Budget Dining Guide
Rio's Brazilian Cafe Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Rio's Brazilian Cafe? 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
$2.25
Average Item Price
$6.72
Budget for Two
$13.44
Priced Items Tracked
45
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Rio's Brazilian Cafe Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Rio's Brazilian Cafe sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Soda | drinks | — | $2.25 |
| 2 | Coffee from Brasil | drinks | Rich, flavorful beans directly from sustainable Brazilian farms and roasted in Austin. | $2.45 |
| 3 | Iced Tea | drinks | — | $2.45 |
| 4 | Hot Tea from Zhi Tea | drinks | East Austin tea house shares their fragrant blends. | $2.75 |
| 5 | Pastel de Banana | breakfast | Sweet banana and cinnamon stuffed pastry. | $2.75 |
| 6 | Topo Chico | drinks | — | $2.75 |
| 7 | Flavored Iced Tea | drinks | — | $2.95 |
| 8 | Iced Coffee | drinks | — | $2.95 |
| 9 | Meat Brazilian Breakfast Pocket | breakfast | With egg, bacon, sausage and cheese. Includes our spicy malagueta sauce. | $2.95 |
| 10 | Mexican Coke | drinks | — | $2.95 |
| 11 | Veggie Brazilian Breakfast Pocket | breakfast | With egg, potato, bell pepper, tomato and cheese. Includes our spicy malagueta sauce. | $2.95 |
| 12 | Pao de Queijo Trio | appetizers | Cheese breads made from yuca root and Parmesan cheese. Three rolls: original, basil and roasted red pepper. Vegetarian and gluten free. | $3.00 |
| 13 | Tropical Juice | drinks | Made at the cafe with pure fruit pulp, sugar and filtered water. | $3.45 |
| 14 | Aipim Frito | appetizers | Yuca root fried like a french fry and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese, served with our spicy malagueta sauce. Vegetarian and gluten free. | $4.00 |
| 15 | Bolinho de Aipim de Frango | savory pastries | Yuca root pastry stuffed with roast chicken, hearts of palm, green pepper, garlic and tomato, then rolled in toasted yuca flour. Served with our spicy malagueta sauce. Gluten free. | $4.40 |
| 16 | Bolinho de Aipim de Queijo | savory pastries | Yuca root pastry stuffed with smoked Gouda cheese and roasted red pepper, then rolled in toasted yuca flour. Served with our spicy malagueta sauce. Vegetarian and gluten free. | $4.40 |
| 17 | Empadao de Palmito | savory pastries | Baked savory cupcake with hearts of palm, olives, sweet peas, garlic, onion, mushrooms and carrots. Vegetarian. | $4.40 |
| 18 | Kibe | savory pastries | Beef with tabuli, mint, onion, garlic and tomato. Served with our spicy malagueta sauce. | $4.40 |
| 19 | Pastel de Abobrinha | savory pastries | Thin flour dough stuffed with zucchini, sweet potato and mozzarella cheese. Vegetarian. | $4.40 |
| 20 | Risoli de Camarao | savory pastries | Flour dough savory pastry with sauteed shrimp, garlic, tomato, onion and green pepper, then rolled in bread crumbs. Served with our spicy malagueta sauce. | $4.40 |
| 21 | Risoli de Frango | savory pastries | Flour dough savory pastry with shredded chicken breast, garlic, tomato, onion and green pepper, then rolled in bread crumbs. Served with our spicy malagueta sauce. | $4.40 |
| 22 | Pastel de Banana com Sorvete | desserts | Sweet banana and cinnamon stuffed pastry served with vanilla ice cream. | $5.25 |
| 23 | Doce de Abobora | desserts | Butternut squash simmered with coconut and cinnamon for a delicious sweet pudding. Gluten free. | $5.45 |
| 24 | The Botafogo Salad | salads | A mix of garbanzo beans, artichoke, apples, spinach, toasted almonds, carrot and tomato in a red wine vinaigrette dressing. Vegetarian and gluten free. | $5.45 |
| 25 | The Copacabana Salad | salads | A mix of fresh roast beets, apples, tomato, green pepper and spinach served with handmade candied walnuts and a white wine vinaigrette dressing. Vegetarian and gluten free. | $5.45 |
| 26 | Caldo Verde Soup | soups | Traditional Brazilian collard green soup with potato, bacon and sausage, served with Parmesan crostini bread. | $5.65 |
| 27 | The Paraty Soup | soups | A rich blend of sweet potato, onions, tomato and mascarpone cheese. Served with sweet potato crisps. | $5.65 |
| 28 | Acai Smoothie | breakfast | Amazon super-fruit as a smoothie, blended with banana and apple juice. | $5.75 |
| 29 | Pudim de Leite | desserts | Traditional Brazilian flan served with fresh whipped cream. Gluten free. | $5.95 |
| 30 | Mousse de Chocolate com Maracuja | desserts | Rich chocolate and passion fruit mousse served with fresh whipped cream. Gluten free. | $6.25 |
Rio's Brazilian Cafe Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Rio's Brazilian Cafe food category to save money on your next order
drinks
$2.77
9 items
breakfast
$4.27
5 items
savory pastries
$4.40
7 items
soups
$5.65
2 items
desserts
$5.72
4 items
salads
$6.95
3 items
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Finding affordable meals at Rio's Brazilian Cafe 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.
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