Budget Dining Guide
Padre's Modern Mexican Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Padre's Modern Mexican? 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
$2.00
Average Item Price
$12.36
Budget for Two
$24.72
Priced Items Tracked
28
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Padre's Modern Mexican Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Padre's Modern Mexican sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French Fries with Chipotle Aioli, Frijoles, Rice | sides | — | $2.00 |
| 2 | Sauteed Garlic Spinach, Sauteed Vegetables, House Salad | sides | — | $3.00 |
| 3 | Cilantro Mousse | entradas | served with chips | $5.00 |
| 4 | Mixed Greens | entradas | tossed in orange vinaigrette with carrots and orange segments | $5.00 |
| 5 | Guacamole and Chips | entradas | hecho en mexico | $6.00 |
| 6 | Sopa Tarasca | entradas | cream of black bean soup with fresh cream, tomato, bacon, queso ranchero and cilantro | $6.00 |
| 7 | Fresh Tomato and Herbed Goat Cheese Salad | entradas | with purple onion and reduced balsamic vinegar | $7.00 |
| 8 | Cazuela De Queso Fundido | entradas | melted oaxaca cheese, spinach, roasted garlic and poblano chiles, topped with chorizo | $9.00 |
| 9 | Clams Corona | entradas | a house favorite: clams steamed with corona, garlic, onions, chile, and lime | $9.00 |
| 10 | Tostadas De Tinga | entradas | mini crisps piled high with shredded chicken, caramelized onions, mild red chipotle sauce and queso ranchero | $9.00 |
| 11 | Mazatlan Shrimp Cocktail | entradas | jumbo mexican shrimp, orange pico de gallo, avocado | $10.00 |
| 12 | Tacos Al Carbon | platos mexicanos | chargrilled carne asada, chicken, or fish topped with cabbage, pico de gallo, and queso ranchero served with rice and beans | $11.00 |
| 13 | Cilantro Pesto Pasta | platos fuertes | chicken, tomatoes, crema fresca, and fresh herbs | $12.00 |
| 14 | Coconut Shrimp Spinach Salad | entradas | grilled shrimp, red onion, toasted almond, bacon, mango vinaigrette | $12.00 |
| 15 | Tia's Enchiladas | platos mexicanos | chicken in red guajillo sauce or pork in green tomatillo sauce, served with rice and frijoles | $12.00 |
| 16 | Vegetable Skewers | platos fuertes | with roasted red pepper cream and risotto | $12.00 |
| 17 | Jalepeno Bacon Wrapped Scallops | entradas | with risotto and a roasted red pepper cream | $14.00 |
| 18 | Lobster Thermidor Quesadilla | entradas | with our fresh mango mojo | $14.00 |
| 19 | Salmon Spinach Enchiladas | mariscos | with rice, vegetables and a chipotle cream sauce | $15.00 |
| 20 | Pollo Relleno | platos mexicanos | chicken breast stuffed with poblano rajas, caramelized onion, corn, and goat cheese, served with poblano cream sauce, guajillo mashed potatoes, and vegetables | $16.00 |
| 21 | Grilled Salmon | mariscos | guajillo mashed potatoes, sauteed vegetables and orange chile triple sec glaze | $17.00 |
| 22 | Camarones Al Tequila | mariscos | shrimp sauteed in butter, lime, garlic and cilantro with rice and vegetables | $18.00 |
| 23 | Roasted Pork Tenderloin | platos fuertes | with mole verde, guajillo mashed potatoes, vegetables | $18.00 |
| 24 | Arrachera Steak | platos mexicanos | grilled marinated rib eye with rice, frijoles and border style guacamole, served with fresh tortillas | $19.00 |
| 25 | Pescado Del Dia Tropical | mariscos | grilled fish of the day; ask your server | $19.00 |
| 26 | Frutas Del Mar | mariscos | lobster, white fish, clams and mexican shrimp in saffron broth with cilantro risotto | $21.00 |
| 27 | Modern Cowboy Steak | platos fuertes | 12 oz grilled rib eye, guajillo mashed potatoes, sauteed garlic spinach, roasted red pepper cream | $21.00 |
| 28 | Mar Y Tierra | platos fuertes | grilled steak and shrimp with guajillo mashed, sauteed vegetables and a roasted tomato chipotle sauce | $24.00 |
Padre's Modern Mexican Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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sides
$2.50
2 items
entradas
$8.83
12 items
platos mexicanos
$14.50
4 items
platos fuertes
$17.40
5 items
mariscos
$18.00
5 items
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Finding affordable meals at Padre's Modern Mexican 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 Padre's Modern Mexican.
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