Budget Dining Guide
Zinc Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Zinc? 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
$3.00
Average Item Price
$10.73
Budget for Two
$21.46
Priced Items Tracked
33
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Zinc Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Zinc sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caesar Salad | salads | With romaine lettuce, classic caesar dressing, red bell pepper, shaved parmesan and anchovy croutons | $3.00 |
| 2 | Zinc Salad | salads | With mixed greens, pear, goat cheese, tobacco onions, pecans, grape tomatoes and orange-sherry vinaigrette | $3.00 |
| 3 | Chocolate Covered Strawberries | desserts | — | $6.00 |
| 4 | Pumpkin Creme Brulee | desserts | With fresh berries, coulis and chocolate pistachio biscotti | $6.00 |
| 5 | 2-Alarm Hummus | shared plates | Traditional puree of garbanzo beans and tahini, spiced up with roasted serrano peppers | $7.00 |
| 6 | Brioche Apple Bread Pudding Souffle | desserts | With nut brittle toppings and toffee crunch ice cream | $7.00 |
| 7 | Molten Chocolate Cake | desserts | With cajeta drizzle and creme anglaise | $7.00 |
| 8 | Truffled Parmesan Fries | shared plates | — | $7.00 |
| 9 | Boudros Tableside Guacamole | shared plates | Freshly prepared with diced avocado, roasted tomato and serrano pepper, cilantro and fresh lime and orange juices | $9.00 |
| 10 | Chile Mac & Three Cheeses | shared plates | Asiago, parmesa, white cheddar, salt & pepper | $9.00 |
| 11 | Portabello Patty Melt | burgers & sandwiches | With sauteed lemon spinach, nopalitos, texas sweet onions and swiss cheese, served with sweet potato fries | $9.00 |
| 12 | Spicy Spinach Artichoke au Gratin | shared plates | Made with white cheddar, parmesan cheese, roasted poblano pepper and grilled piadina flat bread | $9.00 |
| 13 | Faux Gras | shared plates | Chicken liver pate served with sun-dried cherry marmalade and pistachios | $10.00 |
| 14 | Fish & Chips | big plates | Crispy tempura fried fillet of cod with home fries and tartar sauce | $10.00 |
| 15 | Fried Shrimp Po' Boy | burgers & sandwiches | Served with home fries | $10.00 |
| 16 | Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad | salads | With romaine lettuce, parmesan reggiano and classic caesar dressing | $10.00 |
| 17 | Grilled Ham, Cheese & Tomato | burgers & sandwiches | Served on brioche with vegetable chips and our soup of the day or salad | $10.00 |
| 18 | Italian Sausage Pizza | pizzas | With crushed tomatoes, roasted peppers and kalamata olives | $10.00 |
| 19 | Zinc Burger | burgers & sandwiches | Smokey cheddar, parmesan tuiles, spicy tomato aioli, bibb lettuce and home fries | $10.00 |
| 20 | Ancho Crusted Short Rib Sandwich | burgers & sandwiches | Ciabatta bread with arugula, roma tomato, red onion, and sniracha sauce. Served with warm potato salad | $12.00 |
| 21 | Calamari | shared plates | Flash fried with jalapenos & escabeche served with spicy tomato aioli | $12.00 |
| 22 | Escargot | shared plates | Baked in lots of garlic butter and a splash of pernod | $12.00 |
| 23 | Margharita Pizza | pizzas | Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil & evoo | $12.00 |
| 24 | Pasta Portofino | big plates | With chicken, basil pesto, tomatoes, mushrooms and linguini | $12.00 |
| 25 | Soppressata Pizza | pizzas | With pepperoncini, 3 cheeses and crimini mushrooms | $12.00 |
| 26 | Texas Chopped Salad | salads | Tequila cured salmon with arugula, pepitas, cotija cheese, pearl couscous, sweet dried corn and basil pesto dressing | $12.00 |
| 27 | Gulf Blue Crabcakes | big plates | With tarragon butter sauce, micro greens, pear and avocado | $14.00 |
| 28 | River Lamb Burger | burgers & sandwiches | Serrano, fig jam, triple brie, rocket, sweet grilled onions and sambal mayo, served with sweet potato fries | $14.00 |
| 29 | Texas Lamb Pappardelle | big plates | Slow cooked with red wine, onions garlic, mushrooms, and zucchini | $14.00 |
| 30 | Churrascos of Grilled Shrimp | big plates | With green peppers, mushrooms and onion on basmati rice | $16.00 |
Zinc Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Zinc food category to save money on your next order
salads
$7.00
4 items
desserts
$8.80
5 items
shared plates
$10.33
9 items
burgers & sandwiches
$10.83
6 items
pizzas
$11.33
3 items
big plates
$15.00
6 items
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Smart Ways to Save Money at Zinc — Budget Dining Tips
Finding affordable meals at Zinc 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 Zinc.
Compare Zinc prices with similar restaurants using our comparison tool to see which offers better value for your money. You can also check the full Zinc menu for the complete listing including premium items. For nutrition-focused decisions, review the cheapest item calories at Zinc and compare low-calorie menu options before ordering.