Budget Dining Guide
Rique's Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Rique'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
$1.25
Average Item Price
$5.44
Budget for Two
$10.88
Priced Items Tracked
52
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Rique's Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Rique's sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frijoles Refritos | side dishes | — | $1.25 |
| 2 | Ice Tea | bebidas-beverages | — | $1.25 |
| 3 | Extra Frijoles Negros | side dishes | — | $1.45 |
| 4 | Salsa Chile Habanero | side dishes | — | $1.45 |
| 5 | Horchata | bebidas-beverages | — | $1.60 |
| 6 | Jamaica | bebidas-beverages | — | $1.60 |
| 7 | Jarritos | bebidas-beverages | — | $1.60 |
| 8 | Sangria | bebidas-beverages | — | $1.60 |
| 9 | Sidral | bebidas-beverages | — | $1.60 |
| 10 | Un Taco | cositas ricas! | (one taco) soft corn tortilla filled with your choice from above list, with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheese and sour cream | $1.75 |
| 11 | Cafe Cortado | bebidas-beverages | — | $1.95 |
| 12 | Mexican Hot Chocolate | bebidas-beverages | — | $1.95 |
| 13 | Un Tamal | cositas ricas! | (one tamale) cornhusk wrapped cornmeal filled with shredded chicken in chipotle sauce (steamed) | $1.95 |
| 14 | Tostadas | cositas ricas! | crisp flat corn tortilla, with refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheese, sour cream and your choice of topping from above list | $2.45 |
| 15 | Coffee Expresso | bebidas-beverages | — | $2.50 |
| 16 | Orange Juice | bebidas-beverages | — | $2.50 |
| 17 | Baja Soft Fish Taco | cositas ricas! | from ensenada and trijuana, fish taco served with cabbage, salsa pico de gallo and lime wedges | $2.95 |
| 18 | Frijoles Charros | sopas y caldos-soups | Mexican cowboy beans, slow cooked with jalapenos, lean bacon and Mexican beer | $2.99 |
| 19 | Codzitos | cositas ricas! | (yucatan) three deep fried rolled chicken tacos topped with chile de arbol salsa, garnished with cheese | $3.15 |
| 20 | El Huarache | cositas ricas! | (one big sandal) hearty corn tortilla in the shape of a sandal, crispy or grilled, topped with your choice from above list, with beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and sour cream | $3.95 |
| 21 | Flautas | cositas ricas! | (flutes) three rolled chicken tacos served with guacamole and topped with cheese | $3.95 |
| 22 | Sopa De Tortilla | sopas y caldos-soups | (tortilla soup, our own recipe) originating in the state of michowean, this a light chicken broth with fresh tomatoes chile potato and garnished with cheese and tortilla chips | $3.95 |
| 23 | Torta | cositas ricas! | (Mexican sandwich) roll (telera) with lettuce, tomato, refried beans, onions, with your choice of chicken pibil, steak, pork, veggies, chorizo or chicken | $3.95 |
| 24 | El Burrote Grande | cositas ricas! | (one big burrito) a huge flour tortilla filled with your choice of fillings from above list, with cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, bean and lettuce | $4.00 |
| 25 | Ensalada Yucatan | ensaladas-salads | fresh orange slices, red bell peppers, onions, green apples and cilantro on a bed of lettuce with our citrus house dressing, with your choice of chicken pibil | $4.75 |
| 26 | Jicama Y Mango | ensaladas-salads | iceburg lettuce mixed with jicama, mango and slices of fresh avocado drizzled with our house citrus dressing | $4.75 |
| 27 | Pico De Gallo | entremeses-appetizers | mix of mango, jicama and cucumber with lime, lemon juice and chile powder, perfect for hangovers | $4.75 |
| 28 | Caldo Tlalpeno | sopas y caldos-soups | (tlalpeno style) originating form the suburban city of thaipa, this is served with fresh cubes of avocado, chopped scallions, shredded chicken and limes with a side of chipotle peppers | $4.95 |
| 29 | Panuchos De Tinga | cositas ricas! | two stuffed thick corn tortillas with black beans, topped with tinga and fresh cilantro | $4.95 |
| 30 | Torta Ahogada | cositas ricas! | (simmered in a hearty traditional red sauce), same ingredients as the regular torta | $4.95 |
Rique's Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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side dishes
$1.38
3 items
bebidas-beverages
$1.81
10 items
cositas ricas!
$3.66
12 items
sopas y caldos-soups
$3.96
3 items
ensaladas-salads
$5.80
4 items
entremeses-appetizers
$6.22
6 items
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Finding affordable meals at Rique'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 Rique's.
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