How Much Do Enchiladas Cost?
This guide covers typical US menu prices for enchiladas, the factors that change the bill, and ways to compare restaurant options.
Common jobs and what they cost
| Job | What it involves | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Single enchilada | One enchilada, limited garnish | $6 - $12 |
| Lunch enchilada plate | One or two enchiladas with rice and beans | $8 - $15 |
| Standard dinner entree | Two or three enchiladas with sides | $12 - $24 |
| Specialty enchiladas | Premium meat, seafood, or special sauce | $18 - $32 |
| Family-size order | Multiple servings for takeout | $35 - $75 |
Ranges are typical, not quotes - the price for your job depends on scope and location, so always confirm with the provider.
What moves the price
Price depends on portion size, filling, sauce, and included sides. Cheese or vegetable enchiladas are often less expensive than steak, shrimp, or other premium fillings, while house-made sauces and regional specialties can raise the menu price.
Location and restaurant type matter as well. Casual neighborhood restaurants and lunch menus usually cost less than full-service dining rooms, hotel restaurants, or high-rent urban areas. Delivery fees, service charges, tax, and gratuity may be added separately.
How to keep the cost down
Check lunch specials, combo plates, happy-hour menus, and pickup pricing before ordering. Compare the included sides and portion count, since a cheaper entree may not include rice, beans, or other items you would otherwise purchase.
When ordering catering or a family-size tray, ask about serving counts, minimums, and pickup fees. Quotes from checked, reviewed providers on Reedleys are easier to compare against these typical ranges because the menu details and customer feedback are clearer.
Price questions, answered
Usually not. Menu prices commonly exclude sales tax, delivery charges, service fees, and gratuity.
Differences usually reflect filling, portion size, sauce, side dishes, restaurant type, and local operating costs. Delivery and special-order fees can also change the final total.
Yes. Catering is often priced by tray, person, or package and may include setup, disposable serving supplies, or delivery. Confirm the serving count and every included item before paying a deposit.
Recognized Enchiladas businesses
Denver Mexican restaurant serving longtime family recipes, with catering and private party options.
Anaheim Mexican restaurant serving tableside guacamole, flame-grilled fajitas, and weekly specials.
Corpus Christi restaurant serving homemade Tex-Mex and Mexican food, with breakfast, online pickup, and catering.
Family-operated Mexican restaurant serving heritage-rooted dishes, tacos, brunch, and cocktails in Santa Ana.
Mexican restaurant serving brunch, lunch, dinner, cocktails, and event dining in Jersey City.
Mexican restaurant offering enchiladas, tacos, protein bowls, smoked meats, drinks, and catering in Houston.
A Mexican restaurant serving tacos, enchiladas, protein bowls, and smoked meats in Houston.
A Phoenix Mexican restaurant serving burritos, enchiladas, fajitas, tamales, and other Mexican dishes.
A San Antonio Mexican restaurant offering enchiladas, protein bowls, smoked meats, and catering.
Mexican restaurant serving tacos, enchiladas, protein bowls, and smoked meats, with catering available.