Budget Dining Guide
Rita's on the River Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Rita's on the River? 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
$4.99
Average Item Price
$10.07
Budget for Two
$20.14
Priced Items Tracked
59
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Rita's on the River Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Rita's on the River sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lunch Chili Con Queso | lunch appetizers | A blend of cheeses, tomatoes, peppers and onions. | $4.99 |
| 2 | Lunch Flan | lunch desserts | — | $4.99 |
| 3 | Lunch Sopapillas | lunch desserts | — | $4.99 |
| 4 | Rita's House Salad | soups and salads | Fresh greens topped with cucumbers, diced tomatoes, cheese and tortilla strips. | $4.99 |
| 5 | Chile Con Queso | appetizers | A blend of cheeses, tomatoes, peppers and onions. | $5.29 |
| 6 | Lunch Buffalo Tenders | lunch appetizers | Served with hot sauce and ranch dressing. | $5.99 |
| 7 | Lunch Caesar Salad | lunch salads | Crisp romaine served with Caesar dressing, topped with queso fresco and tortilla strips. | $5.99 |
| 8 | Texas River Fries | appetizers | Fries covered with a combination of melted cheeses and topped with sour cream, pico de gallo and jalapeno slices. | $5.99 |
| 9 | Tortilla Soup | soups and salads | Garnished with avocado and tortilla chips. | $5.99 |
| 10 | Buffalo Tenders | appetizers | Served with hot sauce and ranch dressing. | $6.99 |
| 11 | Caesar Salad | soups and salads | Crisp romaine served with Caesar dressing and topped with queso fresco and tortilla strips. | $6.99 |
| 12 | Jalapeno Poppers | appetizers | Cream cheese filled jalapenos, served with ranch dressing. | $6.99 |
| 13 | Lunch Cheese Quesadilla | lunch appetizers | 10" homemade flour tortillas filled with a blend of cheddar and jack cheeses. Served with sour cream, pico de gallo and jalapeno peppers. | $6.99 |
| 14 | Lunch Nachos | lunch appetizers | Topped with refried beans and melted cheeses. Served with sour cream, pico de gallo and jalapeno slices. | $6.99 |
| 15 | Lunch Queso a La Riverwalk | lunch appetizers | Served with fresh pico de gallo, guacamole, shredded chicken and flour tortillas. | $6.99 |
| 16 | Riverwalk Queso | appetizers | Chile con queso served with pico de gallo, guacamole, shredded chicken and fresh tortillas. | $6.99 |
| 17 | Lunch Chalupa Plate | lunch tex-mex favorites | Two tostadas topped with refried beans, cheeses, lettuce and tomatoes. Served with refried or borracho beans, fiesta rice, pico de gallo and homemade flour tortillas. | $7.00 |
| 18 | Lunch Enchilada Plate | lunch tex-mex favorites | Topped with chili enchilada sauce and melted cheeses. Served with refried or borracho beans, fiesta rice, pico de gallo and homemade flour tortillas. | $7.00 |
| 19 | Lunch Taco Plate | lunch tex-mex favorites | Soft or crispy tacos, filled with your choice of shredded chicken or seasoned beef and topped with mixed cheeses, lettuce and tomatoes. Served with refried or borracho beans, fiesta rice, pico de gal | $7.00 |
| 20 | Cheese Quesadillas | appetizers | 10" homemade flour tortillas filled with a blend of cheddar and jack cheeses. Served with sour cream, pico de gallo and jalapeno peppers. | $7.99 |
| 21 | Lunch Chicken Sour Cream Enchiladas Plate | lunch tex-mex favorites | Two chicken enchiladas smothered in homemade sour cream sauce with a hint of green salsa, melted cheese and sour cream. Served with refried or borracho beans, fiesta rice, pico de gallo and homemade | $7.99 |
| 22 | Lunch Grilled Chicken Sandwich | lunch sandwiches | Served with lettuce, tomatoes and mayonnaise and a heaping order of fries. | $7.99 |
| 23 | Lunch Ice House Burger | lunch sandwiches | Black Angus 1/2 lb. burger on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomatoes and pickles. Served with a heaping order of fries. | $7.99 |
| 24 | Lunch Taco Salad | lunch salads | Large taco shell filled with fresh greens and topped with diced tomatoes and cheese, guacamole and sour cream. | $7.99 |
| 25 | Nachos | appetizers | Topped with refried beans and melted cheeses. Served with sour cream, pico de gallo, jalapeno slices and choice of seasoned beef or shredded chicken. | $7.99 |
| 26 | Buffalo Chicken Sandwich | sandwiches | Two chicken strips tossed in house hot sauce and topped with American cheese. Served with a heaping order of fries. | $8.99 |
| 27 | Chalupa Plate | tex-mex favorites | Two tostadas topped with refried beans, cheeses, lettuce and tomatoes. Served with shredded chicken or seasoned beef with refried or borracho beans, fiesta rice, pico de gallo and homemade flour tort | $8.99 |
| 28 | Grilled Chicken Sandwich | sandwiches | Served with lettuce, tomatoes and mayonnaise and a heaping order of fries. | $8.99 |
| 29 | Ice House Burger | sandwiches | Black Angus 1/2 lb. burger on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomatoes and pickles. Served with a heaping order of fries. | $8.99 |
| 30 | Lunch Carne Guisada Plate | lunch tex-mex favorites | Tender beef seasoned and marinated. Served with refried or borracho beans, fiesta rice, pico de gallo and homemade flour tortillas. | $8.99 |
Rita's on the River Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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lunch desserts
$4.99
2 items
lunch appetizers
$6.39
5 items
lunch salads
$6.99
2 items
soups and salads
$7.19
5 items
appetizers
$7.28
8 items
lunch sandwiches
$7.99
2 items
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