Budget Dining Guide
Zocalo Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Zocalo? 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
$5.00
Average Item Price
$10.04
Budget for Two
$20.08
Priced Items Tracked
24
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Zocalo Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Zocalo sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pozole Rojo | lunch menu - ensaladas, sopas y ceviche | Mexican classic: Pork simmered in a red chile broth with hominy. Served with cilantro, onion, cabbage, radish and roasted chiles | $5.00 |
| 2 | Sopa de Tortilla | lunch menu - ensaladas, sopas y ceviche | Bloomsdale spinach, white beans, carrot, celery, shredded chicken, morita chile | $5.00 |
| 3 | Burrito | kids menu | A flour tortilla wrapped and filled with cheese and your choice of chicken, beef or beans. | $5.99 |
| 4 | Nachos | kids menu | Your choice of beans, beef, chicken or carnitas. | $5.99 |
| 5 | Quesadilla | kids menu | Flour tortilla filled with melted cheese. Also available with chicken, beef or carnitas. | $5.99 |
| 6 | Taco | kids menu | A soft taco with cheese, lettuce, tomato and your choice of chicken, beef or carnitas. | $5.99 |
| 7 | Taquitos | kids menu | Corn rolled tortillas filled with chicken, carnitas or beef topped with sour cream and cheese. | $5.99 |
| 8 | Guacamole | lunch menu - ensaladas, sopas y ceviche | Fresh avocado, pico de gallo, lime and queso fresco | $9.00 |
| 9 | Cesar | lunch menu - ensaladas, sopas y ceviche | Baby gem lettuce, grated feta, crouton, avocado, Campari tomato, pork belly. | $10.00 |
| 10 | Manzana | lunch menu - ensaladas, sopas y ceviche | Green apple, candied almonds, blue cheese, pickled red onion, creamy lemon dressing | $10.00 |
| 11 | Pepita | lunch menu - ensaladas, sopas y ceviche | Roasted baby carrots, avocado, cilantro, pumpkin seed, goat cheese, orange segments, balsamic-chipotle dressing. | $10.00 |
| 12 | Ceviche de Guaymas | lunch menu - ensaladas, sopas y ceviche | Fish or shrimp, pico de gallo, avocado, cucumber, radish, zócalo hot sauce | $12.00 |
| 13 | Americanos | lunch menu - de la taqueria | Braised chicken, crispy tortillas, shredded baby gems, dried jack cheese, crema, zocalo hot sauce. | $12.50 |
| 14 | Asada | lunch menu - de la taqueria | Grilled sirloin steak, chile morita salsa, fingerling potato hash, onion, cilantro. | $12.50 |
| 15 | Baja Fish Tacos | lunch menu - de la taqueria | Beer battered, with chipotle aioli, pico de gallo, and topped with fresh repollo. | $12.50 |
| 16 | Carnitas | lunch menu - de la taqueria | Slow-cooked pork shoulder, pork belly chicharron, chile morita salsa, tomatillo pico de gallo. | $12.50 |
| 17 | Chile Relleno | lunch menu - platos favoritos | Battered poblano chile stuffed with cheese and red chile pork, sitting atop a black bean puree and spicy tomato sauce. | $12.50 |
| 18 | Cochinita Pibil | lunch menu - de la taqueria | Smoked shoulder of pork in an achiote rub, achiote glaze, habanero salsa and pickled red onion | $12.50 |
| 19 | El Burrito | lunch menu - burritos & quesadillas | Includes daveys beans, rice, cheese, sour cream, and guacamole. Served wet with a chile puya sauce, queso fresco, and pico de gallo. | $12.50 |
| 20 | En Mole | lunch menu - enchiladas | Hints of chile, dried fruits, toasted nuts and chocolate-26 ingredients in all. Our recipe was taught to us at the convento de santa clara in puebla, Mexico, the birthplace of mole poblano. | $12.50 |
| 21 | Guanajuato | lunch menu - enchiladas | Poblano and jalapeno chiles blended with tomatillos and cilantro. Topped sour cream and cotija cheese. | $12.50 |
| 22 | Quesadilla | lunch menu - burritos & quesadillas | Queso cotija crusted flour tortilla, black bean purée, jack cheese, grilled onions Served with poblano aioli. | $12.50 |
| 23 | Salsa Roja | lunch menu - enchiladas | A blend of California and japonés chile with roasted tomato and a touch of cumin. Topped with sour cream and cotija cheese. | $12.50 |
| 24 | Tacos de Cazuela | lunch menu - platos favoritos | Steak or chicken sautéed with house chorizo, onions, mushrooms and queso baked and served casserole-style with tortillas. Shrimp option add $3.00 | $12.50 |
Zocalo Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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kids menu
$5.99
5 items
lunch menu - ensaladas, sopas y ceviche
$8.71
7 items
lunch menu - de la taqueria
$12.50
5 items
lunch menu - platos favoritos
$12.50
2 items
lunch menu - burritos & quesadillas
$12.50
2 items
lunch menu - enchiladas
$12.50
3 items
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Finding affordable meals at Zocalo 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 Zocalo.
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