Budget Dining Guide
The Border Cafe Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at The Border 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
$0.47
Average Item Price
$6.6
Budget for Two
$13.2
Priced Items Tracked
111
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The Border Cafe Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at The Border Cafe sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamburger - Cheese | burgers | Made from fresh ground chuck. Served with a slice of red onion and a heaping portion of crisp fries | $0.47 |
| 2 | Hamburger - Crisp Bacon | burgers | Made from fresh ground chuck. Served with a slice of red onion and a heaping portion of crisp fries | $0.75 |
| 3 | Black Beans | sides | — | $0.95 |
| 4 | Cheese | sides | — | $0.95 |
| 5 | Flour Tortillas (4) | sides | — | $0.95 |
| 6 | Jose's Rice | sides | — | $0.95 |
| 7 | Pico de Gallo | sides | — | $0.95 |
| 8 | Sliced Avocado | sides | — | $0.95 |
| 9 | Sour Cream | sides | — | $0.95 |
| 10 | White Rice | sides | — | $0.95 |
| 11 | Corn Bread (2) | sides | — | $1.37 |
| 12 | French Fries | sides | Crispy shoestring fries | $1.50 |
| 13 | Mixed Vegetables | sides | Sauteed with jose's special seasoning | $1.95 |
| 14 | Coffee | non alcoholic - soft drinks | — | $1.98 |
| 15 | Coke | non alcoholic - soft drinks | — | $1.98 |
| 16 | Decaf | non alcoholic - soft drinks | — | $1.98 |
| 17 | Diet Coke | non alcoholic - soft drinks | — | $1.98 |
| 18 | Ginger Ale | non alcoholic - soft drinks | — | $1.98 |
| 19 | Hot Tea | non alcoholic - soft drinks | — | $1.98 |
| 20 | Iced Tea | non alcoholic - soft drinks | — | $1.98 |
| 21 | Orange | non alcoholic - soft drinks | — | $1.98 |
| 22 | Sprite | non alcoholic - soft drinks | — | $1.98 |
| 23 | Orange Juice | non alcoholic | Fresh squeezed | $2.25 |
| 24 | Louisiana Gumbo: By The Cup | cajun appetizers | — | $2.47 |
| 25 | Bottled Spring Water | non alcoholic | Aqua panna brand | $2.75 |
| 26 | Jambalaya | sides | Spicy cajun style andouille sausage and chicken rice. Large enough for two | $2.99 |
| 27 | Guacamole | mexican appetizers | Our own guacamole made from scratch with whole avocados, tomato, onion, cilantro, and seasoned as in old mexico | $3.95 |
| 28 | Guacamole | vegetarian appetizers | Our own guacamole made from scratch with whole avocados, tomato, onion, cilantro, and seasoned as in old mexico | $3.95 |
| 29 | Louisiana Gumbo: By The Bowl | cajun appetizers | — | $3.95 |
| 30 | Cheese Pizza | kids meals - entree | — | $3.98 |
The Border Cafe Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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sides
$1.28
12 items
non alcoholic - soft drinks
$1.98
9 items
non alcoholic
$2.50
2 items
kids meals - entree
$3.98
8 items
burgers
$4.19
5 items
cajun appetizers
$5.37
6 items
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Finding affordable meals at The Border 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.
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 The Border Cafe.
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