Budget Dining Guide
Mela's Cafe & Restaurant Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Mela's Cafe & Restaurant? 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
$1.25
Average Item Price
$8.04
Budget for Two
$16.08
Priced Items Tracked
113
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Mela's Cafe & Restaurant Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Mela's Cafe & Restaurant sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water | beverages | — | $1.25 |
| 2 | Apple Juice | beverages | — | $1.50 |
| 3 | Coffee | hot beverage | — | $1.50 |
| 4 | Flavored Tea | hot beverage | green tea, peppermint, lemon, cinnamon apple | $1.50 |
| 5 | Hot Chocolate | hot beverage | — | $1.50 |
| 6 | Lipton Tea | hot beverage | — | $1.50 |
| 7 | Orange Juice | beverages | — | $1.50 |
| 8 | Pastelitos De Pollo | side orders | spanish patties chicken | $1.50 |
| 9 | Pastelitos De Queso | side orders | spanish patties cheese | $1.50 |
| 10 | Pastelitos De Res | side orders | spanish patties beef | $1.50 |
| 11 | Soda | beverages | coke, sprite, diet coke, grape, orange, ginger ale | $1.50 |
| 12 | Espresso | hot beverage | — | $1.75 |
| 13 | Snapple | beverages | lemon, diet peach, raspberry, diet raspberry, orangeade | $1.75 |
| 14 | Latte | hot beverage | — | $2.50 |
| 15 | Cappuccino | hot beverage | — | $2.95 |
| 16 | Jugos De Chinola | natural juice (jugos naturales) | passion juice | $2.95 |
| 17 | Jugos De Limon | natural juice (jugos naturales) | limonada juice | $2.95 |
| 18 | Jugos De Tamarindo | natural juice (jugos naturales) | tamarind juice | $2.95 |
| 19 | Oatmeal | breakfast specials | — | $2.95 |
| 20 | Arroz | side orders | rice | $3.00 |
| 21 | Homemade Red Pudding | desserts | — | $3.00 |
| 22 | Maduros | side orders | sweet plantains | $3.00 |
| 23 | Moro | side orders | mixed rice with beans | $3.00 |
| 24 | Papa Dulce | side orders | sweet potato | $3.00 |
| 25 | Papas Fritas | side orders | french fries | $3.00 |
| 26 | Tostones Papas Fritas | side orders | fried plantains | $3.00 |
| 27 | Flan | desserts | caramel custard | $3.50 |
| 28 | Grilled Cheese Sandwich | breakfast specials | sandwich de queso. | $3.50 |
| 29 | Iced Coffee | hot beverage | — | $3.50 |
| 30 | Steamed Veggie Salad | salads | — | $3.50 |
Mela's Cafe & Restaurant Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Mela's Cafe & Restaurant food category to save money on your next order
beverages
$1.50
5 items
hot beverage
$2.09
8 items
side orders
$2.65
10 items
natural juice (jugos naturales)
$3.65
10 items
desserts
$4.08
6 items
soup
$5.25
2 items
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Finding affordable meals at Mela's Cafe & Restaurant 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 Mela's Cafe & Restaurant.
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