Budget Dining Guide

La Frontera Cantina Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options

Looking for affordable food at La Frontera Cantina? 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

$1.50

Average Item Price

$11.69

Budget for Two

$23.38

Priced Items Tracked

34

Top 3 Most Affordable Picks

#1 Pupusas $1.50
#2 Tossed Salad $4.25
#3 Guacamole $6.50

La Frontera Cantina Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive

Every affordable menu item at La Frontera Cantina sorted from lowest to highest price

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# Menu Item Category Portion Price
1 Pupusas appetizers Mixed or cheese. Served with marinared cabbage $1.50
2 Tossed Salad soup & salads Lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers accompanied with our special house dressing $4.25
3 Guacamole appetizers A blend of ripe avocado, fresh tomatoes, onions, peppers, and served with tortilla chips $6.50
4 Branzilian Salad soup & salads Heart of palm, tomatoes and avocado $6.95
5 Platanos Fritos appetizers A popular campesino dish, fried planains served with sour cream and refried beans $6.95
6 Sopa Rancherita soup & salads A bowl of chicken soup of traditional mexican style $6.95
7 Nachos appetizers The perfect meal for a small appetute. Tortilla chips covered with beans, melted cheese and jalapenos, topped with guacamole & sour cream $7.95
8 Quesadilla Nortena appetizers Grilled fresh flour tortilla filled with monterrey jack cheese and jalapeno topped with tomatillo, sour cream and guacamole $7.95
9 Gambas Al Ajillo appetizers Shrimp sauteed in garlic and sherry wine $8.25
10 Taquitos appetizers Flour tortilla fille with chicken or beef, tomatllo and monterrey jack cheese $8.25
11 Beef Enchiladas (2) enchiladas $9.95
12 Cheese Enchiladas (2) enchiladas $9.95
13 Chicken Enchiladas (2) enchiladas $9.95
14 Chimichagas chimichagas Beef or chicken $9.95
15 Ensalada Especial De la Cantina salad as entrees Romaine lettuce, heart of palm, tomatoes, avocado, eggs, black olives and our special house dressing $9.95
16 Quesadilla Nortena appetizers With grilled chicken $9.95
17 Tamales de Pollo meats & poultry Two large tamales troditionally cooked in corn husks, filled with chicken, and covered with melted cheese, tomatillo & sour cream. A unique mexican dish $9.95
18 Ensalada Mexicali salad as entrees Green garden salad with romano iceberg lettuce, berro special grilled chicken, and served with our special house dressing and fresh fruit $11.95
19 Masitas de Puerco meats & poultry Cuban style marsels of pork roasted with sevilla's bitter oranges $11.95
20 Enchilada Tres Amigos enchiladas $12.95
21 Lomo Saltado Tejano meats & poultry Tenderloin sauteed with fresh tomatoes, cilantro, green sweet peppers, red onions, jalapenos and a la frontena special sauce $12.95
22 Pollo Adobado Tuxtla meats & poultry Roasted chicken, tuxtla style, with mexican onions $12.95
23 Pollo al Limone meats & poultry Sauteed chicken breast in white wine lemon sauce, served with vegetables and red bliss boiled potatoes $12.95
24 Seafood Enchiladas enchiladas $12.95
25 Grilled Salmon Salad salad as entrees Romaine lettuce with avocado, tomatoes, black olives, cucumbers, red onions and topped with grilled salmon $13.95
26 Tropical Seafood Salad salad as entrees Large green salad with avocado, white spinach onions, tomatoes, olives and heart of palm. Topped with our special seafood sauce with shrimps, squids and scallops $13.95
27 Camarones Entomatados seafood Sauteed jumbo shrimps with fresh basil tomato sauce. Served with vegetables $15.95
28 Camarones Zapata seafood Sauteed jumbo shrimps in white wine lite cream sauce and spices. Served with vegetables $15.95
29 Fajitas Llamaradas from the grill $15.95
30 Salmon a la Parrilla seafood Fresh grilled salmon steak, served with vegetables and mexican style rice $15.95

La Frontera Cantina Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category

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soup & salads

$6.05

3 items

appetizers

$7.16

8 items

chimichagas

$9.95

1 items

enchiladas

$11.15

5 items

meats & poultry

$12.15

5 items

salad as entrees

$12.45

4 items

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Frequently Asked Questions About La Frontera Cantina Prices

Common questions about menu prices, budget meals, and affordable dining options.

What is the cheapest item on the La Frontera Cantina menu?

The most affordable item at La Frontera Cantina is Pupusas priced at $1.50. This is one of the lowest-cost menu options available, making it a great budget-friendly pick for cost-conscious diners.

How much does it cost to eat at La Frontera Cantina on a budget?

The average menu item at La Frontera Cantina costs about $11.69. For two people dining on a budget, you can expect to spend approximately $23.38 by choosing affordable options. Look at the lowest-priced items for the best value meals.

How many low-cost menu items does La Frontera Cantina have?

La Frontera Cantina currently has 34 menu items with tracked prices. Out of these, we list the 30 most affordable options sorted from lowest to highest price to help you find cheap eats quickly.

Are La Frontera Cantina prices updated regularly?

Yes. Our La Frontera Cantina menu price data is continuously tracked and updated. This page reflects the most recent pricing as of July 2026. Restaurant prices may vary by location, so use these as general reference prices for budget planning.

Which La Frontera Cantina menu category has the cheapest prices?

The most budget-friendly category at La Frontera Cantina is soup & salads with an average price of $6.05 across 3 items. This category offers the best value if you are looking for affordable dining options and low-cost meals.

Smart Ways to Save Money at La Frontera Cantina — Budget Dining Tips

Finding affordable meals at La Frontera Cantina 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 Frontera Cantina.

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