Budget Dining Guide
Manuels Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Manuels? 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
$4.00
Average Item Price
$13.47
Budget for Two
$26.94
Priced Items Tracked
76
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Manuels Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Manuels sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plato de Frutas | soups and salads | Assorted seasonal fruit | $4.00 |
| 2 | Ensalada de Espinacas | soups and salads | Baby spinach, tomato, red onion, avocado & queso asadero, garnished with toasted sesame seeds & cilantro lime vinaigrette | $5.00 |
| 3 | Ensalada del Jardin | soups and salads | Crisp leaf lettuce, tomato, jicama, carrot, red cabbage, avocado, queso blanco & a creamy vinaigrette | $5.00 |
| 4 | Ice Cream | desserts | Old fashioned mexican vanilla bean | $5.00 |
| 5 | Sopa de Elote | soups and salads | Rich & flavorful corn soup with queso blanco | $5.50 |
| 6 | Crema de Chile Poblano | soups and salads | Roasted chile poblano bisque garnished with queso asadero & tortilla strips | $6.00 |
| 7 | Guacamole | botanas | Hand-mashed avocado, cilantro, tomato, onion, serrano chile & lime | $6.00 |
| 8 | Sopa de Tortilla | soups and salads | The traditional chicken & tomato caldo with tortilla strips, avocado & queso cotija | $6.50 |
| 9 | Sopa de Tres Chiles | soups and salads | Manuel's signature spicy chicken & chile caldo with tortilla strips, avocado, queso cotija & sour cream | $6.50 |
| 10 | Flan | desserts | Manuel's signature coconut custard served with caramel sauce and fresh berries | $7.00 |
| 11 | Ice Cream Parfait | desserts | Vanilla bean ice cream layered with homemade chocolate sauce or mango or strawberry coulis | $7.00 |
| 12 | Hongos Guisados | botanas | Fresh mushrooms sauteed with onion, tomato, poblano peppers & topped with broiled queso blanco | $7.50 |
| 13 | Budin de Chocolate | desserts | A steamed bread pudding made with dutch callebaut chocolate, challah bread, eggs, ground almonds, walnuts and pecans, served with chocolate sauce | $8.00 |
| 14 | Funky Monkey | desserts | Bacardi gold, creme de bananas & light cream | $8.00 |
| 15 | Kahlua & Ice Cream | desserts | — | $8.00 |
| 16 | Nachos | botanas | Black beans, queso blanco & jalapenos | $8.00 |
| 17 | Postre de Coco | desserts | Tiered buttermilk white cake with a cream cheese frosting, toasted coconut & our homemade pecan caramel sauce | $8.00 |
| 18 | Quesadillas | botanas | Grilled tortillas filled with queso blanco, poblano peppers, onion & sour cream | $8.00 |
| 19 | Chile con Queso | botanas | Smooth & mellow queso blanco melted & spiked with tomatoes, onions & poblano chiles | $8.50 |
| 20 | Mexican Coffee | desserts | Coffee, patron XO, light & dark creme de cacao & brandy | $8.50 |
| 21 | Sopes | botanas | Grilled masa boats with black bean paste, shredded chicken, pork, beef, chile de arbol, queso fresco, lettuce & sour cream | $8.50 |
| 22 | Tortas de Papa y Masa | botanas | Golden grilled potato & corn masa cakes w/sauteed corn, garlic, cilantro & salsa tomatillo | $8.50 |
| 23 | Chocolate Martini | desserts | Grey goose vanilla & white creme de cacao | $9.00 |
| 24 | Quesadillas w/Mushrooms | botanas | — | $9.00 |
| 25 | Tortas de Papa y Masa w/Black Beans | botanas | Homemade venison chorizo & roasted onion chile pasilla coulis | $9.00 |
| 26 | Pollo En Mole Con Queso | botanas | Tender white chicken blanketed in mole & queso blanco | $9.50 |
| 27 | Baja Taquitos de Callo de Hacha | botanas | Wild caught bay scallops lightly battered and fried, served with shredded carrots and cabbage dressed with a chipotle crema | $10.00 |
| 28 | Chile con Queso w/Homemade Venison Chorizo | botanas | — | $10.00 |
| 29 | Ensalada de Nopales con Camaron | soups and salads | Grilled baby cactus paddles tossed with tomatoes, cilantro, onions & bay shrimp, garnished with diced avocado & queso asadero | $10.00 |
| 30 | Nachos w/Guacamole | botanas | — | $10.00 |
Manuels Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Manuels food category to save money on your next order
desserts
$7.61
9 items
botanas
$10.07
20 items
soups and salads
$11.61
14 items
entrees - tacos and tostadas
$12.75
4 items
entrees - flautas
$14.33
3 items
entrees - enchiladas
$16.11
9 items
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Smart Ways to Save Money at Manuels — Budget Dining Tips
Finding affordable meals at Manuels 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 Manuels.
Compare Manuels prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full Manuels menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at Manuels and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.