Budget Dining Guide
Lalibela Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Lalibela? 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
$3.50
Average Item Price
$9.11
Budget for Two
$18.22
Priced Items Tracked
38
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Lalibela Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Lalibela sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spinach Sambusa | appetizers | Two thin shells hand-wrapped and stuffed with a combination of spinach, onions, peppers and herbs. | $3.50 |
| 2 | Yemser Sambusa | appetizers | Two thin shells hand-wrapped and stuffed with a combination of lentils, onions, peppers and herbs. | $3.50 |
| 3 | Yesiga Sambusa | appetizers | Two thin shells hand-wrapped and stuffed with a blend of minced beef, onions, peppers and herbs. | $3.50 |
| 4 | Kefta | appetizers | Meatballs made from lean ground beef, a blend of traditional herbs and spices, onions and crushed peppers. | $4.00 |
| 5 | Tomato Salad | salads | Ethiopian style salad; onions, tomatoes, cabbage, cucumbers and sliced jalapenos served with house dressing | $4.50 |
| 6 | Lalibela Selata | salads | Romaine lettuce, green onions, green peppers, cucumbers and tomatoes served with house dressing. | $5.00 |
| 7 | Ye Keyser Selata | salads | Red beets, tomato, carrots, potatoes, onion and green peppers served with house dressing. | $6.00 |
| 8 | Yemser Azifah (Lentil Salad) | vegetarian & vegan dishes | A salad of green lentils, chopped onions and jalapeno pepper, seasoned with ginger, garlic, white pepper, lemon and mustard seed. | $7.00 |
| 9 | Ater Kik | vegetarian & vegan dishes | Yellow split peas cooked in specially flavored mild sauce. | $7.50 |
| 10 | Yemser Wat | vegetarian & vegan dishes | Lentil cooked with chopped onions, garlic, ginger, olive oil and mild berbere sauce (traditionally spiced pepper) | $7.50 |
| 11 | Defen Yemiser Wat | vegetarian & vegan dishes | Green lentils slowly cooked in a flavorful mild sauce with a blend of spices. | $8.00 |
| 12 | Duba Wat | vegetarian & vegan dishes | A savory stew of butternut squash prepared with garlic, ginger, onions, peppers, and spices | $8.00 |
| 13 | Gomen | vegetarian & vegan dishes | Collard green sauteed with onions, fresh garlic, ginger and spices. | $8.00 |
| 14 | Quosta | vegetarian & vegan dishes | Spinach sauteed with onions, fresh garlic, ginger and spices. | $8.00 |
| 15 | Diblik Atkilt | vegetarian & vegan dishes | Green beans, zucchini, carrots, green peppers and onions. Sauteed in garlic, ginger and tomatoes. | $8.50 |
| 16 | Inguday Tibs | vegetarian & vegan dishes | Mushrooms sauteed with onions and mild berbere sauce. | $8.50 |
| 17 | Shuro | vegetarian & vegan dishes | Highly seasoned chickpeas in berbere sauce. | $8.50 |
| 18 | Tikil Gomen | vegetarian & vegan dishes | Delicious curried vegetable stew made with carrots, potatoes, cabbage, peppers and onions. | $8.50 |
| 19 | Ye-Shembera Asa Wat | vegetarian & vegan dishes | Ground chickpea dumplings molded and cooked in berbere sauce. | $8.50 |
| 20 | Okra | vegetarian & vegan dishes | Okra stew w/carrots a mild sauce of onions and fresh garlic. | $9.00 |
| 21 | Doro Tibs | meat dishes - chicken | Boneless pieces of chicken sauteed in seasoned butter, awaze sauce, hot peppers, and onions. | $11.00 |
| 22 | Minchet Abish | meat dishes - beef | Finely minced beef simmered in a berbere stew. | $11.00 |
| 23 | Regular Kitfo | meat dishes - beef | Beef tartar seasoned with our herbal butter, mitmita and cardamom; it can be ordered medium or well done. | $11.00 |
| 24 | Awaze Tibs | meat dishes - beef | Cubed beef tender marinated and cooked with onion, tomato, jalapeño touch of fresh garlic and berbere sauce. | $11.50 |
| 25 | Doro Alicha | meat dishes - chicken | Tender chicken as above but in mild sauce. | $11.50 |
| 26 | Doro Wat | meat dishes - chicken | Tender chicken marinated in lemon sauteed in seasoned butter and stewed in a red pepper sauce, flavored with onions, garlic and ginger r with a pinch of cardamoms and nutmeg. | $11.50 |
| 27 | Gored Gored | meat dishes - beef | Beef brisket mixed with lalibela made awaze sauce, diced onion, jalapeno and our herbal butter; it can be ordered medium or well done. | $11.50 |
| 28 | Kitfo | meat dishes - beef | Beef tartar seasoned with our herbal butter and mitmita, cardamom and house made cottage cheese; it can be ordered medium or well done. | $11.50 |
| 29 | Vegetarian/Vegan | combination platters | Choose a combination of any four vegetarian entrees. (Per person) | $11.50 |
| 30 | Yebeg Tibs | meat dishes - lamb | Lamb sauteed with onion, pepper, tomato, a touch of butter cooked together. | $11.50 |
Lalibela Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Lalibela food category to save money on your next order
appetizers
$3.63
4 items
salads
$5.17
3 items
vegetarian & vegan dishes
$8.12
13 items
meat dishes - chicken
$11.33
3 items
meat dishes - beef
$11.50
9 items
combination platters
$11.50
1 items
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Finding affordable meals at Lalibela 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 Lalibela.
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