Budget Dining Guide
Machu Picchu Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Machu Picchu? 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
$5.50
Average Item Price
$12.3
Budget for Two
$24.6
Priced Items Tracked
38
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Machu Picchu Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Machu Picchu sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1/4 Chicken (Leg Quarter) | roasted chicken | Fries and salad | $5.50 |
| 2 | De Pulpo | appetizers | Cooked octopus sashimi served with wasabi and soy sauce | $5.95 |
| 3 | Papa A La Huancaina | appetizers | Boiled potatoes, topped with creamy cheese sauce and Peruvian Chili Peppers, served with hard boiled eggs and black olives | $5.95 |
| 4 | 1/2 Chicken (Breast & Wing) | roasted chicken | Fries and salad | $6.95 |
| 5 | Causa De Atun | appetizers | Crushed potatoes with a cream of Peruvian chili pepper and on avacado and tuna salad | $6.95 |
| 6 | Arroc Chaufa De Pollo | main courses | Fried rice served with Peruvian style chicken | $7.95 |
| 7 | Causa De Camarones Y Cangrejo | appetizers | Mashed potatoes served with a Peruvian chilli cream and pieces of shrimp and mexican crab meat with homemade mayonnaise and avocado | $7.95 |
| 8 | Causa De Pollo | appetizers | Mashed potatoes served with a Peruvian chilli cream poached chicken and mixed with homemade mayonnaise and avocado | $7.95 |
| 9 | Anticuchos De Pollo | appetizers | Chuncks of grilled chicken breast on a stick seasoned with oregano, pimentos and onions and served with french fries and | $9.95 |
| 10 | Anticuchos De Res | appetizers | Pieces of grilled beef on a stick seasoned with Peruvian Chili Peppers and served with french fries and white corn | $9.95 |
| 11 | Arroz Con Pollo | main courses | Rice cooked with a coriander cream and slices of red and green peppers and a quarter of chicken(leg quarter) | $9.95 |
| 12 | Chicharron Pollo/Papas | main courses | Crispy fried chicken served with French fries and special sauce | $9.95 |
| 13 | Conchitas A La Parmesana | appetizers | Pieces of grilled beef heart on a stick served with golden potatoes and white corn | $9.95 |
| 14 | Papas Rellenas | main courses | Fried mashed patatoes stuffed seasoned marinated meat and served with an onion salad | $9.95 |
| 15 | Arroz Con Mariscos | main courses | Rice mixed with seafood in a creamy Peruvian chili sauce | $11.95 |
| 16 | Carapulcra | main courses | Dried potatoes with a Peruvian chili pepper and toasted peanut dressing and pieces of cubed pork. Served with white rice | $11.95 |
| 17 | Aji De Gallina | main courses | Poached chicken mixed with a peruvian chili pepper cream | $12.95 |
| 18 | Arroc Chaufa De Res | main courses | Breaded beef steak served with French Fries and white rice | $12.95 |
| 19 | Asado Con Pure | main courses | Beef stewed in wine with pureed patatoes and white rice | $12.95 |
| 20 | Chicharrones De Cerdo | appetizers | Fried pork served with fried sweet potatoes and an onion salad | $12.95 |
| 21 | Filete De Pescado | main courses | Fried fish served with white rice and French fries | $12.95 |
| 22 | Jalea De Pescado/Mixta | main courses | Fried fillet of fish mixed with shellfish and onion salad. Served with fried yam and golden fries | $12.95 |
| 23 | Lomo Saltado | main courses | Strips of salted beef with onion and tomatoes, surrounded by fried potatoes and served with an order of white rice | $12.95 |
| 24 | Seco De Res Con Frijoles | main courses | Pieces of beef sauteed with a coriander dressing served with beans adn white rice | $12.95 |
| 25 | Tallarin Rojo Con Asado | main courses | Spaghetti served with a meaty red sauce and beef stewed in wine | $12.95 |
| 26 | Tallarin Sasltado De Res | main courses | Thin spaghetti mixed with strips of sauteed beef onions, tomatoes pimentos and green onions | $12.95 |
| 27 | 1/2 Chicken | roasted chicken | Fries and salad | $13.50 |
| 28 | Bisteck A Los Pobre | main courses | Beef steak served with fried eggs, fried potatoes, fried plantains and white rice | $13.95 |
| 29 | Ceviche De Pescado | appetizers | Cubed fish cooked in lemon juice with Peruvian Chili Peppers, served with white corn and glazed sweet potatoes | $14.95 |
| 30 | Chicharron De Pescado | main courses | Cubes of fried fish served with fried yam and the house sauce | $14.95 |
Machu Picchu Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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roasted chicken
$8.65
3 items
appetizers
$11.31
14 items
main courses
$13.48
21 items
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Finding affordable meals at Machu Picchu 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 Machu Picchu.
Compare Machu Picchu prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full Machu Picchu menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at Machu Picchu and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.