Budget Dining Guide
Mezcal Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Mezcal? 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
$9.03
Budget for Two
$18.06
Priced Items Tracked
53
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Mezcal Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Mezcal sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taco | happy hour menu - comida | Steak, chicken or veggie taco with cilantro, onions and street salsa roja. Gluten free. | $1.50 |
| 2 | Las Salsas | los snacks | Extra sampling of our house made tomatillo salsa verde and ancho super picante. | $2.00 |
| 3 | Padron Peppers | happy hour menu - comida | Blistered then tossed in tamari and lime zest. Gluten free. | $2.50 |
| 4 | Rajas and Queso Pupusa | happy hour menu - comida | A traditional salvadoran dish made of a thick, handmade corn tortilla filled with mild green chiles and cheese. Served with slaw and tomato salsa. Gluten free. | $2.50 |
| 5 | Chicken Tinga | los street tacos | Shredded chicken marinated in chipotle and guajillo chile. Served with queso fresco and crema. | $3.00 |
| 6 | Taco Dorado | los street tacos | House-made soyrizo inside a crispy shell and topped with diakon sprouts, avocado, jalapeno and pickled onion. | $3.00 |
| 7 | Al Pastor | los street tacos | Our marinated, grilled pork topped with cilantro, onion and pineapple. | $3.50 |
| 8 | Barbacoa | los street tacos | Shredded beef slowly braised overnight with guajillo chile, topped with cilantro, onions & lime. | $3.50 |
| 9 | Carne Asada | los street tacos | Grilled steak topped with cilantro and onions, served with salsa and lime. | $3.50 |
| 10 | Carnitas | los street tacos | Seasoned oven roasted pork topped with cilantro, onions, lime. | $3.50 |
| 11 | Fish | los street tacos | Mahi mahi grilled and dusted with burnt lime & tequila powder, paired with pickled red onion, avocado, fresh jalapeno, cabbage, chipotle aioli and a mezcal-lime remoulade. | $3.50 |
| 12 | Fresh Guacamole and Chips | happy hour menu - comida | Fresh made guacamole with lime, onion and topped with queso fresco and pico de gallo. Served with chips. Gluten free. | $3.50 |
| 13 | Korean Pork Belly | los street tacos | Braised in piloncillo and caramelized chiles. Served with carrot and cabbage slaw topped with thinly sliced fresh jalapenos. | $3.50 |
| 14 | Padron Peppers | los snacks | Blistered and tossed in tamari and lime zest. Gluten free | $3.50 |
| 15 | Soup of the Day (Cup) | ensaladas y sopas | — | $3.50 |
| 16 | Steak Quesadilla | happy hour menu - comida | Carene asada with queso asadero on homemade flour tortillas, lettuce, sour cream and a side of street salsa roja. Other options include chicken or veggie, gluten free option. | $3.50 |
| 17 | Veggie | los street tacos | Sauteed cactus, mushrooms, onion and mexican squash. | $3.50 |
| 18 | Guacamole de la Casa | los snacks | Made fresh daily with lime, onion and topped with queso fresco and pico de gallo. Served with corn chips. Gluten free | $4.50 |
| 19 | Jacqui's Pupusas with Vegetarian | los snacks | Thick, handmade corn tortilla filled with tomato, onion, serrano pepper and asadero cheese. Order of 2 served with a traditional cabbage slaw and red salsa. Gluten free | $5.00 |
| 20 | Churros | ensaladas y sopas | Served with with ice cream, flan, mexican chocolate pudding | $6.00 |
| 21 | Jacqui's Pupusas with Achiote Shrimp | los snacks | Thick, handmade corn tortilla filled with tomato, onion, serrano pepper and asadero cheese. Order of 2 served with a traditional cabbage slaw and red salsa. Gluten free | $6.00 |
| 22 | Jacqui's Pupusas with Shredded Chicken | los snacks | Thick, handmade corn tortilla filled with tomato, onion, serrano pepper and asadero cheese. Order of 2 served with a traditional cabbage slaw and red salsa. Gluten free | $6.00 |
| 23 | Jacqui's Pupusas with Shredded Steak | los snacks | Thick, handmade corn tortilla filled with tomato, onion, serrano pepper and asadero cheese. Order of 2 served with a traditional cabbage slaw and red salsa. Gluten free | $6.00 |
| 24 | Sopapillas | ensaladas y sopas | Served with with ice cream, flan, mexican chocolate pudding | $6.00 |
| 25 | Queso Fundido | los snacks | Pepper jack cheese melted with rajas and chorizo or soyrizo. Served with flour tortillas. | $7.00 |
| 26 | Soup of the Day (Bowl) | ensaladas y sopas | — | $7.00 |
| 27 | Duck Confit and Mole | tamales | Finished with crema, crispy duck leg and fresh pico de gallo on a bed of mole. | $8.00 |
| 28 | Vegan Roasted Poblano Pepper & Caramelized Onion | tamales | House-made coconut masa, steamed in a banana leaf topped with seasonal veggies and garnished with a blistered raisin poblano salsa. Gluten free | $8.00 |
| 29 | Vegetarian or Pork Green Chile | ensaladas y sopas | Our take on a mexican classic. Garnished with crema and served with grilled flour tortillas. Gluten free option. | $8.00 |
| 30 | Los Nachos | los snacks | Freshly made tortilla chips topped with melted cheese, home-made black beans, pico de gallo, guacamole and crema. Gluten free | $9.00 |
Mezcal Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Mezcal food category to save money on your next order
happy hour menu - comida
$2.70
5 items
los street tacos
$3.39
9 items
los snacks
$5.44
9 items
tamales
$8.00
2 items
ensaladas y sopas
$10.54
14 items
platos fuertes
$15.86
14 items
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Finding affordable meals at Mezcal 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 Mezcal.
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