariscos - seafood
$11.29
14 items
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Finding affordable meals at El Nido 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 Nido.
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