Budget Dining Guide
Santiago Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Santiago? 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
$4.50
Average Item Price
$10.78
Budget for Two
$21.56
Priced Items Tracked
26
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Santiago Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Santiago sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sincronizadas | appetizer | Quesadillas with melted cheese on top. | $4.50 |
| 2 | Queso Fundido | appetizer | Melted cheese. | $5.50 |
| 3 | Guacamole | appetizer | Avocado dip. | $6.99 |
| 4 | Caldo de Pollo | dinners | Chicken soup. Served with rice and beans. | $7.50 |
| 5 | Caldo de Res | dinners | Beef soup. Served with rice and beans. | $8.50 |
| 6 | Nachos | appetizer | Tortilla chips topped with avocado dip, lettuce, sour cream, rice and beans. | $8.50 |
| 7 | Chicken Salad Special | specialties | Served with rice and beans and a side of tartar sauce. | $8.99 |
| 8 | Platillo de Enchiladas | platillos fuertes | Four enchiladas with your choice of green, red or cheese sauce. Served with rice and beans. | $9.50 |
| 9 | Platillo de Milaneza | platillos fuertes | Breaded sirloin steak. Served with rice and beans. | $9.50 |
| 10 | Enchiladas Verde | dinners | Rolled corn tortillas dipped in delicious green sauce. Served with rice and beans. | $10.50 |
| 11 | Pechuga Empanizada | dinners | Breaded chicken breast. Served with rice and beans. | $10.50 |
| 12 | Platillo de Bistec Ranchero | platillos fuertes | Steak served ranch style, Mexican style, or with onions. Served with rice and beans. | $10.50 |
| 13 | Cocktel de Mariscos | seafood | Choose cocktail of shrimp, octopus, oyster, crab or cebiche. Served with rice and beans. | $10.99 |
| 14 | Cecina Campecina | dinners | Dry meat ranch style. Served with rice and beans. | $11.25 |
| 15 | Enchiladas de Mole | dinners | Rolled corn tortillas dipped in delicious mole sauce. Served with rice and beans. | $11.50 |
| 16 | Platillo de Carne Asada | platillos fuertes | Grilled steak with grilled onions. Served with rice and beans. | $12.50 |
| 17 | Plattillos de Costillas de Res a la Parilla | platillos fuertes | Grilled beef ribs. Served with rice and beans. | $12.50 |
| 18 | Pulpo | seafood | Octopus. Served with rice and beans. | $12.50 |
| 19 | Mojarra | seafood | Fried fish. Served with rice and bean. | $13.00 |
| 20 | Shrimp Kabob Special | specialties | Served with rice and beans. | $13.00 |
| 21 | Volcano Fillet Special | specialties | Served with rice and beans. | $13.00 |
| 22 | Broiled Halibut Special | specialties | Served with rice, beans and lemon butter. | $13.50 |
| 23 | Caldo de Siete Mares | seafood | Seven seas soup with shrimp, crap or seafood. Served with rice and beans. | $13.50 |
| 24 | Salmon Special | specialties | Served with rice and beans. | $13.50 |
| 25 | Huachinango al Veracruzana | seafood | Red snapper Veracruz style. Served with rice and beans. | $14.00 |
| 26 | Combination Platter Special | specialties | Shrimp, perch and sole with cocktail or tartar sauce. Served with rice and beans. | $14.50 |
Santiago Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Santiago food category to save money on your next order
appetizer
$6.37
4 items
dinners
$9.96
6 items
platillos fuertes
$10.90
5 items
specialties
$12.75
6 items
seafood
$12.80
5 items
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Finding affordable meals at Santiago 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 Santiago.
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