Budget Dining Guide
The Mexican Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at The Mexican? 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
$5.00
Average Item Price
$10.79
Budget for Two
$21.58
Priced Items Tracked
24
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The Mexican Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at The Mexican sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tortilla Soup | appetizers | Classic mexican soup with hominy, avocado, queso cotija & crisp tortilla strips | $5.00 |
| 2 | Caesar | ensaladas | Romaine hearts, lime-anchovy vinaigrette, queso blanco, avocado, tomato, & crisp tortilla chips | $8.00 |
| 3 | Plain | quesadillas | — | $8.00 |
| 4 | Queso Dip | appetizers | Imported melted cheeses with jalapeno, onion, tomato & cilantro. Served with tortilla chips | $8.00 |
| 5 | Guacamole | appetizers | Crushed avocado, green onion, tomato, cilantro & fresh lime | $9.00 |
| 6 | House | ensaladas | Mixed greens, jicama, cucumber, pumpkin seeds, corn, radish & tomato. Dressed with chipotle buttermilk & cotija cheese | $9.00 |
| 7 | Barbacoa | gringo tacos | Beef brisket, cilantro, onion | $10.00 |
| 8 | Camarones | gringo tacos | Crispy shrimp, red cabbage, chipotle buttermilk | $10.00 |
| 9 | Carnitas | gringo tacos | Roasted pork, cilantro, onion | $10.00 |
| 10 | Chicken | quesadillas | — | $10.00 |
| 11 | Ground Beef | quesadillas | — | $10.00 |
| 12 | Pescado | gringo tacos | Battered white fish, red cabbage, chipotle buttermilk | $10.00 |
| 13 | Picadillo | gringo tacos | Ground beef, cilantro, onion | $10.00 |
| 14 | Pollo | gringo tacos | Shredded chicken, cilantro, onion | $10.00 |
| 15 | Mexican Style Shrimp Cocktail | appetizers | Citrus shrimp, tomato, onion, cilantro, scallion & avocado. Served with saltine crackers | $12.00 |
| 16 | Picadillo | burritos | Ground beef | $12.00 |
| 17 | Pollo | burritos | Shredded chicken | $12.00 |
| 18 | Shrimp | quesadillas | — | $12.00 |
| 19 | Tacos Dorados | tacos dorados | 3 crispy rolled beef barbacoa tacos with guacamole, guava BBQ & crumbled cheese | $12.00 |
| 20 | Carnitas | burritos | Roasted pork | $13.00 |
| 21 | Skillet Dip | appetizers | Black beans, picadillo beef, queso, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole and crema. Served with house made tortilla strips | $13.00 |
| 22 | Popcorn Calamari | appetizers | Crispy calamari, baby spinach & popcorn served with a roasted chipotle buttermilk dipping sauce | $14.00 |
| 23 | Barbacoa | burritos | Shredded brisket | $16.00 |
| 24 | Mexicali Cobb | ensaladas | Grilled chicken, mixed greens, blistered corn, scallions, queso fresco, tomato, bacon, avocado, tortilla strips & cilantro-lime vinaigrette | $16.00 |
The Mexican Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable The Mexican food category to save money on your next order
quesadillas
$10.00
4 items
gringo tacos
$10.00
6 items
appetizers
$10.17
6 items
ensaladas
$11.00
3 items
tacos dorados
$12.00
1 items
burritos
$13.25
4 items
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Finding affordable meals at The Mexican 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 Mexican.
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