Budget Dining Guide
Mercado Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Mercado? 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
$1.00
Average Item Price
$9
Budget for Two
$18
Priced Items Tracked
110
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Mercado Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Mercado sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Habanero Salsa | sides | — | $1.00 |
| 2 | Pollo En Salsa De Chipotle | large plates | with oaxacan mole add | $1.00 |
| 3 | Chips And Two Salsas | sides | — | $2.00 |
| 4 | Michelada | cervezas | add | $2.00 |
| 5 | Carta Blanca | hora feliz | — | $3.00 |
| 6 | Chiles Toreados | sides | — | $3.00 |
| 7 | Diet Coke | drinks | — | $3.00 |
| 8 | Escabeche | sides | — | $3.00 |
| 9 | Mexican Coke | drinks | mexican sprite / fanta | $3.50 |
| 10 | Mint Lemonade | drinks | jamaica (one refill) | $3.50 |
| 11 | Organic Black Iced Tea | drinks | hot tea (chamomile, cranberry hibiscus) | $3.50 |
| 12 | Black Beans | sides | — | $4.00 |
| 13 | Black Beans | brunch | — | $4.00 |
| 14 | Chilaquiles Rojos Con Huevos | brunch | add carnitas | $4.00 |
| 15 | Cilantro Lime Rice | sides | — | $4.00 |
| 16 | Cilantro Lime Rice | brunch | — | $4.00 |
| 17 | Coffee | drinks | — | $4.00 |
| 18 | Corona | hora feliz | — | $4.00 |
| 19 | Evian Still | drinks | badoit sparkling water | $4.00 |
| 20 | Lelas Mexican Rice | sides | — | $4.00 |
| 21 | Mexican Rice | brunch | — | $4.00 |
| 22 | Modelo Especial | hora feliz | dos equis amber | $4.00 |
| 23 | Roasted Potatoes | brunch | — | $4.00 |
| 24 | Rajas Poblanas | hora feliz | poblano strips, sweet corn, spicy queso añejo, tortillas | $5.00 |
| 25 | Bohemia | cervezas | — | $6.00 |
| 26 | Callo De Hacha | hora feliz | jumbo sea scallop encrusted with pumpkin seeds, chipotle-peppercorn sauce | $6.00 |
| 27 | Carta Blanca. | cervezas | — | $6.00 |
| 28 | Chardonnay | hora feliz | — | $6.00 |
| 29 | Chilaquiles Rojos Con Huevos | brunch | add skirt steak skewer | $6.00 |
| 30 | Choriqueso | hora feliz | melted cotija, parmesan, oaxaca, house chorizo, poblanos, mushrooms, fresh chips | $6.00 |
Mercado Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Mercado food category to save money on your next order
sides
$3.00
7 items
drinks
$3.58
6 items
cervezas
$6.15
13 items
hora feliz
$6.50
18 items
vegetables
$8.40
5 items
brunch
$9.58
31 items
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Smart Ways to Save Money at Mercado — Budget Dining Tips
Finding affordable meals at Mercado 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 Mercado.
Compare Mercado prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full Mercado menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at Mercado and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.