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San Jose Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options

Looking for affordable food at San Jose? 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

$1.20

Average Item Price

$6.2

Budget for Two

$12.4

Priced Items Tracked

85

Top 3 Most Affordable Picks

#1 Solo Chips $1.20
#2 Coke $1.30
#3 11. Cubana $1.50

San Jose Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive

Every affordable menu item at San Jose sorted from lowest to highest price

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# Menu Item Category Portion Price
1 Solo Chips botanas only chips $1.20
2 Coke bebidas sprite, diet coke and fanta $1.30
3 11. Cubana tortas ham, bacon, breaded steak, sausage and american cheese $1.50
4 Cafe O Te bebidas coffee or tea $1.50
5 Leche bebidas milk $1.50
6 Taco Salad sopes y gorditas served with beans, meat, lettuce, tomato, avocado, cheese & sour cream $1.50
7 Tamal Rojo De Carne flautas pork tamal red sauce $1.50
8 Jarritos bebidas — $1.60
9 Tacos vegetarianos with lettuce, tomato, beans and rice $1.70
10 Al Pastor, Pollo, Picadillo, Chorizo tacos pork, chicken, ground beef, mexican sausage $1.85
11 Quesadillas sincronizadas flour tortillas with melted cheese, lettuce and tomato $1.90
12 Carne Asada, Cecina, Tripas, Lengua tacos skirt steak, dried beef, beef intestine, tongue $2.10
13 Flautas flautas crispy tacos $2.30
14 Cebollitas botanas — $2.50
15 Chips Con Salsa botanas chips with sauce $2.50
16 Horchata bebidas rice water $2.50
17 Jamaica bebidas — $2.50
18 Limonada bebidas lemonade $2.50
19 Quesadillas Con Carne sincronizadas — $2.50
20 Tostados vegetarianos with lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, beans, rice, cilantro, onions and sweet peppers $2.50
21 Papas Fritas Naturales botanas fresh fries $2.55
22 Gorditas vegetarianos — $2.70
23 Sopes vegetarianos — $2.70
24 Ordenes De Arroz Y Frijoles botanas — $2.89
25 Gorditas sopes y gorditas mashed potato, sweet pepper, skirt steak, pork, chicken, ground beef, mexican sausage $2.99
26 Sopes sopes y gorditas — $2.99
27 Flan postres — $3.20
28 Nachos Con Frijoles botanas nachos with beans $3.20
29 Papa O Rajas vegetarianos potato or sweet peppers $3.50
30 Tostadas tostadas — $3.50

San Jose Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category

Find the most affordable San Jose food category to save money on your next order

bebidas

$1.91

7 items

sopes y gorditas

$2.49

3 items

postres

$3.50

2 items

vegetarianos

$3.54

8 items

flautas

$4.26

3 items

botanas

$4.32

13 items

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Frequently Asked Questions About San Jose Prices

Common questions about menu prices, budget meals, and affordable dining options.

What is the cheapest item on the San Jose menu?
The most affordable item at San Jose is Solo Chips priced at $1.20. This is one of the lowest-cost menu options available, making it a great budget-friendly pick for cost-conscious diners.

How much does it cost to eat at San Jose on a budget?
The average menu item at San Jose costs about $6.2. For two people dining on a budget, you can expect to spend approximately $12.4 by choosing affordable options. Look at the lowest-priced items for the best value meals.

How many low-cost menu items does San Jose have?
San Jose currently has 85 menu items with tracked prices. Out of these, we list the 30 most affordable options sorted from lowest to highest price to help you find cheap eats quickly.

Are San Jose prices updated regularly?
Yes. Our San Jose menu price data is continuously tracked and updated. This page reflects the most recent pricing as of July 2026. Restaurant prices may vary by location, so use these as general reference prices for budget planning.

Which San Jose menu category has the cheapest prices?
The most budget-friendly category at San Jose is bebidas with an average price of $1.91 across 7 items. This category offers the best value if you are looking for affordable dining options and low-cost meals.

Smart Ways to Save Money at San Jose — Budget Dining Tips

Finding affordable meals at San Jose 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 San Jose.

Compare San Jose prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full San Jose menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at San Jose and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.