Budget Dining Guide
Melao Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Melao? 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
$1.50
Average Item Price
$9.73
Budget for Two
$19.46
Priced Items Tracked
46
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Melao Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Melao sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Empanada | tapas latinas | Traditional Colombian turnovers filled with beef, chicken or vegetarian (spinach and mushrooms). | $1.50 |
| 2 | Arepa con Queso | porciones | — | $2.50 |
| 3 | Avocado | porciones | — | $2.95 |
| 4 | Papa Chorriada | porciones | Criolla sauce. | $2.95 |
| 5 | Red Beans | porciones | — | $2.95 |
| 6 | Rice | porciones | — | $2.95 |
| 7 | Arepa de Choclo | tapas latinas | Sweet corn cake with queso fresco on top. | $3.00 |
| 8 | Ensalada | porciones | — | $3.50 |
| 9 | Flat Crisp Green Plantains | porciones | — | $3.50 |
| 10 | Sweet Plantains | porciones | — | $3.50 |
| 11 | French Fries | porciones | — | $3.95 |
| 12 | Papa Criolla | porciones | — | $3.95 |
| 13 | Yucca | porciones | — | $3.95 |
| 14 | Consome de Pollo | sopas and ensaladas | Chicken soup with gizzards and served with white corn cake. | $4.50 |
| 15 | Sopa de Fideo (Chicken Noodle Soup) | sopas and ensaladas | Served with white corn cake. | $4.50 |
| 16 | Chicharron con Arepa | tapas latinas | Colombian traditional fried pork belly with a cheese corn cake. | $4.95 |
| 17 | Chorizo con Arepa | tapas latinas | Colombian pork sausage and cheese corn cake. | $4.95 |
| 18 | 2 Tamalitos de Pollo | tapas latinas | Authentic chicken tamales served with our homemade green sauce. | $5.95 |
| 19 | Marranitas | tapas latinas | Green plantain balls filled with fried pork belly and our homemade green salsa. | $6.25 |
| 20 | Chuso de Pollo | tapas latinas | Grilled chicken kabab, served with potato and fresh salad. | $6.50 |
| 21 | Chuso de Res | tapas latinas | Grilled beef kebab, served with potato and fresh salad. | $6.95 |
| 22 | Duo de Tostones | tapas latinas | Crisp, flat green plantains topped with shredded beef and shredded chicken in a criolla salsa. | $6.95 |
| 23 | Guacamole | tapas latinas | Served with corn tortilla chips. | $6.95 |
| 24 | Camarones con Championes al Ajillo | tapas latinas | Shrimps and mushrooms with olives oil and garlic. | $7.25 |
| 25 | Cocktail de Camarones | tapas latinas | Colombian style cooked shrimp in a fresh lime juice, cilantro, red onions and Tabasco sauce. Served with corn tortilla chips. | $7.95 |
| 26 | Ensalada Melao | sopas and ensaladas | Spinach, mix greens, pear, Gorgonzola cheese, walnuts and cranberries with balsamic dressing. | $7.95 |
| 27 | Ensalada de Pollo | sopas and ensaladas | Grilled chicken breast with mix greens, tomatoes, red onions, apples and passion fruit dressing. | $9.95 |
| 28 | Cazuela de Frijoles | sopas and ensaladas | Delicious homemade beans accompanied by white rice, pork rind, sweet plantains and a beet salad. | $12.50 |
| 29 | Patacon con Vegetales | vegetarianos | Flat crisp green plantain topped with sauteed vegetables and cheese. | $12.50 |
| 30 | Sancocho de Gallina | sopas and ensaladas | Hen soup served with white rice and avocado. | $12.50 |
Melao Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Melao food category to save money on your next order
porciones
$3.33
11 items
tapas latinas
$5.76
12 items
sopas and ensaladas
$9.20
7 items
vegetarianos
$12.50
1 items
tradicionales
$15.80
3 items
del mar
$15.95
3 items
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Finding affordable meals at Melao 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 Melao.
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