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The Fort Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options

Looking for affordable food at The Fort? 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

$6.00

Average Item Price

$25.63

Budget for Two

$51.26

Priced Items Tracked

24

Top 3 Most Affordable Picks

#1 Peanut Butter Stuffed Jalapenos Escabeche $6.00
#2 Chocolate Chile Bourbon Cake $7.00
#3 Vera’s Caramel Brownie $7.00

The Fort Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive

Every affordable menu item at The Fort sorted from lowest to highest price

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# Menu Item Category Portion Price
1 Peanut Butter Stuffed Jalapenos Escabeche appetizers House-made pickled jalapeños stuffed with a mango sweetened whipped peanut butter. $6.00
2 Chocolate Chile Bourbon Cake desserts A delectable and ancient Aztec combination of a rich, dark chocolate and red chile cake with chocolate bourbon frosting $7.00
3 Vera’s Caramel Brownie desserts No chocolate in this one! A chewy caramel flavored brownie with walnuts and canola seeds served warm with vanilla ice cream. $7.00
4 Buffalo Empanadas appetizers Light flaky pastry filled with meaty buffalo served with mild Dixon red chili and chipotle barbecue sauces. $8.00
5 Chef’s Choice of Classic Creme Brulee desserts A delicate custard covered in a crispy brown sugar crust. $8.00
6 Negrita desserts The Fort’s famous signature dessert. A blend of dark chocolate & Myer’s Rum served in a chocolate tulip cup. $8.00
7 Sam’s Famous Cheesecake desserts Sam Arnold’s prized recipe. A light and creamy cheesecake with graham cracker crust. Sam said $8.00
8 Lamb Riblets appetizers Crispy lamb riblets tossed in a spicy citrus barbecue sauce. $13.00
9 Roast Bison Marrow Bones appetizers Prairie butter to the early pioneers, this delicacy was Julia Child’s favorite Served in the bone with crostini. $18.00
10 William Bent’s Grilled Quail from the yard & sea Teriyaki marinated quail served with wild huckleberry demi-glace, seasonal vegetables and Fort potatoes. $24.00
11 Cuban Mojo Chicken from the yard & sea All natural chicken breast pan seared and topped with a mango mojo sauce, served with Cuban black beans, cilantro rice and fried plantains. $27.00
12 Mary Schlosser’s Taos Trout from the yard & sea Oven roasted trout, stuffed with fresh mint and wrapped in applewood smoked bacon. Served with cilantro rice, calabacitas and crawfish salsa. $27.00
13 Crispy Roasted Duck from the yard & sea Crispy roasted half duck, served with a wild huckleberry demi-glace, wild rice with toasted piñon nuts and sun-dried cranberries. $29.00
14 Fresh Atlantic Salmon from the yard & sea Achiote rubbed then pan seared salmon filet served with roasted corn risotto and chayote squash. $29.00
15 Smoke House Buffalo Ribs from the prairie & forest Smoked buffalo ribs, slowly braised and smothered in our tangy Jack Daniels barbecue sauce. $30.00
16 Elk Chop St. Vrain from the prairie & forest New Zealand chops grilled to perfection and served with wild huckleberry gravy. $33.00
17 Gonzales Style Grilled Steak colorado territory beef 12-ounce all natural top sirloin steak, stuffed with Hatch green chiles. $36.00
18 Sam Arnold’s Prime Rib of Buffalo from the prairie & forest A slow-roasted 12-ounce cut of buffalo with a New Mexican chile rub. $38.00
19 Uncle Dick’s Incorrect Steak colorado territory beef 12-ounce all natural top sirloin, topped with melted white cheddar cheese, Dixon red chile sauce, and a fried egg. $38.00
20 Tom Fitzpatrick’s NY Strip colorado territory beef A 12-ounce NY strip grilled $39.00
21 Tom Fitzpatrick’s NY Strip with Gonzales Style or Incorrect colorado territory beef $42.00
22 The Fort’s Game Plate from the prairie & forest Our most popular dish! An elk chop, buffalo filet medallion, and a grilled teriyaki quail. $44.00
23 William Bent’s Buffalo Tenderloin Filet Mignon from the prairie & forest The most tender of all buffalo cuts. $44.00
24 Scout Jim Baker’s Mountain Man Steak from the prairie & forest 20-ounce bone-in buffalo ribeye, for the mountain man in all of us. $52.00

The Fort Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category

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desserts

$7.60

5 items

appetizers

$11.25

4 items

from the yard & sea

$27.20

5 items

colorado territory beef

$38.75

4 items

from the prairie & forest

$40.17

6 items

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fort Prices

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

What is the cheapest item on the The Fort menu?

The most affordable item at The Fort is Peanut Butter Stuffed Jalapenos Escabeche priced at $6.00. 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 The Fort on a budget?

The average menu item at The Fort costs about $25.63. For two people dining on a budget, you can expect to spend approximately $51.26 by choosing affordable options. Look at the lowest-priced items for the best value meals.

How many low-cost menu items does The Fort have?

The Fort currently has 24 menu items with tracked prices. Out of these, we list the 24 most affordable options sorted from lowest to highest price to help you find cheap eats quickly.

Are The Fort prices updated regularly?

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

Which The Fort menu category has the cheapest prices?

The most budget-friendly category at The Fort is desserts with an average price of $7.6 across 5 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 The Fort — Budget Dining Tips

Finding affordable meals at The Fort 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 Fort.

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