Budget Dining Guide
El Norteno Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at El Norteno? 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
$0.75
Average Item Price
$5.22
Budget for Two
$10.44
Priced Items Tracked
114
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El Norteno Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at El Norteno sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corn Tortillas | a la carte | — | $0.75 |
| 2 | Flour Tortillas | a la carte | — | $0.75 |
| 3 | Sour Cream | appetizers | — | $0.75 |
| 4 | Order of Beans | a la carte | — | $1.30 |
| 5 | Order of Rice | a la carte | — | $1.30 |
| 6 | Beef | a la carte - taco | — | $1.40 |
| 7 | Chicken | a la carte - taco | — | $1.50 |
| 8 | Sopapillas Fried Flour Tortillas with Honey, Butter and Cinnamon | desserts | — | $1.50 |
| 9 | Plan | desserts | mexican custard - 1 | $1.75 |
| 10 | Soft Taco with Beef | a la carte - taco | — | $1.75 |
| 11 | Tossed Salad | appetizers | — | $1.75 |
| 12 | Soft Taco with Chicken | a la carte - taco | — | $1.90 |
| 13 | Tamale | a la carte | — | $1.90 |
| 14 | Beef | a la carte - enchilada | — | $2.10 |
| 15 | Beef and Cheese Only | a la carte - tostada | — | $2.10 |
| 16 | Cheese | a la carte - quesadilla | — | $2.10 |
| 17 | Cheese | a la carte - enchilada | — | $2.10 |
| 18 | Chicken | a la carte - enchilada | — | $2.25 |
| 19 | Fried Ice Cream | desserts | — | $2.25 |
| 20 | Guacamole Salad | appetizers | — | $2.25 |
| 21 | Beef with Lettuce and Cheese | a la carte - tostada | — | $2.50 |
| 22 | Chalupa | a la carte - tostaguac | — | $2.50 |
| 23 | Cheese Dip | appetizers | 1 | $2.50 |
| 24 | Chile Relleno | a la carte - tostaguac | — | $2.50 |
| 25 | Guacamole Dip | appetizers | — | $2.50 |
| 26 | Bean Dip | appetizers | — | $2.75 |
| 27 | Bean | a la carte - burrito | — | $2.80 |
| 28 | Beef | a la carte - burrito | — | $2.80 |
| 29 | Beef and Bean | a la carte - burrito | — | $2.90 |
| 30 | Beef and Cheese | a la carte - quesadilla | — | $2.95 |
El Norteno Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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a la carte
$1.20
5 items
a la carte - taco
$1.64
4 items
desserts
$1.83
3 items
a la carte - enchilada
$2.15
3 items
a la carte - tostada
$2.30
2 items
a la carte - quesadilla
$2.67
3 items
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Finding affordable meals at El Norteno 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 Norteno.
Compare El Norteno prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full El Norteno menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at El Norteno and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.