Budget Dining Guide
Rafael's Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Rafael's? 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
$0.55
Average Item Price
$4.35
Budget for Two
$8.7
Priced Items Tracked
65
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Rafael's Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Rafael's sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sour Cream | sides and extras | — | $0.55 |
| 2 | Corn Tortillas | sides and extras | — | $0.65 |
| 3 | Black Beans | sides and extras | — | $0.95 |
| 4 | Cheese | sides and extras | — | $0.95 |
| 5 | Coffee | other drinks | (decaffeinated also available) | $0.95 |
| 6 | Flour Tortillas | sides and extras | — | $1.00 |
| 7 | Milk (2%) | other drinks | — | $1.00 |
| 8 | Chile Verde or Chile Colorado | sides and extras | smothering | $1.05 |
| 9 | Frijoles Charros | sides and extras | — | $1.20 |
| 10 | Mexican Rice or Refried Beans | sides and extras | — | $1.20 |
| 11 | Ice Cream | postre | a scoop of the best vanilla ice cream in town served with your choice of toppings | $1.30 |
| 12 | Coke and Pepsi Products | other drinks | (free refills) | $1.45 |
| 13 | Fresh Guacamole | sides and extras | — | $1.45 |
| 14 | Taco Meat | sides and extras | — | $1.48 |
| 15 | Mexican Hot Chocolate | other drinks | (in seasonal) | $1.50 |
| 16 | Anything-Enchilada Style | sides and extras | — | $1.75 |
| 17 | Sopadillas | postre | Mexican scones-come with honey or cinnamon sugar | $1.75 |
| 18 | Aguas Frescas | aguas | fresh fruit drinks of the season | $1.80 |
| 19 | O'doul's | other drinks | — | $2.25 |
| 20 | Flan | postre | a popular latin-American custard drenched in a caramelized sugar syrup | $2.35 |
| 21 | Refried Bean Tostada | tostadas | — | $2.35 |
| 22 | Arroz Con Leche | postre | the best rice pudding you've ever tasted | $2.40 |
| 23 | Umonada | aguas | (limeade) | $2.40 |
| 24 | Margarita | refresquese | — | $2.60 |
| 25 | Strawberry Margarita | refresquese | — | $2.60 |
| 26 | Dinner Salad | ensaladas | — | $2.65 |
| 27 | Quesadilla | antojitos | melted cheese sandwiched in a toasted flour tortilla add a slice ham for only $0.50 | $2.85 |
| 28 | Smothered Tamal | a-la-carte | chile verde or chile Colorado | $2.90 |
| 29 | Pina Colada | refresquese | — | $3.10 |
| 30 | Barouito | postre | (little boat), our house sundae is a scoop of vanilla ice cream in a sugar tortilla shell, it comes with your choice of toppings | $3.20 |
Rafael's Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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sides and extras
$1.11
11 items
other drinks
$1.43
5 items
aguas
$2.10
2 items
postre
$2.48
6 items
tostadas
$2.85
2 items
refresquese
$2.88
4 items
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Smart Ways to Save Money at Rafael's — Budget Dining Tips
Finding affordable meals at Rafael's 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 Rafael's.
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