Budget Dining Guide
Essex Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Essex? 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
$4.00
Average Item Price
$10.22
Budget for Two
$20.44
Priced Items Tracked
32
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Essex Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Essex sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French Fries | sides | — | $4.00 |
| 2 | Grilled Mixed Vegetables | sides | — | $4.00 |
| 3 | Kasha Varnishkes | sides | — | $4.00 |
| 4 | Mashed Potatoes | sides | — | $4.00 |
| 5 | Sauteed Spinach | sides | — | $4.00 |
| 6 | Simple Salad | sides | — | $4.00 |
| 7 | Sweet Plantains | sides | — | $4.00 |
| 8 | Edamame | starters | — | $5.00 |
| 9 | Banitzas | starters | Phylo triangles filled with spinach & queso blanco | $6.00 |
| 10 | Cheeseburger Empanadas | starters | — | $6.00 |
| 11 | Mixed Greens & Calabaza Salad | starters | Served with sheeps milk cheese & toasted pumpkin seeds | $6.00 |
| 12 | Warm Goat Cheese Salad | starters | Served with roasted beets, walnuts & arugala | $7.00 |
| 13 | Fried Calamari | starters | Served with habañero-avocado dip | $8.00 |
| 14 | Tilapia Ceviche | starters | Served with homemade tortilla chips | $8.00 |
| 15 | Seared Diver Scallops | starters | Over croutons, watermelon, roasted peaches & basil | $9.00 |
| 16 | Trio Of Steak, Tuna & Salmon Tartare | starters | — | $9.00 |
| 17 | Tuna Sushi Spring Roll | starters | Served with wasabi & sweet ginger sauce | $9.00 |
| 18 | Chilled Lobster Summer Roll | starters | Served with three dipping sauces | $10.00 |
| 19 | Jumbo Lump Crabcake | starters | Over hearts of palm salad | $10.00 |
| 20 | The Essex Cubano Sandwich | mains | Served with sweet plantains | $10.00 |
| 21 | Braised Short Ribs | starters | Served with jalepeno hushpuppies & barbecue sauce | $11.00 |
| 22 | Manchego Macaroni & Cheese | mains | Served with edamame, haricot vert & citrus salad | $12.00 |
| 23 | Potato Cake Napoleon Layered | mains | Served with sauteed spinach, shitake mushrooms, asparagus & truffle oil | $12.00 |
| 24 | Spicy Chipotle Pork Loin | mains | Served with shitake-corn-cilantro salad | $15.00 |
| 25 | Blackened Catfish | mains | Over shrimp, potato & scallion hash | $16.00 |
| 26 | Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast | mains | Served with asparagus & roasted potatoes | $16.00 |
| 27 | Grilled Half-Chicken | mains | Served with mixed vegetables & porcini mashed potatoes | $16.00 |
| 28 | Wasabi-Crusted Salmon | mains | Over braised mixed vegetables | $16.00 |
| 29 | Roasted Duck Breast | mains | In a ginger demi-glace with kasha varnishkes & broccoli rabe | $17.00 |
| 30 | Baby Lamb Chops | mains | Served with crispy chorizo dumplings over asian slaw | $19.00 |
Essex Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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sides
$4.00
7 items
starters
$8.00
13 items
mains
$16.25
12 items
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Finding affordable meals at Essex 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 Essex.
Compare Essex prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full Essex menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at Essex and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.