Budget Dining Guide
La Canasta Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at La Canasta? 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
$0.95
Average Item Price
$4.83
Budget for Two
$9.66
Priced Items Tracked
73
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La Canasta Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at La Canasta sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lettuce | side orders | — | $0.95 |
| 2 | Pinto Beans | side orders | — | $0.95 |
| 3 | Corn Tortillas (3) | side orders | — | $1.25 |
| 4 | Flour Tortillas | side orders | — | $1.50 |
| 5 | Soda | bebidas | coke, pepsi, 7-up | $1.50 |
| 6 | Cheese | side orders | — | $1.75 |
| 7 | Crystal Geyser Bottled Water | bebidas | spring water (12oz), sparkling water (18oz) | $1.75 |
| 8 | Mexican Rice | side orders | — | $1.85 |
| 9 | Jarritos Soda | bebidas | tamarind, mandarin, lime, mango, guava, pineapple, strawberry, fruit punch, grapefruit. | $1.95 |
| 10 | Jumex Nectar | bebidas | apple, peach, apricot, guava, mango, strawberry, banana strawberry, tamarind. | $1.95 |
| 11 | Sangria (Non-Alcoholic) | bebidas | — | $1.95 |
| 12 | Shredded Beef | side orders | — | $1.95 |
| 13 | Sideral Mundet Soda | bebidas | red apple, green apple | $1.95 |
| 14 | Dulce Tamale | tamales | dessert tamale filled with shredded coconut and raisins wrapped in sweet corn dough-corn husk and steamed. | $2.25 |
| 15 | Mexican Coke | bebidas | — | $2.25 |
| 16 | Snapple | bebidas | — | $2.25 |
| 17 | Vegetariano Tamale | tamales | black beans, cilantro and serrano peppers wrapped in corn dough-corn husk and steamed. | $2.50 |
| 18 | Chile Colorado Tamale | tamales | shredded beef or pork in red ancho sauce wrapped in corn dough-corn husk and steamed. | $2.75 |
| 19 | Orangina | bebidas | — | $2.75 |
| 20 | Chile Verde Tamale | tamales | shredded chicken or pork in green tomatillo sauce wrapped in corn dough-corn husk and steamed. | $2.95 |
| 21 | Jalapeños | side orders | — | $2.95 |
| 22 | Mex Taco | tacos | double soft tortilla with beans and shredded beef or chicken and topped with lettuce, salsa and mexican cheese. | $2.95 |
| 23 | California Taco | tacos | folded crisp tortilla with shredded beef or chicken topped with lettuce, taco sauce and a sprinkle of mexican cheese. | $3.15 |
| 24 | Enchilada | antojitos | soft corn tortilla rolled with jack cheese and your choice of shredded beef or chicken covered with red or green sauce and topped with melted jack cheese. onions available by request. | $3.15 |
| 25 | Vegetariano Taco | tacos | folded crisp tortilla stuffed with beans, jack cheese, guacamole and salsa fresca. | $3.25 |
| 26 | Al Pastor Taco | tacos | double soft tortilla with adobo pork topped with onions, cilantro and salsa verde. | $3.45 |
| 27 | Carnitas Taco | tacos | double soft tortilla with braised pork, guacamole and salsa fresca topped with lettuce, salsa and mexican cheese. | $3.60 |
| 28 | Cochinita Pibil Taco | tacos | double soft tortilla with barbecued (adobo sauce) pork topped with pickled red onions. | $3.75 |
| 29 | Flauta | antojitos | crisp corn tortillas overlapping and rolled together with shredded beef or chicken on a bed of lettuce topped with guacamole, salsa, sour cream and mexican cheese. | $3.75 |
| 30 | Shredded Chicken | side orders | — | $3.90 |
La Canasta Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable La Canasta food category to save money on your next order
bebidas
$2.03
9 items
tamales
$2.61
4 items
side orders
$3.52
14 items
tacos
$3.54
8 items
antojitos
$4.63
6 items
sopas
$5.32
3 items
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Finding affordable meals at La Canasta 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 La Canasta.
Compare La Canasta prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full La Canasta menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at La Canasta and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.