Budget Dining Guide
Waterloo Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Waterloo? 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 September 2026.
Lowest Price
$3.00
Average Item Price
$7.72
Budget for Two
$15.44
Priced Items Tracked
46
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Waterloo Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Waterloo sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1/2 Pretzel | mini loo plates | Soft pretzel served with queso fresco | $3.00 |
| 2 | Cheese Quesadilla | mini loo plates | Lettuce, pico & salsa verde | $3.00 |
| 3 | Chili Lime Wings | mini loo plates | 4 Wings, ranch or blue cheese | $3.00 |
| 4 | Fries | mini loo plates | Regular or sweet potato served with gorgonzola sauce | $3.00 |
| 5 | Harvest Salad | mini loo plates | Spinach, cranberries, gorgonzola, almonds, apples & maple vinaigrette | $3.00 |
| 6 | Hummus | mini loo plates | Pita points & fresh veggies | $3.00 |
| 7 | Jalapeno Poppers | mini loo plates | 2, bacon-wrapped, served with ranch or blue cheese | $3.00 |
| 8 | Slider | mini loo plates | Chicken, mahi, burger, pork, or brisket | $3.00 |
| 9 | Spinach Enchilada | mini loo plates | Served with sour cream | $3.00 |
| 10 | Taco | mini loo plates | Specialty taco of the day | $3.00 |
| 11 | Tomato Basil Soup | soups and salads | Topped with gorgonzola crumbles. Served with a mini grilled cheese. | $3.50 |
| 12 | Austin Sized Nachos | appetizers | Same as our texas sized nachos but a little bit smaller. Add grilled chicken $3.5, add beef brisket $4.5 | $6.00 |
| 13 | House Salad | soups and salads | Fresh mixed baby greens tossed with red onions, cucumbers, tomatoes & carrots. Served with house-made dressing on the side: ranch, blue cheese, balsamic vinaigrette, citrus-basil vinaigrette, warm ma | $6.00 |
| 14 | House Fries | appetizers | Fresh hand-cut potatoes cooked to perfection. Served with gorgonzola cream sauce. Sub sweet fries $1.00 | $6.50 |
| 15 | Waterloos Infamous Poppers | appetizers | Extremly hot, fire-roasted jalapenos stuffed with cream cheese and wrapped in applewood-smoked bacon. Served with house-made ranch or blue cheese. | $6.50 |
| 16 | Chips & Salsa Trio | appetizers | Fresh house-made corn tortilla chips served with spicy roasted jalapeno salsa, milder red salsa & pico de gallo. Add guacamole 3.50, add queso $3.5 | $7.00 |
| 17 | Hummus Plate | appetizers | Served with fresh veggies & toasted pita points. | $7.00 |
| 18 | Queso Fresco | appetizers | A warm melted blend of cheese, peppers, jalapenos, and pico de gallo. Served with house-made corn tortilla chips. | $7.00 |
| 19 | BBQ Chop Salad | soups and salads | Fresh mixed baby greens topped with smoked gouda, diced tomato, avocado & chopped bacon. Served with bbq ranch dressing. | $7.50 |
| 20 | Caesar Salad | soups and salads | Romaine lettuce, roma tomatoes, croutons, freshly grated parmesan & black pepper. Lightly tossed with caesar dressing. | $7.50 |
| 21 | Santa Fe Salad | soups and salads | Fresh mixed baby greens topped with grilled peppers & onions, black beans, avocado, pico de gallo, cheddar cheese & tortilla strips. Served with chipotle ranch dressing. | $7.50 |
| 22 | Asiago Dip | appetizers | Warm artichoke, spinach & asiago cheese. Served with fresh veggies & a sliced baguette. | $8.00 |
| 23 | Harvest Spinach Salad | soups and salads | Fresh spinach, apples, dried cranberries, gorgonzola crumbles & toasted almonds. Tossed with our house-made warm maple vinaigrette. | $8.50 |
| 24 | Kale Salad | soups and salads | Kale tossed with citrus-basil vinaigrette and topped with avocado, strawberries, toasted almonds and gorgonzola cheese. | $8.50 |
| 25 | Simply Wings | appetizers | 8 juicy, all-natural wings tossed with chili-lime or bbq sauce. Served with your choice of house-made ranch or blue cheese. | $8.50 |
| 26 | Waterloo Mac N Cheese | plates | Macaroni pasta tossed with our signature blend of smoked gouda, asiago & provolone cheeses. Add chicken $3.5, add beef brisket $4.5 | $8.50 |
| 27 | Texas Sized Nachos | appetizers | Fresh house-made corn tortilla chips topped with black or ranchero beans, cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, black olives, jalapenos, guacamole & sour cream. Add grilled chicken $5.00, add beef brisket $ | $9.00 |
| 28 | Veg | loo tacos | Refried black beans, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, garnished with a jalapeno, and cotija cheese. | $9.00 |
| 29 | Waterloo Minis | appetizers | 3 sliders - choose from burger with grilled onions, bbq pulled pork and beef brisket | $9.50 |
| 30 | Grilled Chicken Sandwich | burgers and sandwiches | All-natural grilled chicken breast with your choice of one cheese and two toppings on a challah bun. Lettuce, tomato, onion & pickle on request. Served with fries. | $10.00 |
Waterloo Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Waterloo food category to save money on your next order
mini loo plates
$3.00
10 items
soups and salads
$7.00
7 items
appetizers
$7.50
10 items
loo tacos
$10.20
5 items
plates
$10.70
5 items
burgers and sandwiches
$10.72
9 items
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Finding affordable meals at Waterloo 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 Waterloo.
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