Budget Dining Guide
El Tapatio's Mexican Restaurant Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at El Tapatio's Mexican Restaurant? 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
$0.99
Average Item Price
$6.39
Budget for Two
$12.78
Priced Items Tracked
116
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El Tapatio's Mexican Restaurant Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at El Tapatio's Mexican Restaurant sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pico de Gallo | side orders | — | $0.99 |
| 2 | Sour Cream | side orders | — | $0.99 |
| 3 | Ice Cream | postres | — | $1.45 |
| 4 | Bottled Water | bebidas | — | $1.50 |
| 5 | Coffee | bebidas | — | $1.50 |
| 6 | Tea | bebidas | — | $1.50 |
| 7 | Milk or Chocolate Milk | bebidas | — | $1.75 |
| 8 | Big Red, Minute Maid Lemonade | bebidas | (Free refills when dining in.) | $1.85 |
| 9 | Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Dr. Pepper | bebidas | — | $1.85 |
| 10 | Sauteed or Grilled Mushrooms & Onions | side orders | — | $1.99 |
| 11 | Child Order of Fries | para los ninos lindos | — | $2.09 |
| 12 | French Fries | side orders | — | $2.19 |
| 13 | Refried Beans | side orders | — | $2.19 |
| 14 | Rice | side orders | — | $2.19 |
| 15 | Stuffed Jalapenos (3) | side orders | — | $2.19 |
| 16 | Black Beans | side orders | — | $2.39 |
| 17 | Charro Beans | side orders | — | $2.39 |
| 18 | Whole Beans | side orders | — | $2.39 |
| 19 | Sautéed or Grilled Veggies | side orders | — | $2.49 |
| 20 | Sopapillas with honey | postres | — | $2.70 |
| 21 | Cheesecake | postres | — | $2.95 |
| 22 | Fried Ice Cream | postres | — | $3.15 |
| 23 | Mexican Apple Pie | postres | — | $3.15 |
| 24 | Fajita Supreme | sizzling fajitas (need we say more?!) | (beef, chicken, and shrimp) | $3.19 |
| 25 | Guacamole Salad | sopa y ensaladas (soup & salads) | (made fresh daily!) | $3.19 |
| 26 | Tortilla Soup | sopa y ensaladas (soup & salads) | (vegetable soup with sliced avocado, cheese, and shredded chicken) | $3.39 |
| 27 | Sopapilla Sundae | postres | (Add strawberries or chocolate to any dessert for $0.70) | $3.45 |
| 28 | Chile con Carne | sopa y ensaladas (soup & salads) | (served with crackers) | $3.69 |
| 29 | Combo Salad | sopa y ensaladas (soup & salads) | (fresh topped salad) | $3.79 |
| 30 | Cheese Nachos | antojitos (appetizers) | — | $4.19 |
El Tapatio's Mexican Restaurant Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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bebidas
$1.66
6 items
side orders
$2.04
11 items
postres
$2.81
6 items
para los ninos lindos
$4.01
12 items
sopa y ensaladas (soup & salads)
$5.30
8 items
a la carta
$5.49
5 items
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Finding affordable meals at El Tapatio's Mexican Restaurant 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 Tapatio's Mexican Restaurant.
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