Budget Dining Guide
El Pollo Norteno Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at El Pollo 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
$0.35
Average Item Price
$8.13
Budget for Two
$16.26
Priced Items Tracked
53
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El Pollo Norteno Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at El Pollo Norteno sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cookies | sides & desserts | Cinnamon and sugar cookies | $0.35 |
| 2 | Paletitas Pollito | sides & desserts | — | $0.35 |
| 3 | Tacos - Single Taco | authentic dishes | No side. Beef, chicken, pork, soft corn tortillas, onions cilantgro, and topped with meat of your choice grilled chicken carne asada, carnitas, al pastor, lengua or birria | $1.89 |
| 4 | Flan | sides & desserts | Vanilla custard with caramel made from scratch with milk. Slice - served as small, whole served as lg | $1.99 |
| 5 | Guacamole & Chips (4 oz) | authentic dishes | Hass avocado mixed with onions, cilantro, tomato and lime | $1.99 |
| 6 | Arroz | sides & desserts | Mexican rice made from scratch daily with tomato sauce | $2.99 |
| 7 | Frijoles Charros | sides & desserts | Refried beans made from scratch | $2.99 |
| 8 | Macroni Salad | sides & desserts | — | $2.99 |
| 9 | Potato Salad | sides & desserts | — | $2.99 |
| 10 | Burritos - Bean & Cheese | authentic dishes | Fresh cooked tortillas. Made with rice, beans, onions, and cilantro. Add fresh guacamole for additional charge | $3.19 |
| 11 | Choice of 1 | north kid's meal | Chicken leg, taco, any meat, bean & cheese, burrito, quesadila | $3.99 |
| 12 | Garden Salad (Sm) | salads | — | $3.99 |
| 13 | One Drink | north kid's meal | Small, fountain soda | $3.99 |
| 14 | One Side | north kid's meal | Rice, beans, macarroni, salad, potato salad, chips | $3.99 |
| 15 | Burritos - Veggie | authentic dishes | Fresh cooked tortillas. Made with rice, beans, onions, and cilantro. Add fresh guacamole for additional charge | $4.49 |
| 16 | Guacamole & Chips (12oz) | authentic dishes | Hass avocado mixed with onions, cilantro, tomato and lime | $4.49 |
| 17 | Breakfast Burrito | breakfast | Scrambled eggs, your chorizo or vegetables. Beans and cheese | $5.45 |
| 18 | Tortas | authentic dishes | Soft, telera bread with mayo, heated over the grill. Topped with refried beans, meat, lettuce, and tomato. Add fresh guacamole for additional charge | $5.95 |
| 19 | Garden Salad (Lg) | salads | — | $5.99 |
| 20 | Grilled Chicken Bowl | authentic dishes | Grilled boneless, skinless chicken breast, rice, charro beans and fresh-mde pico de gallo | $5.99 |
| 21 | Nachos | authentic dishes | Add your choice of meat for $1.99 | $5.99 |
| 22 | Quesadillas | authentic dishes | Add your choice of meat for $1.99 | $5.99 |
| 23 | Individual Meals (2 Pcs) | mesquite grilled chicken | With 2 sides. All include salsa & tortillas | $6.45 |
| 24 | Tacos - 2 Tacos | authentic dishes | With 2 sides. Beef, chicken, pork, soft corn tortillas, onions cilantgro, and topped with meat of your choice grilled chicken carne asada, carnitas, al pastor, lengua or birria | $6.45 |
| 25 | Burritos - Regular | authentic dishes | Fresh cooked tortillas. Made with rice, beans, onions, and cilantro. Add fresh guacamole for additional charge | $6.95 |
| 26 | Caldo De Pollo | salads | — | $6.99 |
| 27 | Chilaquiles | breakfast | Eggs any style $0.99, tortilla chips on mexicna salsa topped with melted cheese served with rice and beans | $6.99 |
| 28 | Guacamole & Chips (20oz) | authentic dishes | Hass avocado mixed with onions, cilantro, tomato and lime | $6.99 |
| 29 | Huevos Al Gusto - Huevos A La Mexicana | breakfast | Scrambled eggs with chopped onions, tomato, and jalapeno - red white and green to honor the colors of themexican flag | $6.99 |
| 30 | Huevos Al Gusto - Huevos Con Chorizo | breakfast | Scrambled eggs with beef chorizo | $6.99 |
El Pollo Norteno Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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sides & desserts
$2.09
7 items
north kid's meal
$3.99
3 items
authentic dishes
$5.92
15 items
salads
$6.59
5 items
breakfast
$6.68
5 items
combination plates
$8.99
4 items
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Finding affordable meals at El Pollo 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 Pollo Norteno.
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