Budget Dining Guide
La Cocina de Ricardo Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at La Cocina de Ricardo? 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
$3.25
Average Item Price
$8.88
Budget for Two
$17.76
Priced Items Tracked
117
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La Cocina de Ricardo Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at La Cocina de Ricardo sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Tinga Tacos Lunch Special | lunch specials | Served with lettuce and cheese. | $3.25 |
| 2 | Burrito Lunch Special | lunch specials | — | $3.25 |
| 3 | Ambrosio Burrito | burritos | Flour tortilla with beans, rice and cheese. | $3.95 |
| 4 | Bean and Cheese Burrito | burritos | Flour tortilla, beans and cheese. | $3.95 |
| 5 | Caldo De Res | soups | Chunks of beef with vegetables. Includes tortillas. | $4.95 |
| 6 | Ensalada Verde | salads | Romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, red cabbage, tomatoes, cheese and dressing. | $4.95 |
| 7 | Medium Tortilla Soup Lunch Special | lunch specials | Tortilla strips, cheese, tomato broth and avocado. | $4.95 |
| 8 | Menudo Soup | soups | Tripe. Includes tortillas. | $4.95 |
| 9 | Pozole Soup | soups | Hominy soup with pork or chicken. | $4.95 |
| 10 | Sopa De Tortilla | soups | — | $4.95 |
| 11 | Tacos Callejeros Lunch Special | lunch specials | Three soft tacos, one beef, one chicken and one tinga, topped with onion and cilantro, served with beans and rice, tomatillo sauce. | $4.95 |
| 12 | Guacamole Dip | appetizers | Large guacamole. | $5.25 |
| 13 | 2 Taquitos Lunch Combination | lunch combinations | Served with beans and rice. | $5.95 |
| 14 | Enchilada Lunch Combination | lunch combinations | Served with beans and rice. | $5.95 |
| 15 | Flauta Lunch Combination | lunch combinations | Served with beans and rice. | $5.95 |
| 16 | Kid's 2 Taquitos | child's plates | Beef or chicken. Served with beans and rice or french fries. Includes soda. | $5.95 |
| 17 | Kid's 3 Pancakes | child's plates | Includes a small milk or a small orange juice. | $5.95 |
| 18 | Kid's Burrito | child's plates | Beef or chicken. Served with beans and rice or french fries. Includes soda. | $5.95 |
| 19 | Kid's Enchilada | child's plates | Beef or chicken. Served with beans and rice or french fries. Includes soda. | $5.95 |
| 20 | Kid's Quesadilla | child's plates | Beef or chicken. Served with beans and rice or french fries. Includes soda. | $5.95 |
| 21 | Kid's Scrambled Eggs | child's plates | With bacon or ham, served with beans and rice or french fries. Includes soda. | $5.95 |
| 22 | Kid's Taco | child's plates | Beef or chicken. Served with beans and rice or french fries. Includes soda. | $5.95 |
| 23 | Kids Fried Eggs | child's plates | With bacon or ham, served with beans and rice or french fries. Includes soda. | $5.95 |
| 24 | Mini Burrito Lunch Combination | lunch combinations | Served with beans and rice. | $5.95 |
| 25 | Mini Chimichanga Lunch Combination | lunch combinations | Served with beans and rice. | $5.95 |
| 26 | Nachos Grande | appetizers | Chips, beans, cheese, guacamole, onions, tomatoes, cilantro and sour cream. | $5.95 |
| 27 | Quesadilla Lunch Combination | lunch combinations | Served with beans and rice. | $5.95 |
| 28 | Sope Lunch Combination | lunch combinations | Served with beans and rice. | $5.95 |
| 29 | Taco Lunch Combination | lunch combinations | Crispy taco with lettuce and cheese. Served with beans and rice. | $5.95 |
| 30 | Tostadita Lunch Combination | lunch combinations | Served with beans and rice. | $5.95 |
La Cocina de Ricardo Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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lunch specials
$5.74
9 items
child's plates
$6.06
9 items
lunch combinations
$6.22
11 items
salads
$6.95
2 items
burritos
$7.37
11 items
mexican hot sandwiches
$7.95
1 items
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Finding affordable meals at La Cocina de Ricardo 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.
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