Budget Dining Guide
Tropical BBQ Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Tropical BBQ? 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
$1.50
Average Item Price
$8.44
Budget for Two
$16.88
Priced Items Tracked
28
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Tropical BBQ Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Tropical BBQ sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Side of Maduros | caribbean plates | Sweet plantains. | $1.50 |
| 2 | Side of Tostones | caribbean plates | Crispy plantain chips. | $1.50 |
| 3 | Side of Mofongo | caribbean plates | Mashed plantains topped with garlic mojo. | $3.00 |
| 4 | Caribbean Fries Plate | caribbean plates | Yucca fries with a cilantro and garlic aioli dipping sauce. | $4.95 |
| 5 | Empanadas Plate | caribbean plates | Crispy dough filled with chicken and chorizo. Served with mango dipping sauce. | $4.95 |
| 6 | Grilled Chicken Sandwich | sandwiches | Adobo marinated chicken with BBQ sauce. Served with one side. | $7.50 |
| 7 | Pulled Pork Sandwich | sandwiches | Cured pork shoulder smoked with peach wood for 13 hours. Served with one side. | $7.50 |
| 8 | Sweet Plantains Canoes Plate | caribbean plates | Ripe plantains filled with pulled pork and cheese (pionono). | $7.50 |
| 9 | 1/2 Chicken | smoked meats | — | $7.95 |
| 10 | Carne Asada | smoked meats | 1 lb. Uncooked. | $7.95 |
| 11 | Tapas Plate | caribbean plates | Crunchy plantain chips topped with pulled pork and garlic mojo. | $7.95 |
| 12 | Cuban Sandwich | sandwiches | Pulled pork, smoked ham, cheese, pickles and mustard. Served with one side. | $8.00 |
| 13 | Jerk Chicken Sandwich | sandwiches | Grilled chicken topped with spicy pineapple jerk BBQ sauce. Served with one side. | $8.00 |
| 14 | BLT Sandwich | sandwiches | Thick cut smoked applewood bacon, lettuce and tomato. Served with one side. | $8.50 |
| 15 | Cheese Steak Sandwich | sandwiches | Thinly sliced smoked tri tip with grilled onions, peppers and provolone cheese. Served with one side. | $8.95 |
| 16 | Tri Tip Sandwich | sandwiches | Smoked tri tip dipped in Au jus with provolone cheese. Served with one side. | $8.95 |
| 17 | Beef Brisket Sandwich | sandwiches | Rubbed Angus beef brisket trimmed and slow-smoked in peach wood. Served with one side. | $9.00 |
| 18 | Jerk Chicken Plate | caribbean plates | Grilled chicken topped with spicy pineapple jerk BBQ sauce. Served with sweet ripe plantains, black beans and rice. | $9.00 |
| 19 | Mainland Plates | caribbean plates | Served with a side and garlic toast. | $9.00 |
| 20 | Mofongo Plate | caribbean plates | Mashed potatoes stuffed with pulled pork and topped with garlic mojo. | $9.00 |
| 21 | Grilled Steak Plate | caribbean plates | Tender flank steak marinated in tropical spices and drizzled with basil mojo. Served with sweet ripe plantains, black beans and rice. | $9.95 |
| 22 | Grilled Steak Sandwich | sandwiches | Tender flank steak marinated in tropical spices, grilled onions and peppers and drizzled with basil mojo. Served with one side. | $9.95 |
| 23 | Triple Play Sandwich | sandwiches | Pulled pork, beef brisket and smoked ham with cheese, pickles, mustard, onions, peppers and basil mojo. Served with one side. | $9.95 |
| 24 | Whole Chicken | smoked meats | — | $10.95 |
| 25 | Pulled Pork | smoked meats | 1 lb. | $11.50 |
| 26 | Tri Tip | smoked meats | 1 lb. | $14.00 |
| 27 | Brisket | smoked meats | 1 lb. | $14.50 |
| 28 | Spare Ribs | smoked meats | Slab. | $15.00 |
Tropical BBQ Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Tropical BBQ food category to save money on your next order
caribbean plates
$6.21
11 items
sandwiches
$8.63
10 items
smoked meats
$11.69
7 items
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Smart Ways to Save Money at Tropical BBQ — Budget Dining Tips
Finding affordable meals at Tropical BBQ 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 Tropical BBQ.
Compare Tropical BBQ prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full Tropical BBQ menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at Tropical BBQ and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.